So say the auditors of the contractors in Iraq. The U.S. government is at risk of squandering significantly more money in an Iraq war and reconstruction effort that has already wasted, overcharged or poorly tracked $10 billion in taxpayer money, federal investigators said Thursday. [...] "According to the Pentagon auditors, more than one in six … Continue reading Billions wasted in Iraq
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Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight
Just a quick reminder that tonight is the night for the Norfolk Drinking Liberally. 5-7 pm upstairs at the New Belmont on Colonial Avenue in Ghent.
Obama: SC black leaders not endorsing
While reports are that Governor Tim Kaine will endorse Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination for president, he will not be receiving the endorsements of some prominent blacks in South Carolina, including that of House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn. Yesterday, black State Sens. Robert Ford and Darrell Jackson said they will be supporting Hillary Clinton … Continue reading Obama: SC black leaders not endorsing
Credit cards for illegal immigrants
In an interesting WSJ article reprinted in today's Virginian-Pilot, we learn that Bank of America is issuing credit cards to illegal immigrants. The new Bank of America program is open to people who lack both a Social Security number and a credit history, as long as they have held a checking account with the bank … Continue reading Credit cards for illegal immigrants
Rerras picks 2 women
The Virginian-Pilot reports that Nick Rerras (R-6th) will announce today his recommendation of two women to fill the judgeships in Norfolk left open by retirement. Both of the judgeships were previously occupied by women: Lydia C. Taylor on the Circuit Court and Joan C. Skeppstrom on the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Nominated to replace … Continue reading Rerras picks 2 women
Problem alert: daylight savings time
Calling it a "mini-Y2K," this article alerts is to some issues associated with this year's early start date of daylight savings time. ...it's a potential problem in any software that was programmed before a 2005 law decreed that daylight-saving time would start three weeks earlier and end one week later, beginning this year. [...] Software … Continue reading Problem alert: daylight savings time
Governor declares statewide emergency
In advance of the severe weather forecast for Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley, Governor Tim Kaine has declared a statewide emergency. "State disaster response agencies stand ready to help those in need, and this disaster declaration allows us to pre-position certain assets in specific regions where weather could create problems," Governor Kaine said. "Residents … Continue reading Governor declares statewide emergency
Chichester on the hot seat today
The Senate Finance committee is scheduled to vote on the transportation plan today. Chairman John Chichester is no fan. In an interesting article in today's Virginian-Pilot, Chichester is profiled as an "old school" politician who is more concerned about doing what is best for the state than playing politics. Speaking of his fellow members of … Continue reading Chichester on the hot seat today
I agree
I'm not much into "me, too" type posts. Generally, when a topic is adequately covered by others in the blogosphere, I tend to just let those posts do the talking for me. But some topics require a chorus. Such is the case with the proposed blackout on fundraising proposed by Del. Chris Saxman (HB3150), first … Continue reading I agree
Sickles: “very bad transportation policy”
In case you missed it, the fine folks over at 7 West had a guest blogger last week, fellow Delegate Mark Sickles. In his post, Delegate Sickles offers his opinion about the transportation funding. While commending the legislation for allowing Hampton Roads and Northern VA to provide for themselves, he calls the use of $250 … Continue reading Sickles: “very bad transportation policy”
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