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Last week, the U.S. House passed historic legislation to create millions of new jobs in the clean energy economy and increase our national security by reducing our dependence on foreign oil. I supported the American Clean Energy and Security Act because I believe it is a necessary step in declaring our energy independence and creating…
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– Local News: Staunton appoints new fire chief – Sports: Waynesboro Generals game postponed – Economy: Consumer Price Index up in May – Local News: EMU residence hall to run on solar – Event: Presidential Library to host history camp – State News: Kaine signs veterans legislation
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– State News: Department of Health comments on pandemic declaration – Local News: Meeting in Riverheads area to discuss possible future fire station – Local News: Discount on SNP concessions for local residents
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– Politics: Wagner hits the airwaves – Local News: Mayor hosting sustainability summit – Event: Task force to talk smoking cessation – Local News: Crozet travel pro honored
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You won’t have to deal with secondhand smoke in Virginia bars and restaurants effective Dec. 1. Gov. Tim Kaine made it offiicial Monday with a ceremony at a bar on the strip in Virginia Beach signing into law legislation banning smoking in Virginia establishments outside of a narrow exception permitting smoking in private clubs and…
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– News: DPVA announces veterans caucus, staff moves, Tuesday, 4:35 p.m. – News: Moran picks up prosecutor endorsement, Tuesday, 4:35 p.m. – News: House passes energy package, Tuesday, 4:35 p.m. – Video: California artist sues AP over image of Obama, Tuesday, 9:45 a.m.
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– Stuarts Draft man charged with murder for hire, Thursday, 6 p.m. – Miss America 2008 to speak at JMU on eating disorders, Thursday, 5:50 p.m. – Family Foundation praises passage of marriage curriculum bill, Thursday, 5:50 p.m. – White House announces formation of faith-based partnerships office, Thursday, 5:50 p.m. – Wagner picks up several…
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– Perriello criticizes tobacco tax in SCHIP bill, Wednesday, 1:40 p.m. – Conservation easements top 100,000 acres in Valley, Wednesday, 12:50 p.m. – Treasury announces new restrictions on executive compensation, Wednesday, 12:50 p.m. – House GOP pushing mental-health reforms, Wednesday, 12:50 p.m. – House bill allowing government-sanctioned sectarian prayers at government meetings unconstitutional, ACLU says,…
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“Thank you for not breathing while I smoke,” read a ceramic plaque that hung conspicuously on a childhood friend’s kitchen wall. Even to this day, I can’t help but chuckle when I close my eyes and see this quip, not so much because of what it says, but because of who posted her message for…
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– Singletary’s #44 to be retired, Saturday, 7:10 p.m. – President Obama’s weekly address, Saturday, 8:04 a.m. – Gannett, Media General slump deepens, Friday, 12:55 p.m. – Free-speech organizations offer support to Gloucester 40, Friday, 12:55 p.m. – Statement from Council of Economic Advisors chair Christina Romer on the fourth quarter 2008 advance GDP estimate,…
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