In testimony Tuesday before the Senate Finance Committee on Tax Issues, IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman announced the issuance of guidance for investors in various Ponzi schemes. This may be of particular interest to local investors of WexTrust. The company had offices in Norfolk and one of its co-owners, Joseph Shereshevsky, was a Norfolk resident. The … Continue reading IRS issues guidance for Madoff, other Ponzi schemes investors
Category: Norfolk
Opinion, please: post anonymous letter?
Over the weekend, I received via snail mail an anonymous letter. The writer appears to be a Norfolk citizen who is concerned about certain things going on. Based on inquiries that I made, it appears that the writer's concerns deserve an airing. Given that this person went to the trouble to track down my home … Continue reading Opinion, please: post anonymous letter?
Norfolk CA special election results
Hmm - it's 7:07pm, the polls are closed. There is no link on the State Board of Elections website nor is the Norfolk Electoral Board website link live. This special election pits Democrat Greg Underwood against Republican John Coggeshall for the opportunity to serve the remaining term of Jack Doyle, who was elevated to a … Continue reading Norfolk CA special election results
Moran announces more Hampton Roads support
Brian Moran, candidate for governor, announced more Hampton Roads support this morning. Endorsing Moran today were: Sheriffs Bob McCabe of Norfolk and BJ Roberts of Hampton; Virginia Beach School Board Members Brent McKenzie and Todd Davidson; Commissioners of the Revenue Sharon McDonald of Norfolk and Ross Mugler of Hampton; City Councilman Bryan Collins of Chesapeake; … Continue reading Moran announces more Hampton Roads support
Another council conflict?
The headline on today's Virginian Pilot blares yet another misstep by a member of Norfolk City Council. In this case, the offender is my superward representative, Barclay Winn. Winn, owner of Winn Nursery, received a subcontract to do landscaping at Town Point Park. Since the contract was not with the City, Winn did not ask … Continue reading Another council conflict?
What Matters February editorial roundtable
The monthly editorial roundtable for What Matters TV will air tonight at 8:30pm on WHRO. Joining host Cathy Lewis in the studio will be Don Luzzatto of the Virginian Pilot, Brian Kirwin of Bearing Drift, and yours truly. The Daily Press' Kimball Payne will provide commentary via satellite from Richmond. The show will be available … Continue reading What Matters February editorial roundtable
Moran Lunch in Norfolk 3/9
Please Join Mayor Paul Fraim Sheriff Bob McCabe Jeff Breit Dr. Rob Frazier Richard Levin Henry Light Dr. Keith Newby Andrew Sacks Peter Schmidt … Continue reading Moran Lunch in Norfolk 3/9
State will not allow SPSA to fail
I guess I didn't read Kaine's letter (pdf)to Suffolk Mayor Linda Johnson closely enough. While I focused on the potential threat to the state's bond rating, I overlooked this important part (which the Pilot reported on today): To avoid a call on the Commonwealth's moral obligation pledge I am prepared to autohorize payments that are … Continue reading State will not allow SPSA to fail
Moran Health Care plan
Here is the video from Brian Moran's announcement of his health care plan. Note: if you are getting posts through a feed reader, please visit my blog to view the video.
This and that
I've got a full day today so posting will be light. I'm hoping to get the video converted (why, oh why, does it take so long to work with video?) of Brian Moran's announcement yesterday of his health care initiative. If I get a chance, I'll get that up. I'm also trying to find time … Continue reading This and that
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