Air China introduces nonstop flights to Dulles
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Governor Terry McAuliffe welcomed Air China’s nonstop inaugural flight at Washington Dulles Airport on Tuesday.
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How to get and keep attention, support from women
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There is a lot of talk these days about the importance of the women’s vote for the 2014 elections. Democrats and Republicans alike are courting women voters — Republicans are working as hard as they can to shed their anti-woman image stemming from the 2012 election cycle, while Democrats are working equally hard to shine as the party that fully supports women’s equality.
Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation seeking grant applications
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Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation is accepting grant applications from Virginia non-profit organizations seeking funding for initiatives to improve oral health. Applications are being accepted now through September 30, 2014.
Warner, Thune introduce Senate student loan debt bill
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and John Thune (R-SD) have introduced the bipartisan Employer Participation in Refinancing Act (S.2429) to help individuals pay down their student loan debt.
First Lady, USDA kick off summer meals program
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A cafeteria full of students, parents and educators welcomed Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe and other officials to Coleman Place Elementary School today to officially kick off the start of the Summer Food Service Program in Virginia.
Ed Gillespie announces economic plan
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In a conference call today, Ed Gillespie announced The Ed Gillespie Agenda for Economic Growth (EG²).
CIT announces Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund awards
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The Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) announced today 38 Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF) awards totaling nearly $3 million for the purpose of funding targeted areas of research with commercial promise.
Tim Kaine reviews strategies for lowering post-college costs
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During a Senate Budget Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine highlighted the harmful impact of high college costs and student loan debt on borrowers and the entire U.S. economy.
Groups push Cantor, Goodlatte on Voting Rights Act
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Local chapters of civil rights and voting groups are taking out full page ads in the Roanoke Times and Richmond Times-Dispatch calling on their members of Congress to move the process forward on the bipartisan Voting Rights Amendment Act
James Bryce named JMU women’s tennis coach
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JMU has named James Bryce as its next head women’s tennis coach, Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne announced today.
