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Monday, Aug. 24 – Press briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
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Stimulus funds to go to programs for infants, toddlers with disabilities
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Gov. Timothy M. Kaine on Friday announced the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has appropriated significant funding for Virginia’s Early Intervention Program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The U.S. Department of Education awarded more than $10 million for Virginia under the Part C Grants for Infants and…
Staunton firefighters to aid MDA
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The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local #3468 in Staunton will be on the intersection of Richmond Road and Greenville Avenue on Wednesday, Sept. 2 for the first day of the annual Fill-the-Boot fundraising campaign in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Staunton Fill-the-Boot will continue until Friday. Sept. 4.
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Friday, Aug. 28 – State News: Civil liberties group says Residency Task Force proposal contains some advances, but also significant setbacks for registration by students and others – Local News: Seniors advised to get flu shots Thursday, Aug. 27 – Local News: Progress Augusta meeting set for next week Wednesday, Aug. 26 – State News:…
Text of Creigh Deeds campaign address
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Democratic Party gubernatorial nominee Creigh Deeds delivered an address today at George Mason University outlining his vision for the future of Virginia and delineating key policy differences between himself and Republican candidate Bob McDonnell.
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Thursday, Aug. 20 – Transcript of radio interview of President Obama with Michael Smerconish – Vice President Biden announces availability of nearly $1.2 billion in grants to help hospitals and doctors use electronic health records
Getting ahead of the health-reform curve
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One side is protesting the very idea of health reform. The other is trying to push for more than it seems we’re likely to get. Jeanne Spath is trying to sort through the back-and-forth so she can be among the first out of the chute selling health insurance post-reform.
Earth Talk | How much does it all cost?
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Dear EarthTalk: I’d like to know the relative electricity cost of utility scale solar and wind plants versus rooftop residential solar. In other words, how can I know whether to subsidize my utility’s alternative energy plant or renovate my own home? – Randy Wilson, Flagstaff, Ariz. Making such a determination is complex, but you could…
David Reynolds | A killer plan
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Sorry, Mr. President, I don’t wish to die. I know that my death and those of other seniors will help you reform our nation’s health-care system without increasing its cost. But can’t you find a better way? I don’t live in Europe, so I prefer that society doesn’t toss me aside just because it thinks…
Local brain-injury support group among those receiving state funding
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Gov. Timothy M. Kaine announced today that eight organizations received a total of $2.8 million in grant funding to expand and improve community-based programs and services that address the needs of people with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries and their families.
