Category: National

A delay to the start of tax season?

According to this article, the possibility exists. The Internal Revenue Service is looking hard at delaying the start of its filing season, set for Jan. 14, if Congress fails to pass legislation in the next two weeks. At issue is how to handle what could be a dramatic increase in the number of people facing … Continue reading A delay to the start of tax season? →

“Another day, another death”

The above was the title of Saturday's editorial in the Virginia Pilot. The subject matter was the murder of a 15 year old Norfolk boy, whose death was chronicled on the front page last week. Four teenagers - 13, 14, 15 and 18 - have been charged in the killing. On the opposite page, the … Continue reading “Another day, another death” →

Forgit news

I had a great time canvassing for Philip Forgit yesterday along with others from the Southside of Hampton Roads. We had a nice contingent of folks and a pretty decent day for knocking doors - not too hot, not too cold, and only a little windy. Philip was in other parts of the district while … Continue reading Forgit news →

Webb back from Iraq

Senator Jim Webb returned from an official trip to Iraq and Kwait this morning and held a press conference call. In his remarks, the Senator discussed his conversations with military and civilian personnel, both ours and those of the Iraqis. He said this trip was a time to sit and listen. The first question posed … Continue reading Webb back from Iraq →

A challenge: followup

I issued a challenge to fellow bloggers and blog readers in this post to help out 1st Congressional District candidate Philip Forgit this weekend. Below is this weekend's canvassing schedule for the southern portion of the district. (I'll post the schedule for the northern portion when I receive it.) If you are planning to attend, … Continue reading A challenge: followup →

Republican debate: anybody watching?

The Republican YouTube debate is at 8pm this evening on CNN. While CNN producers won't say which 40 or so questions are going to make the cut, viewers can expect to see divisive questions, controversial questions, and questions that will set the candidates apart. Really? I guess we'll find out soon enough. That is, if … Continue reading Republican debate: anybody watching? →

A challenge

Yeah, I know we are all tired from the General Assembly races. And full from eating all that good Thanksgiving food 🙂 Nevertheless, there is a race going on in the 1st Congressional District. And Democratic candidate Philip Forgit can use some help. Just two weekends remain between now and Election Day, December 11. So … Continue reading A challenge →

Help Forgit win

From the James City County Democratic Committee: WALK FOR PHILIP SATURDAY AT 10 We will be joining the Young Democrats to canvass in the city of Williamsburg Saturday morning. We will meet at 10 at Aromas Coffee House, 431 Prince George Street, just north of Merchants Square. Parking is available behind Aromas in the City … Continue reading Help Forgit win →

Who’s the murderer?

Three guys enter a home with intent to rob it. Homeowner shoots two of the robbers in the back. Third robber flees the scene. Who gets charged with murder? Read this.