In the News
Preventing tomorrow's financial crisis
Mar 10 2009
As Congress begins the process of overhauling a “patchwork regulatory system that dates to the Civil War,” the Senate Banking Committee heard today from experts and interest group representatives on the best strategy for future regulation.
One step closer to Dulles Rail
Mar 10 2009
Rail to Dulles International Airport took a huge step forward this morning as U.S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood signed a formal agreement to provide $900 million in funding for the project – the third largest public transit project in U.S. history.
Beginning the conversation
Mar 09 2009
Senator Warner believes one of the ways we can begin to reform our nation's health care system is by starting a national conversation about end-of-life issues.
Investing in public safety
Mar 06 2009
Virginia's public safety agencies will receive $39.8 million from the economic recovery package. Approximately $15.5 million will go directly to local sheriffs and police departments, and $24.3 million will be directed to state criminal justice programs.
Two months into his term, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner has marched into the policy thicket that is health-care reform, urging a national discussion on the touchy question of how best to treat terminally ill people.
Funding for Virginia's public transit
Mar 05 2009
Senator Warner joined Senator Jim Webb and the Department of Transportation today in announcing $116 million from the economy recovery package will be given to fund public transit projects in Virginia.
A strong speech by Gordon Brown
Mar 04 2009
Senator Warner attended British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's address to a joint meeting of Congress this morning.
Warner quizzes Fed Chief on AIG investors
Mar 03 2009
Senator Warner said today he is “irked” that taxpayer dollars will be used to bail out undisclosed investment partners who made risky gambles with AIG, which will receive a fourth bailout from the government.
Warner Outlines Health Care Agenda
Mar 03 2009
The government should offer incentives for health care providers to adopt federally-approved computer networks and treatment practices, Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., said Tuesday.
Senator Warner spoke about the need for comprehensive health care reform during a conference of the Federation of American Hospitals this morning. He said it appears the "stars have aligned" to make meaningful progress on reform this year.
