presstv-‘us has been at war throughout most of its history’
United States has been at conflict with other nations throughout most of its history, following the tradition of past empires, says American analyst Virginia... ..…
crisis in libya worsens as over 170 killed in attack on tripoli
He defected and went to Langley, Virginia, and in the meantime joined Libyan opposition, led by Mohammed Magariaf, in 1987. ..…
republicans resisting democratic efforts to limit exemptions from
Meanwhile in West Virginia and Mississippi, states with some of the nation’s strictest vaccination laws, Republican lawmakers have introduced measures to expand vaccine exemptions, although it’s not yet clear how much traction they have. . ..…
trump vetoes measure to curtail u.s. support for war on yemen
Senator Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia and advocate for congressional prerogative on matters of war, said the veto was part of pattern of Trump turning blind eye to Saudi Arabia's actions that fly in the face of American values, like the murder of journalist and Virginia Jamal Khashoggi..…
asian american studies department celebrates 50th anniversary with
Vargas, who won a Pulitzer Prize in journalism for his coverage on the 2007 Virginia Tech shootings, is a Filipino immigrant and an outspoken immigrant rights activist. ..…
americans have no idea what “freedom of the press” means
We, Delegates of the people of Virginia.. declare and make known.. that among other essential rights, the liberty of conscience and of the press cannot be cancelled, abridged, restrained or modified by any authority of the United States.. ..…
feds say doctors across six states illegally prescribed opioids
Justice Department said in statement that the charges against 60 individuals, including 31 doctors, seven pharmacists, eight nurse practitioners, and seven other licensed medical professionals, were part of sweeping crackdown on health care West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama..…
gop pushes back on democratic attempts to tighten vaccine laws
West Virginia and Mississippi, GOP has introduced bills that would loosen vaccine laws... ..…
seven republican-run states increased gas taxes since 2017
In eighth state, West Virginia, Republican-run legislature adopted gas tax increase in 2017, and it was signed into law that June by Gov. ..…
arlington could spend $11.5 million to do what?
Citizens are raising legitimate concerns that the influx of 25,000 Amazon employees will drive up housing costs and displace lower-income residents and make Northern Virginia's overloaded roads and highways even more congested. ..…
april 17, 1861: virginia votes to secede from the united
RICHMOND, VA - On April 17, 1861, Virginia's General Assembly approved seceding from United States... ... Delegates voted 85-55 to Virginia's of U.S. Virginia, to secede from it... ..…
toxic chemicals and relative risk - an alien concept to virginians
West Point paper mill, one of Virginia's largest emitters of toxic materials in 2017, emitted 7.6% fewer materials in 2017 compared to the year before, reports Daily Press today. ... My point here is not to criticize the remedies enacted to prevent the leakage of heavy metals from ash pits into..…
cities and counties stand to benefit from the american dream and
For example, Fairfax County Virginia, all of which are located in Washington, D.C., area, rank among the 25 most populous counties when it comes to immigrants eligible to apply for protection under Dream and Promise Act.. ..…
boots riley and reviews from the sf film festival
Paula Jean Swearengin comes from a West Virginia family of coal miners. ..…
doctors in five states among dozens charged with illegally
The charges involve more than 350,000 illegal prescriptions written Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and West Virginia, according to indictments unsealed in federal court Cincinnati.. ... West Virginia leads the in drug overdose deaths, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data..…
1942 (or 1765 before gst)
It was started by Virginia militia Major George Washington, age 22. . . . . . . #2990477, posted on April 17, 2019 at 8:28 pm . ... It was started by Virginia militia Major George Washington, age 22. . . ..…
politics, public history, and memory: an interview with niya bates
In today's post, senior editor interviews Niya Bates, native of Charlottesville, Virginia and two-time graduate of the University of Virginia with degrees Architectural History and African and African American Studies. ... Roane more about your public history work at Monticello..…
the key to predicting the next teacher strike
'A Slap in Face Amazon Deal Advances as Virginia Teachers Demand More Education Funding Why L.A. ..…
second candidate for chancellor holds forum: ut is "a special place"
Prior to that he was the chancellor of the West Virginia Higher Education Commission from 2006 to 2014, according to his curriculum vitae. . ..…
assange arrest, part 1: “so now he’s our property”
Today, Manning is incarcerated in a Virginia jail, and Assange is locked up in the high-security HM Prison Belmarsh. . ... However, last month she was called to testify against WikiLeaks before a secret grand jury in Virginia. ..…
libyan government asks europe for help against haftar
He was taken prisoner by Chadians, rescued by CIA, and lived for about 20 years Virginia before returning in 2011 to join other rebels in the uprising against Gaddafi. ..…
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