I'm nearly speechless: Supporters of a Democratic congressman charged with bribery and money laundering harkened to their civil rights days on Wednesday as they denounced the allegations against U.S. Rep. William Jefferson. The group, including ministers and the president of the local chapter of the NAACP, alleged the 16-count corruption indictment was the work of … Continue reading Support for Jefferson? Say it ain’t so!
Day: June 14, 2007
Mass keeps gay marriage
The Massachusetts legislature today voted down a proposed constitutional amendment to define marriage as between a man and a woman. 50 votes were needed to put the amendment on the ballot; only 45 voted in favor of doing so. According to the New York Times, "opponents of gay marriage would have to start from square … Continue reading Mass keeps gay marriage
Isle of Wight says yes, HRTA approved
By a 3-2 vote, the Isle of Wight County Board agreed to the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority. The Daily Press story is here and the Virginian Pilot one is here. I am not happy with the plan. I understand the argument that something had to be done and that this is the best they could … Continue reading Isle of Wight says yes, HRTA approved
Hampton votes no
As expected, the Hampton City Council last night voted against the regional transportation authority. No one spoke in favor of the plan. "The bill that brought this to us is not worthy of lining your birdcage," Councilman Paige V. Washington said. "There are so many flaws and reprehensible outcomes here that I believe this is … Continue reading Hampton votes no
Opinion, please: overexposure
Another thought occurred to me as I was thinking about fundraising. Everyone wants to get a "name" to come to their fundraiser. On the Democratic side, that would include Governor Tim Kaine, former governor Mark Warner, and Senator Jim Webb. Kaine and Warner have been to Hampton Roads a lot. Is there such a thing … Continue reading Opinion, please: overexposure
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