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House Republicans Introduce Bill to Ensure Independent Federal Agencies Comply With All Regulatory Reforms

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Five House Republicans are pushing a proposal to require independent federal agencies to comply with all regulatory reforms, including those involving unfunded mandates, excessive paperwork, and data quality. The measure—the "Freedom from Regulations Act"—was introduced earlier this week by Rep. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and is co-sponsored by Reps. Chip Roy (R-Texas), Ben Cline…

The Shadow Pandemic: Sharp Rise in Domestic Violence Amid COVID-19 Crisis

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Incidents of domestic violence have been on a sharp rise amid nationwide shelter-in-place orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, said panelists July 14 at a virtual briefing organized by Indian American Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California.Khanna acknowledged the spike in domestic violence and intimate partner abuse cases during the briefing, moderated by his district officer Swapanthi Mandalika.…

Cline receives national award at local Chamber event

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LURAY, July 16 — Page County's designee to the U.S. House of Representatives received a national honor at the Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce‘s July 16th Business After Hours hosted by Shawnee Farms Estate.Rep. Ben Cline (R-6th Dist.) received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "Spirit of Enterprise Award" from local chamber president Mark Leach.Continue reading...

Ben Cline Awarded 2020 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Award

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced this week that select legislators have received the 2020 Spirit of Enterprise Award. This award recognizes a legislator's commitment to supporting pro-business legislation, bipartisan leadership, and constructive governing."I am honored to be named a recipient of the 2020 Spirit of Enterprise Award for my legislative record. One of my top priorities…

Harmony Day Support Wins Custom Shuttle Bus

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BEDFORD Co., Va. (WSET) -- An organization that provides individual encouragement and support to adolescents and adults with various levels of developmental disabilities to lead to a life of balance has won a custom made bus worth $100,000 in a contest.Harmony Day Support Center in Bedford County was one of 200 applicants to win a new shuttle bus from Forest River Bus to mark its…

Cline To Host Coronavirus Telephone Town Hall

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Congressman Ben Cline announced today that he will host a Coronavirus Update Telephone Town Hall this Thursday, July 9, from 2 to 3 p.m.Cline will be joined on this call by Dr. Laura Kornegay, the health director of the Central Shenandoah Health District, and Steve Bulger, the acting regional administrator for Mid-Atlantic Region III of the Small Business Administration.Continue reading...