Andy Schmookler: If these are the early stages …
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“If these are the early stages, I shudder to think what’s on the path ahead.” Two things brought that thought to mind.
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Broad bipartisan support for McDonnell budget, legislative amendments
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As the 2013 General Assembly session draws to a close, the overwhelming majority of Gov. Bob McDonnell’s 2013 legislative agenda passed with strong bipartisan support, leading to the passage of the first sustainable and long-term transportation funding and reform package in 27 years, and sweeping K-12 education reforms. The House of Delegates and Senate of Virginia approved 88 percent of the amended bills the governor sent down.
Kit Miller: Immigration is a women’s issue
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As Washington lawmakers throw themselves into comprehensive immigration reform, I say, “Remember the women.” Women constitute more than half of our country’s undocumented immigrant population. They have a huge stake in the new immigration overhaul now being crafted by eight men in the Senate.
Andy Schmookler: Capitalism’s proper role
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During the Cold War, America capitalism was a positive influence, both as an idea and as a political force. The alternative was communism. The relative virtues were obvious.
‘Where the Yellowstone Goes’ to serve as kickoff to the Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival
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As a kickoff to the 13th annual Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival, the film “Where The Yellowstone Goes,” a feature documentary film from award-winning filmmaker Hunter Weeks, will be shown at the Court Square Theatre in Harrisonburg, VA on Friday, April 19, 2013 at 7:30 pm. Proceeds from this showing will go to help fund the operations of the Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival and its foundation conservation efforts.
Kaine calls on Senate to pass spending bill
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Budget and Armed Services committees, delivered a speech on the Senate floor today urging his colleagues to pass the proposed spending bill for the remainder of the fiscal year – the next step toward returning to an orderly budget process.
William Hayes returns to the Radio Hour
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William Hayes returns from the frozen tundra of Canton, Ohio, and takes his seat at the keyboard for the March 15 River City Radio Hour.
Earth Talk: Global food scarcity
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Food scarcity is a bigger problem than ever as human population numbers continue to swell, putting additional stress on already fragile food production and distribution systems. And it’s not just happening in far away places: A recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that the number of U.S. homes “lacking food security” rose from 4.7 million to 6.7 million in just the last five years.
Chris Graham: Kim Jong, that’s the Un
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“So that dude says his army is willing to fight us to the death, even if it takes hand-to-hand combat?”
New WVPT show to spotlight musical acts across Virginia
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If Virginia is for music lovers, WVPT viewers can look forward to a new program premiering Saturday, March 23 on the PBS affiliate. Aux Send will feature up and coming independent artists and bands, most of which are Virginia-based.
