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The ACLU of Virginia today rejected the conclusion of the report of the Attorney General’s Rights Restoration Advisory Committee that the governor does not have the power to issue an executive order restoring voting rights, and urged Gov. Bob McDonnell to move ahead despite the Committee’s finding.
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Today State Sen. Mark Herring released a web video comparing his record against State Sen. Mark Obenshain’s.
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Senior outfielder Rob Dickinson was named Big South Player of the Year Monday, leading three Keydets that received awards from the conference at the league’s postseason banquet in Lynchburg, Va. Matt Winn earned Second Team All-Big South honors, while Drew Bryan was VMI’s representative on the league’s all-academic team.
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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia gave State Sen. Ralph Northam a 100 percent rating today.
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine launched his permanent Senate website today. Through the site, Virginians can contact Kaine to voice their opinions on legislation, access a number of constituent services and seek assistance as they resolve issues with federal agencies.
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Democrat Terry McAuliffe has opened up a slight 43-38 percent lead over Republican Ken Cuccinelli in the race to become Virginia’s next governor, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today.
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The ACLU of Virginia today expressed concern about the implementation of Virginia’s new voter ID law, SB 1256, and its impact on voters’ access to the polls. The ACLU provided public comment at this afternoon’s State Board of Elections meeting.
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Del. Dickie Bell announced Friday that he has received a 96 “A” rating from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce for his record during the 2013 General Assembly session.
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The United States Senate voted 69-27 Monday night to pass Marketplace Fairness Act legislation that closes the sales tax loophole allows large online-only retailers to evade collecting and remitting sales taxes like their brick-and-mortar counterparts.
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A vetting of statewide candidates for the lieutenant governor and attorney general nominations fro the Republican Party in the 2013 elections conducted by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation and Middle Resolution PAC led to the groups endorsing Corey Stewart for lieutenant governor and Mark Obenshain for attorney general.
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