In the News
Sen. Warner Announces $4.9M for Veterans Cemeteries in Virginia
~ Suffolk and Amelia state cemeteries awarded federal funds for operations ~
Oct 02 2012
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded nearly $5 million for operations at state veterans cemeteries in Amelia County and the city of Suffolk, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner announced today. The V-A awarded $3.3 million to the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk and $1.6 million to the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia.
Senator Warner hosts 2nd annual Young Professionals Summit
Summit draws more than 300 young Virginians
Oct 01 2012
Moving Virginia forward to continued success in a global economy should not include losing sight of important local and statewide connections. That’s what Senator Warner, a co-founder of Nextel and former venture capital investor, told more than 300 young people attending the second annual Virginia Young Professionals Summit in Richmond on Saturday.
Stopping by the Virginia State Fair
Sep 28 2012
Senator Warner stopped by the new State Fair of Virginia in Caroline County today on his way down to Richmond for our annual Virginia Young Professionals Summit. In March, the Fair was almost permanently shuttered when its parent company filed for bankruptcy.
On the Road: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir, Stafford
Sep 17 2012
Senator Warner had a hometown town hall meeting this morning at the United Way headquarters in Alexandria. The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce hosted the town hall, and members asked questions on topics ranging from energy, education, and, obviously, deficit reduction.
A military career is one of the most honorable professions that our young men and women can pursue, and each of us is indebted to our veterans for their service. In this challenging economic time, it is more important than ever that we do what we can to connect well–qualified veterans not just with jobs, but with careers.
Honoring Virginia's Hispanic Community
Sep 11 2012
Senator Warner marked the 11th anniversary of September 11 this morning with a moment of silence at the start of a gathering of leaders in the Virginia Hispanic community. "Porque hoy es el 11 aniversario,” Senator Warner told attendees, “let's take a moment to reflect on that terrible day -- and thank those who serve.”
Staring at a fiscal cliff
Aug 27 2012
Senator Warner was interviewed on Washington’s WTOP Radio this morning about the looming fiscal cliff. The fiscal cliff is the simultaneous, end-of-year potential impact of the expiration of the Bush tax cuts, the payroll tax holiday, and the implementation of deep automatic spending cuts required under last summer’s debt ceiling deal.
On the Road: Marion, Abingdon & Bristol
Aug 27 2012
The final day of our three-day swing across southwest Virginia started off with a tour of the General Dynamics plant in Marion. The plant assembles parts of jets, including wings and nose cones, and employs 500 residents of Smyth county.
Roanoke Times: Warner touts $815K grant for music, arts & recreation-based tourism in Southwest Virginia
Aug 24 2012
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner is headed into the 9th District today, not to campaign but to brag on an $815,000 grant intended to boost outdoor recreation, downtown revitalization, and small business development in Southwest Virginia.
Day Two: Buchanan, Bluefield, Dublin, Wytheville
Aug 24 2012
We kicked off day two of a three day swing around Southwest Virginia yesterday with a visit to Buchanan Mine #1 near the town of Oakwood. Senator Warner greeted miners before suiting up and heading down into the mine.
