More than 300 top U.S. business leaders today urged the White House and Congressional leaders to “put aside partisan differences” and agree to a bipartisan compromise that will “substantially reduce … long-term budget deficits.”

In an op/ed published in today’s Washington Post, Senator Warner called on American business leaders to speak out about the urgency of reaching a bipartisan deal on the debt ceiling. The former Virginia Governor and co-founder of Nextel says politicians should stop stalling and leaders in the private sector must also show their support for a plan to raise the debt ceiling and begin reducing the budget deficit and national debt.

The Small Business Association today approved emergency low-interest loans for homeowners, renters and businesses who suffered major damage from the April tornadoes in Southwest Virginia. The SBA can now authorize loans of up to $200,000 to homeowners to repair or restore their homes or property and up to $40,000 to help repair or replace personal items damaged during the tornadoes.

On Monday, Senator Warner spoke to graduating seniors at JEB Stuart High School in Fairfax County – one of Northern Virginia’s largest and perhaps most diverse public schools. Stuart students hail from 75 countries and speak 47 languages. Senator Warner’s advice? Don’t be afraid to fail, be civil to each other, and take time to say “thanks” to family, friends and teachers who help you along your way.