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House Democrats announce investigation into Big Oil price-fixing
The investigation comes in the wake of bombshell allegations accusing former Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Scott Sheffield of colluding with OPEC to drive up oil prices at the expense of American consumers.
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Biden’s VA approves 1 million claims under burn pit law
President Biden’s PACT Act was the most significant expansion of benefits and services for toxic exposed veterans in more than 30 years. The law aims to provide specific support to veterans who have been exposed to toxins, often from open burn pits that were located near where these US military members were stationed.
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6,000 doctors urge the Supreme Court to keep abortions in medical emergencies legal
6,000 doctors urge the Supreme Court to keep abortions in medical emergencies legal. Here’s what you need to know about the doctors’ letter.
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VIDEO: Ongoing state budget debate will determine if education needs are met
The budget standoff between Democrats in the General Assembly and Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin will determine whether Virginia’s underfunded and short-staffed school divisions get the money they need. WATCH our political reporter, Michael O’Connor, as he breaks down what’s at stake: @vadogwoodnews The budget standoff between Democrats in the General Assembly and Republican Gov. Glenn…
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Trump: ‘We’re looking at’ restricting birth control
Former president Donald Trump said he was looking at the possibility of restricting access to birth control, but also alluded to a state-by-state approach to limiting contraception access.
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Trump’s social media account shares campaign video with a headline about a ‘unified Reich’
The 30-second video appeared Monday on Trump’s account at a time when the presumptive Republican nominee for president, while seeking to portray President Joe Biden as soft on antisemitism, has himself repeatedly faced criticism for using language and rhetoric associated with Nazi Germany.
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Youngkin vetoes bill protecting birth control access
“The governor has shown yet again how extreme the Republican Party in Virginia has become,” said Sen. Ghazala Hashmi on a call with reporters Monday.
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VIDEO: Democratic shakeup in Virginia primaries for governor, lieutenant governor
Listen up, Virginia! As you may know, the governor’s seat is up for grabs in 2025. US Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) announced her bid earlier this year, followed by Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney. However, in April, Stoney quit his bid for governor and is currently campaigning for lieutenant governor. He is running against Babur Lateef,…
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Jen Kiggans voted in 2020 against reforms for predatory payday lenders who target military members
Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans is seeking a second term representing a competitive congressional district in Hampton Roads that is home to many service members and veterans. But while serving in the Virginia Senate, she voted against reforms for payday lenders that target members of the military.
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Price-fixing conspiracy in US oil industry cost families money, reports allege
Analysis of corporate profits and accusations of collusion by the FTC lend support to the idea that a broader oil industry conspiracy drove up post-Covid inflation for everyday Americans.
