Month: May 2006

Regional meeting on Senate Transportation bills

The Virginia Senate Finance Committee is holding a Regional Meeting on the Senate Transportation bills that were introduced recently. When: Wednesday, May 10th at 6:30 pm Where: Virginia Beach Higher Education Center, 1881 University Drive, VIrginia Beach Who: Everyone who is interested in the transportation issues before the General Assembly

You might be a Levelhead if you…

Believe people should be able to own guns but not bazookas. Pray for the folks who waste their time worrying about prayer in school. Are concerned about how trade with China will affect the price of bottle rockets. Are troubled by abortion and by attempts to totally ban it. Believe the government should keep its … Continue reading You might be a Levelhead if you… →

“For Virginia Dems, a high-tech option”

The above is the title of the editorial on Harris Miller that appears in today's Virginian-Pilot. Miller obviously impressed the editorial board during his interview: Miller’s eagerness for a debate is understandable. Once the topic moves beyond Iraq, Webb labors in deep waters that Miller swims in easily. They did not give him a complete … Continue reading “For Virginia Dems, a high-tech option” →

Poll: Miller or Webb

I've added a poll covering the upcoming June 13 Democratic primary. The contenders are Jim Webb and Harris Miller. The race is getting a lot of coverage in the blogsphere but not much in the MSM, even though we are just 5 weeks away from the election. The winner will challenger first-term senator George Allen. … Continue reading Poll: Miller or Webb →

Shenanigans in Portsmouth

Seems there is a political action committee in Portsmouth doing some pretty bad stuff. It was the last straw in what – by many candidates’ accounts – was the nastiest behind-the-scenes campaign Portsmouth has ever seen. Every cycle it seems to get worse. But somebody please explain to me why the Pilot waited until after … Continue reading Shenanigans in Portsmouth →

Should Hillary step aside?

Nina Burleigh over at the Huffington Post seems to think so. And a lot of the posters agree with her. I haven't made up my mind on this yet. On the one hand, I think Hillary would do fine as president. On the other hand, I wonder if she hasn't painted herself into a corner … Continue reading Should Hillary step aside? →

Federal tax law: Republicans working on bill

Progress on the latest tax bill coming out of Congress is being reported. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Thomas, R-California have been working to resolves issues between the bills coming out of the two chambers. Tops on the list is an extension of the 15% … Continue reading Federal tax law: Republicans working on bill →

Ford says no

It appears that Ford has basically said no to keeping the Norfolk plant open. Governor Tim Kaine and Mayor Paul Fraim traveled to Dearborn today to plead their case and offer incentives for the automaker to keep the plant open or at least delay the closure. The Norfolk plant employs some 2,400 workers.

Friday afternoon quickies

Stuff you may have missed from around the net CIA director Porter Goss resigned today. Replacement could be named Monday. George Bush approval ratings fall, conservatives are being blamed. US Rep. Patrick Kennedy headed to drug rehab for prescription addiction. Jeff Gannon supports the outing of gays who live one life and vote another: Yet … Continue reading Friday afternoon quickies →