In the News
Senator Warner highlighted cutting-edge scientific research underway on Virginia's Peninsula today.
From military veterans to Hampton's Pirate Ball
Jul 08 2010
Senator Warner helped launch the Blue Star Museums initiative for the region's military families today at Norfolk's Chrysler Museum of Art. It's a partnership between the non-profit Blue Star Families and the National Endowment for the Arts to provide free admission for military families at 800 museums and cultural institutions across the nation through Labor Day.
99 Degrees in the Shade
Jul 07 2010
On a blistering 99-degree day that shattered temperature records, Senator Warner returned to Virginia's Eastern Shore and Hampton Roads to highlight the region's role in the nation's space program as well as efforts to strengthen the economic recovery and spur innovation in our public schools.
Recommendations for Virginia's District Courts
Jun 30 2010
Senator Warner and Senator Jim Webb announced their recommendations today of two judges to fill vacancies on Virginia's two federal district courts.
Senator Warner called on America's business leaders to strengthen their commitment to community service today in a speech at the 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service, the world’s largest annual gathering of service and volunteer leaders, in New York City.
Sen. Robert Byrd
Jun 28 2010
Senator Warner released this statement today, following the death of his colleague, West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd.
Senator Warner sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski yesterday asking the FCC to collaborate with Internet service providers and content providers to maintain reasonable consumer access to high-value Internet content.
Sen. Warner: Private sector can help Arlington
Jun 25 2010
The Daily Press of Newport News reports on Senator Warner's conversations with U.S. Army officials and leaders of Virginia's high-tech community to help fix problems at Arlington National Cemetery.
Following a briefing by U.S. Army officials, Senator Warner pledged to work to help correct many of the systemic mismanagement issues at Virginia's Arlington National Cemetery, including its failure to incorporate modern information technology.
Progress on ending secret holds
Jun 22 2010
Good news is emerging in the effort to change some of the cumbersome rules of the Senate.