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Rigell Statement on the Passing of Shimon Peres September 28, 2016 Rigell Statement on the Passing of Shimon Peres Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Rigell (VA-02) released the following statement regarding the death of Israeli statesman Shimon Peres: “Shimon Peres demonstrated a resolute devotion to reconciliation that shaped not only the state of Israel, but diplomacy as a whole. His tenacity and contribution to peace will never be forgotten. Teri and I send our heartfelt condolences to the Peres family and to the State of Israel for their loss of a true l... More
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Rigell Supports Passage of WRDA September 28, 2016 Rigell Supports Passage of WRDA Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Rigell (VA-02) today voted in favor of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (WRDA), which will directly assist Hampton Roads, an area ranked second in the nation for sea level rise risk. This bill passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan vote of 399-25. “WRDA is very important for Virginia’s Second District and our region,” Rigell said. “The legislation will help streamline water resources projects as well a... More
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Rigell Encouraged by New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Israel September 22, 2016 Washington, D.C. - Congressman Scott Rigell (VA-02) released the following statement concerning the United States' new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Israel for U.S. security assistance: “We must support our closest ally, Israel,” Rigell said. “The new Memorandum of Understanding with Israel for security assistance will ensure Israel maintains a qualitative military edge. As Israel is surrounded by war and volatility, these funds will be used to guarantee that the only true democracy in ... More
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Rigell Votes to Prohibit the Transfer of GITMO Detainees September 15, 2016 Washington, D.C. - Congressman Scott Rigell (VA-02) today voted in favor of H.R. 5351, a bill prohibiting the transfer of any individual detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (GITMO). The bill passed the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 244-174. “Americans are extremely concerned about the Administration’s objectives when it comes to circumventing Congress to release GITMO detainees,” Rigell said. “These detainees are enemy combatants, and the likelihood t... More
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Rigell Votes to Hold VA Accountable September 14, 2016 Rigell Votes to Hold VA Accountable Washington — Congressman Scott Rigell (VA-02), whose district is home to more active duty and retired military personnel than any other district in the country, released the following statement regarding passage of the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016 (H.R. 5620). “We have a duty to honor those who defended us,” Rigell said. “The VA’s continued mismanagement and employee misconduct, in and of itself, dishonors the very promise of s... More
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