Day: July 31, 2007

Giuliani has a health care plan … sort of

The AP is reporting that Republican candidate Rudy Giuliani has a health care plan .. sort of: Giuliani offered the broad outline of his plan but his campaign did not provide many specifics. Asked how much his plan would cost and how many of the people without insurance it would help, Giuliani said he won't … Continue reading Giuliani has a health care plan … sort of →

I can’t believe he said that

I think my record speaks for itself. I have voted for tax increases for transportation on at least two or three occasions. So said Ken Stolle on the radio yesterday, according to this Daily Press story. The statement was offered in response to a caller's comment that legislators have an "aversion to raising taxes." They … Continue reading I can’t believe he said that →

Foodbank needs our help

A couple of weeks ago, I got a card from the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, asking for a donation. I put it on the corner of my desk, where it immediately got buried underneath a pile of papers. Yesterday, someone told me that they had heard on the news that the Foodbank really needs our … Continue reading Foodbank needs our help →

Save the date: Webb in Chesapeake 9/13

I don't know how he does it but Del. Lionell Spruill Sr. has pulled off another coup and arranged to have Senator Jim Webb as the speaker for his dinner in September. (Actually, I do know how he does it - he works his butt off getting these folks elected!) Last year's speaker was Senator … Continue reading Save the date: Webb in Chesapeake 9/13 →