Daily Update: 9-30-11
Governor:
Gov. McDonnell’s Pro-Family Push Draws Concerns
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/gov-mcdonnells-profamily-push-draws-concerns
McDonnell Hosts Spielberg, Crew At Mansion Reception
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10806123278/mcdonnell-hosts-spielberg-crew-at-mansion-reception
McDonnell To Appear With Trump For Vineyard Opening
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/gov-mcdonnell-appear-trump-vineyard-opening
Politics/Elections:
22nd Senate Candidates Trade Jabs At Poplar Forest Event
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/29/senate-candidates-trade-jabs-poplar-forest-event-ar-1347636/
Arlington GOP Raises $4 In September
Patricia Sullivan
Washington Post
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/29/senate-candidates-trade-jabs-poplar-forest-event-ar-1347636/
Citizens United Affiliate Opens Checkbook, Again, For GOP Candidates
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/citizens-united-affiliate-opens-checkbook-again-for-gop-candidates-in-virginia/2011/09/29/gIQANkTk7K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Allen, Kaine Camps Trade Shots On Disaster Aid, Taxes
By Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/citizens-united-affiliate-opens-checkbook-again-for-gop-candidates-in-virginia/2011/09/29/gIQANkTk7K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Children/Education:
96% Of Virginia Schools Earn Full Accreditation
Jeremy Slayton
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/sep/30/tdmain01-96-of-virginia-schools-earn-full-accredit-ar-1347669/
Health:
Tobacco Commission Approves Grant For Liberty University Health Sciences School
Chris Dumond And Liz Barry
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/29/tobacco-commission-oks-12-million-lu-ar-1346230/
Editorials:
A Political Campaign Explodes
Danville Register & Bee Editorial
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/sep/30/political-campaign-explodes-ar-1347382/
Welcome to the Virginia House of Delegates Daily Update! Each day a new update will be posted with a collection of articles from state and nationwide newspapers and media outlets concerning the government and politics of Virginia. Feel free to post replies and comments.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Daily Update : 9-29-11
Legislature:
Postal Workers Call For Hurt To Back Resolution
Staff Report
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/sep/27/postal-workers-call-hurt-back-resolution-ar-1341819/
Commonwealth’s Economy:
D.C.-Area Unemployment Rises To 6% In August
V. Dion Haynes
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/dc-area-unemployment-rate-rises-in-august/2011/09/27/gIQA5qEM5K_story.html?wprss=rss_business
Jobless Rates Rise In Martinsville, Henry County
Ashley Jackson
Martinsville Bulletin
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/sep/28/martinsville-keeps-top-local-jobless-rate-august-ar-1343454/
Danville Unemployment Rises
Tara Bozick
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/sep/28/breaking-news-local-unemployment-rises-ar-1343478/
Politics/Elections:
Sen. Ed Houck Targeted By Group Aiming To Advance ‘Christian Worldview’
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/sen-edd-houk-targeted-by-group-that-aims-to-advance-christian-worldview/2011/09/28/gIQAIulM5K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
McDonnell Endorses Frederick, Raises Cash For Black
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10768176886/updated-mcdonnell-endorses-frederick-raises-cash-for
State Senate Candidate Rallies Amherst Crowd, With Support From Cuccinelli
Scott Marshall
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/28/state-senate-candidate-rallies-amherst-crowd-suppo-ar-1344768/
Tim Kaine Opposes Obama Plan To Raise Capital Gains Tax
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/tim-kaine-opposes-obama-plan-to-raise-capital-gains-tax/2011/09/27/gIQAFnTa4K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Democrats Say Allen Campaign Is Targeting Its Tracker
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/democrats-say-allen-campaign-is-targeting-its-tracker/2011/09/28/gIQAivq24K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Michele Bachmann's Message At Liberty University Is Evangelical
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/299014
Transportation:
Va. Withholding Transit Funds In Scuffle Over Local Transit Board Seats
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/va-withholding-nvtc-funds-in-scuffle-over-local-transit-board-seats/2011/09/27/gIQA68Ba5K_story.html
Immigration:
Opposition To Migrant Worker Wage Hike Grows
Cory Nealon
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-migrant-workers-20110928,0,4670424.story
Health:
Va. Seeks Mental Health Changes
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/29/tdmain01-va-seeks-mental-health-changes-ar-1344889/
In the know:
Virginia's New Synthetic Marijuana Law Difficult To Enforce
Peter Dujardin
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/crime/dp-nws-spice-travails-20110928,0,672696.story
Editorials:
House Of Delegates: Mock The Vote
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/sep/29/tdopin01-mock-the-vote-ar-1344381/
Don't Let Politicians Do Away With Public Notices
Culpeper Star Exponent Editorial
http://www2.starexponent.com/news/2011/sep/29/dont-let-politicians-do-away-public-notices-ar-1344038/
Legislature:
Postal Workers Call For Hurt To Back Resolution
Staff Report
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/sep/27/postal-workers-call-hurt-back-resolution-ar-1341819/
Commonwealth’s Economy:
D.C.-Area Unemployment Rises To 6% In August
V. Dion Haynes
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/dc-area-unemployment-rate-rises-in-august/2011/09/27/gIQA5qEM5K_story.html?wprss=rss_business
Jobless Rates Rise In Martinsville, Henry County
Ashley Jackson
Martinsville Bulletin
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/sep/28/martinsville-keeps-top-local-jobless-rate-august-ar-1343454/
Danville Unemployment Rises
Tara Bozick
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/sep/28/breaking-news-local-unemployment-rises-ar-1343478/
Politics/Elections:
Sen. Ed Houck Targeted By Group Aiming To Advance ‘Christian Worldview’
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/sen-edd-houk-targeted-by-group-that-aims-to-advance-christian-worldview/2011/09/28/gIQAIulM5K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
McDonnell Endorses Frederick, Raises Cash For Black
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10768176886/updated-mcdonnell-endorses-frederick-raises-cash-for
State Senate Candidate Rallies Amherst Crowd, With Support From Cuccinelli
Scott Marshall
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/28/state-senate-candidate-rallies-amherst-crowd-suppo-ar-1344768/
Tim Kaine Opposes Obama Plan To Raise Capital Gains Tax
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/tim-kaine-opposes-obama-plan-to-raise-capital-gains-tax/2011/09/27/gIQAFnTa4K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Democrats Say Allen Campaign Is Targeting Its Tracker
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/democrats-say-allen-campaign-is-targeting-its-tracker/2011/09/28/gIQAivq24K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Michele Bachmann's Message At Liberty University Is Evangelical
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/299014
Transportation:
Va. Withholding Transit Funds In Scuffle Over Local Transit Board Seats
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/va-withholding-nvtc-funds-in-scuffle-over-local-transit-board-seats/2011/09/27/gIQA68Ba5K_story.html
Immigration:
Opposition To Migrant Worker Wage Hike Grows
Cory Nealon
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-migrant-workers-20110928,0,4670424.story
Health:
Va. Seeks Mental Health Changes
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/29/tdmain01-va-seeks-mental-health-changes-ar-1344889/
In the know:
Virginia's New Synthetic Marijuana Law Difficult To Enforce
Peter Dujardin
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/crime/dp-nws-spice-travails-20110928,0,672696.story
Editorials:
House Of Delegates: Mock The Vote
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/sep/29/tdopin01-mock-the-vote-ar-1344381/
Don't Let Politicians Do Away With Public Notices
Culpeper Star Exponent Editorial
http://www2.starexponent.com/news/2011/sep/29/dont-let-politicians-do-away-public-notices-ar-1344038/
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Daily Update: 9-28-11
Legislature:
Southwest Virginia Legislators Draw Attention To Hunger
Roger Brown
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/sep/28/southwest-virginia-legislators-draw-attention-hung-ar-1341785/
Governor:
McDonnell Says Disaster Relief, Budget Deficit Are Separate Issues
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/27/6/mcdonnell-says-disaster-relief-budget-deficit-are--ar-1340742/
McDonnell To Seek Waiver From Federal Education Law
Laura Vozzellla
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-to-seek-waiver-from-federal-education-law/2011/09/27/gIQAjWsM2K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Attorney General:
Cuccinelli Tries To Help Convicted Felon Haynesworth Clear His Name
Justin Jouvenal
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/cuccinelli-tries-to-help-convicted-felon-haynesworth-clear-his-name/2011/09/27/gIQA3QFG3K_story.html
Politics/Elections:
McDonnell Backs Frederick For Senate; Once Sought His Ouster From Party Post
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/27/mcdonnell-backs-frederick-senate-once-sought-his-o-ar-1340700/
State GOP Attacks Dodson Over Support For Downtown Project
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/27/state-gop-attacks-dodson-supporting-downtown-proje-ar-1341782/
Mitchell Draws Heat For Small-Business Legal Dispute
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/25/virginia-senate-candidate-draws-heat-for-small-bus/
McDonnell: Romney Has An “Open Invitation” To Come To Virginia
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-romney-has-an-open-invitation-to-come-to-virginia/2011/09/26/gIQAHsMi1K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Children/Education:
Prudential Donating $1 Million To Hampton University Business School
Samieh Shalash
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/hampton/hampton-university/dp-nws-hu-prudential-donation.-20110927,0,1708278.story
Transportation:
D.C. Area Is No. 1 Nationwide In Traffic Congestion, Study Says
Ashley Halsey III
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-area-is-no-1-nationwide-in-traffic-congestion-study-says/2011/09/26/gIQAtzij0K_story.html
Feds Grant $48M For Rail Link In VA And NC
Associated Press
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-north-carolina-to-get-48m-from-feds-to-develop-high-speed-rail-link-to-washington/2011/09/27/gIQATbAh2K_story.html
Editorials:
Gov. McDonnell’s Baby Steps On Transportation
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gov-mcdonnells-baby-steps-on-transportation/2011/09/21/gIQA74Ey2K_story.html
Legislature:
Southwest Virginia Legislators Draw Attention To Hunger
Roger Brown
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/sep/28/southwest-virginia-legislators-draw-attention-hung-ar-1341785/
Governor:
McDonnell Says Disaster Relief, Budget Deficit Are Separate Issues
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/27/6/mcdonnell-says-disaster-relief-budget-deficit-are--ar-1340742/
McDonnell To Seek Waiver From Federal Education Law
Laura Vozzellla
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-to-seek-waiver-from-federal-education-law/2011/09/27/gIQAjWsM2K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Attorney General:
Cuccinelli Tries To Help Convicted Felon Haynesworth Clear His Name
Justin Jouvenal
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/cuccinelli-tries-to-help-convicted-felon-haynesworth-clear-his-name/2011/09/27/gIQA3QFG3K_story.html
Politics/Elections:
McDonnell Backs Frederick For Senate; Once Sought His Ouster From Party Post
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/27/mcdonnell-backs-frederick-senate-once-sought-his-o-ar-1340700/
State GOP Attacks Dodson Over Support For Downtown Project
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/27/state-gop-attacks-dodson-supporting-downtown-proje-ar-1341782/
Mitchell Draws Heat For Small-Business Legal Dispute
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/25/virginia-senate-candidate-draws-heat-for-small-bus/
McDonnell: Romney Has An “Open Invitation” To Come To Virginia
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-romney-has-an-open-invitation-to-come-to-virginia/2011/09/26/gIQAHsMi1K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Children/Education:
Prudential Donating $1 Million To Hampton University Business School
Samieh Shalash
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/hampton/hampton-university/dp-nws-hu-prudential-donation.-20110927,0,1708278.story
Transportation:
D.C. Area Is No. 1 Nationwide In Traffic Congestion, Study Says
Ashley Halsey III
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-area-is-no-1-nationwide-in-traffic-congestion-study-says/2011/09/26/gIQAtzij0K_story.html
Feds Grant $48M For Rail Link In VA And NC
Associated Press
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-north-carolina-to-get-48m-from-feds-to-develop-high-speed-rail-link-to-washington/2011/09/27/gIQATbAh2K_story.html
Editorials:
Gov. McDonnell’s Baby Steps On Transportation
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gov-mcdonnells-baby-steps-on-transportation/2011/09/21/gIQA74Ey2K_story.html
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Daily Update: 9-27-11
Governor:
Gov. McDonnell Blasts Obama In New Hampshire Speech
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/virginia-governor-mcdonnell-blasts-obama-in-new-hampshire-speech/2011/09/25/gIQAiWhZ0K_story.html
Gov. McDonnell: New Hampshire, Virginia Erred In '08
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/27/tdmain01-mcdonnell-nh-va-erred-in-08-ar-1339110/
Va. Gov.: Cut Perry Slack On Dismal '12 GOP Debate
Olympia Meola
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_MCDONNELL_NEW_HAMPSHIRE_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
McDonnell Family Effort Misguided, Va. Dems Say
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/mcdonnell-family-effort-misguided-va-dems-say
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Virginia’s ‘Deep Poverty’ Rate Up 20 Percent Since ‘07
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/26/virginias-deep-poverty-rate-up-20-percent-since-07//
Politics/Elections:
Petersen, Culipher Make Their Case For Senate Seat
Victoria Ross
Connection Newspapers
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=354532&paper=88&cat=104
Tea Party Alliance Targets Reynolds
Debbie Hall
Martinsville Bulletin
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30242
George Allen, Tim Kaine Even In College Poll
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298918
Poll: Voters Give Obama Negative Job Rating, Split On Candidates For U.s. Senate
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/poll-voters-give-obama-negative-job-rating-split-candidates-us-senate
Virginia Poll Shows Tight Contests For White House, Senate
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-poll-shows-tight-contests-for-white-house-senate/2011/09/26/gIQA1LuWzK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
New Poll Shows Trouble For Obama In Virginia
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10691165360/new-poll-shows-trouble-for-obama-in-virginia
Children/Education:
Tcc To Get $24 Million For Student Job Aid
Cheryl Ross
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/tcc-get-24-million-student-job-aid
In the know:
Big Woods State Forest Gets Boost From Va.
Scott Harper
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/big-woods-state-forest-gets-boost-va
Washington Monument Closed Indefinitely
Michael E. Ruane
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/washington-monuments-elevator-damaged-in-earthquake/2011/09/26/gIQA55wazK_story.html
Editorials:
Warrantless Taps: Cuccinelli Clones
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/sep/27/tdopin01-cuccinelli-clones-ar-1338791/
OP-ED:
Jackman: Loudoun, Fairfax Remain Top Two Wealthiest Counties In America
Tom Jackman
Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-state-of-nova/post/loudoun-fairfax-remain-top-two-wealthiest-counties-in-america/2011/09/23/gIQABPl50K_blog.html
Governor:
Gov. McDonnell Blasts Obama In New Hampshire Speech
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/virginia-governor-mcdonnell-blasts-obama-in-new-hampshire-speech/2011/09/25/gIQAiWhZ0K_story.html
Gov. McDonnell: New Hampshire, Virginia Erred In '08
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/27/tdmain01-mcdonnell-nh-va-erred-in-08-ar-1339110/
Va. Gov.: Cut Perry Slack On Dismal '12 GOP Debate
Olympia Meola
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_MCDONNELL_NEW_HAMPSHIRE_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
McDonnell Family Effort Misguided, Va. Dems Say
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/mcdonnell-family-effort-misguided-va-dems-say
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Virginia’s ‘Deep Poverty’ Rate Up 20 Percent Since ‘07
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/26/virginias-deep-poverty-rate-up-20-percent-since-07//
Politics/Elections:
Petersen, Culipher Make Their Case For Senate Seat
Victoria Ross
Connection Newspapers
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=354532&paper=88&cat=104
Tea Party Alliance Targets Reynolds
Debbie Hall
Martinsville Bulletin
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30242
George Allen, Tim Kaine Even In College Poll
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298918
Poll: Voters Give Obama Negative Job Rating, Split On Candidates For U.s. Senate
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/poll-voters-give-obama-negative-job-rating-split-candidates-us-senate
Virginia Poll Shows Tight Contests For White House, Senate
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-poll-shows-tight-contests-for-white-house-senate/2011/09/26/gIQA1LuWzK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
New Poll Shows Trouble For Obama In Virginia
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10691165360/new-poll-shows-trouble-for-obama-in-virginia
Children/Education:
Tcc To Get $24 Million For Student Job Aid
Cheryl Ross
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/tcc-get-24-million-student-job-aid
In the know:
Big Woods State Forest Gets Boost From Va.
Scott Harper
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/big-woods-state-forest-gets-boost-va
Washington Monument Closed Indefinitely
Michael E. Ruane
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/washington-monuments-elevator-damaged-in-earthquake/2011/09/26/gIQA55wazK_story.html
Editorials:
Warrantless Taps: Cuccinelli Clones
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/sep/27/tdopin01-cuccinelli-clones-ar-1338791/
OP-ED:
Jackman: Loudoun, Fairfax Remain Top Two Wealthiest Counties In America
Tom Jackman
Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-state-of-nova/post/loudoun-fairfax-remain-top-two-wealthiest-counties-in-america/2011/09/23/gIQABPl50K_blog.html
Monday, September 26, 2011
Daily Update: 9-26-11
Governor:
Governor's Plan Aims To Solidify Families, Cut Poverty
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/governors-plan-aims-solidify-families-cut-poverty
McDonnell Heads To New Hampshire
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/26/mcdonnell-heads-new-hampshire-ar-1336630/
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Virginia's Sales Tax Burden Light
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/092011/09252011/653935
Va. Tax Breaks Available For Businesses That Support Teleworking
Matt Sabo
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/business/dp-nws-telework-tax-credit-20110923,0,5472984.story
With Limited Cash, Aging Bridges Test Priorities
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/limited-cash-aging-bridges-test-priorities
Politics/Elections:
Jeff Frederick Runs For State Senate, And Redemption
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/26/tdmain01-frederick-runs-for-state-senate-and-redem-ar-1336552/
Democrats Lead Many State Senate Races In Number Of Contributors
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/25/democrats-lead-many-state-senate-races-number-cont-ar-1334556/
Allens' Energy Connections Run Deep
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/records-illuminate-senate-hopeful-allens-energy-connections/2011/09/07/gIQA9DdIuK_story.html
Allen: Pursue Energy Issue 'like A Dog On A Bone'
Bob Stuart
News Virginian
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/2011/sep/25/allen-im-running-restore-us-stature-ar-1334944/
Children/Education:
Virginia Will Seek Waiver To No Child Left Behind
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/superintendent-va-will-pursue-no-child-left-behind-waiver
Transportation:
Fredericksburg Area Could Get I-95 Toll
Scott Shenk
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/092011/09252011/653976
Editorials:
Textbook Errors In Virginia History
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/textbook-errors-virginia-history
Ban Cell Phones For Bus, Truck Drivers
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/ban-cell-phones-bus-truck-drivers
Abortion Regs: Expand Or Repeal
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/sep/24/tdopin01-expand-or-repeal-ar-1332847/
Governor:
Governor's Plan Aims To Solidify Families, Cut Poverty
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/governors-plan-aims-solidify-families-cut-poverty
McDonnell Heads To New Hampshire
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/26/mcdonnell-heads-new-hampshire-ar-1336630/
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Virginia's Sales Tax Burden Light
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/092011/09252011/653935
Va. Tax Breaks Available For Businesses That Support Teleworking
Matt Sabo
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/business/dp-nws-telework-tax-credit-20110923,0,5472984.story
With Limited Cash, Aging Bridges Test Priorities
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/limited-cash-aging-bridges-test-priorities
Politics/Elections:
Jeff Frederick Runs For State Senate, And Redemption
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/26/tdmain01-frederick-runs-for-state-senate-and-redem-ar-1336552/
Democrats Lead Many State Senate Races In Number Of Contributors
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/25/democrats-lead-many-state-senate-races-number-cont-ar-1334556/
Allens' Energy Connections Run Deep
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/records-illuminate-senate-hopeful-allens-energy-connections/2011/09/07/gIQA9DdIuK_story.html
Allen: Pursue Energy Issue 'like A Dog On A Bone'
Bob Stuart
News Virginian
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/2011/sep/25/allen-im-running-restore-us-stature-ar-1334944/
Children/Education:
Virginia Will Seek Waiver To No Child Left Behind
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/superintendent-va-will-pursue-no-child-left-behind-waiver
Transportation:
Fredericksburg Area Could Get I-95 Toll
Scott Shenk
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/092011/09252011/653976
Editorials:
Textbook Errors In Virginia History
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/textbook-errors-virginia-history
Ban Cell Phones For Bus, Truck Drivers
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/ban-cell-phones-bus-truck-drivers
Abortion Regs: Expand Or Repeal
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/sep/24/tdopin01-expand-or-repeal-ar-1332847/
Friday, September 23, 2011
Daily Update: 9-23-11
Legislature:
VA's Laws On Alcohol Ads Can't Keep Up With Social Media
Leigh Giangreco
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/2011/09/virginia-weighs-changes-alcohol-ad-laws
Governor:
McDonnell Cautions Board Of Education On Budget
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/23/tdmain05-mcdonnell-cautions-board-of-education-on--ar-1330582/
McDonnell To Education Board: "Significant Budget Challenges"
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/298792
McDonnell Creates Panel To Review Local Mandates
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/09/mcdonnell-creates-local-mandate-review-task-force.html
Politics/Elections:
Tea Party Group Targets Seven Democrats In State Senate Races
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10523760342/tea-party-group-targets-seven-democrats-in-state-senate
APCO Unveils Website To Counter Armstrong's Attacks
Mason Adams
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298783
Russell County Democrat Says He Won't Back Obama
Mason Adams
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298780
Howell Endorses Allen For U.S. Senate
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10526723603/howell-endorses-allen-for-u-s-senate
Donner Joins Radtke In Decrying Debate Qualifications
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10524229314/donner-joins-radtke-in-decrying-debate-qualifications
Transportation:
Norfolk Starts Plannning Light Rail Extension To Navy Base
Harry Minium
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/norfolk-start-planning-light-rail-extension-navy-base
In the know:
National Slavery Museum Files For Bankruptcy Protection
Zachary Reid
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/23/tdmain01-national-slavery-museum-files-for-bankrup-ar-1330584/
Editorials:
Tollbooth Magic Won't Be Enough
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/tollbooth-magic-wont-be-enough
Let Voters Hear All Candidates
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/tollbooth-magic-wont-be-enough
Legislature:
VA's Laws On Alcohol Ads Can't Keep Up With Social Media
Leigh Giangreco
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/2011/09/virginia-weighs-changes-alcohol-ad-laws
Governor:
McDonnell Cautions Board Of Education On Budget
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/23/tdmain05-mcdonnell-cautions-board-of-education-on--ar-1330582/
McDonnell To Education Board: "Significant Budget Challenges"
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/298792
McDonnell Creates Panel To Review Local Mandates
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/09/mcdonnell-creates-local-mandate-review-task-force.html
Politics/Elections:
Tea Party Group Targets Seven Democrats In State Senate Races
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10523760342/tea-party-group-targets-seven-democrats-in-state-senate
APCO Unveils Website To Counter Armstrong's Attacks
Mason Adams
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298783
Russell County Democrat Says He Won't Back Obama
Mason Adams
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298780
Howell Endorses Allen For U.S. Senate
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10526723603/howell-endorses-allen-for-u-s-senate
Donner Joins Radtke In Decrying Debate Qualifications
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10524229314/donner-joins-radtke-in-decrying-debate-qualifications
Transportation:
Norfolk Starts Plannning Light Rail Extension To Navy Base
Harry Minium
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/norfolk-start-planning-light-rail-extension-navy-base
In the know:
National Slavery Museum Files For Bankruptcy Protection
Zachary Reid
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/23/tdmain01-national-slavery-museum-files-for-bankrup-ar-1330584/
Editorials:
Tollbooth Magic Won't Be Enough
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/tollbooth-magic-wont-be-enough
Let Voters Hear All Candidates
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/tollbooth-magic-wont-be-enough
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Daily Update: 9-22-11
Legislature:
Del. Morgan: Chesapeake Bay Funding 'grossly Inadequate'
Cory Nealon
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/gloucester-county/dp-nws-chesapeake-bay-morgan-20110921,0,4682961.story
Legislators: ABC Plan Discussed At McDonnell Policy Briefing
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/legislators-abc-plan-discussed-mcdonnell-policy-briefing
Governor:
McDonnell Ramps Up Fundraising As GOP Looks To Senate
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-ramps-up-fundraising-as-republicans-look-to-take-over-senate/2011/09/21/gIQAWIl7kK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
O’Malley, McDonnell To Talk Education In New York
John Wagner And Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/omalley-mcdonnell-to-talk-education-in-new-york/2011/09/21/gIQAGRBulK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Incomes Fall In Montgomery And Fairfax Counties
Carol Morello And Ted Mellnik
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/incomes-fall-in-montgomery-and-fairfax-counties/2011/09/21/gIQAxFzYmK_story.html?wprss=rss_business
Politics/Elections:
Rural Broadband Emerges As Issue In State Senate Race
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/21/rural-broadband-emerges-issue-state-senate-race-ar-1327658/
House, Senate Candidates Lay Out Views At Informal Debate
Mason Adams
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298707
Ramadan Fights Anti-Muslim Charges In VA.
Steve Contorno
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/politics/2011/09/candidate-fights-anti-muslim-charges-va?utm_source=feedburnerdcexaminer/Virginia-News&utm_medium=feedVirginia+News&utm_campaign=Feed:+dcexaminer/Virginia-News+(Virginia+News)${distribu&utm_content=${distributionCha
Howell Donates To Pac Advancing "Christian Worldview"
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://blogs.fredericksburg.com/on-politics/2011/09/21/howell-donates-to-anti-abortion-pac/
Senate Hopefuls In Virginia Decry Being Left Out Of Debate
Bill Bartel
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/senate-hopefuls-virginia-decry-being-left-out-debate
VA Sen. Phillip Puckett Says He Will Not Support Obama In 2012
George Jackson
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/sep/22/va-sen-phillip-puckett-says-he-will-not-support-ob-ar-1327943/
Children/Education:
Problematic History Textbooks May Return To Virginia
Hattie Brown Garrow
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/problematic-history-textbooks-may-return-virginia
Transportation:
Drivers Could Pay Tolls North And South On I-95
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/sep/22/tdmain01-virginians-could-get-two-tolls-on-i-95-ar-1327795/
Maryland, Virginia Drivers Commute To Another County Tops In U.S.
Ashley Halsey III
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/census-more-maryland-and-virginia-drivers-commute-to-another-county-than-other-people-in-the-us/2011/09/21/gIQAfA8cmK_story.html
Editorials:
Radford Becomes More Transparent
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/298693
OP-ED:
Politifact: McDonnell - Conserve 400,000 Acres
Sean Gorman
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.politifact.com/virginia/promises/bob-o-meter/promise/1020/conserve-acres/
Legislature:
Del. Morgan: Chesapeake Bay Funding 'grossly Inadequate'
Cory Nealon
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/gloucester-county/dp-nws-chesapeake-bay-morgan-20110921,0,4682961.story
Legislators: ABC Plan Discussed At McDonnell Policy Briefing
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/legislators-abc-plan-discussed-mcdonnell-policy-briefing
Governor:
McDonnell Ramps Up Fundraising As GOP Looks To Senate
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-ramps-up-fundraising-as-republicans-look-to-take-over-senate/2011/09/21/gIQAWIl7kK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
O’Malley, McDonnell To Talk Education In New York
John Wagner And Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/omalley-mcdonnell-to-talk-education-in-new-york/2011/09/21/gIQAGRBulK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Incomes Fall In Montgomery And Fairfax Counties
Carol Morello And Ted Mellnik
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/incomes-fall-in-montgomery-and-fairfax-counties/2011/09/21/gIQAxFzYmK_story.html?wprss=rss_business
Politics/Elections:
Rural Broadband Emerges As Issue In State Senate Race
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/21/rural-broadband-emerges-issue-state-senate-race-ar-1327658/
House, Senate Candidates Lay Out Views At Informal Debate
Mason Adams
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298707
Ramadan Fights Anti-Muslim Charges In VA.
Steve Contorno
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/politics/2011/09/candidate-fights-anti-muslim-charges-va?utm_source=feedburnerdcexaminer/Virginia-News&utm_medium=feedVirginia+News&utm_campaign=Feed:+dcexaminer/Virginia-News+(Virginia+News)${distribu&utm_content=${distributionCha
Howell Donates To Pac Advancing "Christian Worldview"
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://blogs.fredericksburg.com/on-politics/2011/09/21/howell-donates-to-anti-abortion-pac/
Senate Hopefuls In Virginia Decry Being Left Out Of Debate
Bill Bartel
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/senate-hopefuls-virginia-decry-being-left-out-debate
VA Sen. Phillip Puckett Says He Will Not Support Obama In 2012
George Jackson
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/sep/22/va-sen-phillip-puckett-says-he-will-not-support-ob-ar-1327943/
Children/Education:
Problematic History Textbooks May Return To Virginia
Hattie Brown Garrow
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/problematic-history-textbooks-may-return-virginia
Transportation:
Drivers Could Pay Tolls North And South On I-95
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/sep/22/tdmain01-virginians-could-get-two-tolls-on-i-95-ar-1327795/
Maryland, Virginia Drivers Commute To Another County Tops In U.S.
Ashley Halsey III
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/census-more-maryland-and-virginia-drivers-commute-to-another-county-than-other-people-in-the-us/2011/09/21/gIQAfA8cmK_story.html
Editorials:
Radford Becomes More Transparent
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/298693
OP-ED:
Politifact: McDonnell - Conserve 400,000 Acres
Sean Gorman
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.politifact.com/virginia/promises/bob-o-meter/promise/1020/conserve-acres/
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Daily Update, September 21, 2011
Daily Update: 9-21-11
Legislature:
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
Local Delegation Unsure About Obama Jobs Plan
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-local-congressmen-obama-jobs-plan-20110920,0,4040185.story
Governor:
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
McDonnell Seeks Federal Disaster Aid For Earthquake Damage
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-seeks-federal-disaster-aid-for-earthquake-damage/2011/09/20/gIQAoNZniK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Attorney General:
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Keith Walker
News Messenger
Google Offers Virginia Businesses Free Website And Support
http://www2.insidenova.com/business/2011/sep/20/google-offers-virginia-businesses-free-websites-an-ar-1324520/
Politics/Elections:
Julian Walker
Virginia-Pilot
Polictical Committee Opposes Arab Candidate For Virginia House
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/political-committee-opposes-arab-candidate-va-house
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Five Voters Pick Two Nominees For House Of Delegates
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/21/tdmain01-five-voters-pick-two-nominees-for-house-o-ar-1324887/
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
State GOP Gets Nearly $1 Million From McDonnell And Howell PACS
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/sep/21/tdmet01-state-gop-gets-nearly-1-million-from-mcdon-ar-1324857/
Debra McCown
Bristol Hearld Courier
Candidates Share Ideas On Moving Southwest Virginia Forward
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/sep/20/candidates-share-ideas-moving-southwest-virginia-f-ar-1324901/
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
State Dems To Hold 2012 Primary For U.S. Senate Race
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10442915211/state-dems-to-hold-2012-primary-for-u-s-senate-race
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
Giuliani Backs Allen For Senate Bid
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/giuliani-backs-allen-for-senate-bid/2011/09/20/gIQA9uShiK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
Radtke Complains She’ll Be Excluded From Allen-Kaine Debate
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/radtke-complains-shell-be-excluded-from-allen-kaine-debate/2011/09/20/gIQAzdb2iK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Transportation:
Mickey Powell
Martinsville Bulletin
Smile! VDOT Is Watching
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30171
Sean Tubbs
Daily Progress
VDOT’S Western Bypass Cost Projections Could Double
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/sep/20/vdots-western-bypass-cost-projections-could-double-ar-1324784/
State Government:
Peter Bacque
Richmond Times-Dispatch
SCC Staff Favors Refund On Power Bills
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/21/supporters-and-opponents-speak-on-va-powers-rate-i-ar-1323588/
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
New VRS Chief Held Similar Post In Oregon
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/21/tdmain01-new-vrs-chief-leaving-as-retirement-chief-ar-1324885/
Frank Green
Richmond Times-Dispatch
VA Registries For Animal, Domestic Abusers Could Cost $1M To Start
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/20/va-registries-animal-domestic-abusers-could-cost-1-ar-1324064/
Editorials:
Roanoke Times Editorial
Virginia Should Apply For Early Education Grant
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/298635
OP ED:
Jeff E. Schapiro
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Schapiro: In Virginia, It’s Good To Be The Governor
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/21/jeff-e-schapiro-virginia-its-good-be-governor-ar-1324955/
Warren Fiske
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Politifact: McDonnell – More Talk Than Action On Redistricting
http://www.politifact.com/virginia/promises/bob-o-meter/promise/986/ensure-citizen-input-in-redistricting/
Legislature:
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
Local Delegation Unsure About Obama Jobs Plan
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-local-congressmen-obama-jobs-plan-20110920,0,4040185.story
Governor:
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
McDonnell Seeks Federal Disaster Aid For Earthquake Damage
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-seeks-federal-disaster-aid-for-earthquake-damage/2011/09/20/gIQAoNZniK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Attorney General:
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Keith Walker
News Messenger
Google Offers Virginia Businesses Free Website And Support
http://www2.insidenova.com/business/2011/sep/20/google-offers-virginia-businesses-free-websites-an-ar-1324520/
Politics/Elections:
Julian Walker
Virginia-Pilot
Polictical Committee Opposes Arab Candidate For Virginia House
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/political-committee-opposes-arab-candidate-va-house
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Five Voters Pick Two Nominees For House Of Delegates
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/21/tdmain01-five-voters-pick-two-nominees-for-house-o-ar-1324887/
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
State GOP Gets Nearly $1 Million From McDonnell And Howell PACS
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/sep/21/tdmet01-state-gop-gets-nearly-1-million-from-mcdon-ar-1324857/
Debra McCown
Bristol Hearld Courier
Candidates Share Ideas On Moving Southwest Virginia Forward
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/sep/20/candidates-share-ideas-moving-southwest-virginia-f-ar-1324901/
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
State Dems To Hold 2012 Primary For U.S. Senate Race
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10442915211/state-dems-to-hold-2012-primary-for-u-s-senate-race
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
Giuliani Backs Allen For Senate Bid
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/giuliani-backs-allen-for-senate-bid/2011/09/20/gIQA9uShiK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
Radtke Complains She’ll Be Excluded From Allen-Kaine Debate
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/radtke-complains-shell-be-excluded-from-allen-kaine-debate/2011/09/20/gIQAzdb2iK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Transportation:
Mickey Powell
Martinsville Bulletin
Smile! VDOT Is Watching
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30171
Sean Tubbs
Daily Progress
VDOT’S Western Bypass Cost Projections Could Double
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/sep/20/vdots-western-bypass-cost-projections-could-double-ar-1324784/
State Government:
Peter Bacque
Richmond Times-Dispatch
SCC Staff Favors Refund On Power Bills
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/21/supporters-and-opponents-speak-on-va-powers-rate-i-ar-1323588/
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
New VRS Chief Held Similar Post In Oregon
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/21/tdmain01-new-vrs-chief-leaving-as-retirement-chief-ar-1324885/
Frank Green
Richmond Times-Dispatch
VA Registries For Animal, Domestic Abusers Could Cost $1M To Start
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/20/va-registries-animal-domestic-abusers-could-cost-1-ar-1324064/
Editorials:
Roanoke Times Editorial
Virginia Should Apply For Early Education Grant
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/298635
OP ED:
Jeff E. Schapiro
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Schapiro: In Virginia, It’s Good To Be The Governor
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/21/jeff-e-schapiro-virginia-its-good-be-governor-ar-1324955/
Warren Fiske
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Politifact: McDonnell – More Talk Than Action On Redistricting
http://www.politifact.com/virginia/promises/bob-o-meter/promise/986/ensure-citizen-input-in-redistricting/
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Daily Update: 9-20-11
Legislature:
Cantor, In Chesterfield, Decries Taxes In Jobs Plan
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/19/6/cantor-in-chesterfield-decries-taxes-in-jobs-plan-ar-1321331/
Governor:
Virginia Governor Brings Businesses To View Southwest Virginia
David Mcgee
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/sep/20/virginia-governor-brings-businesses-view-southwest-ar-1322165/
Politics/Elections:
General Assembly Fundraising Down 17% From 2007
Andrew Cain
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/20/tdmain01-general-assembly-fundraising-down-17-from-ar-1322251/
Hampton Roads Chamber Political Arm Endorses Select Incumbents
vpap.org
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/842
Hampton Roads Chamber Political Arm Endorses Select Incumbents
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/chamber-political-committee-endorses-select-incumbents
Mcauliffe To Headline Hampton Roads Fundraisers
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/mcauliffe-headline-hampton-roads-fundraisers
Va. Democrats To Hold Primary To Chose U.s. Senate Nominee
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/democrats-to-hold-primary-to-chose-us-senate-nominee/2011/09/18/gIQA5cB2eK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Va. Dems Will Choose U.s. Senate Nominee In June Primary
Bill Bartel
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/va-dems-will-choose-us-senate-nominee-june-primary
Children/Education:
Kids' Mental-Health Requests Soar
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/19/2/va-sees-spike-in-approval-of-in-home-mental-health-ar-1321542/
Transportation:
Interstate 95 Tolls Are Moving Closer To Reality
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/tolls-i95-virginia-get-conditional-approval-feds
Editorials:
Budget Consequence: On The Rails
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/sep/20/tdopin01-on-the-rails-ar-1321801/
Virginia's New Moralists
Daily Press Editorial
http://www.dailypress.com/news/opinion/dp-edt-abortionclinicrules-editorial-0918-20110917,0,3829686.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hrdailypress%2Fnews%2Fopinion+%28Daily+Press+-+Today%27s+Opinion%29
Companies Don't Need Tax Dollars
Daily Progress Editorial
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/sep/19/companies-dont-need-tax-dollars-ar-1320811/
Legislature:
Cantor, In Chesterfield, Decries Taxes In Jobs Plan
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/19/6/cantor-in-chesterfield-decries-taxes-in-jobs-plan-ar-1321331/
Governor:
Virginia Governor Brings Businesses To View Southwest Virginia
David Mcgee
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/sep/20/virginia-governor-brings-businesses-view-southwest-ar-1322165/
Politics/Elections:
General Assembly Fundraising Down 17% From 2007
Andrew Cain
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/20/tdmain01-general-assembly-fundraising-down-17-from-ar-1322251/
Hampton Roads Chamber Political Arm Endorses Select Incumbents
vpap.org
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/842
Hampton Roads Chamber Political Arm Endorses Select Incumbents
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/chamber-political-committee-endorses-select-incumbents
Mcauliffe To Headline Hampton Roads Fundraisers
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/mcauliffe-headline-hampton-roads-fundraisers
Va. Democrats To Hold Primary To Chose U.s. Senate Nominee
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/democrats-to-hold-primary-to-chose-us-senate-nominee/2011/09/18/gIQA5cB2eK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Va. Dems Will Choose U.s. Senate Nominee In June Primary
Bill Bartel
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/va-dems-will-choose-us-senate-nominee-june-primary
Children/Education:
Kids' Mental-Health Requests Soar
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/19/2/va-sees-spike-in-approval-of-in-home-mental-health-ar-1321542/
Transportation:
Interstate 95 Tolls Are Moving Closer To Reality
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/tolls-i95-virginia-get-conditional-approval-feds
Editorials:
Budget Consequence: On The Rails
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/sep/20/tdopin01-on-the-rails-ar-1321801/
Virginia's New Moralists
Daily Press Editorial
http://www.dailypress.com/news/opinion/dp-edt-abortionclinicrules-editorial-0918-20110917,0,3829686.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hrdailypress%2Fnews%2Fopinion+%28Daily+Press+-+Today%27s+Opinion%29
Companies Don't Need Tax Dollars
Daily Progress Editorial
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/sep/19/companies-dont-need-tax-dollars-ar-1320811/
Monday, September 19, 2011
Daily Update: 9-19-11
Legislature:
Sheriffs Recognize Anderson
Press release
Potomac Local
http://potomaclocal.com/2011/09/15/sheriffs-recognize-anderson
Governor:
McDonnell To Appoint Prominent Lawyer To Metro Board
Anita Kumar And Dana Hedgpeth
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-to-appoint-prominent-lawyer-to-metro-board/2011/09/16/gIQAQYQYXK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Metro Members Question McDonnell’s Right To Appoint Dyke
Kytja Weir
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/dc/2011/09/nova-metro-members-question-mcdonnells-right-appoint-dyke
McDonnell Adds Daughter To Advisory Council
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10287521968/mcdonnell-adds-daughter-to-advisory-council
Attorney General:
Cuccinelli Rips Judges' Health-Care Ruling
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/17/tdmet02-cuccinelli-rips-judges-health-care-ruling-ar-1316193/
Cuccinelli Greeted With Praise, Protest
Bill Freehling
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/092011/09182011/652625
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Virginia Jobless Rate Rises To 6.3%
John Reid Blackwell
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/sep/16/4/virginias-jobless-rate-rose-in-august-from-july-ar-1314989/
Closing Of Norfolk Postal Sites Could Affect 730 Workers
Philip Walzer
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/closing-norfolk-postal-sites-could-affect-730-workers
Politics/Elections:
Uranium Not An Issue In Most General Assembly Campaigns
Mason Adams And Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298547
Where Are They Key Races? Follow The Money
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Where-are-key-Va-races-in-2011-Follow-the-money-2176634.php
Democrats Gain Cash Advantage In Battle For State Senate
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/17/tdmet01-democrats-gain-cash-advantage-in-battle-fo-ar-1316038/
The Most Expensive Primary Contests
vpap.org
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/840
GOP Targets Houck's Seat
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/092011/09182011/650780
Ramadan Residency Resolved
Erika Jacobson Moore
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/article_a773cad4-e09b-11e0-841c-001cc4c03286.html
State, Local Groups Host Candidates' Forum In Woodbridge
Keith Walker
News Messenger
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/sep/17/state-local-groups-host-candidates-forum-ar-1317819/
Douglass Gets Fundraising Help Against Wolf From Fellow Vet Sestak
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/douglass-gets-fundraising-help-against-wolf-from-fellow-vet-sestak/2011/09/16/gIQAXKc3XK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Rigell Put On NRCC Incumbent Protection List
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/09/rigell-put-on-nrcc-incumbent-protection-list.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29
Children/Education:
VA Weighs Federal Grant To Prep Kids For Kindergarten
Hattie Brown Garrow
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/va-weighs-federal-grant-prep-kids-kindergarten
Editorials:
State Pension: Passing The Buck
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/sep/18/tdopin01-passing-the-buck-ar-1316121/
The Burden Of Proof Is On APCO
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/298425
Legislature:
Sheriffs Recognize Anderson
Press release
Potomac Local
http://potomaclocal.com/2011/09/15/sheriffs-recognize-anderson
Governor:
McDonnell To Appoint Prominent Lawyer To Metro Board
Anita Kumar And Dana Hedgpeth
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-to-appoint-prominent-lawyer-to-metro-board/2011/09/16/gIQAQYQYXK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Metro Members Question McDonnell’s Right To Appoint Dyke
Kytja Weir
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/dc/2011/09/nova-metro-members-question-mcdonnells-right-appoint-dyke
McDonnell Adds Daughter To Advisory Council
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10287521968/mcdonnell-adds-daughter-to-advisory-council
Attorney General:
Cuccinelli Rips Judges' Health-Care Ruling
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/17/tdmet02-cuccinelli-rips-judges-health-care-ruling-ar-1316193/
Cuccinelli Greeted With Praise, Protest
Bill Freehling
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/092011/09182011/652625
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Virginia Jobless Rate Rises To 6.3%
John Reid Blackwell
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/sep/16/4/virginias-jobless-rate-rose-in-august-from-july-ar-1314989/
Closing Of Norfolk Postal Sites Could Affect 730 Workers
Philip Walzer
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/closing-norfolk-postal-sites-could-affect-730-workers
Politics/Elections:
Uranium Not An Issue In Most General Assembly Campaigns
Mason Adams And Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298547
Where Are They Key Races? Follow The Money
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Where-are-key-Va-races-in-2011-Follow-the-money-2176634.php
Democrats Gain Cash Advantage In Battle For State Senate
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/17/tdmet01-democrats-gain-cash-advantage-in-battle-fo-ar-1316038/
The Most Expensive Primary Contests
vpap.org
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/840
GOP Targets Houck's Seat
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/092011/09182011/650780
Ramadan Residency Resolved
Erika Jacobson Moore
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/article_a773cad4-e09b-11e0-841c-001cc4c03286.html
State, Local Groups Host Candidates' Forum In Woodbridge
Keith Walker
News Messenger
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/sep/17/state-local-groups-host-candidates-forum-ar-1317819/
Douglass Gets Fundraising Help Against Wolf From Fellow Vet Sestak
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/douglass-gets-fundraising-help-against-wolf-from-fellow-vet-sestak/2011/09/16/gIQAXKc3XK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Rigell Put On NRCC Incumbent Protection List
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/09/rigell-put-on-nrcc-incumbent-protection-list.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29
Children/Education:
VA Weighs Federal Grant To Prep Kids For Kindergarten
Hattie Brown Garrow
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/va-weighs-federal-grant-prep-kids-kindergarten
Editorials:
State Pension: Passing The Buck
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/sep/18/tdopin01-passing-the-buck-ar-1316121/
The Burden Of Proof Is On APCO
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/298425
Friday, September 16, 2011
Daily Update: 9-16-11
Legislature:
Long-Time Wampler Volunteer Charged With Embezzling From Campaign
Michael Owens
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/sep/15/abingdon-woman-charged-embezzling-money-campaign-f-ar-1310625/
Hamilton Denied Bid To Remain Free During Appeal
Frank Green
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/15/hamilton-denied-bid-to-remain-free-during-appeal-ar-1313044/
Governor:
Democrats Challenge McDonnell On Closed Meetings
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/democrats-challenge-mcdonnell-on-closed-meetings/2011/09/15/gIQAWie7UK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Soybean Deal Could Make China Va.'s Top Market
John Reid Blackwell
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/sep/16/tdbiz01-soybean-deal-could-make-china-top-market-ar-1313380/
Politics/Elections:
Big Races, Big Titles Control Big Campaign Dollars
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_LEGISLATURE_CAMPAIGN_CASH_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Virginia General Assembly Candidates File Campaign Finance Reports
Mason Adams
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298467
Dodson Reports $150,000 For Campaign; Garrett Reports $8,670
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/15/dodson-reports-150000-campaign-garrett-reports-867-ar-1313207/
General Assembly Candidates Stake Out Positions
Keith Walker
News Messenger
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/sep/15/general-assembly-candidates-stake-out-positions-ar-1313352/
Chamber Quizzes State Candidates
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/092011/09162011/652268
Allen, Kaine Camps Trade Snipes On Out-Of-State Fundraising
Staff Report
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/sep/15/allen-kaine-camps-trade-snipes-out-state-fundraisi-ar-1312660/
New Va. Poll Shows Obama’s Support Slipping, Kaine Vs. Allen In Dead Heat
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/new-va-poll-shows-obamas-support-slipping-kaine-vs-allen-in-dead-heat/2011/09/14/gIQA5hMCUK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
POLL: OBAMA'S JOB APPROVAL RATING IN VIRGINIA SINKING
Bill Bartel
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/poll-obamas-job-approval-rating-virginia-sinking
Virginia Voters Split As Presidential, Senate Campaigns Near
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298455
Transportation:
U.S. Budget Plan Cuts Amtrak Funding For Local Routes
Debbie Messina
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/us-budget-plan-cuts-amtrak-funding-local-routes
Health:
Va. Board Of Health Approves Stricter Rules For Abortion Clinics
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/va-board-of-health-approves-stricter-rules-for-abortion-clinics/2011/09/14/gIQAVhybVK_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia
Editorials:
Where Are The Statesmen?
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/va-board-of-health-approves-stricter-rules-for-abortion-clinics/2011/09/14/gIQAVhybVK_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia
Legislature:
Long-Time Wampler Volunteer Charged With Embezzling From Campaign
Michael Owens
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/sep/15/abingdon-woman-charged-embezzling-money-campaign-f-ar-1310625/
Hamilton Denied Bid To Remain Free During Appeal
Frank Green
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/15/hamilton-denied-bid-to-remain-free-during-appeal-ar-1313044/
Governor:
Democrats Challenge McDonnell On Closed Meetings
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/democrats-challenge-mcdonnell-on-closed-meetings/2011/09/15/gIQAWie7UK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Soybean Deal Could Make China Va.'s Top Market
John Reid Blackwell
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/sep/16/tdbiz01-soybean-deal-could-make-china-top-market-ar-1313380/
Politics/Elections:
Big Races, Big Titles Control Big Campaign Dollars
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_LEGISLATURE_CAMPAIGN_CASH_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Virginia General Assembly Candidates File Campaign Finance Reports
Mason Adams
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298467
Dodson Reports $150,000 For Campaign; Garrett Reports $8,670
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/15/dodson-reports-150000-campaign-garrett-reports-867-ar-1313207/
General Assembly Candidates Stake Out Positions
Keith Walker
News Messenger
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/sep/15/general-assembly-candidates-stake-out-positions-ar-1313352/
Chamber Quizzes State Candidates
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/092011/09162011/652268
Allen, Kaine Camps Trade Snipes On Out-Of-State Fundraising
Staff Report
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/sep/15/allen-kaine-camps-trade-snipes-out-state-fundraisi-ar-1312660/
New Va. Poll Shows Obama’s Support Slipping, Kaine Vs. Allen In Dead Heat
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/new-va-poll-shows-obamas-support-slipping-kaine-vs-allen-in-dead-heat/2011/09/14/gIQA5hMCUK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
POLL: OBAMA'S JOB APPROVAL RATING IN VIRGINIA SINKING
Bill Bartel
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/poll-obamas-job-approval-rating-virginia-sinking
Virginia Voters Split As Presidential, Senate Campaigns Near
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298455
Transportation:
U.S. Budget Plan Cuts Amtrak Funding For Local Routes
Debbie Messina
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/us-budget-plan-cuts-amtrak-funding-local-routes
Health:
Va. Board Of Health Approves Stricter Rules For Abortion Clinics
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/va-board-of-health-approves-stricter-rules-for-abortion-clinics/2011/09/14/gIQAVhybVK_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia
Editorials:
Where Are The Statesmen?
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/va-board-of-health-approves-stricter-rules-for-abortion-clinics/2011/09/14/gIQAVhybVK_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Daily Update: 9-15-11
Legislature:
VA Uranium-Mining Trip To Include Repeat Travelers
Steve Szkotak
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_URANIUM_MINING_CANADA_VAOL-?SITE=VARIT&SECTION=STATE&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Governor:
New Poll Gives High Approval Ratings For McDonnell, Warner
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/new-poll-gives-high-approval-ratings-for-mcdonnell-warner/2011/09/13/gIQAkIDeRK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Governor McDonnell Orders Top-To-Bottom Review Of Virginia Port Authority's Operations
Peter Frost
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/business/dp-nws-connaughton-port-20110914,0,3651756.story
Poll: Support For McDonnell, New Abortion Clinic Regs
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/poll-support-mcdonnell-new-abortion-clinic-regs
Politics/Elections:
Virginia Election Offers Republicans A Chance To Enact An Agenda
Josh Goodman
stateline.org
http://www.stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=600033
It's Full Campaign Mode In The 20Th House District
Bob Stuart
News Virginian
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/2011/sep/14/its-full-campaign-mode-20th-house-district-ar-1310647/
Webb Criticizes Obama’s Tax Hikes, And GOP Pounces
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/webb-criticizes-obamas-tax-hikes-and-gop-pounces/2011/09/14/gIQAFoDbSK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Ahead Of Visit, Allen Dismisses Perry's "Ponzi" Comments
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10202104695/ahead-of-visit-allen-dismisses-perrys-ponzi
Perry Says He'd Offer Clearest Contrast With Obama
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/sep/15/tdmain01-perry-says-hed-offer-clearest-contrast-wi-ar-1310560/
Health:
Board Of Health To Vote Today On Abortion Clinic Regulations
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/15/tdmain01-board-of-health-to-vote-today-on-abortion-ar-1310562/
In the know:
That Smoke? Yes, It's Still The Dismal Swamp Fire
Veronica Gonzalez
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/smoke-yes-its-still-dismal-swamp-fire
Editorials:
Energy: Corporate Welfare
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/letters-to-the-editor/2011/sep/15/tdopin01-corporate-welfare-ar-1310037/
Don't Give Up Openness For Efficiency
News & Advance Editorial
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/15/dont-give-openness-efficiency-ar-1309734/
Legislature:
VA Uranium-Mining Trip To Include Repeat Travelers
Steve Szkotak
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_URANIUM_MINING_CANADA_VAOL-?SITE=VARIT&SECTION=STATE&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Governor:
New Poll Gives High Approval Ratings For McDonnell, Warner
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/new-poll-gives-high-approval-ratings-for-mcdonnell-warner/2011/09/13/gIQAkIDeRK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Governor McDonnell Orders Top-To-Bottom Review Of Virginia Port Authority's Operations
Peter Frost
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/business/dp-nws-connaughton-port-20110914,0,3651756.story
Poll: Support For McDonnell, New Abortion Clinic Regs
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/poll-support-mcdonnell-new-abortion-clinic-regs
Politics/Elections:
Virginia Election Offers Republicans A Chance To Enact An Agenda
Josh Goodman
stateline.org
http://www.stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=600033
It's Full Campaign Mode In The 20Th House District
Bob Stuart
News Virginian
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/2011/sep/14/its-full-campaign-mode-20th-house-district-ar-1310647/
Webb Criticizes Obama’s Tax Hikes, And GOP Pounces
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/webb-criticizes-obamas-tax-hikes-and-gop-pounces/2011/09/14/gIQAFoDbSK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Ahead Of Visit, Allen Dismisses Perry's "Ponzi" Comments
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10202104695/ahead-of-visit-allen-dismisses-perrys-ponzi
Perry Says He'd Offer Clearest Contrast With Obama
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/sep/15/tdmain01-perry-says-hed-offer-clearest-contrast-wi-ar-1310560/
Health:
Board Of Health To Vote Today On Abortion Clinic Regulations
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/15/tdmain01-board-of-health-to-vote-today-on-abortion-ar-1310562/
In the know:
That Smoke? Yes, It's Still The Dismal Swamp Fire
Veronica Gonzalez
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/smoke-yes-its-still-dismal-swamp-fire
Editorials:
Energy: Corporate Welfare
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/letters-to-the-editor/2011/sep/15/tdopin01-corporate-welfare-ar-1310037/
Don't Give Up Openness For Efficiency
News & Advance Editorial
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/15/dont-give-openness-efficiency-ar-1309734/
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Daily Update: 9-14-11
Legislature:
Del. Spruill On List For Company-Paid Mine Trip
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/uraniummining-trip-canada-include-repeat-travelers
Governor:
Governor Hints At Further VRS Changes
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/14/tdmain01-governor-hints-at-further-vrs-changes-ar-1307618/
McDonnell Agrees With Perry: Changes Need To Be Made To Social Security
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-agrees-with-perry-changes-need-to-be-made-to-social-security/2011/09/13/gIQAKQIuPK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Democrats Push McDonnell To Clarify His Position On Social Security
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/democrats-push-mcdonnell-to-clarify-his-position-on-social-security/2011/09/13/gIQAjD65PK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Perry's Visit Stirs Up Questions On Social Security
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-agrees-with-perry-changes-need-to-be-made-to-social-security/2011/09/13/gIQAKQIuPK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Politics/Elections:
Armstrong Calls For Freeze On Electric Rates
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/13/armstrong-urges-virginia-to-freeze-electric-rates-ar-1306033/
Appalachian Power Co. Pitches Rate Raise To SCC
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/298321
Dodson, Garrett Face Off In Forum At LU
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/13/dodson-garrett-face-forum-lu-ar-1307658/
Osborne Says Voters Should Have A Choice
Debra Mccown
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/sep/14/osborne-says-voters-should-have-choice-ar-1304616/
Clinton, Mcauliffe Help Virginia Democrats Try To Hold On To The State Senate
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/clinton-mcauliffe-help-virginia-democrats-try-to-hold-on-to-the-state-senate/2011/09/13/gIQABrvYPK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Health:
Poll: Support For Va Gov, New Abortion Clinic RegsBob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_QUINNIPIAC_POLL_ABORTION_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Editorials:
Who Will Defend Open Government?
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/298278
Troubling Numbers Define The Times
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/troubling-numbers-define-times
Legislature:
Del. Spruill On List For Company-Paid Mine Trip
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/uraniummining-trip-canada-include-repeat-travelers
Governor:
Governor Hints At Further VRS Changes
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/14/tdmain01-governor-hints-at-further-vrs-changes-ar-1307618/
McDonnell Agrees With Perry: Changes Need To Be Made To Social Security
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-agrees-with-perry-changes-need-to-be-made-to-social-security/2011/09/13/gIQAKQIuPK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Democrats Push McDonnell To Clarify His Position On Social Security
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/democrats-push-mcdonnell-to-clarify-his-position-on-social-security/2011/09/13/gIQAjD65PK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Perry's Visit Stirs Up Questions On Social Security
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-agrees-with-perry-changes-need-to-be-made-to-social-security/2011/09/13/gIQAKQIuPK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Politics/Elections:
Armstrong Calls For Freeze On Electric Rates
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/13/armstrong-urges-virginia-to-freeze-electric-rates-ar-1306033/
Appalachian Power Co. Pitches Rate Raise To SCC
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/298321
Dodson, Garrett Face Off In Forum At LU
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/13/dodson-garrett-face-forum-lu-ar-1307658/
Osborne Says Voters Should Have A Choice
Debra Mccown
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/sep/14/osborne-says-voters-should-have-choice-ar-1304616/
Clinton, Mcauliffe Help Virginia Democrats Try To Hold On To The State Senate
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/clinton-mcauliffe-help-virginia-democrats-try-to-hold-on-to-the-state-senate/2011/09/13/gIQABrvYPK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Health:
Poll: Support For Va Gov, New Abortion Clinic RegsBob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_QUINNIPIAC_POLL_ABORTION_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Editorials:
Who Will Defend Open Government?
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/298278
Troubling Numbers Define The Times
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/troubling-numbers-define-times
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Daily Update: 9-13-11
Legislature:
Area General Assembly Candidates Speak At Local Chamber Forum
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-chamber-candidate-forums-20110912,0,383005.story
Uranium Company Flying Va. Lawmakers To Canada Will Spend $3,000 Per Person
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/uranium-company-flying-lawmakers-to-canada-will-spend-3000-per-person/2011/09/12/gIQAH1r9MK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
New Legislative Duties For Va. Beach Delegate
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/new-legislative-duties-va-beach-delegate
Cantor Rejects Tax Increases To Fund Obama's Jobs Plan
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/13/tdmain05-cantor-rejects-tax-increases-to-fund-obam-ar-1304424/
Governor:
McDonnell’s Office Says It Will Enforce Public-Notice Law On Committee Meetings
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/va-legislator-wants-probe-of-mcdonnell-reform-commissions-non-public-meetings/2011/09/06/gIQAD20K9J_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia
McDonnell Travels To Philadelphia On Behalf Of Republican Governors
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-travels-to-philly-on-behalf-of-republican-governors/2011/09/12/gIQAe4zsMK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Attorney General:
Cuccinelli To Headline Loyola Fundraiser
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/cuccinelli-headline-loyola-fundraiser
Politics/Elections:
Area General Assembly Candidates Speak At Local Chamber Forum
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-chamber-candidate-forums-20110912,0,383005.story
Kaine To Hold Pre-Perry Social Security Forum
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10132549824/kaine-to-hold-pre-perry-social-security-forum
Pair In Portsmouth Put Questions To GOP Presidential Candidates
Bill Bartel
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/pair-portsmouth-put-questions-gop-candidates
Children/Education:
Va. Urged To Pare Sol Tests For 3rd-Graders
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/13/tdmain01-va-urged-to-pare-sol-tests-for-3rd-grader-ar-1304650/
Audit Faults Virginia School For Deaf, Blind
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/12/audit-faults-virginia-school-for-deaf-blind/
Study: College Graduates Driving Increase In Bankruptcy Filings
Ylan Q. Mui
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/study-college-graduates-driving-increase-in-bankuptcy-filings/2011/09/12/gIQAmemtNK_story.html?wprss=rss_business
Editorials:
Round Two
Free Lance-Star Editorial
http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2011/092011/09132011/650995
Legislature:
Area General Assembly Candidates Speak At Local Chamber Forum
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-chamber-candidate-forums-20110912,0,383005.story
Uranium Company Flying Va. Lawmakers To Canada Will Spend $3,000 Per Person
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/uranium-company-flying-lawmakers-to-canada-will-spend-3000-per-person/2011/09/12/gIQAH1r9MK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
New Legislative Duties For Va. Beach Delegate
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/new-legislative-duties-va-beach-delegate
Cantor Rejects Tax Increases To Fund Obama's Jobs Plan
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/13/tdmain05-cantor-rejects-tax-increases-to-fund-obam-ar-1304424/
Governor:
McDonnell’s Office Says It Will Enforce Public-Notice Law On Committee Meetings
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/va-legislator-wants-probe-of-mcdonnell-reform-commissions-non-public-meetings/2011/09/06/gIQAD20K9J_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia
McDonnell Travels To Philadelphia On Behalf Of Republican Governors
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-travels-to-philly-on-behalf-of-republican-governors/2011/09/12/gIQAe4zsMK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Attorney General:
Cuccinelli To Headline Loyola Fundraiser
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/cuccinelli-headline-loyola-fundraiser
Politics/Elections:
Area General Assembly Candidates Speak At Local Chamber Forum
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-chamber-candidate-forums-20110912,0,383005.story
Kaine To Hold Pre-Perry Social Security Forum
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10132549824/kaine-to-hold-pre-perry-social-security-forum
Pair In Portsmouth Put Questions To GOP Presidential Candidates
Bill Bartel
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/pair-portsmouth-put-questions-gop-candidates
Children/Education:
Va. Urged To Pare Sol Tests For 3rd-Graders
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/13/tdmain01-va-urged-to-pare-sol-tests-for-3rd-grader-ar-1304650/
Audit Faults Virginia School For Deaf, Blind
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/12/audit-faults-virginia-school-for-deaf-blind/
Study: College Graduates Driving Increase In Bankruptcy Filings
Ylan Q. Mui
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/study-college-graduates-driving-increase-in-bankuptcy-filings/2011/09/12/gIQAmemtNK_story.html?wprss=rss_business
Editorials:
Round Two
Free Lance-Star Editorial
http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2011/092011/09132011/650995
Monday, September 12, 2011
Daily Update: 9-12-11
Attorney General:
Cuccinelli Declines To Investigate McDonnell Open Meetings
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cuccinelli-declines-to-investigate-whether-mcdonnell-violated-open-meetings-law/2011/09/08/gIQAmFilEK_blog.html
Judge Puts Cuccinelli-UVA\ Climate Case On Back Burner
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/10/tdmet01-judge-puts-cuccinelli-uva-climate-case-on--ar-1298316/
Attorney General Visits Danville, Holds Community Day
John Crane
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/sep/10/attorney-general-visits-danville-holds-community-d-ar-1300143/
Politics/Elections:
Cantor Says Parts Of Obama Jobs Plan Ok
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/092011/09102011/651080
State Chamber To Allow Media At Lynchburg Candidates' Forum
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/07/state-chamber-allow-media-candidates-forum-lynchbu-ar-1292612/
Vogel, Minchew Win Straw Polls At Annual Hobnob In The Valley
Candace Sipos
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2011/09/vogel-minchew-win-straw-polls-at-annual-hobnob-in-the-valley.php
GOP Targets Democratic Veteran Armstrong
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/11/1/tdmain01-gop-targets-democratic-veteran-armstrong-ar-1300129/
Obama Jobs Plan Prompts Kaine Vs. Allen Fight On Economic Policies
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/obama-jobs-plan-prompts-kaine-vs-allen-fight-on-economic-policies/2011/09/09/gIQA66mjFK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Allen Heading To California For GOP Event
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/allen-heading-to-california-for-gop-event/2011/09/09/gIQAfNaYFK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Transportation:
Federal Money For Expansion Of Craney Island Included In House, Senate Bills
Peter Frost
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/business/ports/dp-nws-craney-island-20110909,0,4354277.story
Health:
VA Health Reform Council Crafts Insurance Exchange
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/10/tdmain01-health-care-reform-council-recommends-qua-ar-1298298/
In the know:
Regulators To Examine Va. Electric Rates
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/regulators-examine-va-electric-rates
Editorials:
Don't Appeal Health Care Lawsuit
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/298087
Reform Underway — But It’s A VA. Secret
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/reform-underway--but-its-a-va-secret/2011/09/07/gIQAO2AHLK_story.html
Attorney General:
Cuccinelli Declines To Investigate McDonnell Open Meetings
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cuccinelli-declines-to-investigate-whether-mcdonnell-violated-open-meetings-law/2011/09/08/gIQAmFilEK_blog.html
Judge Puts Cuccinelli-UVA\ Climate Case On Back Burner
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/10/tdmet01-judge-puts-cuccinelli-uva-climate-case-on--ar-1298316/
Attorney General Visits Danville, Holds Community Day
John Crane
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/sep/10/attorney-general-visits-danville-holds-community-d-ar-1300143/
Politics/Elections:
Cantor Says Parts Of Obama Jobs Plan Ok
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/092011/09102011/651080
State Chamber To Allow Media At Lynchburg Candidates' Forum
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/07/state-chamber-allow-media-candidates-forum-lynchbu-ar-1292612/
Vogel, Minchew Win Straw Polls At Annual Hobnob In The Valley
Candace Sipos
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2011/09/vogel-minchew-win-straw-polls-at-annual-hobnob-in-the-valley.php
GOP Targets Democratic Veteran Armstrong
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/11/1/tdmain01-gop-targets-democratic-veteran-armstrong-ar-1300129/
Obama Jobs Plan Prompts Kaine Vs. Allen Fight On Economic Policies
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/obama-jobs-plan-prompts-kaine-vs-allen-fight-on-economic-policies/2011/09/09/gIQA66mjFK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Allen Heading To California For GOP Event
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/allen-heading-to-california-for-gop-event/2011/09/09/gIQAfNaYFK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Transportation:
Federal Money For Expansion Of Craney Island Included In House, Senate Bills
Peter Frost
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/business/ports/dp-nws-craney-island-20110909,0,4354277.story
Health:
VA Health Reform Council Crafts Insurance Exchange
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/10/tdmain01-health-care-reform-council-recommends-qua-ar-1298298/
In the know:
Regulators To Examine Va. Electric Rates
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/regulators-examine-va-electric-rates
Editorials:
Don't Appeal Health Care Lawsuit
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/298087
Reform Underway — But It’s A VA. Secret
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/reform-underway--but-its-a-va-secret/2011/09/07/gIQAO2AHLK_story.html
Friday, September 9, 2011
Daily Update: 9-9-11
Legislature:
Ex-Del. Hamilton Assigned To Federal Prison In N.J.
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/exva-legislator-assigned-federal-prison-nj
Glenn Oder Says He Has A 'Marketable Product' In Fort Monroe
David Macaulay
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/hampton/dp-nws-oder-monroe-interview-20110908,0,6237580.story
Executive:
Obama calls for end of ‘political circus’ on economy, seeks stimulus plan for jobs
Dave Boyer and Kara Rowland
The Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/8/obama-present-300b-jobs-plan/
Crowds gathering at UR for Obama's visit
Staff Report
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/sep/09/6/crowds-gathering-at-ur-for-obamas-visit-ar-1296605/
Obama's Health Care Reform Survives VA. Challenges
Larry O'Dell
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_HEALTH_CARE_OVERHAUL_VIRGINIA_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Governor:
McDonnell: Virginia Will Appeal Health Care Lawsuit
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-virginia-expected-to-lose-health-care-lawsuit-will-appeal/2011/09/08/gIQAzfdWCK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Attorney General:
Cuccinelli Crafts Public Response To Appeals Court Ruling From Roanoke
Scott Leamon
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/08/cuccinelli-crafts-public-response-appeals-court-ru-ar-1294961/
Hearing Set On Cuccinelli's Quest For Climate Records
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/hearing-set-cuccinellis-quest-climate-records
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Study: Housing Trust Fund Would Help Boost Virginia's Economy
Carol Hazard
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/sep/09/housing-trust-fund-would-help-boost-virginias-econ-ar-1294024/
Politics/Elections:
Allen, Kaine Trading Blows On Jobs, Social Security
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/9972602693/allen-kaine-trading-blows-on-jobs-social-security
Transportation:
House Bill Would Give Virginia Majority Of Mwaa Seats
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/7/house-bill-would-give-virginia-majaority-mwaa-seat/
Editorials:
Virginia’s Too-Hasty Trip To Court
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/todays_paper?dt=2011-09-09&bk=A&pg=30
Health Care: Irrelevant
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/sep/09/tdopin01-irrelevant-ar-1295060/
Legislature:
Ex-Del. Hamilton Assigned To Federal Prison In N.J.
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/exva-legislator-assigned-federal-prison-nj
Glenn Oder Says He Has A 'Marketable Product' In Fort Monroe
David Macaulay
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/hampton/dp-nws-oder-monroe-interview-20110908,0,6237580.story
Executive:
Obama calls for end of ‘political circus’ on economy, seeks stimulus plan for jobs
Dave Boyer and Kara Rowland
The Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/8/obama-present-300b-jobs-plan/
Crowds gathering at UR for Obama's visit
Staff Report
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/sep/09/6/crowds-gathering-at-ur-for-obamas-visit-ar-1296605/
Obama's Health Care Reform Survives VA. Challenges
Larry O'Dell
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_HEALTH_CARE_OVERHAUL_VIRGINIA_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Governor:
McDonnell: Virginia Will Appeal Health Care Lawsuit
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-virginia-expected-to-lose-health-care-lawsuit-will-appeal/2011/09/08/gIQAzfdWCK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Attorney General:
Cuccinelli Crafts Public Response To Appeals Court Ruling From Roanoke
Scott Leamon
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/08/cuccinelli-crafts-public-response-appeals-court-ru-ar-1294961/
Hearing Set On Cuccinelli's Quest For Climate Records
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/hearing-set-cuccinellis-quest-climate-records
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Study: Housing Trust Fund Would Help Boost Virginia's Economy
Carol Hazard
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/sep/09/housing-trust-fund-would-help-boost-virginias-econ-ar-1294024/
Politics/Elections:
Allen, Kaine Trading Blows On Jobs, Social Security
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/9972602693/allen-kaine-trading-blows-on-jobs-social-security
Transportation:
House Bill Would Give Virginia Majority Of Mwaa Seats
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/7/house-bill-would-give-virginia-majaority-mwaa-seat/
Editorials:
Virginia’s Too-Hasty Trip To Court
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/todays_paper?dt=2011-09-09&bk=A&pg=30
Health Care: Irrelevant
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/sep/09/tdopin01-irrelevant-ar-1295060/
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