The Washington Post has a front page article on the vote of seven conservative Episcopalian parishes in Virginia that have voted to leave the US Episcopal Church and affiliate with the Episcopal Church of Nigeria. Two of the congregations are among the state's largest and most historic: Truro Church in Fairfax City and The Falls … Continue reading Petersen’s church a part of Episcopalian split
Category: Politics
Payday lending alternatives
One of the things that supporters of payday lending have claimed is that they are the only ones willing to make these loans. As an article in today's Virginian-Pilot points out, this is not necessarily the case. Five years ago, tellers at State Employees' Credit Union in North Carolina noticed a different group of people … Continue reading Payday lending alternatives
Who would you name PoTY?
There has been much discussion about Time Magazine's choice of YOU for the Person of the Year - and not just in the blogosphere. It was a topic covered by the Roundtable on This Week with George Stephanopoulos. After thinking about this overnight and hearing the talking heads pontificate on their choices, I have to … Continue reading Who would you name PoTY?
Lambert can’t be primaried?
Cory Chandler, taking a look at the DPVA Party Plan as well as the Code of Virginia, comes to that conclusion. He says that reading the two appears to "disqualify Senator Lambert from appearing on the Democratic primary ballot." He actualy goes further: Note that, as I submit it, Senator Lambert is disqualified to participate … Continue reading Lambert can’t be primaried?
VA is the Caymans of political fundraising
Unlimited contributions are an invitation to unfettered influence for those who write the checks. It's not very neighborly to allow politicians all over to circumvent the laws their citizens have put in place to control influence-peddling. Once again, my favorite political writer, Margaret Edds, hits the nail on the head with today's editorial with the … Continue reading VA is the Caymans of political fundraising
Is the income tax unconstitutional?
A Virginia Beach couple was indicted on charges of tax evasion. Veta Faison, an assistant principal at Tallwood Elementary in Virginia Beach, and her husband, Louis Faison, a retired drivers' education instructor, seem to think so. They are a member of a group that filed a civil suit, claiming that the income tax is unconstitutional. … Continue reading Is the income tax unconstitutional?
Va Beach: $600,000 oops!
"Simple as that. It was human error." The City of Virginia Beach is trying to recoup $600,000 from a company in California that was mistakenly wired the money in early 2005. The man who runs the company has only a single asset: his home, worth $1 million but it has a first mortgage of $500,000 … Continue reading Va Beach: $600,000 oops!
Heretick announces bid for VA Senate
Portsmouth City Council member Steve Heretick has announced his bid for the Virginia Senate for the seat currently occupied by Fred Quayle (R-13).
Joannou challenger
I understand that Delegate Johnny Joannou (D-79th) is going to be facing a challenger this year for his seat. The person mentioned is a fellow Democrat who lives in Norfolk. Will update this once more information comes to light.
OTR: 12/17/06
This week's On the Record will feature a discussion about transportation. Joining host Joel Rubin will be Dennis Heuer, VDOT District Administrator for Hampton Roads. As the topic shifts to the need for more broadbased leadership, Rubin and Heuer will be joined by Susan Timmons of Lead Virginia and Capt. Scott Pollpeter, commander of Naval … Continue reading OTR: 12/17/06
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