Archive for September 2009
Bob McDonnell’s Energy Plan
guest post by tx2vadem Not to take away from the discussions Bob McDonnell’s positions on social issue, but I thought it would be a good to start also revisiting Bob McDonnell’s policy proposals. Since some are quick to point out that McDonnell has plans and he’s running on those plans, it would be helpful to … Continue reading
Scott’s picnic location changed
Rep. Bobby Scott’s 33rd Annual has been moved due to the rain. The event will be held at The Henry W. Maxwell Family Life Center (Ivy Baptist), 50 Maple Avenue, Newport News. The time remains the same: 3pm-6pm. See you there!
Ping Pong for Poverty reminder
Guest post by Sal Iaquinto I am the Chairman of the Board of an organization called People In Need (PIN), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves homeless people in Virginia Beach. We are having a fundraiser on September 19th and 20th called Ping Pong for Poverty! I am attaching a link for the event. If … Continue reading
Another thought on Hamilton
The Daily Press has a story about whether the federal subpoena and search warrant issued to the Newport News Public Schools will uncover more emails from Republican incumbent Delegate Phil Hamilton to Old Dominion University. I think the feds are looking for something else: evidence of other such instances of quid pro quo. As I … Continue reading
Embattled mayor on radio Sunday
Embattled Portsmouth Mayor James Holley will be one of two guests on “Faith Toward God,” a local radio show that airs at 2:15pm on WGPL, 1350AM. Also on the show will be Bill Thomas, political commentator and economist. Listeners will have the ability to call in with questions. The call in number is (757)624-9475.
Federal grand jury investigating Hamilton
A federal grand jury is investigating the situation regarding Republican incumbent Delegate Phil Hamilton. According to The Daily Press and The Virginian-Pilot, a subpoena and a search warrant were served on the Newport News Public Schools last Wednesday. Neither story mentions why this was not reported earlier in the week. A federal subpoena requires the … Continue reading
Scott’s Labor Day Picnic
Be there!
Bob’s world: family policy proposal #4
A look at one of the fifteen policy proposals put forth by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell in his thesis and the extent to which he attempted to implement the proposal during his career as a legislator and attorney general. Continue to battle the interstate sale of pornography and obscenity to the extent constitutionally permissible, … Continue reading
McDonnell in his own words
While I will continue to look at the fifteen specific policy proposals of Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell as it compares to his legislative record, I find it interesting (and disappointing) for people to try defend his thesis on the basis that it was an academic exercise of a young man. Even McDonnell says differently. … Continue reading
“A ‘Clunker’ Without the Cash”
Monday, the Virginia Education Association put out a press release regarding the education proposal of Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell. The release carried the above title. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell has treated Virginia voters to yet another ‘sleight of hand’ policy proposal when it comes to education funding. “Bob McDonnell’s latest idea to increase … Continue reading
New Deeds radio ad: “Plans”
Here is the latest radio ad from Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds. The ad, which will run in Northern Virginia, was released today in conjunction with a new website and “a large-scale Google and banner advertising campaign,” according to a press release.
Bob’s world: family policy proposal #3
Support a voluntary parental-leave program by giving tax incentives for businesses that allow lengthy position-protected leaves. Federal law includes the Family and Medical Leave Act, which was enacted in 1993 and requires certain employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for medical circumstances meeting certain criteria. I have been unable to locate … Continue reading
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