AMHERST — With a conceptual plan for a new clinic drawn up in the summer, officials at Sweet Briar College moved swiftly and eagerly to open a health center for students just four short months later on campus.
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Rep. Cline Introduces H.R. 6685 – The Protect Our Women and Waive Emergency Requirements (POWER) Act
WASHINGTON – Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) introduced H.R. 6685 – the bipartisan Protect Our Women and Waive Emergency Requirements (POWER) Act.
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) submitted an Extensions of Remarks into the Congressional Record paying tribute to founding member of Staunton’s own The Statler Brothers, Harold Reid.
A copy of the Congressman Cline’s remarks can be found here.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) introduced H.R. 6651 – the Use Your Endowment Act. The legislation was introduced in conjunction with House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan (OH-04), Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08), and Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO).
WASHINGTON – Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) will host a Virtual Service Academy Day on Friday, April 24, from 2 - 4pm. The event will be held via Microsoft Teams.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced that he will host a Coronavirus Telephone Town Hall for small business owners. Cline will be joined on this call by Delegate Chris Runion (R-Rockingham) and Virginia’s Director of the Small Business Administration, Carl Knoblock.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced more than $3.7 million in grants awarded to federally-qualified health care facilities throughout Virginia’s Sixth Congressional District.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) extended the submission deadline for the Congressional Art Competition.
This announcement comes following the Congressional Institute’s decision to push its nationwide deadline back one month.
WASHINGTON – Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) has been working to ensure Sixth District constituents have the latest information from across the Federal Government.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced the 2020 Congressional Art Competition today. The Congressional Art Competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) released the below statement following the House passage of H.R. 748 – the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
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October 22, 2020
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LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A Lynchburg project that got its start late last year has been finished.
That project is the Langhorne Road Bridge Renovation and Blackwater Creek Trail Extension.
The project extends the trail from Langhorne Road to Linkhorne Middle School.
October 17, 2020
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Rep. Ben Cline, R-Lexington, is co-sponsoring a bill that would expand exemptions for local meat processors and producers from federal inspection requirements, according to government documents.
October 16, 2020
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According to the college, students now have immediate access to medical care through in-person and telehealth appointments.
On Friday, Oct. 16, Congressman Ben Cline made a visit to the college to tour the new clinic.
September 25, 2020
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It is always a good day when your U. S. Congressman speaks about Sweet Briar on the floor of the United States House of Representatives!
September 14, 2020
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ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) — Dozens of community members came to Stonewall Memorial Park in Elkton to listen to speakers tell their stories of 9/11 on Friday.
August 29, 2020
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Speaking live on WFIR this morning, 6th District Republican Congressman Ben Cline said President Trump made the case for his reelection during the GOP National Convention that wrapped up last night. Cline also discussed several bipartisan bills dealing with Congressional reform – and the stalemate in D.C. over a COVID-19 relief package.
August 27, 2020
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U.S. Rep. Ben Cline, R-Lexington, who represents the rural and agricultural western part of Virginia, has introduced three government reform bills with Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips, who represents the often-chilly suburbs and exurbs north, west and south of Minneapolis, Minn.
August 21, 2020
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ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) - Congressman Ben Cline introduced a bipartisan bill aimed to make sure legislators don’t vote on something they have not read.
The bill is called the 48-Bill Review Resolution. Currently, Cline said lawmakers have 72 hours to review a proposal. but Cline says there are many loopholes, like Covid 19, that let lawmakers force them to vote early.
August 20, 2020
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Lobbyists who work to influence the federal government report spending, combined, about $3 billion per year for their efforts. But that figure is just a fraction of what corporations and other interests spend on their lobbying.