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For Immediate Release: May 17, 2021
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Governor Northam Urges Virginians to Participate in “It’s Our Shot, Virginia Statewide Day of Action”
Coordinated vaccination push to take place Tuesday, May 18
RICHMOND Governor Ralph Northam today reminded Virginians about the “It’s Our Shot, Virginia: Statewide Day of Action” taking place tomorrow, Tuesday, May 18 to help Virginia residents make a plan to get vaccinated. Virginians are encouraged to get involved in their communities by serving as trusted messengers and amplifying the Commonwealth’s vaccination efforts.
Judiciary Committee Splits on Controversial Justice Department Nominee
Kristen Clarke s confirmation could depend on senators she s criticized Kristen Clarke / Getty Images Kevin Daley • May 13, 2021 11:20 am
The Senate Judiciary Committee split evenly along party lines Thursday in a vote to advance the hotly contested nomination of Kristen Clarke for civil rights chief at the Department of Justice.
The indecisive result is not a significant setback for Clarke, whose anti-Semitic past and race-driven approach to litigation has made her a top target for Republican lawmakers. Senate Democrats can still advance her nomination out of committee by holding a special procedural vote, called a discharge motion.