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. Spanberger was a postal inspector before joining the CIA in 2006. [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. 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 . When I was a CIA officer we would have meetings and you dont know what people's politics are We were there to serve a mission that we were focused on that mission.. ABIGAIL SPANBERGER IS ONE OF A GROWING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WHO SAY " ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. [10] In 2017, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe appointed her to the Virginia Fair Housing Board. The House has this really kinetic, fast pace, Jones said in an interview this week, after rushing back to the office. Freitas carried eight of the district's ten counties, as Brat had done two years earlier. [25] She was also boosted by Joe Biden narrowly carrying the district;[26] Biden is the first Democrat to win what is now the 7th since 1948. She applied for a job with the CIA and had a confidential offer by 2002. "It's by working together, having Cabinet members and officials from the government come to our districts.". Abigail Spanberger spent almost a decade as a CIA operations officer. "We just have a buffet of accomplishments to offer, and he just rolled them out in such a way that it can really resonate with the everyday person," Ohio Rep. Shontel Brown told NPR. I really started getting more politically involved after the 2016 election, watching how partisan and how angry our political conversations became, she said. If Spanberger were to flip the seat, it would be a big win for Democrats. [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. In February 2022 Chesterfield mother Shannon Davis and her son, Joshua, appeared with President Joe Biden and Rep. Abigail Spanberger, R-7th, in Culpeper to urge lower prescription drug prices . We discussed tariff relief, initiating new and immediate imports, and the possibility of using the Defense Production Act. [52], Spanberger supports banning members of Congress from trading stocks. Rep. Spanberger recognizes that the addiction and overdose crisis is the other deadly pandemic happening in our country. But as a former spy for the Central Intelligence Agency, her life has been anything but typical. 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She won with 51% of the vote to Freitas's 49%. [74][75] She is a Protestant. WASHINGTON A key group of House Democrats in swing seats elected Rep. Abigail Spanberger (Va.) on Tuesday to serve as the first dedicated representative to House Democratic leadership of. 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[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. "We were right in the midst of one of the more challenging political debates and discussions about strategy and timing," Kuster said. [7] On June 12, 2018, Spanberger defeated Dan Ward in the Democratic primary election with 73% of the vote, receiving more votes than any other candidate in the Virginia primaries that day. What I find particularly repugnant is the fact that they are, in any way, trying to link me to terrorism. 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. [67][64], Spanberger opposed Democrats' attempts to amend the Insurrection Act of 1807, saying that amending the rarely used law would not accomplish what Democrats intended. 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. examining federal efforts to prevent, detect, and prosecute pandemic relief fraud to safeguard funds for all eligible americans Now, shes a third-term Democratic congresswoman from Virginia who was just named to one of two committees that oversees the work of America's spy agencies. Abigail Spanberger, a congressional candidate, had a 12-year career with the CIA. 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. CQ Roll Call is a part of FiscalNote, the leading technology innovator at the intersection of global business and government. "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.' Biographical Data, Abigail Spanberger. In some ways, Abigail Spanbergers story parallels dozens of other first-time female candidates across the country this year: a successful, smart woman driven to get involved in politics for the first time after President Trump was elected and eventually inspired to take on her Republican congressman. Retrieved March 18, 2020. [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. The Postal Service said the un-redacted document, that included social security numbers and health information, was released by mistake in response to a Freedom of Information Act request. In 2018, she became the first Democrat since 1968 to be elected to represent Virginias 7th Congressional district. Why Republicans and Democrats will be watching this race on election night. "Those are the kinds of stories that people stop to think 'Oh, I have a better commute' or 'Oh, I'm working from home because I have better internet service.' Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07), Mike Waltz (R-FL-06), and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-05) today introduced bipartisan legislation to increase transparency in the federal student loan process and to give borrowers additional tools to understand and decrease [], At Least 519 Protesters Have Been Killed by the Regime & More Than 19,000 Iranians Have Been Arrested Since the Death of Mahsa Amini In September 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger joined a bipartisan, bicameral effort urging the Biden Administration to impose stricter sanctions against members of the Iranian Parliament or [], The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Voted Unanimously to Pass the Congresswomans China Financial Threat Mitigation Act WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. House Financial Services Committee voted unanimously 40 to 0 to advance U.S. Representative Abigail Spanbergers bipartisan bill that would build up Americas response to emerging financial threats from the Chinese []. Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger narrowly held onto her seat in Virginia on Tuesday, defeating Republican Yesli Vega in a contest both parties saw as an early bellwether in the battle for the. "As a former CIA officer, I know this playbook, and I know the president's actions are betraying the very foundation of the rule of law he purports to support, the U.S. Constitution", she said. Virginians deserve strong access to quality, affordable health insurance, and Rep. Spanberger is fighting to expand healthcare coverage for everyone. "Folks, you all know how much we've gotten done, but a lot of the country still doesn't know it," Biden said. She defeated Yesli Vega, an. 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. Now, she's a third-term Virginia congresswoman who was just named to one of two committees that oversees the work of U.S.. But Im sure there will be points of frustration probably for me and for them, frankly speaking.. Remember Lincoln, going to his knees in times of trial and the Civil War and all that stuff. The mission isnt just Go, Democrats, go, he said. Posted December 6, 2022 at 5:16pm. Going to turn now to Representative 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. Abigail Spanberger has served as the Democratic congresswoman for Virginia's 7th Congressional District since 2019. Proudly Serving Virginias Seventh District. 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.. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Lyndon B. Johnson once had this to say about Gerald Ford: Gerry Ford is so dumb he can't fart and chew gum at the same time. Ford was a congressional leader while Johnson was president. Abigail Spanberger, a congressional candidate, had a 12-year career with the CIA. Copyright 2023 NPR. 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. ", Before President George W. Bush was mangling the English language, it was his father, President George H.W. The two also sparred over issues like the recent Republican tax reform law. Rep. Spanberger supports a national response that invests in preventing overdoses, expanding access to treatment, and supporting individuals in recovery from addiction as they seek to reclaim their health and well-being. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. She's running unopposed in her party for a third term, and there will be no. 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. The relationship between Congress and the U.S. intelligence services can be uneasy and is often adversarial. "Abigail Spanberger is . [8] She said she gathered intelligence about nuclear proliferation and terrorism. 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. [40][41] In the 2019 Speaker of the United States House of Representatives election on the opening day of the 116th United States Congress, Spanberger voted for U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos, an Illinois Democrat, joining 11 other Democrats who did not back Nancy Pelosi. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) on Friday called for new House leadership because of Speaker Nancy Pelosi's handling of legislation that would ban members of Congress from trading stock,. Brat beat his last Democratic challenger by 15-percentage points, and the district went for President Trump in 2016 by a margin of 6.5 points, though Democrat Hillary Clinton won the state overall. "[69] She also said the Democrats had not sufficiently recognized that "inflation is a problem". Memo: Emmers son has new job in Congress, As the pandemic ebbs, Minnesota lawmakers and their staff resume taking free trips. She is a graduate of American University in Washington, D.C., and a Pennsylvania native. 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. 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. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.), a former CIA case officer and one of a bevy of national security-savvy freshmen Democrats, took to the House floor last Tuesday as part of a bipartisan group. She stressed that she'd supported appropriation bills that maintained or increased federal. After dipping his toe in all three branches of government, Jones said hes found the right place to serve: The Hill is a special place. Rep. Spanberger knows that the United States today faces many foreign threats from its adversaries, and she believes that a strong diplomatic presence is a core component of our national security and must not be lessened or ignored. [43], Spanberger supports the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). ", During his speech, Biden brought out a mock-up of a sign for an infrastructure project in Baltimore to rebuild a tunnel. 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. She won reelection in 2020 and 2022. President Barack Obama is highly regarded as an orator, but he sometimes stumbles when he veers away from the Teleprompter. Even so, Jones father went on to serve in the Marines during the Vietnam War. I know the . I was able to get involved in those races and watch really great people step forward and stand up for what they believe in and want to be a part of the political process, Spanberger said. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Abigail Spanberger spent almost a decade as a CIA operations officer. I know because I wrote up those reports you know, theres fighting with these two factions and this is what it means.'. Walsh's home state of Illinois is voting today. . Abigail Spanberger ( Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Virginia's 7th Congressional District. They live in Glen Allen, Virginia. Spanberger faced a close reelection contest against State Delegate Nick Freitas, who represents much of the congressional district's northern portion. I talk in broad brush terms about what it is that I did, because thats all I am permitted to do There are at times when I say I wish I could talk about something in a little bit more detail, but thats just never a path that Ill go down, she explained. Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino (@SergeantAqGo) October 31, 2022 . "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. Obama later apologized. She had briefly worked for the USPS on an inspection team, investigating narcotics and money laundering cases. Allies [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. Rep.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D-VA, 7th) named Hill Veteran Roscoe Jones as her incoming chief of staff, in what is her first Congressional hire as a freshman representative.. Jones has an extensive public service record and is currently the legislative director to Sen. Dianne Feinstein.Jones was previously senior counsel to Sen. Cory Booker and the Senate Judiciary Committee. [2] Spanberger was later a page for U.S. 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. Following her love of country, public service, and languages, Abigail joined the CIA as a case officer. by The Hill staff. Abigail Spanberger spoke with voters at a campaign event in June in Midlothian, . In 2017, a record number of women won in local elections in Virginia, making the state one of the first to experience and reflect a wave of energy among Democrats, female voters and female candidates in the country. ", She underscored: "One thing that's been really nice this session is there's just tremendous unity.". This button displays the currently selected search type. 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. ", "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. How many more do you need to look at?, Gerald Ford once said: If Lincoln were alive today, hed roll over in his grave., Abigail Spanberger spent almost a decade as a CIA operations officer. I know the language. "Getting this legislation to President Biden's desk and signed into law was one of my top priorities this . She began her career of public service as a federal law enforcement officer working narcotics and money laundering cases with the U.S. A few years later, during the 2016 presidential election, she started to discuss with her friends the possibility of running for office. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. Postal Inspection Service. Like others with access to America's top secrets, she will be called on to review intelligence matters in private and explain what she can to fellow lawmakers and the public. "We continue to draw the contrast with Republicans who voted 'no' but want to take the dough," said Texas Rep. Veronica Escobar. Abigail Spanberger spent almost a decade as a CIA operations officer. [18] She won the November 6 general election by just over 6,600 votes. [12][13][14] She made the final decision to run after the House of Representatives voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act. It gave me chills. Obama told this unfortunate joke about his bowling skills during an appearance on The Tonight Show in 2009. Subscribe to receive news alerts and updates on issues important to you and your family. 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. "Overall I am not a supporter of the Green New Deal", she said. She's running unopposed in her party for a third term, and there will be no. The degree of unity among House Democrats was in stark contrast to last year's retreat. You have to think of multiple levels; you have to be very strategic. If anything, being a Republican target means youve got to be more collaborative than a lot of other offices, he added. Quick action is needed, and the White House must take decisive action. "[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. 30th July, 2021. 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. [33][34] In the general election, Spanberger defeated Vega with 52.3% of the vote. Please subscribe to keep reading. I spoke with White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain yesterday and today about the urgency of this shortage. She's someone that works hard and is focused on the mission. Abigail Spanberger has always served her country and community. "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. Spanberger ( Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. [58], Spanberger has called for a new version of the Federal Assault Weapons Ban that expired in 2004. Years of high-profile fights over intelligence matters have taken a toll, with some Republicans accusing the agencies of being part of a deep state" controlling U.S. politics. She's trustworthy, said Hurd, who left Congress after the 2020 election. Reinforcing the Importance of Diplomacy & Our Relationships with U.S. She doesn't get overwhelmed by stuff.. Spanberger decided the time to serve her country was then no more waiting. It was watching that example that led me to decide that I too wanted to step forward and run.. "I spoke with White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain yesterday and today about the urgency of this shortage. Also, aides for any relevant committees, leadership offices, campaign committees and leadership PACs will not be included here, nor do we have data for unpaid staff such as interns or people who are "detailed" from the GAO, executive branch or private sector. Jones doesnt take them lightly. Those votes can be tricky because we dont have very much time.. We have each others backs.. She was hired by Royall & Company (now EAB). Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. In a statement to BuzzFeed News, Joe Pounder, the chief executive of America Rising, said, "America Rising . She recognizes the tremendous sacrifice of those who serve in our military, and she believes we have a sacred obligation to honor their dedication to our country and to give them the support they deserve. 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. I will always love the Senate, Jones said. Abigail Spanberger has always served her country and community. [17], In August, the Congressional Leadership Fund, a super PAC closely aligned with Republican Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, conducted a smear campaign against Spanberger. Yes, she said, she had disguises and a cover story.
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