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Conservatives Call Foul on Move to Extend Deep State Surveillance Authorization in Defense Bill

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Sean Moran | Breitbart  House and Senate conservatives on Wednesday sounded the alarm on a potential move by congressional leadership to extend a deep state surveillance law in a defense bill. “Reauthorization of FISA can’t be hooked to anything. The federal GOV has spied on Americans [who] decided to go to Church or you went to a school board meeting. This needs to end.…

Rep. Cline to Newsmax: Dems Obstructing House GOP Oversight

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Jeffrey Rodack | Newsmax  Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., in a Newsmax interview, accused the Biden administration of “obstruction” for failing to comply with a wide range of subpoenas. Cline said as much during a Tuesday appearance on “National Report.” He is set to chair a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Thursday on the issue. “Well, I've been tasked by…

Cline Staffer Here Thursday

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The News Gazzette A member of Congressman Ben Cline’s staff will hold mobile office hours at the Rockbridge County Administrative Offices. . .  Click here to read more.

Cline Happy With New House Speaker

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WSVA House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to build up support for his plan to keep the government running ahead of a shutdown deadline of Friday at midnight. Sixth District Congressman Ben Cline said during a visit to Harrisonburg Radio Group on Monday that he hopes the speaker can get some conservative legislation through. Click here to read more. 

Garth Newel marks 50 years of music in the mountains

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Austin Hall | The Recorder Women had on their best dresses and gentlemen made sure to add an extra layer of polish to their shoes for Garth Newel’s 50th Anniversary Gala at The Homestead. The event was to commemorate 50 years of the Garth Newel Music Center. Attendees were dazzled with the newly renovated hotel that spared no expense to wow its guests. Peter Fowler served as the master…

EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Cline Introduces Legislation To Protect Americans From Being Spied On

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Daily Caller | Henry Rodgers  Republican Virginia Rep. Ben Cline introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at protecting America from foreign espionage. The Daily Caller first obtained a copy of the legislation, which is titled the Protecting America From Spies Act. The bill would make any alien ineligible for visas if a consulate officer, an immigration officer, the secretary of…

Cracking Down on Espionage: Rep. Cline’s New Bill Targets Visa Loopholes

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Royal Examiner  In a bold move to safeguard national security, Congressman Ben Cline introduced legislation aimed at tightening the reins on espionage activities by foreign actors. The proposed “Protecting America from Spies Act” sets forth measures to empower the Department of State with the authority to deny visas to individuals suspected of engaging in espionage or…

Cline supports Jordan, optimistic Tuesday vote will elect new Speaker

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Joe Dashiell | WDBJ 7 6th District Congressman Ben Cline (R) says he remains hopeful that House Republicans will elect a new Speaker this week. “Jim Jordan is our choice for speaker,” Cline told WDBJ7 Monday morning. “We’re optimistic we’re going to have the votes to elect him on Tuesday and move forward with our conservative agenda for the country.” Cline is solidly…