Daily Update: 7-29-11

Legislature: 

Judge rejects Hamilton's bankruptcy plan

Peter Frost

The Daily Press

http://www.dailypress.com/news/crime/dp-nws-hamilton-bankruptcy-20110728,0,5445368.story

Governor: 

McDonnell stops by Franklin County to root for incumbent Del. Charles Poindexter

Mason Adams

The Roanoke Times

http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/294427

  

Gov. McDonnell urges VA Congressional delegation to support Boehner debt ceiling plan

The Daily Press

http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/07/gov-mcdonnell-urges-va-congressional-delegation-to-support-boehner-debt-ceiling-plan.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29

Va. Gov. Bob McDonnell endorses Boehner debt bill

Ben Pershing

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/va-gov-bob-mcdonnell-endorses-boehner-debt-bill/2011/07/28/gIQA10BWfI_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Warner expects an on-time deal on nation’s debt

Seung Min Kim

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/07/warner-expects-ontime-deal-nations-debt

Gov. McDonnell backs Boehner debt plan

Julian Walker

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/07/gov-mcdonnell-backs-boehner-debt-plan

Commonwealth’s Economy: 

Rep. Rigell says he will vote for Boehner debt ceiling plan

The Daily Press

http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/07/rep-rigell-says-he-will-vote-for-boehner-debt-ceiling-plan.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29

Kaine launches petition supporting “grand bargain” approach

Wesley P. Hester

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/8183117931/kaine-launches-petition-supporting-grand-bargain

Kaine supports Reid debt plan, Allen opposes Boehner proposal

Ben Pershing

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/kaine-supports-reid-debt-plan-allen-opposes-boehner-proposal/2011/07/28/gIQAfGIzeI_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Politics/Elections: 

In Pr. William’s Senate race, the conservative and the moderate defy stereotypes

Marc Fisher

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/in-pr-williams-senate-race-the-conservative-and-the-moderate-defy-stereotypes/2011/07/25/gIQAtQNCdI_story.html

  

Day job puts Virginia Democrat at odds with Obama

David Sherfinski

The Washington Times

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jul/28/day-job-puts-va-democrat-at-odds-with-obama/

Two state Senate candidates, one proposed debate in a second language

Julian Walker

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/07/two-state-senate-candidates-one-proposed-debate-second-language

Tito the builder asks challenger to debate in Spanish

Jennifer Buske

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/tito-the-builder-asks-challenger-to-debate-in-spanish/2011/07/28/gIQAjtHFfI_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Pr. William Democrat begins campaign for 2nd district House seat

Jennifer Buske

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/pr-william-democrat-begins-campaign-for-2nd-district-house-seat/2011/07/28/gIQAfhTzeI_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Health:

Medicaid agency chief leaving

Jeff E. Schapiro

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/jul/29/tdmet03-medicaid-agency-chief-leaving-ar-1204295/

Editorials: 

Spiraling costs - Obamacare: FAIL

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/jul/29/tdopin01-obamacare-fail-ar-1203961/

                      

Daily Update: 7-28-11

Legislature:

Prosecutors seek sentence of more than 12 years for Hamilton

Julian Walker

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/07/prosecutors-seek-sentence-more-12-years-hamilton

Prosecutors want Hamilton to serve more than 12 years

Frank Green

The Richmond Times Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/jul/27/prosecutors-want-hamilton-serve-more-12-years-pris-ar-1200691/

  

Federal prosecutors want more than 12 year sentence for Hamilton

Todd Allen Wilson

The Daily Press

http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-nws-hamilton-prosecuters-sentencin20110727,0,7854216.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hrdailypress%2Fnews+%28Daily+Press+-+Front+Page+News%29

Governor:

McDonnell raises money for W. Va. gubernatorial candidate

Anita Kumar

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-raises-money-for-w-va-gubernatorial-candidate/2011/07/25/gIQA82DBZI_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Attorney General:

Cuccinelli files brief in Campbell County landfill contamination case

Amy Trent

The News & Advance

http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/jul/27/cuccinelli-files-brief-campbell-county-landfill-co-ar-1201525/

Commonwealth’s Economy:

Republicans run new TV spot on economy

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/8129476485/updated-republicans-run-new-tv-spot-on-economy

Politics/Elections: 

Former Va. Sen. Brandon Bell considers running as independent

Mason Adams

The Roanoke Times

http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/294302

  

RNC wants to send Obama 'back to surfing in Hawaii' with Virginia ad campaign

Todd Allen Wilson

The Daily Press

http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/07/rnc-wants-to-send-obama-back-to-surfing-in-hawaii-with-virginia-ad-campaign.html

Allen, Kaine camps spar over debt positions as new poll shows a tight race

Julian Walker

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/07/allen-kaine-camps-spar-over-debt-positions-new-poll-shows-tight-race

  

Campaigns focus on Virginia hoping to catch a swing state

David Sherfinski

The Washington Times

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jul/27/campaigns-focus-on-virginia-hoping-to-catch-a-swin/

Children/Education:

NCI branch decision nears

Mickey Powell

The Martinsville Bulletin

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=29449

Editorials:      

Polls: The courageous GOP

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/jul/28/tdopin01-the-courageous-gop-ar-1201223/

Truth still hiding behind lax laws

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/07/truth-still-hiding-behind-lax-laws

Daily Update: 7-27-11

Legislature: 

Advocacy groups endorse Va. Senate Dem congressional map

Julian Walker

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/07/advocacy-groups-endorse-va-senate-dem-congressional-map

Groups back Senate redistricting plan

Olympia Meola

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/8089938014/groups-back-senate-redistricting-plan 

Governor:     

 
McDonnell: Raising taxes is not the solution

Anita Kumar

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-raising-taxes-is-not-the-solution/2011/07/26/gIQAHthpaI_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

McDonnell: State will consider donating to Dulles rail if changes are made

Anita Kumar

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dr-gridlock/post/mcdonnell-state-will-consider-donating-to-dulles-rail-if-changes-are-made/2011/07/26/gIQAJfpvaI_blog.html?wprss=dr-gridlock

Politics/Elections: 

Obama's approval rating drops in Virginia, poll shows 

Wesley P. Hester

The Richmond Times-Dispatch 

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/jul/27/tdmet02-obamas-approval-rating-drops-in-virginia-p-ar-1198829/

Tripp Godsey and Dave Nutter debate, compare conservative credentials

Mason Adams

The Roanoke Times

http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/294198

Jeff Frederick, ousted head of Va. GOP, to kick off Senate campaign

Jennifer Buske

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/jeff-frederick-to-kick-off-campaign-saturday/2011/07/26/gIQAjMm1aI_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Campbell County Republicans call off mass meeting

Ray Reed

The News & Advance

http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/jul/26/campbell-county-republicqans-call-mass-meeting-ar-1198786/

Economy: 

Coal company CEO tapped to lead revamped Virginia Port Authority board

Peter Frost

The Daily Press

http://www.dailypress.com/business/dp-nws-port-authority-board-20110726,0,5630452.story

  

Local post offices face closure as Postal Service looks to save money

Samieh Shalash

The Daily Press

http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-nws-post-office-closures-20110726,0,6159334.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hrdailypress%2Fnews+%28Daily+Press+-+Front+Page+News%29

Protests call for debt, budget action

The News Leader

http://www.newsleader.com/article/20110727/NEWS01/107270314/1002/rss

Editorials:      

Unions: Sweatwood?

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/jul/27/tdopin01-sweatwood-ar-1198445/

Close the door open to murderers

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/07/close-door-open-murderers