Nevertheless, we must stay hopeful because the sun will still shine and as Stevie Wonders sings, ‘Tomorrow Robins Will Sing.’”The FY21 NDAA has strong provisions to take care of our troops and our military families – authorizing support for a 3.0 percent pay raise, authorizing increased funding to clean up contamination of drinking water on our military bases by PFAS chemicals, continuing to invest in improving the oversight and management of housing for military personnel and their families, making improvements to sexual assault prevention and response programs, and developing several key programs to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion programs in our military. "Whether in Richmond, VA or Washington, DC, or anywhere in our nation, there is no justification for the use of tear gas against citizens engaging in a peaceful protest, obeying the law. “He is eager to return to Washington, D.C. and remains in constant contact with his staff for legislative and district updates.”Rep. In 2018, he attributed a dramatic weight loss to complications from his cancer treatment and walking miles around the Capitol every week.
McEachin, 57, an attorney and former state senator, has been hounded for years by health problems related to a 2014 bout with rectal cancer. 01:39 An Iowa science teacher claims to have lost 37 pounds and cut his cholesterol by 79 points by eating nothing but McDonald’s food for 90 days.
“This is an incredibly stressful and heartbreaking time for us all, and I wanted to host this event to make sure that my constituents have the tools they need to take care of themselves. “This defense bill, which includes a number of provisions that are of critical importance to the Commonwealth of Virginia, promotes a more inclusive military, while responding to our climate crisis and ensuring we will not be caught off-guard by future pandemics like COVID-19.
"With unemployment in double digits and rising, many Americans are struggling to find and pay for healthy, fresh food to feed their families. I hope tonight was an opportunity for folks to get connected to resources they may need.”Finally, the bill does not authorize an additional Base Realignment and Cloture (BRAC) round in FY 2021.“It was an honor and a privilege to be join this diverse panel of experts in their respective fields.
Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) today announced three grants from the Departmentof Health and Human Services to the Virginia Department of Health, totalling $10,532,821 for immunizations ($6,993,106), tobacco control ($1,539,715), and diabetes and heart disease ($2,000,000.) I am proud to stand with my colleagues as we continue the important work of taking care of those in uniform, while promoting a strong national defense.”“I am so grateful that these incredible panelists were able to join me this evening to provide much-needed advice for my constituents,” said Congressman McEachin. We know that COVID 19 is real, causing harm throughout our community and nation [and] we must not forget about those who suffer from substance use disorders or mental health struggles,” said Jesse Wysocki, McShin Foundation Chief Operating Officer. "American citizens exercising their Constitutional rights – among them freedom of speech and assembly – is law and order.
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“Having these open talks and panelists of experts to discuss and answer questions is part of the solution, but we must now turn our discussion into action, doing everything we can to continue to have access to services for those with SUD and MH.”The bill establishes Chief Diversity Officer reporting directly to the Secretary of Defense as well as establishing a Chief Diversity Officer in each of the military services reporting directly to the Secretary of that service, to include the Coast Guard.
We cannot ask protesters to make themselves heard in a peaceful, constructive way, then tear gas them while they are lawfully assembled.The FY21 NDAA creates a Pandemic Preparedness and Resilience National Security Fund, directing $1 billion to efforts to proactively increase the country’s ability to prepare for and respond to future pandemics.The bill makes corrections to the paid parental leave benefit provided through the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act to ensure that the FAA, Department of Veterans Affairs, and certain other civilian employees inadvertently omitted from the legislation receive the paid parental leave benefit.“COVID 19 has impacted the mental health of everyone through disruption in major life events such as unemployment, financial problems, changes in living situations and routines, and changes in the health status of self or loved ones,” said Dr. Faye Belgrave, VCU Professor.
Proudly representing Virginia’s 4th District. The bill also requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a Diversity and Inclusion Council to help develop a strategy to be included in the National Defense Strategy to increase diversity in the military mirroring the US population. “Supporting and protecting the emotional well-being of our children is critical now, more than ever.