Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino (@SergeantAqGo) October 31, 2022 . The days go by so quickly., The toughest days are probably MTRs motions to recommit, he said. During a recent debate, Brat repeatedly accused Spanberger of being a Nancy Pelosi-style Democrat and too liberal for the district. Spanbergers career took her around the globe. [54][55], Spanberger has called climate change "one of the greatest and most imminent threats to our economy, our national security, and our way of life" and promised to "stand up to attacks against science. They live in Glen Allen, Virginia. Rep. Spanberger released a statement : Spanberger Votes with Bipartisan Majority to Condemn World's Worst Dictators, Calls for House GOP Leadership to Also Bring Bills to the Floor to Address. ", "This Democrat thinks Joe Biden fundamentally misunderstood his mandate Chris Cillizza", "Moderate Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger says Americans didn't elect Biden to be FDR", "Election 2018: Dave Brat and Abigail Spanberger", "Faith on the Hill: The religious composition of the 116th Congress", Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, United States representatives by seniority, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abigail_Spanberger&oldid=1142575641, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 05:22. She had to work with the CIA to get her service record declassified to run for Congress and now on the trail sticks to carefully scripted lines, approved by the agency, when talking about her work. "It may be a lower-level official that's coming in talking about 'let's have a roundtable with your town officials to talk about how to apply for rural broadband funding.' [50], According to FiveThirtyEight's congressional vote tracker, Spanberger voted with President Donald Trump 6.9% of the timeabout one seventh of the expected tally (49.1%) when factoring in the district's partisan leaning and general partisanship in Congress. On November 5, days after winning reelection by a margin of 1.8%,[27] Spanberger criticized the Democratic Party's strategy for the 2020 elections in a phone call with other Democratic caucus members that was subsequently leaked. She won reelection in 2020 and 2022. CIA DemocratsAbigail Spanberger and Elissa SlotkinGain Reelection to The specifics of her cases remain classified. [20], In a visit to the district, former Trump adviser Steve Bannon described it as "an absolute bellwether of the entire country", adding that losing the district would mean the GOP losing control of the House. Rep. Spanberger recognizes that the addiction and overdose crisis is the other deadly pandemic happening in our country. [43], Spanberger supports the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). She's running unopposed in her party for a third term, and there will be no. Spanberger, Youngkin Respond to Baby Formula Shortage "We were right in the midst of one of the more challenging political debates and discussions about strategy and timing," Kuster said. You have permission to edit this article. She grew up in Henrico County, Virginia, and is a proud graduate of the University of Virginia. She supports universal coverage through the adoption of a public option and, in Congress, she advocates for solutions that achieve real progress, respond to the unique challenges of Virginias rural communities, support the Commonwealths expansion of Medicaid coverage, and preserve funding for critical programs like the Childrens Health Insurance Plan. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Abigail Spanberger has served as the Democratic congresswoman for Virginia's 7th Congressional District since 2019. The mission is I want to change the lives of ordinary people.. You can cancel at any time. The Race : TV NEWS : Search Captions. Borrow Broadcasts : TV Archive Submitted Comments (Click here for meetings with SEC officials) Comments have been received from individuals and entities using the following Letter Type A: 31 B: 24 C: 6,254 D: 5 In February, for example, she joined 25 other Democrats to help the GOP push through a provision that would alert U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement if an undocumented immigrant tries to buy a gun. To see staff salaries for aides in the personal office of Rep. Abigail Spanberger, select a time period below. As for his leap from the well-oiled machinery of the Senate to the front lines of the House, he has no regrets. She applied for a job with the CIA and had a confidential offer by 2002. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., arrives as Democrats hold elections for their new leadership for the next Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Nov. 30, 2022. Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal, who chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said the group is preparing an "executive action agenda" to present to the president following their own retreat. In the U.S. House, Abigail serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Agriculture Committee. "Abigail Spanberger is . The top issues on her campaign website are health care, gun violence prevention and protecting social security and Medicare. She's running unopposed in her party for a third term, and there will be no. Remember Lincoln, going to his knees in times of trial and the Civil War and all that stuff. In 2018, she became the first Democrat since 1968 to be elected to represent Virginias 7th Congressional district. His first challenge? When you put capital in the hands of the American worker, the American worker knows what to do with it, Brat said during their debate. Even before the attack [], Bipartisan Bill Would Give Borrowers Regular, Pertinent Information Related to Projected Payments, Accrued Interest, & Other Personalized Details WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) | Represent | ProPublica She's since won two more close races and been raised as a possible candidate for Virginia governor. Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger Wins New Democratic 'Battleground' Post I have been practicing. Brat shocked the nation when he defeated sitting House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the Republican primary in 2014. Message: I care. Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger greets voters on Saturday, Nov. 5 in Woodbridge, VA. . Republican sheriff cuts ad endorsing Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger Part of that unity is aimed at opposing what members call "an extreme Republican agenda." Spanberger defeated Brat in 2018. In Congress, Rep. Spanberger is committed to providing our servicemembers with the compensation, training, equipment, and benefits they need to successfully carry out their vital missions and protect their fellow citizens. She is an alumnus of the Paul Miller Reporting Fellowship at the National Press Foundation. Copyright 2023 NPR. [44][45], On January 31, 2023, Spanberger was among seven Democrats to vote for H.R.497:Freedom for Health Care Workers Act, a bill which would lift COVID-19 vaccine mandates for healthcare workers. "As a former intelligence officer, I know that countries are watching us. Spanberger Statement on Conversation with White House Chief of Staff on Biden's cuts to Medicare Advantage will cost seniors hundreds more per year, but Abigail Spanberger is silent. After winning her tough reelection in Virginia, Rep. Abigail Spanberger Abigail Anne Spanberger[1] (ne Davis, August 7, 1979) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative from Virginia's 7th congressional district since 2019. After years of working for an incumbent senator holding a safe seat, Roscoe Jones Jr. was ready to build something from scratch. Senator Chuck Robb. The relationship between Congress and the U.S. intelligence services can be uneasy and is often adversarial. Home - Abigail Spanberger "[56], She described the Green New Deal proposed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a "bold compilation of ideas meant to address global climate change" but criticized it for allegedly including unrelated policy proposals and not identifying specific resolutions to the problems that it identifies. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement after speaking one-on-one with White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain about the ongoing formula shortage in Virginia and across the country. Fool me you can't get fooled again.. After serving in CIA, Abigail Spanberger now has role overseeing it 11/11/22 3:30 PM ET News Five midterm surprises in the House CSPAN : TV NEWS : Search Captions. Borrow Broadcasts : TV Archive President Barack Obama is highly regarded as an orator, but he sometimes stumbles when he veers away from the Teleprompter. Ronald Stair on LinkedIn: Listening to my admin explain to a former Abigail Spanberger spent almost a decade as a CIA operations officer. She stressed that she'd supported appropriation bills that maintained or increased federal. "[69] She also said the Democrats had not sufficiently recognized that "inflation is a problem". And we are blessed. Here are 4 things they say about the economy, Coming up on Connections: Friday, March 3, 2023, Ukraine is dominating the election in Estonia, a key NATO ally. Obama later apologized. She applied for a job with the CIA and had a confidential offer by 2002. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) | The Office of Majority Leader Steny Hoyer 214 Massachusetts Avenue NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 548-5280 Visit our sister site: The Heritage Foundation CIA officer turned Democratic congresswoman Spanberger emphasizes she's [30] Spanberger's remarks were disputed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who noted that Democrats kept the House, and progressive Representative Rashida Tlaib, who said the Democratic Party should "study the results" before dismissing progressives who represent their districts. "[62] Spanberger later announced that she would vote in favor of impeachment. Note that the salary index for a given time period does not necessarily reflect exactly who is on staff at the present time. She worked undercover her entire time at the Agency collecting intelligence, managing assets, and overseeing high-profile programs to combat terrorism and keep Americans safe. For the majority of her time with the agency, her own mother did not know what she was doing for a living.People worry, because people watch Hollywood movies, people dont know how extensive our training is, she said, adding how she wanted to protect her mother from the stress of it all. Additionally, she has led many bipartisan efforts to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable, increase transparency in the prescription drug marketplace, and prevent shortages by manufacturing essential medicines here at home. It's like it was like Special Olympics, or something." That's especially true now as lawmakers demand answers about classified documents found in the private possession of two presidents and the Biden administration's response to a suspected Chinese spy balloon.