Kaine hails win for Virginia in defense bill
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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today praised the committee’s Fiscal Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act.
Search Results for Special Education
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Obamacare: Getting the job done for millions of Americans
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The positive impact of Obamacare cannot be disputed. Millions of Americans are now eligible to enroll in health plans and receive health benefits. The impact is immeasurable.
McAuliffe names members of Cyber Security Commission
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Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced the members of the Virginia Cyber Security Commission, a group established by executive order which will bring public and private sector experts together to make recommendations on how to make Virginia a leader in cyber security.
1 In 5 new UVa. School of Medicine grads remain in state
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This year marks the largest number of UVA School of Medicine graduates who will remain in state for their residencies since 2007, when 31 members of the 133-member graduating class stayed in Virginia.
Fort Defiance native serves aboard USS Hawaii
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A 2009 Fort Defiance High School graduate is serving aboard a U.S. Navy attack submarine, the USS Hawaii (SSN 776). Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Howell is an electronics technician aboard the Hawaii-based boat.
Virginia interfaith leaders urge action on kidnapping of Nigerian girls
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More than 80 Virginia religious leaders have signed a joint letter to world leaders, urging them to take more coordinated action to return more than 220 Nigerian girls who were kidnapped from their school by the terrorist group Boko Haram.
Virginia Film Festival announces high school film competition
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The Virginia Film Festival will once again offer a high-profile platform to high school filmmakers from throughout the Commonwealth with its third annual ACTION! High School Director Competition.
Are female motorcycle drivers safer?
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The number of female motorcycle riders in the nation and in Virginia has soured in the past decade while crash fatalities, at least in Virginia, are thankfully going the other way. Could it be that lady riders are safer?
The West should focus on Tehran’s Achilles’ heal: human rights
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This April marked the 24th anniversary of the assassination of a dedicated human rights activist by the murderous regime in Iran.
Ken Plum: Virginia General Assembly leaves unanswered questions
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Last Wednesday the 2014 session of the General Assembly adjourned sine die at the end of the Reconvened Session that is called at the conclusion of each regular session to consider amendments to legislation proposed by the Governor and vetoes he made of any bills.
