Daily Update: 10-7-11

Legislature:

Legislation Likely To Address Training For Aides To Autistic Students
Bill Mckelway
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/oct/07/5/tdmain01-legislation-likely-to-address-training-fo-ar-1365365/

Sen. Webb Seeks Halt To D.C. Action
Nikita Stewart
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/sen-webb-seeks-halt-to-dc-action/2011/10/06/gIQAZo0YRL_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Governor:

McDonnell Disappointed In W. Va. Loss, Looks To 2012
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/11103776751/mcdonnell-disappointed-in-w-va-loss-looks-to-2012

Rubio’s Out Of VP Consideration. What Does It Mean For McDonnell?
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/rubios-out-of-vp-consideration-what-does-it-mean-for-mcdonnell/2011/10/06/gIQAxxtQQL_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Attorney General:

Cuccinelli Criticizes Obama For Marriage Stance
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/oct/6/cuccinelli-criticizes-obama-for-marriage-stance/

Politics/Elections:

Virginia Democratic Leader Distances Himself From Obama
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-democratic-leader-distances-himself-from-obama/2011/10/06/gIQASXCtQL_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Armstrong: I'm Not Like Obama
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/11111337638/armstrong-im-not-like-obama

Fariss Court Record Emerges In House Race
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/oct/06/candidates-court-record-emerges-house-race-ar-1365335/

Children/Education:

Suit Alleges Abuse Of Autistic Child On School Bus
Bill Mckelway
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/oct/06/4/tdmain01-20-million-suit-alleges-abuse-of-autistic-ar-1362414/

Transportation:

Residents Weigh In On Accessing Tysons Corner Metro Stations
Kafia A. Hosh
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/commuting/residents-weigh-in-on-accessing-tysons-corner-metro-stations/2011/10/05/gIQAvTADQL_story.html

Editorials:

The Law And Public Prayers
News & Advance Editorial
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/oct/05/law-and-public-prayers-ar-1358568/

Droopy Drawers And Distractions
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/10/droopy-drawers-and-distractions

OP-ED:

Williams: African-Americans' Role In Civil War No Longer Being Ignored
Michael Paul Williams
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/columnists-blogs/2011/oct/07/tdmet01-michael-paul-williams-african-americans-ro-ar-1365348/