Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Daily Update - Tuesday, January 10, 2012

The following are articles posted January 10, 2012 concerning the government and politics of Virginia.

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Legislature:

Lawmakers Aim to Improve the Budget Process
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-lawmakers-aim-to-improve-the-budget-process--by-following-the-rules-already-in-place/2012/01/09/gIQAOWPTmP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

7 Players To Watch In Virginia’s 2012 General Assembly
By ANITA KUMAR AND LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/players-to-watch-in-virginias-2012-general-assembly-session/2011/12/09/gIQAhnrtcP_story.html

Ramadan Plans To Take Pay Cut In General Assembly
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/article_76385568-3af3-11e1-a376-0019bb2963f4.html

Business Groups Seek Tax Policy Changes At General Assembly
By JOHN REID BLACKWELL
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/virginia-politics/2012/jan/10/tdmain01-business-groups-seek-tax-policy-changes-a-ar-1599575/


Governor:


McDonnell Urges Rivals Bolling And Cuccinelli To Talk
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-urges-rivals-bolling-and-cuccinelli-to-talk/2012/01/08/gIQAkTkMlP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

McDonnell, GOP Prepare For Big Push In Legislature
By ANITA KUMAR AND LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/mcdonnell-republicans-gear-up-for-legislative-session/2012/01/05/gIQAy6LcmP_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia

McDonnell Urges Overhaul Of Teacher, Principal Contracts
By OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/10/tdmain04-mcdonnell-urges-overhaul-of-teacher-princ-ar-1599583/

McDonnell Reverses Stance On Starting School Before Labor Day
By MICHAEL SLUSS
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/303314

McDonnell Will Travel To Europe And Asia This Year
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-will-travel-to-europe-and-asia-this-year/2012/01/08/gIQA4QfjlP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Politics/Elections:

Judge In Gov. Perry’s Lawsuit Delays Absentee Ballots
By LARRY O'DELL
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/judge-gov-perrys-lawsuit-delays-absentee-ballots

Allen Raised Nearly $1.1M In 4th Quarter
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/10/tdmet01-allen-raised-nearly-11m-in-4th-quarter-ar-1599617/

Allen To Pick Up Endorsements In Chesapeake
By BILL BARTEL
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/allen-pick-endorsements-chesapeake

Republicans Hammer On Kaine For Former Job
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15576227301/republicans-hammer-on-kaine-for-former-job

Congress:

Warner Shoots Hoops With Bogues In New Delhi
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15577284178/warner-shoots-hoops-with-bogues-in-new-delh

Editorials:

Guns: Not Sure As Shootin’
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2012/jan/10/tdopin01-not-sure-as-shootin-ar-1599083/

Partisan Politics: Pledge Drives
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2012/jan/10/tdopin01-pledge-drives-ar-1599092/

Monday, January 9, 2012

Daily Update - Monday, January 9, 2012

The following are articles posted January 9, 2012 concerning the government and politics of Virginia.

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Legislature:

Money Dominates Session, But Some Bills Entertain
By BOB LEWIS
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/money-dominate-legislative-sessions-some-bills-entertain

Big Question For Lawmakers: What To Do With Uranium
By JULIAN WALKER AND SCOTT HARPER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/big-question-lawmakers-what-do-uranium


McDonnell Appoints Janis To $100,000-A-Year Post
By OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/06/3/mcdonnell-appoints-janis-100000-year-post-ar-1592611/

Retiring Sen. Wampler Recalls Legacy Of Bipartisanship
By DAVID MCGEE
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2012/jan/08/retiring-sen-wampler-recalls-legacy-bipartisanship-ar-1595013/

Senate’s Party Split Has Lawmakers Sweating Even The Small Stuff
By LAURA VOZZELLA AND ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/virginia-senates-party-split-has-lawmakers-sweating-even-the-small-stuff/2012/01/06/gIQAMaKxhP_story.html

Virginia GOP To Test Strength
By CHELYEN DAVIS
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2012/012012/01082012/675469

The Senate’s First Issue: Who’s In Charge?
By TODD ALLEN WILSON
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-g.a.-2012-session-preview-20120107,0,403524.story


Governor:

McDonnell Intends To Launch ‘Big Ideas’
By MICHAEL SLUSS
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/303247

McDonnell, Legislators Head To The Big Apple To Make Pitch To Bond Agencies
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-legislators-head-to-the-big-apple-to-make-pitch-to-bond-agencies/2012/01/05/gIQAyWbmeP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

State Legislatures Open Wednesday
By STEVE CONTORNO
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2012/01/state-legislatures-open-wednesday/2070461?utm_source=feedburnerdcexaminer/Virginia-News&utm_medium=feedVirginia+News&utm_campaign=Feed:+dcexaminer/Virginia-News+(Virginia+News)${distribu&utm_content=${distributionCha

New Faces Will Serve Roanoke Region In State Legislature
By MICHAEL SLUSS
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/303246

Locals Ask Lawmakers To Give Them Fair Share Of State Budget Work
By TODD ALLEN WILSON
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-state-budget-hearing-20120106,0,7814991.story


Politics/Elections:

Redistricting Could Hinder Hopefuls
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/07/tdmain01-redistricting-could-hinder-hopefuls-ar-1593543/

Kaine, Allen Offer Dueling Economic Messages
By BEN PERSHING
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/kaine-allen-offer-dueling-economic-messages/2012/01/06/gIQACSidfP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Radtke Calls On State Leader To Clarify Ballot Rules
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15400216688/radtke-calls-on-state-leaders-to-clarify-ballot-rules

Virginia Tea Parties Maneuver To Beat Allen
By STEVE CONTORNO
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2012/01/va-tea-partiers-maneuver-beat-allen/2070306?utm_source=feedburnerdcexaminer/Virginia-News&utm_medium=feedVirginia+News&utm_campaign=Feed:+dcexaminer/Virginia-News+(Virginia+News)${distribu&utm_content=${distributionCha

Michelle Obama To Attend Charlottesville-Area Fundraiser Next Week
By STAFF
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/jan/06/michelle-obama-attend-local-fund-raiser-next-week-ar-1593253/

Virginia Other:

Gun Sales In Virginia, U.S., Surge To Record High In 2011
By MARK BOWES
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2012/jan/08/tdmain01-gun-sales-in-virginia-us-surge-to-record--ar-1595291/?sc_cid=RTD-NEWS-7amDlyNews

UVA Professor’s Study Says Community College Students Lack Mental Health Services
By SAMANTHA KOON
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/jan/07/uva-professors-study-says-community-college-studen-ar-1594958/

Editorials:

Session Overview: The Assembly
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2012/jan/08/tdopin01-the-assembly-ar-1593407/

Lieutenant Governor: Breaking Ties
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2012/jan/08/tdopin01-breaking-ties-ar-1593404/


OP-ED:

Schapiro: The Beginning Of The End For McDonnell
By JEFF E. SCHAPIRO
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/columnists-blogs/2012/jan/08/tdmet01-schapiro-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-mcdo-ar-1595255/

Politifact: McDonnell Says He’s Proposed Record Contribution To State Pension
By SEAN GORMAN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.politifact.com/virginia/statements/2012/jan/06/bob-mcdonnell/gov-bob-mcdonnell-says-hes-proposed-record-contrib/

Friday, January 6, 2012

Daily Update - Friday, January 6, 2012

The following are articles posted January 6, 2012 concerning the government and politics of Virginia.

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Legislature:

Bolling Seeks Dismissal Of Senate Control Lawsuit
By TODD ALLEN WILSON
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2012/01/bolling-seeks-dismissal-of-senate-control-lawsuit.html

Spice Makers Stay Step Ahead Of Law In Virginia
By JUSTIN JOUVENAL
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/spice-makers-alter-recipes-to-sidestep-state-laws-banning-synthetic-marijuana/2011/11/30/gIQA6gpHNP_story.html

Governor:

McDonnell Unveils Energy Agenda
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-unveils-energy-agenda/2012/01/05/gIQAWe2PdP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

McDonnell Nets Record Haul For GOP Governors
By DAVID SHERFINSKI
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/5/mcdonnell-nets-record-haul-for-gop-governors/

Cuccinelli Issues Prayer Opinion
By CHELYEN DAVIS
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2012/012012/01062012/675254

Politics/Elections:

VA. GOP To Drop Loyalty Oath
By OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2012/jan/06/tdmain01-va-gop-urged-to-drop-loyalty-oath-ar-1590753/

Virginia Democrats Name Keren Charles Dongo Leader of 2012 Election Efforts
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-democrats-name-keren-charles-dongo-leader-of-2012-election-efforts/2012/01/05/gIQAbbw6cP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Allen Campaign Unveils ‘Sportmen For Allen’
By TODD ALLEN WILSON
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2012/01/allen-campaign-unveils-sportsmen-for-allen.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29

Children/Education:

Fewer Virginia Schools Receive Honors From State
By LISA GARTNER
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/education/2012/01/fewer-va-schools-receive-honors-state/2066031?utm_source=feedburner+dcexaminer/Local&utm_medium=feed+Washington+Examiner's+DC-area+news&utm_campaign=Feed:+dcexaminer/Local+(Washington+Examiner's+DC-area+news)feed&utm_content=feed&utm_term=feed


Congress:

Cantor, Warner Leading Groups Overseas Next Week
By OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15363597874/cantor-warner-leading-groups-overseas-next-week

Cantor Visits Students At Hanover School
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2012/jan/06/tdmet02-cantor-visits-students-at-hanover-school-ar-1590736/


Virginia Other:

Associated Press
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/05/virginia-hailed-top-10-wine-destination-ar-1589027/

Local:

Loundon Delegations Hears From Residents Ahead of 2012 Session
By ERIKA JACOBSON MOORE
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/article_b86a39fe-37c1-11e1-b322-0019bb2963f4.html

Editorials:

Bill Bolling’s Sensible Restraint On Breaking Ties
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/bill-bollings-sensible-restraint-on-breaking-ties/2012/01/04/gIQAt4FidP_story.html?wprss=rss_opinions

Bolling Dabbles In The Law
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/303156

No Parole: Allen was Right
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2012/jan/06/tdopin01-allen-was-right-ar-1590372/

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Daily Update - Thursday, January 5, 2012

The following are articles posted January 5, 2012 concerning the government and politics of Virginia.

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Legislature:

Cuccinelli Asks Court To Toss Lawsuit Disputing Bolling’s Power
By JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/cuccinelli-asks-court-toss-lawsuit-disputing-bollings-power

Assembly Bill Calls For $800,000 For Innocent Man
By FRANK GREEN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2012/jan/05/assembly-bill-calls-800000-innocent-man-ar-1588169/

Wampler Regards New Job As ‘Great Challenge’
By DAVID MCGEE
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2012/jan/04/wampler-regards-new-job-great-challenge-ar-1585136/

Valley Legislators Get Input, Offer Take On McDonnell Budget
By BOB STUART
News Virginian
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2012/jan/04/valley-legislators-get-input-offer-take-mcdonnell--ar-1585141/

Governor:

McDonnell Unveils Economic Development Package
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-unveils-economic-development-package/2012/01/04/gIQABIevaP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

McDonnell Defends Bond Rating
By CHELYEN DAVIS
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2012/012012/01052012/675038

McDonnell To Attend Town Hall In Charleston
By OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15293444508/mcdonnell-to-attend-town-hall-in-charleston

Online Petition Started To Draft Gov. McDonnell Into Presidential Race
By LIZ ESSLEY
Washington Examiner
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/online-petition-started-to-draft-va-gov-bob-mcdonnell-into-presidential-race/2012/01/03/gIQAM0ILaP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Politics/Elections:

Cuccinelli Revved Up To Race McAuliffe For Virginia Governor
By LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cuccinelli-revved-up-to-race-mcauliffe-for-virginia-governor/2012/01/04/gIQAxqtWaP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics


Blind Trust: Partisan Candidates In Virginia Are Not Required To Have Ballot Petitions Certified
By MICHAEL LEE POPE
Connection Newspapers
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=356921&paper=59&cat=104

Del. Bob Marshall Eyeing U.S. Senate Run
By STEVE CONTORNO
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/capital-land/2012/01/va-del-marshall-eying-us-senate-run/2057566

Gingrich, Santorum And Huntsman Join Perry Suit Over VA. GOP Primary Ballot
By FRANK GREEN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2012/jan/04/1/tdmain03-va-elections-board-mullins-ask-judge-to-d-ar-1585313/


McDonnell Knocks Perry’s Primary Lawsuit
By STEVE CONTORNO
Washington Examiner
http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/article/mcdonnell-knocks-perrys-primary-lawsuit/293121

Tim Kaine Rounds Out Senate Campaign Staff
By BEN PERSHING
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/tim-kaine-rounds-out-senate-campaign-staff/2012/01/04/gIQAFVhAbP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

First Lady To Appear At Richmond Event
By STAFF
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/05/tdmet02-first-lady-to-appear-at-richmond-event-ar-1588043/

Virginia Other:

Kiplinger’s:UVA Among Best-Value Public Colleges
By STAFF
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/jan/04/kiplingers-uva-among-best-value-public-colleges-ar-1587859/

Loudon Supervisors Reset Priority List For Assembly Session
By ERIKA JACOBSON MOORE
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/general_assembly/article_9d23fa8a-36eb-11e1-9374-001871e3ce6c.html

Editorials:

Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/oath-not-worth-swearing

Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/303104

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Daily Update - Wednesday, January 4, 2012

The following are articles posted January 4, 2012 concerning the government and politics of Virginia.

Click on the addresses for a link to the text.

Legislature:

My Tie-Breaking Vote Is Limited, VA. Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/virginias-lieutenant-governor-tells-senators-his-tie-breaking-vote-is-limited/2012/01/03/gIQAbzz6YP_story.html

5 Southside Legislators: Keep VA. Uranium Mining Ban In ‘12
By STEVE SZKOTAK
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_URANUIM_MINING_VAOL-?SITE=VANOV&SECTION=STATE&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

William Wampler Picked To Lead New College Institute
By DUNCAN ADAMS
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/303068

Valley Lawmakers Preview State Gov’t Issues
By CALVIN TRICE
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120104/NEWS01/201040333/1002/rss

Family Foundation Outlines Legislative Agenda
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15251178688/family-foundation-outlines-legislative-agenda

Governor:

McDonnell Cautious On Campus Firearm Ban
By MICHAEL SLUSS
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/303081

Cuccinelli Attests He Can Defend Ballot Law He Wanted Changed
By DAVID SHERFINSKI
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/3/cuccinelli-attests-he-can-defend-ballot-law-he-wan/

Politics/Elections:

Virginia Republicans To Revisit Loyalty Oath
By JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/virginia-republicans-revisit-loyalty-oath

Marshall Eyes U.S. Senate Run From Virginia
By DAVID SHERFINSKI
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/3/marshall-eyes-us-senate-run-virginia/

McDonnell Would Consider Future Ballot Access Changes
By OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/03/mcdonnell-would-consider-future-ballot-access-chan-ar-1584352/

Cuccinelli’s About-Face On Ballot Access Draws Backhanded Praise
By LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cuccinellis-about-face-on-ballot-access-draws-backhanded-praise/2012/01/03/gIQAkmMpYP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Motion Seek Dismissal Of Perry Primary Ballot Lawsuit
By FRANK GREEN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/04/1/tdmain03-va-elections-board-mullins-ask-judge-to-d-ar-1585313/

Obama Campaign Names Don Mark Virginia Political Director
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/obama-campaign-names-virginia-political-director/2012/01/02/gIQAtvo5XP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Ron Paul’s VA. Campaign Office Opening
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15244775461/ron-pauls-va-campaign-office-opening-today

Virginia Other:

Va Business Magazine
http://www.virginiabusiness.com/index.php/news/article/scc-allows-26.1-million-appalachian-power-rate-adjustment/316030/

Congress:

Gerry Connolly Is Not A Fan Of The Iowa Caucus
By BEN PERSHING
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/gerry-connolly-is-not-a-fan-of-the-iowa-caucus/2012/01/03/gIQAundnYP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Cantor Shows Softer Side on ’60 Minutes’ His Aide, Not So Much
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cantor-shows-softer-side-on-60-minutes--his-aide-not-so-much/2012/01/03/gIQAYEI0YP_blog.html

Editorials:

Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2012/jan/04/tdopin01-preposterous-ar-1584862/

Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/primary-system-works-just-fine

Daily Press Editorial
http://www.dailypress.com/news/opinion/dp-edt-ballot-editorial-0103-20120102,0,3955064.story

Daily Press Editorial
http://www.dailypress.com/news/opinion/dp-edt-methdatabase-0104-20120103,0,7849246.story

Free Lance-Star Editorial
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2012/012012/01042012/674434

Free Lance-Star Editorial
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2012/012012/01032012/673592


OP-ED

Schapiro: Bolling Wins One - Finally
By JEFF E. SCHAPIRO
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/04/tdmet01-schapiro-bolling-wins-one-finally-ar-1585318/

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Daily Update - Tuesday, January 3, 2012

The following are articles posted January 3, 2012 concerning the government and politics of Virginia.

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Legislature:

Conservative Group Scrutinized
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2012/jan/03/tdmet01-conservative-group-scrutinized-ar-1582946/

General Assemly To Weigh Pros, Cons Of Uranium Mining
By JESSICA SABBATH
Va Business Magazine
http://www.virginiabusiness.com/index.php/news/article/a-turn-in-the-road-general-assembly-to-weigh-pros-cons-of-uranium-mining/315890/

VA. House GOP Expecting Lawsuit On Congressional Redistricting
By STEVE CONTORNO
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/capital-land/2012/01/va-house-gop-expecting-lawsuit-congressional-redistricting/2054201?utm_source=feedburner+dcexaminer/Local&utm_medium=feed+Washington+Examiner's+DC-area+news&utm_campaign=Feed:+dcexaminer/Local+(Washington+Examiner's+DC-area+news)feed&utm_content=feed&utm_term=feed

Eyes Turn To Virginia As State Weighs Voter ID Law
By DAVID SHERFINSKI
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/2/eyes-turn-to-virginia-as-state-weighs-voter-id-law/



Del. Yancey Hopes To Follow In Oder’s Footsteps
By TODD ALLEN WILSON
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-nws-evg-del-david-yancey-profile-20111228,0,6980234.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hrdailypress%2Fnews+%28Daily+Press+-+Front+Page+News%29


Politics/Elections:

GOP Criticized On Signatures For VA Primary
By ANDREW CAIN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2012/jan/03/tdmain01-gop-criticized-on-signatures-for-va-prima-ar-1582963/

Washington & Lee Mock Convention Predicts Romney To Win Iowa Caucuses
By ERIN BARNETT
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2012/jan/02/mitt-romney-predicted-winner-mock-convention-washi-ar-1582690/

Liberty University Ads In Iowa Featured Gingrich
By ALICIA PETSKA
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2012/jan/03/liberty-university-ads-iowa-featured-gingrich-ar-1583781/

Other Virginia:

New Virginia Tax Breaks Encourage Telecommuting
By LIZ ESSLEY
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2012/01/new-va-tax-breaks-encourage-telecommuting/2054816?utm_source=feedburner+dcexaminer/Local&utm_medium=feed+Washington+Examiner's+DC-area+news&utm_campaign=Feed:+dcexaminer/Local+(Washington+Examiner's+DC-area+news)feed&utm_content=feed&utm_term=feed

State Road Deaths Up In 2011
By SCOTT SHENK
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2012/012012/01032012/674370

Economy:

Associated Press
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2012/jan/03/tdbiz01-altria-launches-website-citizens-for-tobac-ar-1582767/

Editorials:

Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/giving-away-virginias-store

Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/virginias-primary-failure/2011/12/30/gIQApws3WP_story.html?wprss=rss_opinions

Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/302946

News Leader Editorial
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120103/OPINION01/201030301/1014/rss03