Category: Politics

Congress: No to protestors at military funerals

Freedom of speech is one of the cherished rights bestowed upon Americans. But there's always somebody who is willing to push the envelope beyond what is considered good sense. Such is the case of a Kansas church group who has been protesting at military funerals across the country. This group claims that the military deaths … Continue reading Congress: No to protestors at military funerals →

Beach officials were aware of BRAC

In watching the news tonight, it appears that Virginia Beach officials were not surprised by the decision of the Inspector General regarding Oceana. In a letter signed by Senators John Warner and George Allen and Representative Thelma Drake, Beach mayor Meyera Orberndorf was warned that the failure to condemn some 3,500 homes around the base … Continue reading Beach officials were aware of BRAC →

Duh!

You know how sometimes you have those moments where you feel a bit like an idiot because you can't add 2+2 and get four? Well, I had one of those "Duh!" moments this morning. I was at a board meeting bright and early - 7:30am. I am NOT be a morning person so I tend … Continue reading Duh! →

BRAC: Kaine statement

I just received the following: GOVERNOR KAINE’S STATEMENT ON DOD INSPECTOR GENERAL’S RULING WASHINGTON, DC – Governor Timothy M. Kaine released the following statement today, regarding the announcement of the Department of Defense Inspector General’s ruling that Virginia is not in compliance with the BRAC Commission’s requirements to address encroachment around Oceana Naval Air Station … Continue reading BRAC: Kaine statement →

Pentagon to meet with officials re: BRAC

The Pilot is reporting that: Thomas Gimball, principal deputy inspector general of the U.S. Dept. of Defense, will meet with Sen. John Warner, Sen. George Allen, Rep. Thelma Drake and Gov. Tim Kaine at 2 p.m. today to explain his office's assessment of Virginia Beach's efforts to control encroachment around NAS Oceana. I assume this … Continue reading Pentagon to meet with officials re: BRAC →

Bearing Drift podcast with Joel Rubin

Fellow Hampton Roads blogger Bearing Drift has up its podcast of the interview with Joel Rubin. Rubin moderated the Miller/Webb debate that aired on "On the Record" last Sunday.

How low can you go?

No matter how bad the Webb versus Miller primary race has gotten, at least no one has stooped this low: California candidate accents rival's illness SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A candidate for the California state Assembly says voters should pick him because his opponent — a heart transplant recipient — could die in office. "Can you … Continue reading How low can you go? →

More on Oceana and BRAC

Virginia Beach officials traveled to the Pentagon on Monday to make their last pitch regarding Oceana. Now they just have to wait til June 1 and hope that the plans presented meet the requirements for keeping the base open.

Leslie Byrne answers questions

In case you missed it (like I did), head on over to Not Larry Sabato and check out the the questions and her answers. My favorite answer: I devoted much of my legislative career to giving localities the tools needed to manage growth. We came within a couple of votes but never gave localities any … Continue reading Leslie Byrne answers questions →