$530,368,002, to be exact. That is the amount of money that Virginia will receive if the Education Jobs Fund is extended, funds that will be used to create or save 8,154 education-related jobs. The money is a part of the $23 billion Education Jobs Fund, which is included in the Jobs for America Act. At … Continue reading Is $530 million worth a phone call?
Category: National
On Rand Paul
After reading all the tweets about Rand Paul appearing on Rachel Maddow's show, I had to watch it for myself. I thought I was going to see one of those quiet racists, the ones that use whatever means necessary to justify their stances. I was wrong. Instead what I found was a man who believes … Continue reading On Rand Paul
DCCC hits Rigell
In a press release Monday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee goes after Republican 2nd Congressional District Scott Rigell, saying that he has "flip flopped" on his reason for donating to then presidential candidate Barack Obama. Donates to Obama but Doesn’t Support Obama. “In March 2008, during the Democratic presidential primary, he gave $1,000 to then-candidate … Continue reading DCCC hits Rigell
Report coming today on Social Security
A new Congressional report on Social Security is to be released today. According to the AP, the system just needs "tweeks:" On its current path, Social Security is projected to run out of money by 2037, largely because of aging baby boomers reaching retirement. For the first time since the 1980s, Social Security will pay … Continue reading Report coming today on Social Security
ICYMI: Black on Beck
This has got to be the funniest thing I've seen in a long time. In case you missed it, Lewis Black takes on Glenn Beck and, well, see for yourself 😉
Poor Michael Steele
Sometimes, I feel sorry for the guy - I really do. Yesterday was one of those times. As the RNC chair, Michael Steele had to release a statement denouncing Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. That's politics today - if the nomination had come from a Republican president instead of a Democratic one, the statement from … Continue reading Poor Michael Steele
42 years ago
It has been 42 years ago this month - April 4, 1968 - that an assassin's bullet took the life of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A memorial commemorating his life and work is planned for the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The project is expected to cost $120 million, and $106 … Continue reading 42 years ago
Shad Planking 2010: George Allen
It was a bit rainy but the 62nd annual Shad Planking took place Wednesday afternoon as planned. The crowd seemed smaller than previous years but the music was still loud, the beer still cold and the cigar smoke wafted through the air. Oh yeah - and the Southern Cross was everywhere. The Sons of Confederate … Continue reading Shad Planking 2010: George Allen
Voices of Honor tour in Norfolk Thursday
Voices of Honor WHAT: Screening of “Ask Not”, a PBS documentary on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT), followed by a Q&A Panel with veterans who served under the law WHEN: Thursday, April 22nd at 7:00pm WHERE: Norfolk Main Library 235 East Plume St., Norfolk, VA WHO: Discussion to feature remarks from veterans documented in “Ask … Continue reading Voices of Honor tour in Norfolk Thursday
Financial reform webinar Tuesday
Americans for Financial Reform and Americans for Fairness in Lending are hosting a webinar this Tuesday, April 6, with Harvard professor Elizabeth Warren and AFR director Heather Booth. The online event will be held from 4pm to 4:45pm. Details, including registration information, are available here.
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