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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Fauquier County in 2021

Farms throughout cities in Fauquier County received $2.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

By West Nova News | Feb 29, 2024

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Loudoun County in 2021

Farms throughout cities in Loudoun County received $1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

By West Nova News | Feb 28, 2024

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Rappahannock County rise or fall in 2021?

By West Nova News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Rappahannock County received $305,149 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Rappahannock County receive in 2021?

By West Nova News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Rappahannock County received $128,496 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Fauquier County farmers in 2021 reached $1,333,709

By West Nova News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Fauquier County received $1,333,709 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Loudoun County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By West Nova News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Loudoun County received $853,358 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Wexton Highlights Ways Virginia Families are Benefiting from Inflation Reduction Act on One Year Anniversary of Landmark Law

By West Nova News Report | Aug 22, 2023

On August 16, 2023, U.S. Representative Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) celebrated the one year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act being signed into law, highlighting the many ways the transformative law is lowering costs for Virginians, investing in clean energy and jobs, and building an economy that benefits working families.

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Wexton Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Agritourism Businesses

By West Nova News Report | Aug 17, 2023

On August 11, 2023, U.S. Representative Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the bipartisan Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces (AGRITOURISM) Act.

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Unison, Provider of Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting Software, Empowers Federal Budgeting

By West Nova News | Aug 3, 2023

The U.S. federal budgeting system is a complex labyrinth of data, which is often siloed and difficult to manage. This poses a major challenge for budgeting decisions, and can ultimately impact the completeness, accuracy, and integrity of crucial budgetary information.In response to this crisis, Unison, provider of Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting (PBF) software, has stepped in with a comprehensive system capable of tracking and reporting. Unison's PBF software enables the secure and transparent sharing of information across lifecycles, thus promoting greater...

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Wexton Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Imports Sourced from Uyghur Forced Labor

By West Nova News Report | Jul 26, 2023

On July 24, 2023, U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and Carlos A. Giménez (R-FL) led the introduction of the bipartisan Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act, legislation to require publicly traded companies to review and disclose all information about any links that their products may have to Uyghur forced labor in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

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Wexton, Beyer, Connolly Condemn House Republicans for Defunding New FBI Headquarters

By West Nova News Report | Jul 14, 2023

U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton, Don Beyer and Gerry Connolly (all D-VA) issued the following statement on extreme Republicans on the Appropriations Committee voting to advance legislation that strips funding for a new FBI headquarters building, a top priority for the Bureau to maintain efficient operations and readiness.

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Rep. Wexton and Deputy Commerce Secretary Graves Host Roundtable on New Federal Funding to Expand Broadband in Virginia

By West Nova News Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 29, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) hosted U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves in Hillsboro to discuss new federal funding coming to Virginia to expand access to high-speed internet with a roundtable of local residents, business owners, and other stakeholders.

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Wexton Announces $13.8 Million for Low/No Emissions Transit Upgrades in Loudoun County from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

By West Nova News Report | Jun 28, 2023

On June 27, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced $13,880,910 in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to upgrade Loudoun County’s buses to low- or no-emission vehicles.

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Wexton and Burgess Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging FDA to Protect Access to Compounded Hormone Therapies

By West Nova News Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 20, U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) led 23 of their colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to create patient-centered compound hormones policies that maintain patients' access to care and treatment options.

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Wexton Relaunches Congressional Task Force on Digital Citizenship

By West Nova News Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 16, U.S. Representative Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced the relaunch of the Congressional Task Force on Digital Citizenship for the 118th Congress.

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Wexton Launches 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Local Middle and High Schoolers

By West Nova News Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 15, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced the launch of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge, inviting middle and high school students in Virginia’s 10th District to design and create their own apps that would benefit their local community.

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Wexton Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Grant Priority Refugee Status to Uyghurs Fleeing Persecution in China

By West Nova News Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 7, U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Gerry Connolly (D-VA) introduced the bipartisan Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act to designate Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region suffering persecution at the hands of the Chinese government as priority refugees and expedite their ability to apply for asylum in the United States.

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Wexton Statement on Voting to Pass Bipartisan Budget Agreement

By West Nova News Report | Jun 1, 2023

On May 31, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) issued the following statement after voting to pass the bipartisan budget agreement and avoid a default on our nation's debt:

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Wexton Announces More Than 10,000 Constituents Helped and $18 Million Returned to Taxpayers

By West Nova News Report | May 31, 2023

On May 30, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced new constituent casework milestones:

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Connolly Statement on GAO Report on Cloud Security

By West Nova News Report | May 19, 2023

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, released the following statement regarding the recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the implementation of cloud security practices at selected agencies: