The Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security of the House Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing today at 3pm on Rep. Bobby Scott's Youth Promise Act. Thanks to Lauren Victoria Burke of CREW of 42 for the tip! She's keeping up with all of the legislation put forth by the Congressional Black … Continue reading Hearing on Scott bill today
Category: Politics
Wakeup call
Chris Graham of the Augusta Free Press has up a post asking what is going on with Virginia Democrats. What he said was what I alluded to in my post almost a month ago. It's more than just money - and we'll see that with tomorrow's report filings. There seems to be lethargy almost everywhere. … Continue reading Wakeup call
I wish people could read
I was about to respond to a post about the Governor's plan to provide loans of up to $500 to state employees and then decided my response would be too long. Let me start with a link to the Governor's news release about the program. Now, a few quotes from it: The pilot program, a … Continue reading I wish people could read
A shortage of ammo
Over the last few months, I had been hearing that there is a shortage of ammunition. Honestly, I thought it was just a local thing. That is, until I read this article on the front page of today's Virginian-Pilot: ...blame politics, and the thoroughness of the Democratic victory in November. Gun owners have long viewed … Continue reading A shortage of ammo
More info on online broadcast of 7/25 gubernatorial debate
I just received a press release from the Virginia Bar Association regarding the online broadcast of the July 25 gubernatorial debate. As previously mentioned, the debate will take place at the Homestead and will be broadcast over the internet from the website, Virginia Talks, and will be interactive. According to the press release (below the … Continue reading More info on online broadcast of 7/25 gubernatorial debate
Opinion, please: candidates’ families off-limits?
Like many, I was upset by the article announcing that Creigh Deeds' 20-year-old son, Gus, had been charged with misdemeanor alcohol possession. Perhaps it was because of this characterization in the story: His legal entanglement was unearthed through the research of political operatives I was all ready to call out Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell … Continue reading Opinion, please: candidates’ families off-limits?
Blue Dogs blocking health care reform
According to this AP article (via PilotOnline), the Democratic Blue Dog coalition has put the breaks brakes on health care reform in the House of Representatives. The Blue Dog Democrats' list of demands came on the eve of House Democratic leaders' planned unveiling of their final bill Friday. The bill release was pushed back to … Continue reading Blue Dogs blocking health care reform
1st gubernatorial debate to be available online
The Virginia Bar Association hosts the first debate between gubernatorial candidates Creigh Deeds and Bob McDonnell on July 25 at The Homestead. For the first time, the debate will be broadcast via live web streaming A new website has been set up to accomodate this - Virginia Talks. According to PilotOnline, this came about as … Continue reading 1st gubernatorial debate to be available online
Pollard announces efforts to ease gaming rules
In a press release today, Del. Al Pollard (D-99th) announced plans to introduce legislation that would ease charitable gaming restraints. Due to abuses, Virginia began significant oversight of these events via the Department of Charitable Gaming. I can attest to the nature of the abuses that was going on prior to 1996, when the Department … Continue reading Pollard announces efforts to ease gaming rules
DFA endorses Gary West in 94th
I just got the following email from Democracy for America: Gary West for Virginia House of Delegates Vivian - Longtime community leader Gary West has spent his legal career taking on big corporations and government bureaucracies on behalf of the people. West and attorney Richard Glasser were among the first in the country to pursue litigation … Continue reading DFA endorses Gary West in 94th
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