Morning update: Countdown to sequestration
Norfolk, Va. – The Navy outlined more details on what proposed budget cuts will do to the service if Congress doesn’t act soon. The Navy released a planning document showing the cuts that will happen...
View ArticleLawmakers in Virginia Beach to discuss impact of sequestration
We are just four days away from government budget cuts that will affect Hampton Roads. Today, local lawmakers will be in Virginia Beach to discuss the impact of sequestration in Hampton Roads. The...
View ArticleTaking action, no results: Congressmen say sequestration will happen
NewsChannel 3′s Laurie Simmons and Barbara Ciara break down the facts on sequestration. NewsChannel 3 spoke to three members of the state’s congressional delegation today as they met at The Westin...
View ArticleForbes, Rigell and Wittman see little hope for sequestration deal
Virginia Beach, Va. – Hampton Roads congressmen Randy Forbes, Scott Rigell and Rob Wittman are finding out their quest to stop sequestration is a lonely road. At a Navy League event in Virginia Beach,...
View ArticleRigell comments on meeting with President Obama regarding sequestration
Photo: Congressman Scott Rigell Website Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, February 26, 2013, Congressman Scott Rigell delivered the following statement regarding his meeting with President Obama: “At my...
View ArticleHouse OKs bill to fund government through September
The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve a $1.1 trillion government funding bill that keep agencies operating through the end of September. The vote was 309 to 118. The Senate is expected to...
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