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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…

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…

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…

Modine Celebrates Opening of U.S. Chiller Plant

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ROCKBRIDGE, Va. — Modine Manufacturing Company, a provider of thermal management technology and solutions, officially marked the launch of its new production facility in Rockbridge, Virginia, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The newly repurposed plant, previously a warehouse, will manufacture cooling solutions under the Airedale by Modine brand to capture opportunities in the…

GOP Rep. Cline: Were Seeing Spike in Energy Prices and It Will Get Worse

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On Thursday’s broadcast of Newsmax TV’s “Wake Up America,” Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) reacted to the October Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation numbers by stating that we’re seeing large inflation in energy and that’s before a projected 17% increase in the price of heating bills. Cline said, “Well, still holding steady month-over-month at 0.4%. And…

Rep. Cline to Newsmax: 'Rough Winter' Ahead Due to Energy Costs

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Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., told Newsmax's "Wake Up America" show on Thursday that many Americans are in for a "rough winter" due to soaring prices of home heating-oil, electricity, and gas. Also on Thursday, news came that consumer price increases eased to 7.7% in October, compared to a reading of 8.2% in September, according to NBC News. But Cline, a member of…

A Plant Once Again

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Modine Manufacturing, long a fixture of Buena Vista, is firmly establishing its presence in Rockbridge County, 18 months after announcing its intention to do so.  Continue reading...

Rep. Ben Cline looks toward a revived economy, fiscal sanity

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VERONA — It’s like any day on the campaign trail for two-term Rep. Ben Cline of the 6th Congressional District. He takes a brief Friday afternoon stop at a Verona McDonald’s for coffee before trips to Page County and Winchester for late afternoon and evening events. Republican Cline is celebrating 20 years as a legislator. He has served in both the Virginia House and…