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A guide to 2024 Virginia general election

The Washington Post on MSN · 2h

A guide to the 2024 Virginia general election: What to know before you vote

Virginia voters are beginning to cast their ballots in a contentious presidential election year, with several competitive congressional races on the ballot. Here’s what to know about the Nov. 5 election as early voting begins in the state.

Virginia Voter's Guide: Everything you need to know about the 2024 Election

A record number of Virginians are registered to vote this fall in an election that is expected to see significant turnout — in 2020 75% of registered Virginia voters cast a ballot.

Virginia Mercury · 3h

As early voting starts in Virginia, political parties rally their bases

Starting Friday, voters across Virginia can begin casting their ballots in this year’s critical elections for the White House, a U.S. Senate seat, and the state’s 11 congressional districts that will not only impact the future of the commonwealth but also help shape next year’s gubernatorial race.

Senate, Veterans Affairs and Congress

The Hill on MSN · 19h

Congress passes $3B bill to plug VA shortfall amid concerns about veterans’ checks

The Senate passed an emergency spending bill Thursday to provide billions of dollars in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn that benefit payments for veterans are at risk of being disrupted next month absent congressional action.

Government Executive · 2h

Senate advances $3B VA supplemental bill one day before deadline

The chamber approved legislation by voice vote Thursday to provide the Veterans Affairs Department with an extra $3 billion to cover a surge in veterans benefits costs ahead of a potential service disruption.

Public Radio East · 2h

Congress passes emergency bill to address $3 billion VA budget shortfall

North Carolina U.S. Congressman Greg Murphy said he voted in favor of the bill to ensure veterans are taken care of, not because the Department of Veterans Affairs is deserving.

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Virginia race for Spanberger’s open seat in Congress is heating up

The battle between Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R), both Army veterans turned lawyers, is one of the country’s ...

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In Virginia's 3rd District, candidate with 31 years in Congress faces challenger making 1st bid for federal office

Virginia's 3rd Congressional District includes Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth and parts of Chesapeake.

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House to move on $3B VA funding bill as specter of government shutdown looms

House Republicans are moving to ensure veterans' care is fully funded after the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a ...

Air Force Times on MSN4d

This week in Congress: Lawmakers rush to pass VA funding

Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004, ...

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Editorial: It shouldn’t take a judge to make VA house homeless vets

A judge's ruling that VA had failed Los Angeles County's homeless veterans by not building housing fast enough on its West LA ...

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Virginia kicks off early voting Friday with presidential stakes high

In-person voting in Virginia for the Nov. 5 general election begins Friday morning and continues through Saturday, Nov. 2.

House lawmakers scrutinize VA officials for issues with community care claims data repository

VA modernization subcommittee members voiced concerns about the agency’s ability to address a backlog of claims, potential ...

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Republican seeking to replace Virginia’s Spanberger launches first general election TV ad

Derrick Anderson highlights his goal of being an "independent leader" in his first ad in the general election for Virginia's 7th District.

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