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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, R-Va., has reintroduced a bipartisan measure aimed at consolidating existing federal campus safety programs into a single National Center for Campus Public Safety. The proposed center would be charged with empowering campus law enforcement officials across the country with training, research and best practices aimed at increasing safety and preventing future campus violence.
Senator Warner has consistently highlighted the devastating impact that sequestration would have on our defense industry and national security. Today, at a Senate Budget Committee Hearing, he noted that its impact would extend far beyond defense.
Senator Warner joined CBS This Morning to discuss the impending across-the-board sequester budget cuts scheduled to take effect on Friday. Asked about the status of current negotiations, he again criticized the failure of Congress to find common ground before the 11th hour.
Sen. Warner joined host Kai Ryssdal on public radio’s Marketplace to address Congress’ failure to act in the face of the broad sequester cuts scheduled for March 1. He continued to emphasize the mindless inefficiency of the across-the-board cuts, and his exasperation with the political dysfunction preventing a deal from being reached.
“Chip Woodrum loved politics and public service, and demonstrated how to gracefully balance those two things during nearly 25 years of service in the Virginia General Assembly. Chip could be formidable in debate, and he was always quick with a quip. But above all, he was a friend to everyone he met."
WASHINGTON - While Congress attempts to stave off the devastating across-the-board spending cuts known as sequestration, Republican Sen. Rand Paul says it wouldn't be such a bad idea if the sequester goes through.
In response, Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., says allowing sequestration to take effect March 1 would be "a stupid way to cut."
In response, Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., says allowing sequestration to take effect March 1 would be "a stupid way to cut."
Last night Senator Warner joined more than 150 students and faculty from James Madison University via videoconference to take questions on issues ranging from the federal debt and looming sequestration crisis, to opportunities for tech entrepreneurs and young Americans.
"Esta es la nueva cara de Virginia"
Feb 13 2013
Ambar Pinto is a 19-year-old Fairfax resident, a student at Northern Virginia Community College, and an undocumented immigrant who was brought to America by her parents when she was 12. She was also Senator Warner's guest at last night's State of the Union speech.
Celebrating Tet at the Eden Center
Feb 12 2013
Senator Warner celebrated the beginning of "the year of the snake" on Sunday at the Eden Center in Falls Church. The Senator watched the lion dance and an impressive fireworks display and participated in the flag ceremony.
It's "Up to Us"
Feb 12 2013
Senator Warner stopped by the University of Virginia yesterday to speak to the "Up to Us" campaign about the deficit and debt. Up to Us is a student-led campaign to educate young people about the nation's fiscal issues.
