A new poll shows a majority prefer to raise taxes and/or raise the retirement age for Social Security rather than cutting benefits. All of this angst over Social Security cold have been avoided had two things been done. First, the federal government should have never been allowed to borrow the surpluses in the Social Security … Continue reading Fixing Social Security
But not for a debate. The Virginian-Pilot reports that the two former governors will appear separately at a luncheon hosted by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce on October 19. The event will be held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. I saw this two-step in 2009 when gubernatorial candidates Bob McDonnell and Creigh Deeds appeared … Continue reading Allen-Kaine in Hampton Roads
I'm not sure what woke me up Saturday morning at exactly 8:45. As exhausted as I was, I had planned to sleep in as long as possible, figuring I'd catch up with all the hoopla in Norfolk later in the day. But wake up I did. And as is customary, I rolled over to look … Continue reading A lightpole and a crow
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has tax problems. First, Romney won't release any more of his own taxes, other than the 2010 ones he already released (which were not complete) and the 2011 ones when they are done, sometime between now and October 15. I happen to agree with this article: the reason Romney won't … Continue reading Romney and taxes
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. While there was little doubt that the governor would sign the legislation necessary to put the question on the ballot, he didn't actually do so until July 16. I'll most likely be writing another column or two on the subject as Election Day approaches. It seems … Continue reading ICYMI: Property rights on the ballot
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian Pilot Wednesday. Once again, the website display doesn't do the printed paper justice - just take a look for yourself. It's almost cliche' to say that someone will be missed, but in this case, it happens to be true. What I saw Monday night at the … Continue reading ICYMI: Community, family and faith
Live stream of the funeral of Sen. Yvonne B. Miller
Gov. Bob McDonnell has declared today "Yvonne B. Miller Day." The Norfolk senator died last Tuesday and her funeral will be held at 11am today. For those who cannot make the service, you can view it live here. The funeral home put together this video about the Senator.
Editorial writer Shawn Day's column in Sunday's paper returned to a theme that I often espouse, beginning with the very first column I wrote for the paper. Day focused on the poll results provided by the Pew Research Center on the SCOTUS healthcare ruling, in particular, the 45% of folks who "say either that the … Continue reading Port privatization: happening without us
Funeral services for Senator Yvonne Miller, who died Tuesday, will be held next Tuesday, July 10, at 11am at the New Hope Church of God in Christ, 3232 Brest Avenue in Norfolk. Sen. Miller, who would have turned 78 today, succumbed to stomach cancer. UPDATE: There will be a wake service Monday, July 9 from … Continue reading Funeral services for Sen. Yvonne Miller
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