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Former Democratic politician seeking Cuccinelli's work records
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli decided to buck long-standing tradition by not giving up his office while he runs for governor. Cuccinelli's decision to stay in office has been widely panned, especially by those who have given up the post to run for...Tags: Ken Cuccinelli, Lawyers, Justice System, Science and Technology, Microsoft Corporation
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Eric Cantor's empty happy talk
WASHINGTON -- Republicans have happened upon a felicitous new strategy for reviving their party from its depressed state: They need only think happy thoughts. At a retreat for Republican leaders last month, former House speaker Newt Gingrich told them...
Tags: Executive Branch, Philosophy, Human Interest, Reince Priebus, Crime, Law and Justice
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Marco Rubio to deliver GOP response to the State of the Union
WASHINGTON – The GOP has picked Marco Rubio to respond to President Obama’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, giving the Florida senator a chance to trumpet his party’s stances and raise his profile. House Speaker John A....
Tags: Executive Branch, Human Interest, Migration, Illegal Immigrants, Elections
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Norquist praises VA Senate, pans House over transportation plan
Anti-tax activist Grover Norquist applauded the state Senate Tuesday for killing Gov. Bob McDonnell's $3.1 billion transportation plan that seeks to swap the state 17.5 cent gasoline tax for an increase in the sales tax. “The defeat of SB 1355...Tags: Executive Branch, Services and Shopping, Parties and Movements, Government, Politics
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A.G. Cuccinelli's efforts add $4.7 million to state's general fund
Settlements from two consumer protection lawsuits entered into by Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli have added $4.7 million in new revenue to the state's general fund budget. The first was a multi-state settlement with Lender Processing Services, LLP,...Tags: Executive Branch, Lyrica (drug), Ken Cuccinelli, Government, Prescription Drugs
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Tougher texting penalties pass both houses, headed to Governor McDonnell
ReporterLegislation that makes texting while driving a primary offense has cleared both houses of the General Assembly. Identical bills approved by the House of Delegates and the State Senate also include tougher penalties for the offense. Lawmakers who...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Justice System, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice
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UPDATE: Senate defeats Governor's transportation plan, recommits bill to Finance Committee
ReporterThe State Senate has defeated Governor McDonnell's transportation proposal, voting Tuesday night to recommit the legislation to the Senate Finance Committee. The vote means the Senate bill will not win approval this year. The Governor's...Tags: Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Executive Branch, Hybrid Vehicles, U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, Government
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Sen. Northam delivers redistricting petitions to McDonnell
Sen. Ralph Northam, D-Norfolk, delivered a petition containing more than 14,000 signatures to Gov. Bob McDonnell Tuesday asking him to veto the Senate Republicans redistricting plan should it reach his desk. Senate Republicans ambushed outraged...Tags: Executive Branch, Parties and Movements, Government, U.S. Department of Justice, Minority Groups
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Va Senate OKs A-to-F grading scale for schools
Gov. Bob McDonnell's proposal to grade schools on the same A-to-F scale used for students has barely won General Assembly approval. Republican Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling cast a tie-breaking vote Tuesday to pass the bill in the 40-member Senate. The...
Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Bill Bolling, Politics, Regional Authority
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Fate of Virginia uranium mining rests with McDonnell
Gov. Bob McDonnell is now the sole focus of the tug-of-war over uranium mining in Virginia. Delegate Jackson Miller of Manassas says he's asked the chairman of the House Commerce and Labor Committee to not bring forward his legislation establishing...
Tags: Metal and Mineral, Executive Branch, Government, Mining, Politics
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Local members of Virginia school safety task force react to recommendations
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefSchool has never felt dangerous to Jill McGarrity, but recent events have changed her perspective. "Sandy Hook was a big eye-opening experience for everyone," said McGarrity, a junior at Lynchburg College who is training to be a teacher. She's working...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Conservation, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Environmental Issues
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Allan Powell: Machiavelli in Virginia
Niccolo Machiavelli would be proud to sit in the Virginia legislature with so many like-minded shysters. His enemies called him “Old Nick” — the devil himself — because of his straightforward praise for amoral conduct by those...Tags: Executive Branch, Philosophy, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Parties and Movements, Government
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