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The U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce supported the last increase in the federal minimum wage in July 2009 and we believe another raise is overdue. The business owners I talk with every day say that, far from hurting their businesses, raising the minimum wage in fact helps small businesses and the broader economy
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U.S. Senate candidate George Allen toured the Chester manufacturing facility of Merit Medical Systems, a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of medical devices, on Monday
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President Obama talks to voters at a campaign event in Virginia Beach on Friday
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On Tuesday, Kaine for Virginia released “Investing in our Workers” – a strategic initiative to develop the world’s most talented workforce and equip young people with the skills they need to succeed in the jobs and industries of a global economy
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George and Susan Allen brought the Virginia Voices tour to Virginia Beach on Monday to hear directly from women business and community leaders about their concerns for the future and what they believe is needed to get the economy moving again
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George Allen continued his conversation with Virginia small business owners with a tour of Tart Lumber in Sterling. Allen was joined by State Del. David Ramadan and 10th District Republican Committee Chairman John Whitbeck in hearing how a family-owned small business can be innovative and adapt in tough economic times
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George Allen on Thursday received the endorsement of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who joined Allen on the campaign trail at Company Flowers, a family-owned small business in Arlington. “Few people have the leadership, vision and record of results of George Allen,” said Rubio
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Gov. Bob McDonnell submitted his amendments to the budget passed by the General Assembly during the 2012 special session
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Tim Kaine released his economic agenda on Wednesday as he embarked on a two-week tour of Virginia. The roadmap includes strategic initiatives to grow businesses and encourage job creation, develop a talented workforce, and balance the budget by finding common ground on spending cuts as well as investments that will generate new revenue. “As the…
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The Shenandoah Valley Spay/Neuter Clinic was honored to be awarded the Veterinarian Award at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Annual Animal Awards Ceremony on March 30. Nominated by Fairfax County Animal Shelter; SVSNC and Fairfax have been working together since August 2010 to provide affordable spay/neuter surgeries to the Northern Virginia area.
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