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Gerry Connolly reflects on events and policies in recent tweets

Rep. Gerry Connolly recently tweeted about attending a holiday event at the White House and discussed legislative matters such as tax filing services and marriage equality laws between December 10-13, 2024

By South Fairfax News | Dec 13, 2024

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Gerry Connolly discusses Syrian democracy and affordable housing projects

Rep. Gerry Connolly recently commented on efforts towards establishing democracy in Syria while highlighting local developments in affordable housing within Fairfax County.

By South Fairfax News | Dec 9, 2024

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Gerry Connolly criticizes census handling and comments on Trump and Middle East

By South Fairfax News | Dec 8, 2024

Rep. Gerry Connolly addresses key political issues through recent tweets dated from December 5-8, 2024.

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Gerry Connolly comments on FBI leadership and Trump's cabinet picks

By South Fairfax News | Dec 5, 2024

Rep. Gerry Connolly shares critical opinions on recent political developments through social media posts dated early December 2024.

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Gerry Connolly critiques political appointments in recent social media posts

By South Fairfax News | Nov 21, 2024

In recent tweets dated November 20-21, 2024, Rep. Gerry Connolly expressed concerns about several controversial government appointments and praised a colleague named Sarah for her professionalism.

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Gerry Connolly comments on veteran suicide bill passage

By South Fairfax News | Nov 19, 2024

Rep. Gerry Connolly shared his views on various topics through social media posts dated November 19, 2024.

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Gerry Connolly discusses open season workshop and calls for report release

By South Fairfax News | Nov 18, 2024

Rep. Gerry Connolly recently updated constituents via social media about his successful Open Season Workshop aimed at assisting federal employees with health decisions.

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U.S. Rep. Connolly votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By South Fairfax News | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Rep. Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Fairfax County in 2021

By South Fairfax News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Fairfax County received $2.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Fairfax city rise or fall in 2021?

By South Fairfax News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Fairfax city received $33,322 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Fairfax County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By South Fairfax News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Fairfax County received $5,722,227 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Connolly Statement on 5.2 Percent Pay Raise for Feds in 2024

By South Fairfax News Report | Sep 2, 2023

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, released the following statement after President Biden announced a 5.2 percent average pay raise for federal employees in 2024.

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Connolly Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Support Richmond Army Veteran’s Supreme Court Case

By South Fairfax News Report | Aug 22, 2023

On August 18, 2023, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) joined Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA), Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), and a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers to submit an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of U.S. Army veteran and FBI Special Agent James Rudisill.

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Neguse, Connolly Neguse Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Federal Firefighter Pay

By South Fairfax News Report | Aug 17, 2023

On August 8, 2023, Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO), Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus and Ranking Member of the United States House Subcommittee on Federal Lands, introduced the Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to increase firefighter pay – bolstering recruitment, retention, and well-being, which will improve wildfire readiness

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Connolly Calls for Trump Case to Be Televised

By South Fairfax News Report | Aug 9, 2023

On August 4, 2023, Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, a senior member of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, sent a letter to Judge Roslynn R. Mauskopf to request the Judicial Conference explicitly authorize the broadcasting of court proceedings in the cases of United States of America v. Donald J. Trump.

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Connolly, Allred Introduce Legislation to Protect Journalists, Promote Press Freedom Around the World

By South Fairfax News Report | Aug 1, 2023

Bipartisan Bill Creates New Ambassador For Press Freedom At State Department

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Connolly to Oppose Amendment Forcing More Flights Out of DCA

By South Fairfax News Report | Jul 26, 2023

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement in opposition to the proposed amendment to the FAA reauthorization bill that would force National Airport to accommodate more flights

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Connolly, McCaul, Meeks Introduce Taiwan Tax Agreement Act

By South Fairfax News Report | Jul 22, 2023

On July 19, 2023, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Co-Chair of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, and the President Emeritus of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, along with Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, introduced the Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023.

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Connolly to Oppose MAGA Republicans' Extreme NDAA

By South Fairfax News Report | Jul 21, 2023

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement ahead of the House vote on the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

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Connolly Statement on Senate FSGG Bill

By South Fairfax News Report | Jul 20, 2023

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement