In the News
Senator Warner talks government accountability with the Va Coalition for Open Government
Jul 03 2014
Yesterday VCOG had the pleasure of hosting Sen. Mark Warner (D) for a discussion about open government. Warner, speaking to VCOG’s board and guests at the Library of Virginia, reviewed the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA), which he co-sponsored with Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Rep. Elijjah Cummings (D-Maryland) and Rep. Darrell Issa (R-California).
Yesterday, Senators Warner and Kaine hosted a group of Norfolk students on an end-of-the-year trip to tour the Capitol and Washington D.C.
Senate Committee Endorses Sen. Warner's Effort to Reduce Unnecessary Gov't Reports
~ Legislation would eliminate or modify more than 60 unnecessary and wasteful reports produced by federal agencies ~
Jun 25 2014
A key Senate committee today endorsed Sen. Mark Warner’s bipartisan initiative to eliminate or modify more than 60 unnecessary, outdated and redundant reports produced by federal agencies.
Statement of Senator Warner on HHS decision to not locate immigrant facility in Brunswick County
Jun 20 2014
"This was the right call. Collaboration and local support is absolutely key for the success of a project like this."
Girl Up global advocates visit Capitol Hill
Jun 19 2014
Senator Warner met with a group of six Virginia Girl Up global advocates. Girl Up, a United Nations Foundation campaign, gives American girls the opportunity to empower young women in developing countries, while creating the next generation of world leaders.
Meeting with School Epinephrine Advocates
Jun 17 2014
Senator Warner met with three families with brave young children who fight every day against potentially fatal allergies.
This past Monday Senator Warner held a reception honoring Virginia artists whose work is currently on display in his Washington, D.C. office as part of his State of the Arts in Virginia program.
"Sen. Mark Warner announced last week that he had sought and received confirmation that the Northern Virginia Technology Council, a 1,000-member trade group, would help the VA straighten out its wretched patient-appointment system."
"As Warner and representatives of local governments and first responders said to federal and industry officials, it’s time to move from the talking and studying phase into the implementation phase of new safety regulations."
Lynchburg News & Advance: Warner: New safety standards 'desperately' needed after Lynchburg derailment
Jun 06 2014
Senator Warner said Monday it’s time for rail companies and oil producers to get “some skin in the game” in the efforts to beef up safety standards for oil train tankers.
