Author: Vivian J. Paige

A former candidate, I've learned a lot about politics, both good and bad. I'd prefer more of the former and a lot less of the latter and I'm trying to do my part!

More on Protogyrou audit request

As mentioned earlier, Norfolk council member Andy Protogyrou requested the city conduct an inquiry into the city's "interface" with Hampton Roads Transit. A copy of the memo, provided to me by Protogyrou, is below the fold. In a telephone call this morning, Protogyrou emphasized why he believes such an investigation is necessary. An attorney, Protogyrou … Continue reading More on Protogyrou audit request →

Williams: “jaundiced reporting”

Retiring City Manager Regina Williams penned a letter Tuesday to members of council, the citizens of the city, and the newspaper in which she called an article in The Virginian-Pilot "the most jaundiced reporting and headline" she could imagine.  I don't know if I'd go quite that far but I understand her frustration. After all, … Continue reading Williams: “jaundiced reporting” →

Census release: 308,745,538

The U.S. Census Bureau released some data this morning on the number of Americans and the Congressional reapportionment.  As of April 1, 2010, there were 308,745,538 persons people in the U.S., an increase of 9.7%. The reapportionment numbers affected 12 seats in 18 states. The big winner was Texas, which gained four seats. Seven states … Continue reading Census release: 308,745,538 →

Passenger rail coming back to Norfolk

Governor Bob McDonnell announced Monday that an agreement has been reached with Norfolk Southern that could bring passenger rail back to Norfolk in three years. The agreement provides for the speedy upgrading of Norfolk Southern tracks between Norfolk and Petersburg so that they are suitable for use by passenger trains. Funded by an $87 million … Continue reading Passenger rail coming back to Norfolk →

Opinion, please: Truancy policy a step too far?

Consider this: A 17-year-old male is walking to school when, with the school in sight, a police officer stops him and asks him where he's going. The youth says school. The officer says he has to drive him there - standard procedure for dealing with truants. When the kid refuses, he is handcuffed, put into … Continue reading Opinion, please: Truancy policy a step too far? →

Monday morning quarterback: Redskins lose again

The Washington Redskins continued their march toward irrelevancy with a closer-than-expected 30-33 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The only thing good at this time is that, despite the loss, the Redskins are still ahead of the 'Boys in the standings due to their better conference record - not that they still won't end up in … Continue reading Monday morning quarterback: Redskins lose again →

Senate passes DADT repeal

By a vote of 65-31, the United States Senate passed H.R. 2965 which repeals the Clinton-era compromise policy of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."  The bill will now be sent to the president for signature, having previously passed the House of Representatives 250-15. My thanks to Virginia Senators Jim Webb and Mark Warner for voting in … Continue reading Senate passes DADT repeal →

Webb could support overturn of DADT

Seems all of the calls and emails have paid off: The senior senator from Virginia, with a background steeped in distinguished military service, said he would support repealing the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," policy, provided there is "sensitivity" toward how change would be applied, particularly to combat units. [...] "I believe that the certification … Continue reading Webb could support overturn of DADT →