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– Capitol Hill: Warner introduces bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing TARP transparency, posted Tuesday, 4 p.m. – Capitol Hill: Webb backs Senate measure aimed at strengthening government oversight in mortgage, corporate fraud cases, posted Tuesday, 4 p.m. – State News: Kaine signs agreement with Germany on climate change, posted Tuesday, 4 p.m. – State News:…
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A dog wearing a top hat, a cat wearing a pulled-back veil and holding a bouquet. The dog saying, “Then we said, ‘What the heck … if gays in Vermont can get married, why can’t we?’” And then the kicker – when the News Leader’s Jim McCloskey is pressed on what he was trying to…
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– Local News: Ramp at 247 on I-81 to close two nights next week, posted Tuesday, 2 p.m. – State News: Virginia on iTunes U, posted Tuesday, 2 p.m. – State News: ACLU critical of threat assessment for colleges, universities in fusion center report, posted Tuesday, 2 p.m. – State News: More than 2 million…
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I learn something new every day. Today I learned something new about myself. It starts with the journalist in me that guides the editor in me to have an open-door policy on submissions for op-eds and columns and reported news pieces from viewpoints from across the political spectrum. Even as the Augusta Free Press has…
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– Local News: Peace rally in Staunton this weekend, Friday, 4 p.m. – Politics: Obama grassroots group to canvass Virginia, Friday, 3:30 p.m. – Local News: VDOT changing speed limit in Crimora, Friday, 3:30 p.m. – Local Media: AlbemarleFamily Living wins four national awards, Friday, 8:10 a.m. – Arts: Chavez photographer to visit JMU, Friday,…
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To mark the conclusion of Black History Month, I would like to present excerpts from the winning essays of my essay competition. I applaud these exceptional young writers and everyone who submitted entries.
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– News: Webb statement on NAACP anniversary, Thursday, 9 p.m. – News: Family Foundation president offers statement on House of Delegates votes on pro-life amendments in Virginia budget, Thursday, 9 p.m. – News: Shannon gets endorsements of Richmond, Norfolk mayors, Thursday, 4:15 p.m. – News: Perriello praised for voting against pay raise, Thursday, 4:15 p.m….
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– News: Citizens group leading fight against reassessments releases petition locations, Monday, 11:58 a.m. – News: Celebrate Black History Month on The Journey Through Hallowed Ground, Wednesday, 9:20 a.m. – News: Scholarships for children of fallen service members, Wednesday, 9:20 a.m.
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– News: Transportation secretary meets with state leaders to discuss stimulus, Wednesday, 4:05 p.m. – News: Moran gets Petersburg endorsements, Wednesday, 4:05 p.m. – News: Perriello honors NAACP, Wednesday, 4:05 p.m. – News: Bills blocking REAL ID pass House, Senate, Wednesday, noon – News: Deeds announces campaign communications team, Wednesday, 9:20 a.m.
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Last week, I wrote about our nation’s upcoming switch to digital television. This switch will end analog television service, meaning receiving service by rooftop antenna or rabbit ears. There are currently 1.8 million households on a waiting list to receive more than 3.3 million coupons to help offset the cost of purchasing digital television converter…
