Senate narrowly passes budget resolution

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By one vote, the United States Senate was able to pass its first budget in four years. The 50-49 vote includes $1 trillion in new revenue by closing some tax loopholes on the wealthy. The passage is largely symbolic, since the vote was for a non-binding resolution that will no doubt clash with the budget resolution to be passed by the Republican-majority House of Representatives.

Cuccinelli creates committee to advise on restoration of rights process

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Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli today announced the creation of a bipartisan Attorney General’s Rights Restoration Advisory Committee tasked with examining what alternatives may be available within the existing framework of the Constitution of Virginia to restore the civil rights – primarily voting rights – of individuals convicted of certain nonviolent felonies who have completed their sentences and paid all fines and court-ordered restitution.

Staunton Senior Center Program Director Nominates Volunteer for Recognition

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Program Director Lori Pullin has recently nominated Staunton Senior Center volunteer Brenda Bruce for the 2013 Salute to Senior Service Contest sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care. Brenda is a member of the SSC Local Council, delivers MOWs, and is a dedicated volunteer at the Center as well.