According to this article, the possibility exists. The Internal Revenue Service is looking hard at delaying the start of its filing season, set for Jan. 14, if Congress fails to pass legislation in the next two weeks. At issue is how to handle what could be a dramatic increase in the number of people facing … Continue reading A delay to the start of tax season?
Webb supports Forgit
Philip Forgit, Democratic candidate in the 1st Congressional district, has received a contribution from Senator Jim Webb's Born Fighting PAC. While the official endorsement is forthcoming, this certainly shows that the junior (soon to be senior) senator supports Forgit's candidacy. One week from today, voters in the 1st will be casting their ballots. Help out … Continue reading Webb supports Forgit
Blast from the (recent) past: Moran in VB
Here's a bit of video from Democratic Caucus Chair Brian J. Moran's remarks in Virginia Beach just before the election.
Norfolk forums on open space
The City of Norfolk is holding two public forums on what should be done with the open space formerly known as Bay Oaks Park. Sunday's edition of the Compass (not available online) has a full page ad announcing the two meetings, which are as follows: Saturday, December 8, 9-11am, Lafayette Winona Middle School (1701 Alsace … Continue reading Norfolk forums on open space
“Another day, another death”
The above was the title of Saturday's editorial in the Virginia Pilot. The subject matter was the murder of a 15 year old Norfolk boy, whose death was chronicled on the front page last week. Four teenagers - 13, 14, 15 and 18 - have been charged in the killing. On the opposite page, the … Continue reading “Another day, another death”
Payday lending regulation back on the table
Del. Glen Oder (R-NN) has introduced a bill calling for a 36% cap on interest rates for payday lenders. I'm not going to rehash all I've written about payday lending; suffice it to say that putting these lenders under the same regulation as other lenders is a step in the right direction. Contact your legislators, … Continue reading Payday lending regulation back on the table
Forgit news
I had a great time canvassing for Philip Forgit yesterday along with others from the Southside of Hampton Roads. We had a nice contingent of folks and a pretty decent day for knocking doors - not too hot, not too cold, and only a little windy. Philip was in other parts of the district while … Continue reading Forgit news
Republicans chose Paul
According to this report, Ron Paul was the winner of a straw poll at this weekend's Virginia Republican Advance. The Texas congressman got 182 of the 479 ballots cast, or 38 percent. Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson finished second with 112 votes, with former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee third with 51. [...] Mitt Romney got … Continue reading Republicans chose Paul
OTR 12/2: Billy Cook and Robert Eisen
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a segment with Norfolk School Board member Billy Cook. Cook is outraged by the murder of a 15-year-old boy. As of the time of the taping, a 13 year old and a 14 year old had been charged. (Two additional people have been charged since - a 15 … Continue reading OTR 12/2: Billy Cook and Robert Eisen
Webb back from Iraq
Senator Jim Webb returned from an official trip to Iraq and Kwait this morning and held a press conference call. In his remarks, the Senator discussed his conversations with military and civilian personnel, both ours and those of the Iraqis. He said this trip was a time to sit and listen. The first question posed … Continue reading Webb back from Iraq
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