Don’t call it a comeback

Chris Graham

“Which one of your candidates is the one that fired his campaign manager?” I happened to be standing at the Staunton-Augusta Democratic Party booth at the Augusta County Fair last week when that question was directed at a volunteer. The reference was to a report from University of Virginia politics professor Larry Sabato from earlier…

EMU professor named Fulbright Scholar

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It will be his fourth visit to the Republic of Lithuania, only this time Jerry Holsopple will go to the Baltic state in Northern Europe as a Fulbright Scholar. Dr. Holsopple, professor of visual and communication arts at Eastern Mennonite University, will spend the 2009-2010 academic year as a Fulbright teacher at LCC International University…

News from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

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Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009 – Remarks by the president on the economy, Wakarusa, Ind. – President announces $2.4 billion in grants to accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of the next generation of U.S. batteries and electric vehicles – Statement by president on the release of Laura Ling and Euna Lee – President Obama’s message to…

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Friday, Aug. 7 – State News: New online resources for teachers Thursday, Aug. 6 – Local News: 40th anniversary of Camille disaster this month – Elections ’09: Wagner releases statement on Bolling’s absence from revenue meeting Wednesday, Aug. 5 – Local News: Harrisonburg traffic alert – State News: ACLU of Virginia weighs in on sectarian…

Tom Perriello | Fifth District Report

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A well-educated workforce is critical for regaining America’s long-term competitive advantage. But the cost of paying for college and community college is becoming even more burdensome for Americans in this economy. While families are losing income and benefits, college tuition prices continue to rise. The average student now graduates with over $22,000 in total student…