Virginia unemployment rate down to 5.6 percent
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Virginia’s unemployment rate fell to 5.6% in the month of November, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Pesticide container recycling program keeps more than 88,000 pounds of plastic from landfills
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced this week the results of the 2012 Plastic Pesticide Container Recycling Program.
Charniele Herring: Cuccinelli would be a good governor for Santorum, not Virginia
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Democratic Party of Virginia Chair Charniele Herring released the following statement on Friday responding to former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum’s endorsement of Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli for governor:
Chris Graham: Weak spots for McAuliffe, Cuccinelli
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Both Terry McAuliffe and Ken Cuccinelli have what they want … sorta, kinda. McAuliffe, the presumptive Democratic Party gubernatorial nominee, and Cuccinelli, the presumptive Republican nominee, have clear paths at the 2013 general election. The possibility that Bill Bolling, the sitting Republican lieutenant governor, will enter the race as an independent is still out there, but not likely.
Earth Talk: Perchlorate in drinking water
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Perchlorate is both a naturally occurring and man-made chemical used in the production of rocket fuel, missiles, fireworks, flares and explosives.
Bob Goodlatte: Ensuring a better America for future generations
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If you’ve been watching the news lately, you’ve likely heard about the impending “fiscal cliff.” The so-called fiscal cliff is Washington-speak for significant tax increases and automatic spending cuts set to go into effect in 2013 if no other action is taken. As negotiations between Congress and the White House continue, it is clear that we cannot address the fiscal crisis and looming tax hikes without addressing the root of the problem – spending and debt.
Green Drinks in Waynesboro
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Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc. and the Staunton Creative Community Fund are co-sponsoring a Green Drinks event at The Hot Spot, 901 W. Broad St., Willow Oak Plaza, on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 5:30 p.m.
Shenandoah Valley regional energy efficiency strategy yields impressive results
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As the results roll in from a two-year Shenandoah Valley Regional Energy Efficiency Strategy developed and executed by the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission, the program is being touted by Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy Projects Coordinator, Ron Hachey, as a “shining star” among other state energy efficiency projects.
David Levine: No more business as usual
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My family and I live in Lower Manhattan. Hurricane Sandy left us, as it did so many other families and businesses, without power, heat, hot water and refrigeration. Out heartfelt best goes out to all who were affected. Recovery hasn’t been easy – not for any of us.
Earth Talk: A greener laundry room
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While there are many ways to green one’s laundry room, one place to start is with detergent. Luckily, in 2009 the federal government phased out phosphates, harsh chemicals that help break down minerals and loose food bits during the wash cycle, because their presence in waste water causes algae blooms in downstream waterways.
