Monday's Ricci ruling has been hailed and scorned throughout the press this week. Many of the articles have focused on the fact that a 3-member appellate panel which included Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor had been overturned. One of the best articles I've read on the topic, though, comes from Linda Greenhouse of The New … Continue reading SCOTUS changes the game
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At 60
(Image courtesy of TPM) With the seating of Al Franken, Democrats now control a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate. Or do we? Everything I've read leads me to believe this majority is a myth - that is, getting all 60 of them to agree on much simply isn't going to happen. And my own, albeit … Continue reading At 60
ActBlue: give through Twitter
ActBlue, the online contribution site used by many Democratic candidates and organizations, announced that you can now make contributions to your preferred candidate via Twitter. After setting up an ActBlue Express account, making contributions are easy. From its Twitter page: To give using your Twitter account, tweet: “donate $amount @candidate via @actblue“ Only one problem … Continue reading ActBlue: give through Twitter
Scott bill picking up steam
Virginia Rep. Bobby Scott (D-3rd) along with Mike Castle (R-Del.) introduced legislation in February that aims to curtail crime by focusing on prevention. According to The Hill's Lauren Victoria Burke, the legislation is picking up steam: The bill ... has 204 co-sponsors, including 16 Republicans. Ninety lawmakers have backed the bill since June 1. The … Continue reading Scott bill picking up steam
Consider this
The following email is making the rounds. Figured I'd share. Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them. Have you ever wondered, if both the Democrats and the Republicans are against deficits, why do we have deficits? Have you ever wondered, if all the politicians are against … Continue reading Consider this
72% support government-run health care plan
Attending the NCDC picnic Sunday, I had a chance to talk with both Rep. Glenn Nye and Rep. Bobby Scott about health care, an issue at the forefront of many minds these days as Congress grapples with it. The differences between the approaches of these two Virginia representatives is a microcosm of the debate going … Continue reading 72% support government-run health care plan
Warner in Hampton Roads
Sen. Mark Warner spent the day in Hampton Roads Friday. The Virginian-Pilot covered his first stop at the meeting of a group of clerics in Norfolk, where his topic was end-of-life care as a part of the overall health care debate. Lunchtime brought the Senator to Chesapeake for a meeting with members of the Hampton … Continue reading Warner in Hampton Roads
Interest-free small business loans
Starting yesterday, June 15, small businesses may be eligible for interest-free loans. The new program was created under the economic recovery act. 2nd Congressional District Rep. Glenn Nye is the chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Technology. His office announced the program in a press release yesterday. The newly launched “America’s … Continue reading Interest-free small business loans
Bobby Mathieson campaign kickoff
Please join Del. Bobby Mathieson this Saturday morning as he begins his reelection campaign for the 21st House District of Virginia Bobby Mathieson’s Campaign Kick-Off Saturday, June 20th 11:30 a.m. Thalia Fire Station 407 Thalia Road Virginia Beach Refreshments will be provided For more info or to RSVP, call Mark at (757) 226-0435 or email … Continue reading Bobby Mathieson campaign kickoff
Congressional Issues luncheon
The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce hosted a Congressional Issues luncheon Wednesday. The event featured the four Congressmen that represent the area: Rob Wittman (R-1st), Glenn Nye (D-2nd), Bobby Scott (D-3rd) and Randy Forbes (R-4th). Each of the Congressmen were given five minutes for an opening statement. They were asked to address a wide range … Continue reading Congressional Issues luncheon
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