The Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin announced this morning that Virginia’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.3 percent for the month of February. The unemployment rate in the Commonwealth continues to fall below the national average of 3.8 percent.… Continue Reading
Former Trump Official to Serve as Youngkin Advisor
The former EPA Administrator in the Trump Administration Andrew Wheeler will serve as a senior advisor to Governor Glenn Youngkin. The announcement comes after the former Trump official nomination for Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources was blocked by Senate Democrats in Richmond.… Continue Reading
Organizer Claims Trucker Convoy Never Planned on Entering City
For the first time yesterday the week-long trucker convoy protesting COVID mandates attempted to enter the nation’s capital. With D.C. law enforcement blocking a number of highway exits and streets the efforts were largely unsuccessful. It marked the first time that the truckers had attempted to moved beyond the Beltway and into the city.… Continue Reading
Sen. Paul on Fauci: “No one person should be deemed ‘Dictator-in-Chief’”
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), who has been an outspoken critic of Dr. Fauci through the pandemic, has put forth an amendment that would eliminate Dr. Fauci’s role within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.… Continue Reading
As Gunman Targets Homeless, Mayors Urge All To Seek Shelter
The mayors of New York City and Washington D.C. appealed to the public for help Monday in an urgent search for a gunman who has been stalking homeless men asleep on their streets, killing at least two people and wounding three others in less than two weeks.… Continue Reading
O’Connor & Company 03.14.22: MD Del. Neil Parrott, Joe diGenova, Andy Pollin, API’s Frank Macchiarola, Dr. Marty Makary
America’s Energy Future with API’s Frank Macchiarola
The American Petroleum Institute’s Senior Vice President of Policy, Economics, and Regulatory Affairs Frank Macchiarola joined O’Connor & Company this morning to discuss America’s energy future and this administration’s failure to secure that future. As gas prices continue to rise the Biden Administration points the finger at Russia, while failing to address their own role in this crisis by curbing American energy development projects like the Keystone Pipeline.… Continue Reading
Hispanic departure from Democrat Party continues
Democrat strategists are painting a grim picture around the potential effects of the continued departure of Hispanic voters from the party. Former President Donald J. Trump widened the reach of the Republican party and courted Hispanic voters in numbers never seen by a conservative candidate in the 2020 presidential election. Republicans are seeking to build off that momentum heading into the Fall midterm elections.… Continue Reading
Russia looks to China for Military Aid
Sunday, Russian officials requested economic and military aid from China as their invasion of Ukraine, according to multiple reports. The invasion has taken a considerable toll on the Russian economy, as countries world-wide have continued to impose sanctions aimed at crippling the country. Ukraine has also proven to be far more formidable than Russia initially expected with three weeks of resistance that has reduced Russia’s military supply. … Continue Reading
Virginia Congressional Candidates Utilize Youngkin Education Strategy
Candidates across Northern Virginia are looking to take a page out of the Governor Youngkin playbook when it comes to messaging on education. Governor Youngkin was able to successfully galvanize voters around the issue of parental choice, banning CRT and mask mandates to secure his victory over Terry McAuliffe this past year.… Continue Reading
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