Category: Politics

Webb “dwell time” amendment update

It seems that the "dwell time" amendment that Senator Jim Webb has proposed will likely be reintroduced and voted on tomorrow (Wednesday). The Senator's website features a copy of the updated amendment (pdf) along with a fact sheet (Word doc). The Senator has recorded a brief video on this topic (available here as a FLV … Continue reading Webb “dwell time” amendment update →

The real scoop on Troy Farlow

Apparently, someone has it in for Troy Farlow, the Democratic candidate for the open seat in the 96th House of delegates district. I've heard that the documents linked on Too Conservative have been shopped around to a number of media outlets. Is this a case of the blogs taking on a story that the MSM … Continue reading The real scoop on Troy Farlow →

More on Northam

Ralph Northam, the next senator from the 6th district, has more than a $140,000 cash advantage over incumbent Nick Rerras, now that Rerras has filed his reports. According to the SBE (not yet available on vpap), Rerras has $239,814 on hand while Northam has the aforementioned $380,000 - actually, $380,678. On top of the money, … Continue reading More on Northam →

Numbers are in, Northam kicking!

The 5pm filing deadline has come and gone and the numbers are looking pretty good 🙂 6th district Senate candidate Ralph Northam shows almost $144,000 in cash raised this period with at little over $380,000 on hand. As of this writing, his opponent, Nick Rerras hasn't filed. Go Ralph! Over in the 1st Senate district, … Continue reading Numbers are in, Northam kicking! →

Hospitals and charity care

The Virginian-Pilot had a front page article Sunday on the tax breaks for providing charity care. What they found was pretty amazing: A Virginian-Pilot analysis of statistics gathered by Virginia Health Information, a nonprofit group, found that nonprofits statewide provided charity care equal to 3.3 percent of gross patient revenue in 2005. For- profits' rate … Continue reading Hospitals and charity care →

Warner pig roast

I understand that the caterers prepared for 7,000 attendees at today's pig roast, hosted by former governor Mark Warner and his wife, Lisa Collis. I have no idea how many folks were there; let's just say it was a bunch 🙂 Warner took up his normal spot after playing a bit of basketball (and injuring … Continue reading Warner pig roast →

Webb and Warner

This may be the first time you've seen a picture like this but it is unlikely to be the last. Come January 2009, I suspect we will be referring to them as the senior and junior Senators from Virginia. Technorati Tags: Jim Webb, Mark Warner

Stuff to do Sunday

Just in case you've got some free time Sunday, check out these events: Hampton Democratic Committee “Mix’n with Dem’s” Family & Friends Picnic with special guests Senator Maime Locke, Delegates Mamye BaCote and Jeion Ward, and Senate candidate John Miller. 3pm-6pm, Buckroe Beach Park (shelter near the playground). Bring a covered dish. In case of … Continue reading Stuff to do Sunday →

Warner at Spruill’s roast

Video of the remarks given by former governor Mark Warner at the roast of Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr. are on the flip. Enjoy! Part I Part II Technorati Tags: Mark Warner, Lionell Spruill