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U.S. Rep. Cline fields questions about shootings, education and national politicsU.S. Rep. Cline fields questions about shootings, education and national politics

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Education, rising interest rates, implications of a looming rail strike and gun control were some of the concerns community members took up with Republican U.S. Rep. Ben Cline at an area town hall meeting Tuesday. The town hall, which was held at the Bridgewater VFW, was the first time since January 2020 in the Rockingham County and Harrisonburg area where voters could meet face to face…

Cline visits with Shenandoah County constituents before heading to 'the swamp'

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MOUNT JACKSON — Bolstering the United States’ border with Mexico, reining in spending by the Biden administration and encouraging energy independence for America are some of the top initiatives for Rep. Ben Cline as he heads into his next term. Cline (R-Botetourt) discussed those and several other of his goals on Tuesday afternoon during a town hall meeting with about 20…

Former WH Economic Adviser Stunned by Biden's Latest Decision Regarding Chevron

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President Biden is being hammered for his decision to allow Chevron to resume pumping oil in Venezuela, with former White House Economic Adviser Stephen Moore saying the move makes “absolutely no sense.” The Treasury Department announced Saturday that it was giving Chevron the green light to pump in the socialist country for the first time in years in a joint venture with the…

Cline hopes new Congress can bring a balance to government

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The November elections returned the U.S. House to a Republican majority, and 6th District Rep. Ben Cline thinks that result can bring a badly needed balance to government. “The view I have is the federal government is too big, does too much and needs to rein in spending,” Cline , R-Botetourt, said to a town hall audience at the Waynesboro Elks Lodge Monday. Much like he did…

Bridge Naming Ceremony well attended by dignitaries and community

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More than 100 adults and children were present on Saturday, November 19, 2022, to witness the commemoration of the new signs at the Bridges leading into Front Royal. The turnout included county, state, and city officials. The assembly was held in the beautiful Sanctuary of the Riverton Methodist Church with Reverend Marc Roberson welcoming everyone and offering the prayer written by our…

Rep. Cline welcomes new Republican majority in U.S. House

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WAYNESBORO — The November midterm elections narrowly gave the U.S. House a Republican majority, and newly re-elected 6th District Rep. Ben Cline thinks that favors his political agenda. “The view I have is the federal government is too big, does too much and needs to rein in spending,” Cline, R-Botetourt County, said Monday during a town hall at the Waynesboro Elks…

Former WH Economic Adviser Stunned by Biden's Latest Decision Regarding Chevron

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Tags: Energy

President Biden is being hammered for his decision to allow Chevron to resume pumping oil in Venezuela, with former White House Economic Adviser Stephen Moore saying the move makes “absolutely no sense.” The Treasury Department announced Saturday that it was giving Chevron the green light to pump in the socialist country for the first time in years in a joint venture with the…

Waynesboro supports newest store that helps human trafficking survivors

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WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - It’s official: Magnolia Rose store is officially open for business. From plants to pop-ups, shoppers are loving the store’s purpose to continue chiming in against all kinds of human trafficking. “I think it’s needed, and I hope it brings positive attention to the issue so that people will know more about trafficking, know more about what…

Biden to extend student-loan payment pause during Supreme Court challenge

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Americans with student loan debt will not be forced to make payments through August under a plan announced on Tuesday by President Joe Biden, who said the timeline would give the Supreme Court a chance to hear a challenge to his policy. The Biden administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to lift a lower court’s order blocking his plan to pass billions of…

Veterans could get a grant to start their own small businesses under this bill proposal

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(Gray DC) - Plenty of service men and women decide to pursue college degrees through the GI Bill, but a proposal in the U.S. House could give veterans more options in determining their futures. Rep. Ben Cline (R-Va.) has introduced a bill that would launch a 3-year pilot program to enable up to 250 GI Bill benefit-eligible veterans to gain training and grants to start a small…