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Rep. Cline Introduces Bill to Prevent Universities from Using Taxpayer-Funded Grants for Woke DEI Programs

By Shenandoah Valley News | Dec 19, 2023

Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) has introduced the Federal Grant Accountability Act, a bill aimed at ensuring that taxpayer-funded federal grant money is used solely for conducting research projects at higher education institutions, rather than for funding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The legislation would require reports on how indirect cost reimbursements are being allocated to schools, providing more transparency to the federal grant-making process. It would also prohibit federal agencies from distributing funds at an indirect rate higher than that...

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Local congressman discusses impeachment inquiry into President Biden

By Shenandoah Valley News | Dec 17, 2023

In a recent development, House Republicans have voted in favor of a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. This decision comes after months of investigation, and it is regarded as a significant step in following and uncovering the facts surrounding the President's actions. Congressman Ben Cline, a member of the House Judicial Committee, expressed the importance of this inquiry."This impeachment inquiry is an important step in our pursuit of truth and accountability," Congressman Cline stated. His words echo the sentiment of many Republicans who believe that...

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National Wreaths Across America Day Honored in Salem

By Shenandoah Valley News | Dec 16, 2023

On December 16, 2023, the community of Salem came together to commemorate National Wreaths Across America Day, a day dedicated to remembering the fallen and honoring those who have served. The event took place at East Hill Cemetery, where volunteers gathered to lay wreaths for fallen heroes.Among the volunteers were Cheryl Ponce and Chyrel Gregorieff, who have deep military roots in their families. Ponce expressed the significance of participating in this event, saying, "It kind of keeps everybody from my family that's still living with me and has passed in my heart when...

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House Passes Rep. Cline’s Bipartisan Bill to Rein in Unelected Bureaucrats

By Shenandoah Valley News | Dec 12, 2023

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed Congressman Ben Cline's Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act (H.R. 357), a bipartisan bill aimed at providing greater accountability to taxpayers in the regulatory process. The bill, cosponsored by Congressman Jared Golden, requires all rules, except in limited circumstances, to be signed and issued by an individual appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.In a statement, Rep. Ben Cline emphasized the need to address the issue of unelected career bureaucrats imposing costly regulatory burdens. He...

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The 'broken border that Biden created' is Americans' primary concern: Rep. Ben Cline

By Shenandoah Valley News | Dec 7, 2023

In a recent interview on Fox Business' "Mornings with Maria," Representative Ben Cline voiced his concerns about the state of the border under the Biden administration. He described it as a "broken border that Biden created," highlighting the growing unease among Americans.Cline emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue, stating, "The American people are deeply concerned about the situation at our border. It is their primary concern right now." The congressman's words reflect the widespread unease felt by many citizens regarding the state of border security.The...

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Rep. Cline Responds to FBI Director's Call for Renewing Warrantless Surveillance Powers

By Shenandoah Valley News | Dec 6, 2023

Representative Ben Cline (R-VA) has responded to FBI Director Chris Wray's recent call for the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). In his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Wray urged lawmakers to renew the warrantless surveillance powers granted under this section.Cline expressed his concerns about the lack of trust between intelligence agencies and the American people. He suggested that one way to rebuild this trust is for the intelligence agencies to embrace a warrant requirement for searching Americans'...

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Key congressman slams FBI Director on FISA: 'Scare tactics don’t work'

By Shenandoah Valley News | Dec 6, 2023

In a recent interview on the "Just the News, No Noise" TV show, Congressman Ben Cline, R-Va., criticized FBI Director Christopher Wray regarding the renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Cline firmly stated, "The scare tactics don't work." He further expressed his concerns about the abuse of FISA under Wray's leadership, adding that there are many who do not believe it should be renewed at all.Wray appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday to discuss the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. He...

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House Judiciary Committee to Introduce Reform to Controversial US Warrantless Surveillance Law

By Shenandoah Valley News | Dec 5, 2023

The House Judiciary Committee is set to propose a new bill that would require a warrant for surveillance conducted under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The draft language of the bill, reviewed by the Daily Caller News Foundation, aims to amend and renew this provision in a way that protects the rights of American citizens.Section 702 of FISA is primarily meant to target foreign individuals, but it also gives U.S. intelligence agencies the power to conduct surveillance on American citizens without a warrant. This controversial provision is...

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Conservatives Call Foul on Move to Extend Deep State Surveillance Authorization in Defense Bill

By Shenandoah Valley News | Nov 30, 2023

House and Senate conservatives are raising concerns over a potential move by congressional leadership to extend a deep state surveillance law in a defense bill. The issue at hand is the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which allows for surveillance of foreign targets located outside the United States. During a press conference, House Freedom Caucus Chairman Scott Perry (R-PA) expressed his opposition to linking the reauthorization of FISA to any other legislation, stating, "Reauthorization of FISA can't be hooked to...

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House GOP Considers Formal Vote on Biden Impeachment Inquiry

By Shenandoah Valley News | Nov 30, 2023

House Republicans are considering the possibility of holding a formal vote to authorize their impeachment inquiry into President Biden. This move would grant Congress more power to compel the Biden administration to comply with their requests for information. The decision to explore a vote comes in the wake of Hunter Biden's response to a subpoena from the House Oversight Committee.During a closed-door Republican Conference meeting, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer hinted at the potential of a vote. Lawmakers present at the meeting revealed that the party was "taking...

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Rep. Cline Accuses Biden Administration of Obstruction in House GOP Oversight

By Shenandoah Valley News | Nov 29, 2023

Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., has accused the Biden administration of obstructing House GOP oversight by failing to comply with subpoenas. In an interview with Newsmax, Cline expressed his concerns about the lack of cooperation from the administration.Cline, who is set to chair a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the issue, highlighted the importance of holding the executive branch accountable. He stated, "We are an equal branch of government with the executive branch. When we have demands for documents, they must provide them."The congressman emphasized that multiple...

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Rep. Ben Cline Introduces the Protecting America From Spies Act

By Shenandoah Valley News | Nov 8, 2023

Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) has proposed the Protecting America From Spies Act, a legislation aimed at strengthening the United States' defenses against foreign espionage and intellectual property theft. The bill would grant the Department of State the power to deny visas to individuals suspected of engaging in acts of espionage or stealing intellectual property from the country.In a statement, Rep. Cline expressed concern over the Chinese Communist Party's ongoing efforts to infiltrate American society and gain access to sensitive information. He emphasized the need to...

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Rep. Ben Cline Introduces the End U.N. Censorship Act

By Shenandoah Valley News Report | Sep 19, 2023

Last September 18, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced H.R. 5531, the End the U.N. Censorship Act. Currently, U.S. contributions to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are being used to develop and implement an artificial intelligence (AI) assisted fact-checking tool, iVerify, to label and censor speech online as mis-, dis-, and mal- information, as well as toxic or hate speech.

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Congressman Ben Cline Applauds Roanoke County School Board’s Decision to Reject Biden Admin’s Bid to Intervene in Deliberations on Issues Facing Parents & Students

By Shenandoah Valley News Report | Sep 2, 2023

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Rep. Ben Cline Votes to Support Veterans and Service Members By Passing FY24 MilConVA Funding Bill

By Shenandoah Valley News Report | Aug 1, 2023

On July 27, 2023, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4366), which provides funding for Defense Department military and family housing construction activities and remediation at closed military bases.

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As FY24 Farm Bill Approaches, Rep. Ben Cline and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Thompson Host Agriculture Listening Session in Virginia’s Sixth District

By Shenandoah Valley News Report | Jul 26, 2023

On July 17, 2023, as Congress begins to take up the Fiscal Year 2024 Farm Bill, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) was joined by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) in hosting an Agriculture Listening Session with over 50 farmers and other Ag industry stakeholders at Maple Springs Farm in Weyers Cave, showcasing the diversity of commodities Virginia has to offer.

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Congressman Ben Cline Votes to Support Our Troops and Protect Our National Defense By Passing FY24 NDAA

By Shenandoah Valley News Report | Jul 22, 2023

On July 14, 2023, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (NDAA) which provides for the needs of servicemembers and their families through a pay increase, while equipping our military with the tools and resources to counter the rapidly growing threats from Communist China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

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Reps. Ben Cline, Ted Lieu Relaunch Bipartisan Congressional Songwriters Caucus

By Shenandoah Valley News Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 22, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) and Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) relaunched the bipartisan Congressional Songwriters Caucus.

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Rep. Ben Cline Introduces No Welfare for the Wealthy Act

By Shenandoah Valley News Report | Jun 15, 2023

On June15, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the No Welfare for the Wealthy Act to eliminate the Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE) loophole in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and stop waste, fraud, and abuse within the food stamp program.

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RSC Budget & Spending Taskforce Chair Cline Announces Release of FY 2024 RSC Budget, “Protect America’s Economic Security”

By Shenandoah Valley News Report | Jun 15, 2023

On June 14, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) and the Republican Study Committee released its annual alternative budget for fiscal year 2024.