Abigail Spanberger called out House leadership for not bringing a bill In a statement to BuzzFeed News, Joe Pounder, the chief executive of America Rising, said, "America Rising . Her current term ends on January 3, 2023. Additionally, she is actively seeking innovative, bipartisan legislative solutions to help combat rising rates of maternal mortality in the United States, particularly within historically underserved and disadvantaged communities. If Spanberger were to flip the seat, it would be a big win for Democrats. RICHMOND, Virginia - Congressmen Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Donald McEachin (D-VA-04) touted the recently-passed $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, highlighting funds for Virginia's infrastructure and the benefits the measure will bring to Virginia workers. [63], On June 1, 2020, Spanberger tweeted criticism of Trump's reaction to the George Floyd protests, a series of protests against police brutality that began in Minneapolis on May 26. March 3, 2023. Moving to northern Virginia, Rep. Abigail Spanberger's (D-Glen Allen) politically marginal 7th CD produced a general election Republican challenger last night. In February, for example, she joined 25 other Democrats to help the GOP push through a provision that would alert U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement if an undocumented immigrant tries to buy a gun. The Republican political action committee, known as the Congressional Leadership Fund, ran ads claiming she worked at a school that produced some of the worlds most dangerous terrorists. [8] She said she gathered intelligence about nuclear proliferation and terrorism. Strengthening Workforce Training & Apprenticeships "[57] Spanberger called for a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants who abide by the laws, work, and pay taxes. The reality of divided government means it's unlikely Democrats will pass any major legislation, forcing them to instead go on the defensive and tout the legislation they've already passed. I really started getting more politically involved after the 2016 election, watching how partisan and how angry our political conversations became, she said. She has voiced her support for stronger border security measures but opposes Trump's proposed wall. . Spanberger's chief of staff says House is like a startup Roscoe Jones Jr. relishes chamber's "fast pace" after move from the Senate Roscoe Jones Jr. compares his move from Senate aide to House. [29], CNN political editor Chris Cillizza described Spanberger's remarks as "some hard truth" for the Democratic Party, adding that in order to succeed in the 2022 and 2024 elections, the party should "listen to the likes of Spanberger" instead of pushing for "the boldest possible progressive legislation". I spoke with White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain yesterday and today about the urgency of this shortage. "No, no. Abigail Spanberger, a congressional candidate, had a 12-year career with the CIA. $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, sweeping climate, health care and tax bill, Biden's decision not to use his veto power, Big stores see how we spend. Spanberger ( Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. As for his leap from the well-oiled machinery of the Senate to the front lines of the House, he has no regrets. You can't be. [20], In a visit to the district, former Trump adviser Steve Bannon described it as "an absolute bellwether of the entire country", adding that losing the district would mean the GOP losing control of the House. Spanberger, a former CIA case officer who unseated former Rep. Dave Brat (R-VA) in 2018, has been in a heated battle to retain her swing seat, with nonpartisan handicapper Cook Political Report. [5] When she was 13, her family relocated to the Short Pump area in Henrico County in Virginia, outside Richmond. At the top in all caps are the words "President Joe Biden.". Moderate Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger says Americans didn't elect It may not be having the Cabinet or the president in your district every other week," New Hampshire Rep. Ann Kuster told NPR. After serving in CIA, lawmaker now has role overseeing it. She was seen as one of the most vulnerable incumbents of the 2022 election cycle, with pre-election polls projecting a close race with Republican nominee Yesli Vega, a law enforcement officer endorsed by Governor Glenn Youngkin and former President Donald Trump. [15][16] Her campaign outraised Brat's. By Lindsey McPherson. "[31] Downie quoted progressive Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who had noted that no swing-district House Democrat who co-sponsored Medicare for All lost their seat, and had remarked in response to Spanberger's comments that "not a single member of Congress that I'm aware of campaigned on socialism or defunding the police in this general election. Abigail Spanberger silent on Biden Medicare cuts - NRCC United States Won re-election with a 1.82% margin, outperforming Vice President Biden. Despite this, Spanberger ran for reelection in the seat. Virginians deserve strong access to quality, affordable health insurance, and Rep. Spanberger is fighting to expand healthcare coverage for everyone. It was like going from General Motors to a startup, he said. Rep. Abigail Spanberger on Twitter: "RT @PWCPolice: Thank you to Speaking in 2002 in Nashville, during the run-up to the invasion of Iraq, Bush had this to say about Iraqs threat to the United States: There's an old saying in Tennessee I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee that says, fool me once, shame on shame on you. ", During his speech, Biden brought out a mock-up of a sign for an infrastructure project in Baltimore to rebuild a tunnel. Abigail Anne Spanberger[1] (ne Davis, August 7, 1979) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative from Virginia's 7th congressional district since 2019. Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger greets voters on Saturday, Nov. 5 in Woodbridge, VA. . A former federal law enforcement officer and CIA officer, Rep. Spanbergers career in public service has focused on protecting American families and economic interests from a wide range of domestic and foreign threats. Not only will they see their health care premiums rise, their benefits will be cut while Abigail Spanberger stands idly by. Yes, she said, she had disguises and a cover story. I know the lingo. Two Eau Claire natives, sisters Abigail and Rachel Rindo, have been working in the video game industry for a combined 17 years and now work for some of the biggest names in the business. She says it was her daughter, then in kindergarten, who asked them if they could move back to Virginia. 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Dave Brat", "Former CIA Officer Abigail Spanberger is on a mission for Virginia's 7th District", Who are they? The relationship between Congress and the U.S. intelligence services can be uneasy and is often adversarial. Rep. Abigail Spanberger is an experienced leader and a deeply committed public servant who ran for reelection to Congress to expand economic opportunity for Virginia working families. We live in a stream of history.. Rep. Spanberger supports a national response that invests in preventing overdoses, expanding access to treatment, and supporting individuals in recovery from addiction as they seek to reclaim their health and well-being. "[56], She described the Green New Deal proposed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a "bold compilation of ideas meant to address global climate change" but criticized it for allegedly including unrelated policy proposals and not identifying specific resolutions to the problems that it identifies. She had to work with the CIA to get her service record declassified to run for Congress and now on the trail sticks to carefully scripted lines, approved by the agency, when talking about her work. Spanberger is challenging Republican incumbent Dave Brat and the prospect of flipping the seat is a long-shot. 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia We discussed all possible avenues for getting formula back on the shelves so that parents who rely on it as I did to feed my three daughters know they will be able to feed their babies. [35], Spanberger's committee assignments include:[36][37], Some commentators have characterized Spanberger as a centrist Democrat. She supports universal coverage through the adoption of a public option and, in Congress, she advocates for solutions that achieve real progress, respond to the unique challenges of Virginias rural communities, support the Commonwealths expansion of Medicaid coverage, and preserve funding for critical programs like the Childrens Health Insurance Plan. Obama told this unfortunate joke about his bowling skills during an appearance on The Tonight Show in 2009. Last updated on Jan 30, 2021. Spanberger knows of what she speaks. At least two other former CIA officers became members of the committee Republicans Will Hurd of Texas and Porter Goss of Florida, who was chairman before being named CIA director in 2004 under President George W. Bush. She grew up in Henrico County, Virginia, and is a proud graduate of the University of Virginia. In February 2022 Chesterfield mother Shannon Davis and her son, Joshua, appeared with President Joe Biden and Rep. Abigail Spanberger, R-7th, in Culpeper to urge lower prescription drug prices . 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U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement after speaking one-on-one with White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain about the ongoing formula shortage in Virginia and across the country. "Most of the intelligence community doesn't understand Congress and most of Congress doesn't understand the intelligence community.. Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07), Mike Waltz (R-FL-06), and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-05) today introduced bipartisan legislation to increase transparency in the federal student loan process and to give borrowers additional tools to understand and decrease [], At Least 519 Protesters Have Been Killed by the Regime & More Than 19,000 Iranians Have Been Arrested Since the Death of Mahsa Amini In September 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger joined a bipartisan, bicameral effort urging the Biden Administration to impose stricter sanctions against members of the Iranian Parliament or [], The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Voted Unanimously to Pass the Congresswomans China Financial Threat Mitigation Act WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. House Financial Services Committee voted unanimously 40 to 0 to advance U.S. Representative Abigail Spanbergers bipartisan bill that would build up Americas response to emerging financial threats from the Chinese []. '', President Bill Clinton cut to the heart of the matter during his grand jury testimony in the Monica Lewinsky affair in 1998 when he infamously said: It all depends on what the meaning of the word is is.. Remember Lincoln, going to his knees in times of trial and the Civil War and all that stuff. She recognizes the tremendous sacrifice of those who serve in our military, and she believes we have a sacred obligation to honor their dedication to our country and to give them the support they deserve. Spanberger, who has also worked for the U.S. Fool me you can't get fooled again.. "As a former intelligence officer, I know that countries are watching us. Adapting to the tempo. Rep. Abigail Spanberger - Scorecard | Heritage Action For America During a recent debate, Brat repeatedly accused Spanberger of being a Nancy Pelosi-style Democrat and too liberal for the district. Miles Taylor, Chief of Staff to the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (2019) (Forward) Christine Todd Whitman, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (2001-2003) and Governor of New Jersey (1994-2001) (Forward) Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal, who chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said the group is preparing an "executive action agenda" to present to the president following their own retreat. Rep. Abigail Spanberger's 2020 Report Card - GovTrack.us Abigail Spanberger May 2020 - Nov 2020 7 months. ", She underscored: "One thing that's been really nice this session is there's just tremendous unity.". All rights reserved. She applied for a job with the CIA and had a confidential offer by 2002. Abigail Anne Spanberger (ne Davis, August 7, 1979) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative from Virginia's 7th congressional district since 2019. Abigail Rindo at King. Now, shes a third-term Virginia congresswoman who was just named to one. After college, Abigail moved to Germany and earned her MBA from a dual-degree German-American program between the GISMA business school and Purdue University. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) | Represent | ProPublica This is the intersection of law, policy and politics, he said. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger narrowly held onto her seat in Virginia on Tuesday, defeating Republican Yesli Vega in a contest both parties saw as an early bellwether in the battle for the. Rep. Spanberger is working in Congress to increase investment in vocational training and apprenticeship programs for young people that lead to better-paying jobs, support the growth of small businesses in our communities, and prepare the next generation as they enter a competitive and rapidly changing global economy. "I am already seeing a number of my Republican colleagues who voted against these historic pieces of legislation want to claim credit. The reality is other countries perceive that and they perceive that in a way that can't be good, she said. The top issues on her campaign website are health care, gun violence prevention and protecting social security and Medicare. Virginia Republican Police Chief Endorses Spanberger; Denounces Yesli Vega's False Comments on Rape-Related Pregnancy and her Defense of January 6th Insurrectionists. Democrat running for U.S. Congress in Virginias 7th District. Why Republicans and Democrats will be watching this race on election night. Bipartisan coalition making new push to ban congressional stock trading Abigail and her husband Adam are parents to three daughters. "We're going so far as to print signs to let people know who is bringing this project and why it's happening," he said to applause. Spanberger also co-sponsored the Elijah Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which grants Medicare Part D the power to negotiate prescription prices directly with drug companies. "At a minimum, your agency ought to provide parents with a clear timeline of when they can expect . Spanberger flips the script on policing in race against auxiliary Spanberger's background in intelligence and her moderate politics representing a swing district south and west of Washington will be assets on the committee, Goss and Hurd said. [51] In November 2020, Spanberger led a bipartisan effort to secure the 340B Drug Pricing Program against changes that would lead to significant increases in prescription medication costs. Spanberger calls for new House leadership, in rebuke of Pelosi - The When she saw partisan politics and division threatening the country she dedicated her life to defend, Abigail decided to run for Congress. Although Biden hasn't officially announced his reelection bid, it's widely expected he will seek another term, which means his fate and those of House Democrats are likely tied together. Vice-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., and other members of the Problem Solvers Caucus hold a news conference to show support for their bipartisan infrastructure bill, which was written by both Democrat and Republican senators and representatives at the US Capitol in Washington, DC., on Friday, July 30 . The Postal Service said the un-redacted document, that included social security numbers and health information, was released by mistake in response to a Freedom of Information Act request. Jones doesnt take them lightly. After serving in CIA, Abigail Spanberger now has role overseeing it Abigail spanberger hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy Like others with access to America's top secrets, she will be called on to review intelligence matters in private and explain what she can to fellow lawmakers and the public. Also, aides for any relevant committees, leadership offices, campaign committees and leadership PACs will not be included here, nor do we have data for unpaid staff such as interns or people who are "detailed" from the GAO, executive branch or private sector. Congresswoman, 2019 - Present. Spanberger's chief of staff says House is like a startup Abigail Davis Spanberger, the Representative from Virginia - in Congress from 2023 through Present. Look, I love the Senate. Rep. Spanberger is actively focused on advancing legislation that grows the Seventh Districts small businesses, reduces unnecessary regulatory burdens, cuts red tape, and invests in critical physical infrastructure improvements that support growth like expanded broadband internet access. and staff to file reports after . In some ways, Abigail Spanbergers story parallels dozens of other first-time female candidates across the country this year: a successful, smart woman driven to get involved in politics for the first time after President Trump was elected and eventually inspired to take on her Republican congressman. She applied for a job with the CIA and had a confidential offer by 2002. ", "This Democrat thinks Joe Biden fundamentally misunderstood his mandate Chris Cillizza", "Moderate Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger says Americans didn't elect Biden to be FDR", "Election 2018: Dave Brat and Abigail Spanberger", "Faith on the Hill: The religious composition of the 116th Congress", Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, United States representatives by seniority, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abigail_Spanberger&oldid=1142575641, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 05:22. CIA Democrat Abigail Spanberger [Source: yahoo.com] Did they have outside help? [17], In August, the Congressional Leadership Fund, a super PAC closely aligned with Republican Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, conducted a smear campaign against Spanberger. Going to turn now to Representative Abigail Spanberger. Any plan released by this administration must make sure that formula is stocked on our shelves for all Virginia parents, crack down on price gouging, and increase imports of formula from abroad. Additionally, she has led many bipartisan efforts to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable, increase transparency in the prescription drug marketplace, and prevent shortages by manufacturing essential medicines here at home. Posted December 6, 2022 at 5:16pm. Abigail Spanberger - Ballotpedia Abigail Spanberger spent almost a decade as a CIA operations officer. To ensure our communities stay protected, Rep. Spanberger is fighting to reaffirm the importance of our countrys relationships with its key allies, including member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). . ", Before President George W. Bush was mangling the English language, it was his father, President George H.W. Chief of Staff - USDA-RMA. [50] She said the bill went "far beyond" pandemic relief and had no chance of passing the Republican-controlled Senate. RM2GAEXGB - Washington, United States. WASHINGTON A key group of House Democrats in swing seats elected Rep. Abigail Spanberger (Va.) on Tuesday to serve as the first dedicated representative to House Democratic leadership of. In the weeks since she was named to the intelligence committee, Spanberger says she's already recognizing some of the names and programs in the classified materials she's receiving. And we're making that connection to your precious tax dollars, hard at work making a difference in your life. Home - Abigail Spanberger He told voters in 1992: ''You cannot be president of the United States if you don't have faith. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. But I have never had this much fun on the Hill as Im having now., The Source for news on Capitol Hill since 1955. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) on Friday called for new House leadership because of Speaker Nancy Pelosi's handling of legislation that would ban members of Congress from trading stock,.

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