A reposting from 2006 From Wikipedia: Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who died in military service for their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during … Continue reading Memorial Day 2007
Category: Virginia
LWVFA responds to charges regarding Hall-Smyth debate
I don't live in Fairfax but I am a member of the League of Women Voters. As the result, it concerned me greatly to read about the recent Charlie Hall - Linda Smyth debate, as reported by RK (for example here, video here) and NLS. I expressed my concern about this debate to other League … Continue reading LWVFA responds to charges regarding Hall-Smyth debate
Ooh! Republi-cat fight
Today's On the Record with Joel Rubin provided an interesting "debate" between challenger Trish Stall and incumbent State Senator Marty Williams. For a little background on the setting, check out this blog posting over at PilotOnline. Yes, I was entertained 🙂 I'm not sure that the voters in the 1st district were, though. If there … Continue reading Ooh! Republi-cat fight
Last chance to RSVP!
Gotta get the numbers for the food for my Memorial Day Bash by the end of the day. If you're coming, please let me know by using "email me" link in the sidebar to the left. You can pay at the door.
Parmele, we hardly knew ye!
An independent candidate in the 82nd House District has dropped out of the race. John O. Parmele, Jr., a seven-time candidate, withdrew from the race before anyone even knew he was in. He did it because he didn't want to pay a $100 fine for filing his candidate papers late. Can't blame the guy. After … Continue reading Parmele, we hardly knew ye!
Participate in the VT Review Panel
The Virginia Tech Review Panel has set up a site to allow citizens to participate in the conversation about the shootings. Comments and other information you deem pertinent to their discussions can be left here.
Weems: Grasping at straws
The article in today's Virginian Pilot about Republican candidate Chris Stolle's residence is a case of grasping at straws. Chris Stolle did what thousands of active-duty military personnel in Hampton Roads do - live and work here while maintaining their legal residence and paying taxes in another state. Yep. That's what nearly all of them … Continue reading Weems: Grasping at straws
State tax revenues $300 million short?
According to this article in today's Virginian Pilot, state tax revenues are falling below expectations and may be as much as $300 million less than anticipated: The $73.8 billion, two-year state budget was predicated on tax revenues growing 6.5 percent this fiscal year, which ends June 30. The collections have grown only 3.6 percent through … Continue reading State tax revenues $300 million short?
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BlogsUnited in Hampton Roads is now accepting registrations. Through May 31, the fee is only $25. The longer you wait, the more it costs you so go on over and register today.
Dueling op eds: Heretick v Bouchard
The Virginian Pilot has started a series in which the opinions of candidates running in primaries was solicited. The candidates were asked a broad question: "What does it mean to be a Democrat/Republican in your respective district?" The first primary contest to be covered is the Democratic primary in the 13th Senate District. The candidates … Continue reading Dueling op eds: Heretick v Bouchard
