Columnist Molly Ivins passed away earlier this week. I was perusing Lefty Blogs and ran across this video (below the fold). Classic Molly! Worth a few minutes of your time. (h/t Half Empty)
Category: Politics
Alert: HB2797
From the comments on my guestbook: Who would believe it? House Bill 2797, introduced by Del. Bob Marshall (R-13), is such an extreme measure.It states “That life begins at the moment of fertilization and the right to enjoyment of life guaranteed by Article 1, 1 of the Constitution of Virginia is vested in each born … Continue reading Alert: HB2797
Quayle Republican challengers
Bearing Drift is reporting that there may be two Republican challengers to Senator Fred Quayle (R-13th): Delegate Chris Jones (R-76th) and 4th CD chair Wayne Ozmore. The previously announced Democratic challenger is Portsmouth Councilman Steve Heretick.
Unanimous approval on slavery resolution
The Washington Post: The House of Delegates unanimously approved a resolution Friday expressing "profound regret" for Virginia's role in the slave trade, a significant act of contrition by a body that used to start the day with a salute that symbolized the state's Confederate heritage. h/t: RK
OTR: 02/04/07
This week's On the Record features a discussion of the impact of the new media on traditional media outlets, such as newspapers and TV. Joining host Joel Rubin will be Gordon Borrell, an internet consultant who launched Pilotonline for Landmark; Ernie Gates, the editor of the Daily Press; and Pete McElveen, webmaster for WVEC TV. … Continue reading OTR: 02/04/07
Mayor’s State of the City Address
I attended the State of the City address, delivered by Mayor Paul Fraim today. (I had hoped to get a copy of his remarks but they haven't come yet. ) For the most part, the mayor portrayed a fairly rosy picture for Norfolk: homicide is down, assessments are up, investment in the city is up, … Continue reading Mayor’s State of the City Address
US Senate passes minimum wage bill
The US Senate passed a minimum wage bill, raising it to $7.25 per hour over a two-year period. The Senate bill contains several other provisions, which will have to be reconciled with the House version of the bill which contains no additional provisions. Besides increasing the minimum wage from the current $5.15 an hour, the … Continue reading US Senate passes minimum wage bill
SB 1168: Court-appointed compensation
According to the Virginia Fair Trial Project (formerly the Virginia Indigent Defense Coalition), Virginia provides the lowest compensation for court-appointed attorneys in the country. A court appointed attorney in Circuit Court is paid a maximum of $158 for a misdemeanor punishable by confinement, $1,235 for a felony punishable by more than 20 years confinement, and … Continue reading SB 1168: Court-appointed compensation
Action needed before Friday
Got an email last night regarding proposed cuts to the FFELP program. It seems that there are those who want to reduce this successful private-public partnership and replace it with increases in the Direct Loan program, which relies on the federal treasury as a source of funds. This makes no sense to me. I'm told … Continue reading Action needed before Friday
FL governor: voting paper trails
Florida Governor Charlie Crist would like to do away with touch screen voting machines and replace them with ones that generate a paper trail. Ensuring the integrity of elections is the cornerstone of any democracy, he said. "It's at the very foundation of it all. You go to an ATM machine, you get some kind … Continue reading FL governor: voting paper trails
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