Day: October 2, 2007

John Warner hospitalized

Senator John Warner was hospitalized today with an irregular heartbeat, according to this report from The Richmond Times Dispatch. Warner checked in with the Capitol physician's office at mid-morning, returned to his office for additional meetings, then went in the afternoon to an appointment at Inova Fairfax Hospital, the statement said. At the hospital, he … Continue reading John Warner hospitalized →

Kaine announces cuts, layoffs

Facing a $641 million budget shortfall, Governor Tim Kaine announced yesterday $300 million in spending reductions and savings. The remainder of the shortfall will be made up via withdrawal of approximately $303 million from the Revenue Stabilization Fund, also known as the rainy day fund. It is this part of the budget-balancing moves proposed by … Continue reading Kaine announces cuts, layoffs →

Another independent blogger gone

A blog that I recently discovered, Brad's Brain, has closed up shop. Bradley Herring, the blog's proprietor, tagged me a few weeks back as a Thinking Blogger. (Speaking of which - how come none of the blogs I tagged has tagged anyone else? 😦 ) Brad is an extremely talented and thoughtful writer. Fortunately for … Continue reading Another independent blogger gone →

Local LWV televised debates a no-go

The entire slate of televised debates that were to be held has been scrapped. As I mentioned before, the League of Women Voters were arranging these debates in conjunction with the local cable company, Cox Communications. I understand the Democratic candidates were willing to tape but that the Republican candidates were not, even when given … Continue reading Local LWV televised debates a no-go →