Some of the presidential candidates have issued statements on this morning's assassination of Benazir Bhutto. First the Democratic contenders: Hillary Clinton Barack Obama John Edwards Joe Biden Chris Dodd Bill Richardson I couldn't find anything on the websites of Dennis Kucinich or Mike Gravel. The Republican candidates: John McCain Mitt Romney Rudy Guiliani Mike Huckabee … Continue reading Candidate statements on Bhutto assassination
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Nye featured in Pilot
Glen Nye was the topic of an article in today's Virginian Pilot. The article was a profile on this 33-year-old Norfolk man, who has recently returned to the area after some 10 years abroad, most recently, nine months in Iraq with the U.S. Agency for International Development. After graduating from Norfolk Academy and Georgetown University, … Continue reading Nye featured in Pilot
Most admired: Bush, Hillary Clinton
Talk about schizophrenia! Look at the latest Gallup poll results. The most admired man in the US? President George Bush. The most admired woman? NY Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. According to the AP: The poll, released Wednesday, asked participants an open-ended question, allowing them to respond with any names that came to … Continue reading Most admired: Bush, Hillary Clinton
Davis’ widower supportive of HU cancer center
The Virginian-Pilot today ran an op-ed piece* on the new proton therapy cancer center being constructed by Hampton University. The author of the piece is Chuck Davis, the widower of 1st Congressional district representative Jo Ann Davis. When you’ve lost a father, mother and wife to cancer, all between the ages of 57 and 62, … Continue reading Davis’ widower supportive of HU cancer center
Lucas’ conference center
Saturday's tabloid-style front page headline of the Virginian Pilot was a story about State Senator Louise Lucas and her plans for a conference center and hotel in Portsmouth. According to Lucas’ proposal, the facility would be adjacent to a 200- to 250-room hotel and a three-story office building. The entire cost of the project would … Continue reading Lucas’ conference center
99th district special election set for Feb. 19
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 is the date set by Governor Tim Kaine for the special election in the 99th House district. “It is important that we have a delegate in place as soon as possible during the session commencing in January 2008,” Governor Kaine said. “Holding the special election on February 19th will provide a … Continue reading 99th district special election set for Feb. 19
No dangerous toys
As I mentioned yesterday, House of Delegates Democratic Caucus Chair Brian Moran announced a new initiative this morning related to dangerous toys. Entitled the "Virginia Toy Safety Act," Moran was joined by Delegate Shannon Valentine (D-Lynchburg), John Morgan from Voices for Virginia’s Children and Dr. Colleen Kraft, President of the Virginia Chapter of the American … Continue reading No dangerous toys
Report: VB legislative sendoff
Nearly 100 people attended last night's legislative sendoff and holiday party for the Democratic delegation from Virginia Beach. In attendance were Del.-elect Joe Bouchard, Del.-elect Bobby Mathieson, Del. Algie Howell, Sen.-elect Ralph Northam, all of whom represent precincts in the city. Also there was Del. Kenny Alexander, who is rumored to be running for LG, … Continue reading Report: VB legislative sendoff
Verifiable Voting Coalition: count the paper
On the heels of yesterday's recount in the Ken Cuccinelli/Janet Oleszek race, the Verifiable Voting Coalition of Virginia (VVCV) issued a press release regarding what they would like to see happen in this year's legislative session: count the paper ballots. It just seems ridiculous to me that where optical scan paper ballots are used, the … Continue reading Verifiable Voting Coalition: count the paper
Moran to announce initiative on dangerous toys
House Democratic Caucus Chair Brian Moran and Lynchburg Delegate Shannon Valentine will be announcing a new legislative initiative Friday morning to crack down on dangerous toys sold to children. According to the announcement: As many as 73,000 kids were taken to the Emergency Room last year because of toy related injuries and we have seen … Continue reading Moran to announce initiative on dangerous toys
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