Advance Morning News
It's Friday, September 27, 2024, and today's stories include the weekly Capitol Hill roundup, and awards received by the Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation department.
Capitol Hill update
By Martin Davis
Capitol Hill Update for September 27
It was a full week in Washington, as Rep. Spanberger voted to keep the federal government open through December 20, Sen. Kaine pressed to pass his child care legislation, and Sen. Warner applauded two bipartisan bills he introduced that would cement and build on the important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s disease.
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Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation Receives Four Awards at Statewide Ceremony
By Adele Uphaus
Garrett the Carrot just won the team at Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation a statewide award for “Most Creative Marketing Strategy,” among three others.
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