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Podcast: Frank Beamer retires from Virginia Tech, ACC Miami-Duke fiasco, Nationals hire Dusty Baker, more

Chris Graham

Augusta Free Press editor Chris Graham joins Jim Bresnahan on WREL-1450 in Lexington, Va., to talk sports, and there’s a lot going on. Frank Beamer retiring from Virginia Tech, the ACC Miami-Duke fiasco, the move by the Washington Nationals to hire Dusty Baker to be their new manager and a World Series wrap keep us busy.

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Robert Hurt: New leadership provides a renewed opportunity

Robert Hurt

Last week, we saw a remarkable moment in our history as Paul Ryan was elected as the 54th Speaker of the House of Representatives. The position of Speaker is one of great significance in our constitutional system; the Speaker is third in line to the presidency and is responsible for managing the functions of the House.

Speaker Howell, House leaders encourage voters to reject Governor McAuliffe’s $17 toll plan

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Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) and House Republican leaders commented Sunday ahead of Governor McAuliffe’s campaign stops in Northern Virginia. House leaders encouraged voters in Northern Virginia to reject the Governor’s plan to add $17 tolls on I-66 and criticized the Governor’s divisive, Washington-style campaign.

Atlantic Coast Pipeline submits route changes to avoid environmental impacts

Chris Graham

Atlantic Coast Pipeline LLC today submitted additional information to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the 564-mile interstate natural gas transmission pipeline designed to meet the need for cleaner electricity generation, satisfy the growing demand for natural gas to heat homes and businesses, and promote consumer savings and economic growth.