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Majority Leader in the Virginia Senate. Proud to serve the 35th District. U.S. Army Veteran. Married to the love of my life, Eleanor.

Springfield, VA
Joined April 2011

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  1. Today, we remember the horror and tragedy of , 2001. But we also remember the incredible way our nation came together to take care of one another and give selflessly to help in big and small, but meaningful ways.

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  2. Sep 6

    This evening is the start of and the beginning of the New Year in the Jewish faith. Eleanor and I extend greetings and best wishes to all those celebrating the High Holidays. L’Shana Tova!

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  3. Sep 4

    It's more important than ever to make sure we elect the next Lt. Gov of the Commonwealth.

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  4. is coming, folks. Please be alert for heavy rains, flooding, and an elevated tornado risk over the next 36 hours. has issued a state of emergency. Read more here:

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  5. Hey Glenn, where is the constitutionally required money for the rainy day and water quality improvement funds in your spending plan? And don’t forget about our public schools. Someone needs a lesson in state finances.

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  6. This morning, we honor and remember the 13 fallen service members as their remains return to US soil at Dover Air Force Base. Their bravery and sacrifice during the airlift mission to evacuate Americans and vulnerable Afghans will not be forgotten.

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  7. Today's formal approval of the vaccine is another important step in the fight against . Today is a great day to get vaccinated to protect yourself and others.

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  8. Fairfax County first responders are doing outstanding work in Haiti -- well done.

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  9. Today we remember Heather Heyer, Lt. Jay Cullen and Trooper-Pilot Berke Bates, who lost their lives four years ago during the white nationalist violence in Charlottesville. While we have made progress, our work continues. Hate will never have a home in Virginia. My statement:

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  10. Today marked an efficient ending to "Special Session 2.0." Our ARPA spending plan includes monumental investments in businesses through the Rebuild Virginia program, aimed at supporting our economy through the devastating effects of the pandemic and beyond.

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  11. Aug 9

    Please note, per , overnight closures and stoppages of I-66 West and I-495 North are planned for August 10-12 for overhead bridge work at I-66/I-495 interchange. The ramp from I-66 East to I-495 North will be closed. Read more at

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  12. Aug 5

    Virginia has delivered 9.5+ million Covid-19 vaccine doses, but it's still not enough to end the pandemic. I applaud following the science and requiring most state workers to get vaccinated. "Vaccines work -- it's that simple."

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  13. Aug 2

    Today we do the people's business and begin a Special Session in Richmond. Here are some of the priorities for appropriating Virginia's $4.3 billion allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act

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  14. Overnight Bridge Demolition Continues at I-66/Route 50 Interchange This Weekend (July 23-24) and Next Week (July 25- August 1); Multiple Nights of Closures, Stoppages Planned for I-66 East and West. More:

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  15. Sending best wishes for a peaceful and jubilant Eid al-Adha to all those celebrating in the Muslim community.

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  18. Jul 4

    Today we celebrate the 245th birthday of our nation. Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable

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  19. Jun 28
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  20. Happiest of birthdays to my indispensable chief of staff for the past 23 years... Janet Muldoon!

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