Last week, the CEO of Virginia Beach-based AMERIGROUP had an op-ed printed in the Virginian Pilot. Jeffrey L. McWaters' company brings health care services to about 1.5 million low-income Americans enrolled in publicly funded programs such as Medicaid, so his take on the issue of health care for the estimated 45 million uninsured is an … Continue reading AMERIGROUP CEO: “Let’s fix healthcare”
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On the mend: Morroy and O’Leary
Nothing is more difficult than having had a close relationship with someone and having something come up that causes a split. Such is the case with Arlington Commissioner of the Revenue Ingrid Morroy and Treasurer Frank O'Leary. From a recent article: They were elected in 2003, and were slated to run together this year, as … Continue reading On the mend: Morroy and O’Leary
Mick Meyer for Delegate breakfast
Delegate Lionell Spruill Sr. sponsored a breakfast this morning for Democratic candidate in the 78th district, Mick Meyer. In attendance were folks from all over the region, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk and Chesapeake. A number of Chesapeake's elected Democrats were there, including Clerk of Court Faye Mitchell, School Board member Dr. Sheila Hill, Council … Continue reading Mick Meyer for Delegate breakfast
John Miller canvass with Creigh Deeds tomorrow!
Looking to help out the John Miller for Senate campaign? Join him, along with Senate Creigh Deeds, for canvassing tomorrow! When: Saturday, July 28, 11am - 2pm Where: Campaign HQ - 2 Hidenwood Shopping Center, Newport News, VA 23606 (Corner of Hiden Blvd and Warwick Blvd) More info: Jennifer (757) 594-0911 Technorati Tags: John Miller … Continue reading John Miller canvass with Creigh Deeds tomorrow!
Rerras speaking at RPVB breakfast
Tomorrow morning, State Senator Nick Rerras (R-6th) will be the speaker at the Republican Party of Virginia Beach's breakfast. The meeting is at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach. 8:00 AM, doors open, 8:30 AM. Now I understand that the meetings are for Republicans only and that no recording devices are allowed. … Continue reading Rerras speaking at RPVB breakfast
Got a question for Bill Richardson? Just ask him!
Following up on Monday night's debate in which questions were submitted via YouTube videos, Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson has launched a new feature on his site: Ask Bill. From America for Richardson: I wish I could get to every living room in this country, shake every voter's hand, and talk about the issues that … Continue reading Got a question for Bill Richardson? Just ask him!
Miller event wrapup
One should question the mental acuity of anyone who decides to try to get from Norfolk to Newport News for a 5:30 pm event 😉 The normal 30 minute trip took over an hour. Nevertheless, it was worth it to me to sit in traffic for the opportunity to hear 1st Senate district Democratic candidate … Continue reading Miller event wrapup
Miller event with Kaine
I attended a fundraiser for 1st Senatorial District candidate John Miller Wednesday night. It's been a very long day for me (it's now 12:24 am 😯 ) so just enjoy this picture of Governor Tim Kaine with the candidate, his staff and his wife. More on the event after I get some sleep. Technorati Tags: … Continue reading Miller event with Kaine
Couple of chances to chat with Drake
2nd Congressional District Representative Thelma Drake is making herself available to the public a couple of times this week. First, there is the live blog she is participating in over at The Virginia Federalist. The thread for questions is here. The live blog will take place Wednesday evening at 7:30pm. (Does anyone over there live … Continue reading Couple of chances to chat with Drake
Miller website live
The website for the Democratic candidate in the 1st Senate district, John Miller, is now live. Looking good, John, looking good 🙂 Now head on over, sign up to volunteer, and send him some money 😉 Technorati Tags: John Miller for Senate, Virginia Senate
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