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Sen. Creigh Deeds, the Democratic nominee for governor, stood with small business owners today at Black Dog Bikes in Staunton to discuss his economic plan to stimulate small business growth. The plan creates a tax break for every job created in the Commonwealth, develops a rural business fund, reduces red tape for businesses, increases government…
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Tuesday, Aug. 25 – Remarks by President Obama and Ben Bernanke at the nomination of Bernanke to serve as chairman of the Federal Reserve
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Tactical & Survival Specialties Inc. has announced the addition of several new managers to its staff. Harrisonburg-based TSSI is a multi-functional, team oriented corporation dedicated to the logistic support of military, law enforcement, and disaster response professionals worldwide. TSSI is recognized as a leader in providing tactical and operational support equipment as well as product…
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Wednesday, Aug. 19 – Remarks by President Obama honoring 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup champ Jimmie Johnson – Press briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
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DuPont Community Credit Union and Big Sky Apartments are offering Practical Solutions for Today’s Economy. This is a free workshop open to anyone who wants to learn methods that will help them navigate through financial difficulties brought about by changes in employment.
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Monday, Aug. 17 – Remarks by President Obama at VFW convention, Phoenix, Ariz. – Remarks by President Obama at Grand Junction, Colo., health-care town hall – Press gaggle by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
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Friday, Aug. 14 – Remarks by the president in town hall on health care, Belgrade, Mont.
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Friday, Aug. 14 – Local News: RMH employees pass gift goal Thursday, Aug. 13 – Local News: Staunton City Council meeting tonight – State News: Good economic news in Martinsville Wednesday, Aug. 12 – Local News: Augusta County Board of Supervisors meeting agenda Tuesday, Aug. 11 – State News: Jail agrees to change policies regarding…
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Sadly, more of our friends and neighbors will be laid off from work with the closing of the Tyco plant in Mount Sydney. Our communities have seen far too many of our manufacturing jobs lost, and employers moving or closing their doors. Unfortunately, far too little has been done at the General Assembly level to…
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Friday, Aug. 7, 2009 – Remarks by the president on the economy in the Rose Garden – Statement by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on the visit of Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada to the White House – President nominates three more U.S. attorneys – Press briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
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