Senate Democrats highlight GOP extremism
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With the 2013 legislative session just two days away, the Senate Democratic Caucus released a new website on Monday targeting Virginia Republicans’ radical social agenda.
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Virginia Democrats respond to McDonnell budget amendments
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Gov. Bob McDonnell unveiled his proposed amendments to the biennial budget on Monday, and Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly responded, raising issue with his proposal to divert state funds from schools and first responders to pay for his transportation plan.
Virginia Senate Democrats call for Special Session to address creation of health-insurance exchange
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State Senate Democrats called on Tuesday for a special legislative Session to create a state health insurance exchange as provided for under the Affordable Care Act.
State Senate Democrats talk state budget
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On Thursday, Democratic state senators heard from the expert staff of the Senate Finance Committee on the fiscal issues facing Virginia.
House Democrats: Virginia’s seaport too important for shotgun sale
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House Democrats today criticized Gov. Bob McDonnell’s hurried quest to overhaul operations at the Port of Virginia.
Senate Democrats claim victory in budget deliberations
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Senate Democrats are claiming success in a budget vote by the Finance Committee that provides for more funding for public schools, families who have suffered during the foreclosure crisis, and Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens. “We made this budget a lot better in terms of health and human services and public education. It was a cooperative…
Senate Democrats oppose voter suppression efforts
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State Senate Democrats today joined members of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus and its chair, Sen. Mamie Locke, Congressman Bobby Scott, Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones, Civil Rights Leader Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Democratic Party of Virginia Chairman Brian Moran and other concerned citizens to stand in united opposition to ongoing state legislative efforts to deny Virginians’…
Kaine rallies local Democrats in Staunton
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Former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine looked a little surprised when he saw the packed house at Mill Street Grill in Downtown Staunton. “The fact that you’re here on Jan. 7 – this race isn’t until November. That you are here in this number on Jan. 7 really gives me energy and enthusiasm,” Kaine told the…
Virginia Democrats sting McDonnell on VP interest
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Most recently it was Tim Kaine being criticized by Virginia Republicans for considering a spot on the Democratic presidential ticket in 2008. Now Democrats are throwing up their arms at a suggestion by Gov. Bob McDonnell that it would be hard to turn down the second spot on the GOP national ticket in 2012 if…
Democrats rip into McDonnell $4B transportation debt plan
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Gov. Bob McDonnell says he can pump $4 billion into road, transit and rail projects over the next three years. The governor’s Democratic Party critics say McDonnell is playing a political shell game. “A mere month after an election when the voters said we must stop deficit spending, Bob McDonnell has announced a multi-billion-dollar deficit…
