House Democratic Caucus statement on budget impasse
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The House Democratic Caucus released the following statement on adjourning sine die without a budget.
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Video: Dems say ‘nothing’s changed’ with Ed Gillespie
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On Thursday, Ed Gillespie appeared on the CPAC panel title “Reaching Out: The Rest of the Story.” The panelists were supposed to focus on how the GOP can better appeal to minority voters. However, the largely empty room heard the same divisive, tone-deaf rhetoric that Virginians heard during the 2013 election.
Poll: Support growing in South for marriage equality
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A new Washington Post/ABC News poll shows a majority (50%) of people in the South support same-sex couples’ freedom to marry, with 42% opposed. A record-high 59% of Americans nationwide support marriage for gay couples.
House Republicans’ talking points on the uninsured: ‘They’re not dying’
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The Washington Post reported Friday on the stakes for Virginians and health care providers in the ongoing debate over taking federal money to close the coverage gap. It also proved yet again how out of touch House Republicans are with the crisis facing many Virginians who would benefit from expanded access to health care.
Mark Obenshain: Legislative victories
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Tomorrow, the General Assembly will adjourn—and, thanks to Obamacare, it will adjourn without adopting a budget. More on that in a few days. For now, I want to tell you about some important legislation I was able to get through this year on issues like human trafficking, synthetic drugs, and property rights.
ACLU urges veto of Senate Bill 855 regarding National Guard chaplains, prayer
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The ACLU of Virginia has sent a letter urging Gov. Terry McAuliffe to veto Senate Bill 555. The bill severely undermines the religious freedom of rank and file National Guard members by permitting military chaplains, acting as government agents, to push their personal religious beliefs during official National Guard events.
JMU postpones Friday baseball game vs. #22 Seton Hall
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Today’s baseball game between JMU and #22 Seton Hall, the first in a three-game series at Eagle Field at Veterans Memorial Park, has been postponed due to low temperatures.
Scam Alert: Be wary of letters offering copy of home deed
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As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Mark Herring is warning Virginia property owners to be cautious of companies offering to sell them a copy of the deed to their home.
ACLU: General Assembly session mixed on civil liberties
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The 2014 session of the Virginia General Assembly left the ACLU of Virginia and its 10,000 members and supporters with little reason to cheer and significant reason to worry about the state of civil liberties in the Commonwealth when the General Assembly adjourns sine die. “
Interstate 64 bridge closures in Augusta County rescheduled for March 17-18
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The Virginia Department of Transportation has rescheduled the closure of a portion of Interstate 64 for March 17 and 18 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for bridge work between mile markers 89 and 93 in the Fishersville area of Augusta County. All work is weather permitting.
