AMHERST — With a conceptual plan for a new clinic drawn up in the summer, officials at Sweet Briar College moved swiftly and eagerly to open a health center for students just four short months later on campus.
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WASHINGTON – This week, Congressmen Ben Cline (R-VA-06) and Dean Phillips (D-MN-03) introduced H. Res. 1086 - the 48-Hour Bill Review Resolution, which will help ensure Members of Congress and the public are afforded the necessary time to read and review legislation before a vote is called on the House Floor.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) sent a letter to Governor Northam urging the Commonwealth to act immediately to grant a much-needed Emergency Declaration to the city of Staunton.
On August 8, heavy rain and flooding wreaked havoc in downtown Staunton and caused more than $3.1 million in damages to property.
WASHINGTON – This week, Congressmen Ben Cline (VA-06) and Dean Phillips (MN-03) introduced H.R. 8022 - the Lobbying Disclosure Reform Act, which will promote greater transparency within the lobbying industry.
WASHINGTON – This week, Congressmen Ben Cline (VA-06) and Dean Phillips (MN-03) introduced H.R. 7949 - the SMART Government Act. This legislation would implement a three-pronged approach to establish better governance and oversight regarding Federal technology practices.
H.R. 7949 would:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced that he will host a District-wide Telephone Town Hall. Cline will be joined on this call by Congressman Kelly Armstrong (ND-At Large) and Delegate Michael Webert (R-Rappahannock County).
WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) accepted the 2020 ‘Spirit of Enterprise’ Award from the United States Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented by the local Luray-Page County Chamber during their ‘Business After Hours’ event at Shawnee Farms Estate.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced that he will host a Telephone Town Hall dedicated to issues facing seniors and those approaching retirement. Cline will be joined on this call by Sharon Graham, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Regional Administrator, and Sheriff Eric Orange, Roanoke County Sheriff.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced that he will host a Coronavirus Update Telephone Town Hall. Cline will be joined on this call by Dr.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) released the below statement following the passage of his recently introduced Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act. H.R. 7259 was introduced in conjunction with Reps. Lucy McBath (D-GA-06), Hank Johnson (D-GA-04), and Martha Roby (R-AL-02).
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) released the following statement regarding the events that have occurred following the brutal killing of George Floyd.
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November 15, 2020
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For the first time in nearly 60 years, long after the building closed its doors, alumni of the Sunset Hill School in Strasburg boarded a bus on Saturday afternoon to transport them to the former elementary school that served African-American students in segregated Shenandoah County.
October 28, 2020
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October 24, 2020
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MADISON HEIGHTS, Va. (WSET) - It only took about seven decades, but those who served in the Civil Air Patrol during World War II picked up the Congressional Gold Medal.
Congressman Ben Cline presented 91-year-old George "Rusty" Nichols with his medal at Amelon United Methodist Church on Thursday night.
October 22, 2020
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LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A Lynchburg project that got its start late last year has been finished.
That project is the Langhorne Road Bridge Renovation and Blackwater Creek Trail Extension.
The project extends the trail from Langhorne Road to Linkhorne Middle School.
October 17, 2020
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Rep. Ben Cline, R-Lexington, is co-sponsoring a bill that would expand exemptions for local meat processors and producers from federal inspection requirements, according to government documents.
October 16, 2020
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According to the college, students now have immediate access to medical care through in-person and telehealth appointments.
On Friday, Oct. 16, Congressman Ben Cline made a visit to the college to tour the new clinic.
September 25, 2020
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It is always a good day when your U. S. Congressman speaks about Sweet Briar on the floor of the United States House of Representatives!
September 14, 2020
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ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) — Dozens of community members came to Stonewall Memorial Park in Elkton to listen to speakers tell their stories of 9/11 on Friday.
August 29, 2020
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Speaking live on WFIR this morning, 6th District Republican Congressman Ben Cline said President Trump made the case for his reelection during the GOP National Convention that wrapped up last night. Cline also discussed several bipartisan bills dealing with Congressional reform – and the stalemate in D.C. over a COVID-19 relief package.