"[43] During a Committee on Foreign Affairs meeting in 2019, Spanberger asked the Trump administration to reverse its isolationist policies, saying, "its in [the US's] national interest to reinforce our stature as a global leader on international environmental and energy issues. Abigail Spanberger ( Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Virginia's 7th Congressional District. A vote for my opponent will be a vote for the Nancy Pelosi liberal agenda, he said. [21], A number of sources claimed Spanberger was the first Democrat to win this seat since 1970, when four-term Democrat John Marsh retired and was succeeded by Republican J. Kenneth Robinson. Virginia Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger told CNN Friday morning that she spoke with Klain twice in the last two days to discuss the shortage, saying that Klain told her the White House views . [7], In 2006, Spanberger joined the Central Intelligence Agency as an operations officer. I have been practicing. "[31] Downie quoted progressive Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who had noted that no swing-district House Democrat who co-sponsored Medicare for All lost their seat, and had remarked in response to Spanberger's comments that "not a single member of Congress that I'm aware of campaigned on socialism or defunding the police in this general election. "[62] Spanberger later announced that she would vote in favor of impeachment. After years of working for an incumbent senator holding a safe seat, Roscoe Jones Jr. was ready to build something from scratch. During a recent debate, Brat repeatedly accused Spanberger of being a Nancy Pelosi-style Democrat and too liberal for the district. She is a graduate of American University in Washington, D.C., and a Pennsylvania native. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester speaks with Rep. Abigail Spanberger ahead of President Biden's speech during the annual House Democrats Issues Conference in Baltimore, Md. [50], As of June 2022, Spanberger had voted in line with Joe Biden's stated position 100% of the time. She is a member of the Democratic Party.Spanberger is a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer.. Spanberger defeated Republican incumbent Dave Brat in 2018, ending the Republican Party's 36-year hold on the district. She supports maintaining federal funding to Planned Parenthood and other providers that provide essential healthcare screenings and preventive services to both women and men. What's happening: Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) is calling out leadership for not bringing her legislation that would ban members of Congress along with their family members from buying,. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. [Podcast: These Democratic women dont want to be show ponies]. Spanberger knows of what she speaks. 32.52% of Virginia residents on Medicare use Medicare Advantage. she mused. 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. As an operations officer, Spanberger worked on cases ranging from counterterrorism to nuclear proliferation. Copyright 2023 NPR. The Virginia mother of three told Good Morning America during a sit-down interview in her kitchen this summer that she always had a desire to serve her country, an interest in government, and a love of languages. Retrieved March 18, 2020. It may not be having the Cabinet or the president in your district every other week," New Hampshire Rep. Ann Kuster told NPR. Abigail Spanberger, a congressional candidate, had a 12-year career with the CIA. Currently serving Virginia District 7 Additionally, she is actively seeking innovative, bipartisan legislative solutions to help combat rising rates of maternal mortality in the United States, particularly within historically underserved and disadvantaged communities. Memo: Emmers son has new job in Congress, As the pandemic ebbs, Minnesota lawmakers and their staff resume taking free trips. Spanberger, who has also worked for the U.S. [28] Calling the elections "a failure" from a congressional standpoint, she singled out Republican attack ads decrying "socialism" and the movement to "defund the police" as prime reasons the Democratic Party lost seats in swing districts. 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. Democrat running for U.S. Congress in Virginias 7th District. She began her career of public service as a federal law enforcement officer working narcotics and money laundering cases with the U.S. Theyre grossly overqualified, he boasted of the full-time staff of 17. Supporting 7th District Businesses & Entrepreneurs "As a former CIA officer who worked terrorism cases, I find it particularly disgraceful that they would try and make that some sort of leap or claim when I was in fact a long-term substitute teacher for a bunch of kids, she said in response. Congresswoman: They Ran to the Sound of the Guns WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. As for his leap from the well-oiled machinery of the Senate to the front lines of the House, he has no regrets. [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. Barbara Sprunt is a producer on NPR's Washington desk, where she reports and produces breaking news and feature political content. [51] In November 2020, Spanberger led a bipartisan effort to secure the 340B Drug Pricing Program against changes that would lead to significant increases in prescription medication costs. This is the intersection of law, policy and politics, he said. ABC News Send "GMA" your Why It Matters video about which issues inspires you to vote and explore our midterms coverage. The daughter of a nurse and a federal law enforcement officer who also served in the Army, she says she was drawn to national service and the idea of learning new languages and cultures. 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. Postal Inspection Service, has represented Virginia's 7th District since she flipped the GOP-held seat in 2018 as part of a Democratic wave that retook . That language added to a bipartisan background check bill may have angered some progressives and dismayed party leadership, but Jones said hes always thinking of whats right for Spanbergers 7th District, which cuts a long vertical path through central Virginia, west of Richmond. 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[43], Spanberger has called for the passage of the USMCA trade deal negotiated between the Trump administration, Mexico, and Canada. To ensure our communities stay protected, Rep. Spanberger is fighting to reaffirm the importance of our countrys relationships with its key allies, including member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). House Democrats in competitive districts elected Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday to represent them in the caucus leadership . Here's what to watch, Monroe County names new chief diversity officer, Consumer advocates and environmentalists try to block RG&E, NYSEG rate increases, City to spend COVID relief dollars to replace ozone-depleting ice machinery at BlueCross Arena, Muler parties like it's 2003 on melodic, moody new album 'Get Well', CHOW HOUND: What's happening in Rochester's dining scene. [50] In November 2020, she described reducing the cost of prescription drugs as "the top priority of families in [her] district". Thank you for visiting my campaign website. It was wonderful to have this dear friend who was working hard to kick butt as much as she could, professionally and personally at the same time," McWilliams said in an interview. Proudly Serving Virginias Seventh District. [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. [18] She won the November 6 general election by just over 6,600 votes. Abigail Spanberger spoke with voters at a campaign event in June in Midlothian, . [68], In a November 2021 interview with the New York Times, Spanberger criticized Biden after the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial election, saying, "Nobody elected him to be F.D.R., they elected him to be normal and stop the chaos. As a Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, she will continue to voice her unwavering support for U.S. diplomats, law enforcement, intelligence officers, and civil servants who work every day at home and abroad to identify dangerous threats, prevent tragedies, and save American lives. Obama told this unfortunate joke about his bowling skills during an appearance on The Tonight Show in 2009. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Abigail Spanberger May 2020 - Nov 2020 7 months. Abigail Davis Spanberger, the Representative from Virginia - in Congress from 2023 through Present. "I am already seeing a number of my Republican colleagues who voted against these historic pieces of legislation want to claim credit. By Lindsey McPherson. She doesn't get overwhelmed by stuff.. She was seen as one of the most vulnerable incumbents of the 2022 election cycle, with pre-election polls projecting a close race with Republican nominee Yesli Vega, a law enforcement officer endorsed by Governor Glenn Youngkin and former President Donald Trump. . [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. Now, shes a third-term Virginia congresswoman who was just named to one of two committees that oversees the work of U.S. spy agencies. The days go by so quickly., The toughest days are probably MTRs motions to recommit, he said. I know the culture, Spanberger told The Associated Press in a recent interview in her office. In 2014, the family moved back to Henrico County. "This is news to me and I'm very disappointed," said Del. Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Trent Kelly (R-MS-01) today introduced bipartisan legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Americans who served in World War II with the Canadian and British militaries prior to Americas declaration of war. Message: I care. [43] She voted for a bill that included funding for border infrastructure, technology at ports of entry and more customs and border patrol agents. 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. Another element is uniting around Biden himself. "As a former intelligence officer, I know that countries are watching us. Abigail Rindo at King. 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 It gave me chills. Postal Inspection Service. [10] In 2017, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe appointed her to the Virginia Fair Housing Board. [2], Spanberger defeated Republican incumbent Dave Brat in 2018, ending the Republican Party's 36-year hold on the district. 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. They live in Glen Allen, Virginia. New delegates to the Virginia Assembly, like Danica Roem, the first openly transgender legislator in the country, made national headlines. Those did not trickle down to employees.. She formerly produced the NPR Politics Podcast and got her start in radio at as an intern on NPR's Weekend All Things Considered and Tell Me More with Michel Martin. In an interview, Goss described his experience with overseeing intelligence while in Congress as frustrating., The tensions are greater than when I was there, he said, blaming polarization both in Congress and within the spy agencies. She won reelection in 2020 and 2022. Last updated on Jan 30, 2021. Abigail Spanberger, a congressional candidate, had a 12-year career with the CIA. "Overall I am not a supporter of the Green New Deal", she said. 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. It still does.. In the past week, LegiStorm added: To see staff salaries for aides in the personal office of Rep. Abigail Spanberger, select a time period below. But as a former spy for the Central Intelligence Agency, her life has been anything but typical. Former long-shot Trump challenger and one-time Republican congressman Joe Walsh announced on Twitter Tuesday he voted for a Democrat for the first time for president, casting his ballot for Joe Biden. [3][4], Abigail Spanberger was born in Red Bank, New Jersey, on August 7, 1979. $174,000 (2023 House of Representatives Default Member Salary salary), Alternate Names: Abigail Ann Davis, Abigail Anne Davis Spanberger, Federal and Congressional Communications Dashboard, Banking lobbyist comes back to Sen. Kennedy, Ex-Rep. John Sullivan (R-Okla.) registers as first-time lobbyist, Trent Lott's grandson finds his way to the Senate, Senate Budget Republicans add judicial-advocacy lobbyist, Sen. Whitehouse adds environmental lobbyist in Budget Committee climate-change fight, LegiStorm has published preliminary staff lists for nearly all members-elect, LegiStorm adds second-quarter house salaries, expenses and vendor data, Congressional Record search and alerts are now available, LegiStorm expands privately funded congressional travel search capabilities, The GOPs Ukraine supporters begin to summon their voice, D.C. She represents a central Virginia seat that went for President Donald Trump by 6 points in 2016 - and where she appears to have barely eked out a victory by. Rep. Spanberger is working in Congress to increase investment in vocational training and apprenticeship programs for young people that lead to better-paying jobs, support the growth of small businesses in our communities, and prepare the next generation as they enter a competitive and rapidly changing global economy. Their hope: flip the handful of seats needed to regain control of the chamber next year. When she saw partisan politics and division threatening the country she dedicated her life to defend, Abigail decided to run for Congress. Addressing the Opioid Abuse & Addiction Epidemic I take my commitment to protecting the people who are still doing the job that I once did and the foreign nationals who are risking their lives as well to provide information the U.S. government very seriously.. Rep. Spanberger told The New York Times that voters didn't elect President Biden to govern like FDR. ", Before President George W. Bush was mangling the English language, it was his father, President George H.W. [53] She has introduced legislation that would require lawmakers, as well as their spouses and dependent children, to place assets in a blind trust while in office. "Getting this legislation to President Biden's desk and signed into law was one of my top priorities this . The mission is I want to change the lives of ordinary people.. She attended J.R. Tucker High Schools Spanish immersion program and is a proud graduate of the University of Virginia. 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. Rep. Spanberger believes that protecting womens access to reproductive healthcare is a social and economic necessity. Spanberger defeated Brat in 2018. She applied for a job with the CIA and had a confidential offer by 2002. The congresswoman said that voters sent Biden to the White House "to be normal and stop the. Freitas carried eight of the district's ten counties, as Brat had done two years earlier. She applied for a job with the CIA and had a confidential offer by 2002. [33][34] In the general election, Spanberger defeated Vega with 52.3% of the vote. "No, no. "Folks, you all know how much we've gotten done, but a lot of the country still doesn't know it," Biden said. Even when you don't agree on something, you're able to build trust with her, which is something I always appreciated. You can't be. Supporting our Servicemembers & their Families She rejects talk of a deep state and called on other lawmakers not to promote conspiracy theories about intelligence or the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Although most of the conference was marked by strong support of the president, there was a brief interruption on Thursday, when news of Biden's decision not to use his veto power to block a GOP-effort to repeal D.C.'s new crime law broke during a press conference with the Congressional Black Caucus. She grew up in Henrico County, Virginia, and is a proud graduate of the University of Virginia. She believes that an effective response involves working directly with community leaders, law enforcement officials, religious organizations, and healthcare professionals to build an actionable strategy to provide treatment, recovery, and wraparound services to everyone impacted by the opioid epidemic. So don't feel sorry for don't cry for me, Argentina. And we are blessed. [63], On June 1, 2020, Spanberger tweeted criticism of Trump's reaction to the George Floyd protests, a series of protests against police brutality that began in Minneapolis on May 26. They co-wrote a Washington Post opinion piece explaining their support for an impeachment inquiry, writing: "Congress must determine whether the president was indeed willing to use his power and withhold security assistance funds to persuade a foreign country to assist him in an upcoming election." Whether they choose to go to college or not, Rep. Spanberger believes that all Virginia workers should have access to the education and training they need to achieve career success, earn a good living, and keep the Commonwealth the best state in the country for business. "I know the lingo. "[31][32], After the 2020 United States redistricting cycle, Spanberger's district was radically redrawn, and no longer included her home in Henrico County. . She is an alumnus of the Paul Miller Reporting Fellowship at the National Press Foundation. [70], Spanberger is married to Adam Spanberger, and they have three daughters. And being the one to go out and get the answers.. Spanberger, a former CIA case officer who unseated former Rep. Dave Brat (R-VA) in 2018, has been in a heated battle to retain her swing seat, with nonpartisan handicapper Cook Political Report. 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. That means what members ask of the administration will vary from district to district depending on the president's popularity. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger greets voters on Saturday, Nov. 5 in Woodbridge, VA. . Spanberger, a former CIA agent, distanced herself from the defund movement during her 2020 campaign. Not a lot of people would do that, Jones said. "We're going so far as to print signs to let people know who is bringing this project and why it's happening," he said to applause. ", "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. staff members, chiefs of staff, legislative directors, they can buy and sell stock too. The top issues on her campaign website are health care, gun violence prevention and protecting social security and Medicare. @RepSpanberger" Spanberger's background in intelligence and her moderate politics representing a swing district south and west of Washington will be assets on the committee, Goss and Hurd said. Biden's cuts to Medicare Advantage will cost seniors hundreds more per year, but Abigail Spanberger is silent. [11], In July 2017, Spanberger announced her candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Virginia's 7th congressional district in the 2018 election against incumbent Republican Dave Brat, a Tea Party movement member. [6] In the early 2000s, she was a postal inspector, working on money laundering and narcotics cases. Yes, she said, she had disguises and a cover story. 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 grew up in Henrico County. The bill requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), who manage prescription drug benefits for health insurance companies, to publicize the rebates, discounts, and price concessions they negotiate, via a website hosted by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino (@SergeantAqGo) October 31, 2022 . This year, staff for both the national Republican and Democratic Parties say they will be looking to this race on Election Night as potentially an early sign of how the night will unfold across the country. After college, Abigail moved to Germany and earned her MBA from a dual-degree German-American program between the GISMA business school and Purdue University. March 3, 2023. 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, incumbent U.S. Representative Declined . She says it was her daughter, then in kindergarten, who asked them if they could move back to Virginia. Biographical Data, Abigail Spanberger. Abigail Spanberger has always served her country and community. She was studying overseas on Sept. 11, 2001, and the terrorist attacks marked a turning point in her life. "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.' President Barack Obama is highly regarded as an orator, but he sometimes stumbles when he veers away from the Teleprompter. Two former CIA officers, Abigail Spanberger and Elissa Slotkin, won reelection on Tuesday night, while anti-CIA candidate Geoff Young was defeated in Kentucky's 6 th district.. Spanberger, a Democrat, defeated her Republican challenger Yesli Vega with 51.9 percent of the vote in Virginia's 7th district, while . She added that it "degrades the value of the conversation if we're not actually talking about what the real concern is. I bowled a 129. "Now, those battles are behind us we have come out the other side. Two Eau Claire natives, sisters Abigail and Rachel Rindo, have been working in the video game industry for a combined 17 years and now work for some of the biggest names in the business. Prince William County supervisor and former law enforcement officer Yesli Vega defeated five GOP opponents on her way to a tight 29-24-20 percent victory spread. [52], In January 2020, Spanberger sponsored the Public Disclosure of Drug Discounts Act, which passed the House unanimously. She favors requiring background checks on private gun sales and supported a ban on bump stocks. The next four years she was evaluated, physically and physiologically, and began to train for life undercover.I loved the idea of understanding people, places, concepts, concerns and large international questions, she said, describing her work. Abigail and her husband Adam are parents to three daughters. Ronald Reagan had this to say to a room full of logging industry officials when he was running for governor of California in 1966: A tree is a tree. Going to turn now to Representative Abigail Spanberger. [57], In February 2023, during the Russo-Ukrainian War, Spanberger signed a letter advocating for President Biden to give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. She's running unopposed in her party for a third term, and there will be no. "That's why the big job in front of us is implementing the laws we passed, so people start to see it in their lives all the benefits that are there because you produced it for them.". She is a member of the Democratic Party. Spanberger, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Americans Who Served & Fought Bravely in WWII Prior to Americas Entry. [9], In 2014, Spanberger left the CIA and entered the private sector. WASHINGTON As former CIA Director David Petraeus recently told the House Intelligence Committee about the needs of the agency's workforce, one of the committees youngest members flashed a knowing smile and began to nod. In 2017, three local state seats within Spanbergers own congressional district flipped from Republican to Democrat and some of the volunteers making phone calls and sending letters in her campaign offices described volunteering on local races in 2017 and then heading straight into helping Spanberger next. Fool me you can't get fooled again.. We discussed all possible avenues for getting formula back on the shelves so that parents who rely on it as I did to feed my three daughters know they will be able to feed their babies.
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