Press Releases
Sens. Warner, Kaine Urge President Obama to Move to Reduce V-A Claims Backlog
Average wait time for veterans’ disability claims is over 300 days
Apr 29 2013
WASHINGTON –U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today sent a letter to President Obama urging him to take action to reduce the current backlog of veterans’ disability claims. Currently, the average claim takes over 300 days to be resolved. In the letter, Sens. Warner and Kaine, who were joined by 65 other members of the Senate, cited long delays in cities across the country in making the case for swift action to reduce the backlog.
Sens. Warner & Kaine Urge Confirmation of Marilyn Tavenner as CMS Administrator
Former nurse, hospital CEO, Va. Health & Human Resources Secretary nominated at CMS
Apr 09 2013
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sens, Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today urged Senate confirmation of the Presidential nomination of Marilyn B. Tavenner of Virginia to serve as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CMS is the lead federal agency responsible for health care for millions of Americans through its administration of Medicare, Medicaid and programs related to implementation of The Affordable Care Act
Sen. Warner Receives U.S. Navy Distinguished Public Service Award
~ Navy Sec’y. notes Sen. Warner’s work to ease impact of sequester ~
Mar 13 2013
Sen. Warner has been awarded the U.S. Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award, the highest recognition the Navy can confer upon a civilian. In making the award, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus cited Sen. Warner’s efforts on both the Senate’s Budget and Intelligence committees to support military men and women and their families.
"Col. Barfoot was a remarkable man who demonstrated tremendous bravery in military service to his country during three wars. The actions that earned Col. Barfoot the Medal of Honor, the Silver Star and the Bronze Star still have the power to inspire. We all saw a bit of that same determination and grit when Col. Barfoot fought his neighbors over a flagpole he constructed in his front yard."
Senator Warner today filed legislation that would end the improper and unofficial system of "reserved" gravesites for VIPs at Arlington National Cemetery. In addition, Senator Warner's legislation directs the U.S. Army to fully investigate -- and report back to Congress within 180 days -- on the number of plots that may have been set aside in violation of a 1962 Army policy which clearly states that Arlington National Cemetery plots must be provided to any qualified military veteran, without regard to rank or status.
Sens. Webb, Warner Question Renovation Plans for Roanoke VA Regional Office
Suggest a new facility would better serve area veterans
Jul 29 2010
Washington, DC—Senators Jim Webb and Mark Warner today sent a letter requesting Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki and General Services Administrator Martha Johnson re-evaluate plans to renovate the Roanoke Veterans Affairs Regional Office (VARO). The renovations, as currently planned, would likely exacerbate the VARO’s high backlog rate without solving some of its major infrastructure needs.
Warner Amendment Authorizes Study of Diagnosis, Treatment of Military Women with Combated-related Stress
~ Directs VA to examine gender differences in prevalence, treatment ~
Nov 17 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner today successfully amended S.1407, a military construction and veterans appropriations bill, to include language directing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to study how it addresses combat stress in women veterans. A final vote on S.1407 is expected later this afternoon.
Warner, Webb Introduce Bill to Protect Bedford's National D-Day Memorial
~Legislation is First Step Toward Becoming A National Park~
Jun 08 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Jim Webb today introduced legislation that would authorize the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to study whether the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, can be added to the U.S. National Park System. The non-profit National D-Day Memorial Foundation recently announced that it does not have enough money to sustain operations through the end of the year.
Warner visits Virginia Troops in Iraq on Memorial Day Weekend
~ Meets with Iraqi Prime Minister, U.S Ambassador, top generals ~
May 25 2009
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner traveled to Baghdad on Memorial Day weekend to visit with military men and women from Virginia and to receive briefings from the Iraqi Prime Minister, the U.S Ambassador, and top U.S. military commanders in Iraq. Senator Warner is part of a Congressional delegation that includes Sens. Patrick Leahy (Vermont) and Sheldon Whitehouse (Rhode Island).
Senate Adopts 'Serve America Act'; Includes Sen. Warner's Military Veterans' Corps
~ Legislation also includes study to attract mid-career managers to gov’t. service program ~
Mar 26 2009
At the request of U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner of Virginia, the Serve America Act includes a Veterans’ Corps to promote service opportunities and fellowships for our nation’s military veterans.
