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“Here comes the sun, here comes the sun, and I say it’s all right.” – The Beatles, 1969 January creeps by more slowly than fund appeals on public broadcasting. February slips by faster than the time period between hitting the sack Sunday night and the grating buzz of the alarm clock Monday morning. March pounces…
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While the recent February jobs report issued by the Department of Labor suggests some welcome signs of improvement, our national unemployment rate still remains unacceptably high and our economic recovery still has a long way to go. The House has taken several steps to remove the barriers to job growth by remaining committed to cutting…
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The No. 5 Virginia women’s lacrosse team (2-2, 0-1 ACC) won a unique game against Penn State Sunday afternoon at Klöckner Stadium and the University Hall Turf Field, 10-5. The contest, in addition to a pregame ceremony to honor and remember Yeardley Love, began in the rain at Klöckner Stadium, before field conditions caused the…
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Sophomore infielder Bradley Shaban (Midlothian, Va./Cosby) hit a key two-run single in the seventh and James Madison held on for a 5-4 victory over William and Mary in the Colonial Athletic Association baseball opener for both teams on Friday afternoon at Plumeri Park. JMU improved to 9-1 overall, matching its best winning percentage since being…
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“So, you wanna hear something funny?” “Sure Suzi, why not.” “I’m going to a gym tonight…” This little exchange with a friend of mine in class pretty much sums up my attempts at fitness. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not morbidly obese or incapable of movement; I’m just…well, not very coordinated. I’ve attended pretty much…
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The 2001-2011 class of Virginia Natural Resources Leadership Institute will hold a three day training session in Staunton March 16-18. The meeting is the fourth of six sessions held throughout the year, at locations across the state. Focus of discussion during the session will include sustainable agriculture, nutrient management planning, community food systems, concepts of…
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The eighth-ranked Virginia baseball team used a career-high 7.2 scoreless innings from starter Will Roberts (Jr., Richmond, Va.) in shutting out Niagara, 7-0, Wednesday at Davenport Field. Roberts allowed just three hits and a walk while striking out seven as he earned the win and improved to 1-0 this year.
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How shall we pay for roads? It’s a simple question but Virginia likes to make it difficult. Every year governors and the General Assembly wrestle with the question, yet fail to come up with a satisfactory answer. 2011 is no exception. Those running this state live in another state — the state of denial. As…
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It was great to be back in Central and Southside Virginia for the past week. I believe that my ability to be a good representative in Congress depends on listening to and hearing from the people across the Fifth District, and this past work week I had the opportunity to meet with a variety of…
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Think about your mailbox. When was the last time you received a letter? Magazines, bills, business promotions, and newsletters do not count, just a genuine personal letter from a friend, sister, brother, cousin, old classmate, or neighbor. Been a while? How about the last time you sent one yourself? We live in an age of…
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