Another element is uniting around Biden himself. [67][64], Spanberger opposed Democrats' attempts to amend the Insurrection Act of 1807, saying that amending the rarely used law would not accomplish what Democrats intended. 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,. And we are blessed. "No, no. "[57] Spanberger called for a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants who abide by the laws, work, and pay taxes. 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. We discussed tariff relief, initiating new and immediate imports, and the possibility of using the Defense Production Act. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. You have permission to edit this article. 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. I was able to get involved in those races and watch really great people step forward and stand up for what they believe in and want to be a part of the political process, Spanberger said. 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. [11], In July 2017, Spanberger announced her candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Virginia's 7th congressional district in the 2018 election against incumbent Republican Dave Brat, a Tea Party movement member. "Those are the kinds of stories that people stop to think 'Oh, I have a better commute' or 'Oh, I'm working from home because I have better internet service.' Abigail Spanberger has served as the Democratic congresswoman for Virginia's 7th Congressional District since 2019. 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. She supports maintaining federal funding to Planned Parenthood and other providers that provide essential healthcare screenings and preventive services to both women and men. Jacob Bliss 29 Dec 2021, 5:33 PM PST 0 But Spanberger again prevailed by winning the district's shares of Henrico and Chesterfield counties by a combined 43,400 votes, five times her overall margin of 8,400 votes. "[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. I have been practicing. 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. In 2017, a record number of women won in local elections in Virginia, making the state one of the first to experience and reflect a wave of energy among Democrats, female voters and female candidates in the country. [6] In the early 2000s, she was a postal inspector, working on money laundering and narcotics cases. Virginia Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger told CNN Friday morning that she spoke with Klain twice in the last two days to discuss the shortage, saying that Klain told her the White House views . Years of high-profile fights over intelligence matters have taken a toll, with some Republicans accusing the agencies of being part of a deep state" controlling U.S. politics. We live in a stream of history.. 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. Obama later apologized. She'll know how to fix things., You could fill a book with the eyebrow-raising Bush-isms of President George W. Bush. [5] When she was 13, her family relocated to the Short Pump area in Henrico County in Virginia, outside Richmond. Legislative Director to Rep. Abigail Spanberger at U.S. House of Representatives Washington, District of Columbia, United States 1K followers 500+ connections 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. Following her love of country, public service, and languages, Abigail joined the CIA as a case officer. Yes, she said, she had disguises and a cover story. The Climate Crisis Democrats strongly believe in our responsibility to serve as stewards of our environment and public lands for current and future generations And we're making that connection to your precious tax dollars, hard at work making a difference in your life. I hope that helps me do my job better. As Rep. Spanberger meets with families, patients, providers, and community healthcare organizations across Virginias Seventh District; she repeatedly hears about the financial struggles facing seniors, families, and those with chronic conditions as their prescription drug costs continue to rise. I know the culture, Spanberger told The Associated Press in a recent interview in her office. "Folks, you all know how much we've gotten done, but a lot of the country still doesn't know it," Biden said. Bipartisan duo Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., and Chip Roy, R-Texas, reintroduced the TRUST in Congress Act to ban representatives from trading in the stock market. It was wonderful to have this dear friend who was working hard to kick butt as much as she could, professionally and personally at the same time," McWilliams said in an interview. They co-wrote a Washington Post opinion piece explaining their support for an impeachment inquiry, writing: "Congress must determine whether the president was indeed willing to use his power and withhold security assistance funds to persuade a foreign country to assist him in an upcoming election." "We were right in the midst of one of the more challenging political debates and discussions about strategy and timing," Kuster said. [42], On February 1, 2023, Spanberger was among twelve Democrats to vote for a resolution to end COVID-19 national emergency. Abigail and her husband Adam are parents to three daughters. Supporting our Servicemembers & their Families Democrat running for U.S. Congress in Virginias 7th District. 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. This year, staff for both the national Republican and Democratic Parties say they will be looking to this race on Election Night as potentially an early sign of how the night will unfold across the country. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, who's being targeted by the GOP as she runs for re-election in a competitive district, spotlights her efforts to lower gas prices. They live in Glen Allen, Virginia. She was hired by Royall & Company (now EAB). Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger greets voters on Saturday, Nov. 5 in Woodbridge, VA. . 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. Biden's cuts to Medicare Advantage will cost seniors hundreds more per year, but Abigail Spanberger is silent. [43], Spanberger supports the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). The "Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act" Would Allow Flavored and Unflavored Whole Milk in Participating Schools WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger helped reintroduce a bipartisan bill to allow unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in Virginia's school cafeterias. She was studying overseas on Sept. 11, 2001, and the terrorist attacks marked a turning point in her life. In 2014, the family moved back to Henrico County. At the top in all caps are the words "President Joe Biden.". Brat shocked the nation when he defeated sitting House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the Republican primary in 2014. [2], In 2002 and 2003, Spanberger taught English literature as a substitute teacher at the Islamic Saudi Academy in Northern Virginia. [19] While Brat won eight of the district's ten counties, Spanberger dominated the two largest counties, Henrico and Chesterfield, by a combined margin of over 30,000 votes. She began her career of public service as a federal law enforcement officer working narcotics and money laundering cases with the U.S. She said she does not support "sanctuary cities" but also called the term "a campaign slogan a lot of people get caught up in." The relationship between Congress and the U.S. intelligence community can be uneasy an. She is an alumnus of the Paul Miller Reporting Fellowship at the National Press Foundation. Submitted Comments (Click here for meetings with SEC officials) Comments have been received from individuals and entities using the following Letter Type A: 31 B: 24 C: 6,254 D: 5 [29] The Washington Post digital editor James Downie criticized Spanberger's view, remarking that if a losing officeholder "couldn't manage to tie his or her Republican opponent to almost a quarter of a million COVID-19 deaths in the United States, a tanked economy or a dozen other policy fiascos, that's the candidate's fault. [18] She won the November 6 general election by just over 6,600 votes. examining federal efforts to prevent, detect, and prosecute pandemic relief fraud to safeguard funds for all eligible americans To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. Lyndon B. Johnson once had this to say about Gerald Ford: Gerry Ford is so dumb he can't fart and chew gum at the same time. Ford was a congressional leader while Johnson was president. Abigail Davis Spanberger, the Representative from Virginia - in Congress from 2023 through Present. "[43] During a Committee on Foreign Affairs meeting in 2019, Spanberger asked the Trump administration to reverse its isolationist policies, saying, "its in [the US's] national interest to reinforce our stature as a global leader on international environmental and energy issues. Walsh's home state of Illinois is voting today. "We just have a buffet of accomplishments to offer, and he just rolled them out in such a way that it can really resonate with the everyday person," Ohio Rep. Shontel Brown told NPR. [15][16] Her campaign outraised Brat's. [50], As of June 2022, Spanberger had voted in line with Joe Biden's stated position 100% of the time. 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. "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. She is working in the U.S. House to find additional ways to support military families as their loved ones serve abroad and as they eventually transition to civilian life. "We continue to draw the contrast with Republicans who voted 'no' but want to take the dough," said Texas Rep. Veronica Escobar. After earning her MBA, Rep. Spanberger began her public service . Not a lot of people would do that, Jones said. By Lindsey McPherson. She rejects talk of a deep state and called on other lawmakers not to promote conspiracy theories about intelligence or the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. She's trustworthy, said Hurd, who left Congress after the 2020 election. She attended J.R. Tucker High Schools Spanish immersion program and is a proud graduate of the University of Virginia. Quick action is needed, and the White House must take decisive action. In 2017, three local state seats within Spanbergers own congressional district flipped from Republican to Democrat and some of the volunteers making phone calls and sending letters in her campaign offices described volunteering on local races in 2017 and then heading straight into helping Spanberger next. "As a former CIA officer who worked terrorism cases, I find it particularly disgraceful that they would try and make that some sort of leap or claim when I was in fact a long-term substitute teacher for a bunch of kids, she said in response. [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. 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. If you want to be a plumber, you've got to know about plumbing, he said. 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. Rep. Spanberger supports giving Medicare the power to negotiate drug prices, so that more senior citizens in the Commonwealth do not have to choose between putting food on the table or affording their life-saving medications. 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To see staff salaries for aides in the personal office of Rep. Abigail Spanberger, select a time period below. "[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. His first challenge? "You tell us what you need to help us understand the impact that it's having on all of your district and your folks, and we're going to get it done," Biden said. Spanberger is challenging Republican incumbent Dave Brat and the prospect of flipping the seat is a long-shot. [46][47], Although not a member of Congress when it passed, Spanberger criticized the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act supported by President Donald Trump, arguing that its permanent tax cuts for corporations would increase the national debt. On June 2, The Washington Post and The New York Times quoted Spanberger and several other high-profile former CIA analysts' interpretations of Trump's reaction to the protests as reminiscent of the reaction of totalitarian dictators on the brink of losing control of their dictatorships. If your intention was to visit my official House of Representatives website, please, Checks payable to "Spanberger for Congress". [9], In 2014, Spanberger left the CIA and entered the private sector. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. In the longer term, I am pursuing legislation to ensure we dont face this challenge again., Congresswoman: They Ran to the Sound of the Guns WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. by The Hill staff. She's running unopposed in her party for a third term, and there will be no. "Abigail Spanberger is . I will always love the Senate, Jones said. The House has this really kinetic, fast pace, Jones said in an interview this week, after rushing back to the office.
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