McDonnell Proves To Be ‘Fairfax’s Own’
Many independent polls had predicted for weeks that former Attorney General Bob McDonnell (R) would beat Democrat Creigh Deeds in the Virginia’s gubernatorial election Nov. 3.
But few local Republican
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Election Results
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To view precinct by precinct election results, all offices, all races, click
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General Assembly 2009 Wrap-Up
The Virginia General Assembly completed its work Saturday, Feb. 28, approving a budget-balancing plan that protects state jobs and softens cuts to education, health care and police with nearly $1.5 billion
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Political Notebook
Local Congressmen Introduce Bill to Ease Returning to the Federal Work Force
U.S. representatives Gerry Connolly (D-11), Jim Moran (D-8) and Frank Wolf (R-10) recently introduced a bill that
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General Assembly 2009 Half Time Report
The 2009 legislative session reached halftime this past week with the event known as crossover. This is when both the Senate and House of Delegates complete work on each chamber’s own legislation with
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McDonnell To Step Down
Attorney General Bob McDonnell announced Feb. 3 that he will resign as Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia effective Feb. 20. McDonnell is resigning as he begins his campaign for governor
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Parents Seek Help
Helen Hollis is a Fairfax County mother of two. Her daughter graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 2000 and her 22-year-old son significant delays in his cognitive development ability, with autistic
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Caputo, Herring Give General Assembly Update
Virginia's budget shortfall and its potential impacts on local residents took center stage at a town hall meeting held by Del. Chuck Caputo (D-67) and Sen. Mark Herring (D-33), Saturday morning, at the
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Guest Editorial: Why Virginia Should Help Children with Autism
Why should insurers cover the cost of treating children with autism?
First, there is real hope. The U.S. Surgeon General has reported that early treatment can spare an autistic child from lifelong
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General Assembly Highlights - The First Two Weeks
The oldest deliberative legislative body in the hemisphere, since 1619, the Virginia House of Delegates, opened its 2009 session on Wednesday, Jan. 14. Two significant changes were installed this year.
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Lone Wolf
On a day when Republicans, especially Republicans in Virginia, suffered many losses, U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10) turned in a resounding victory Nov. 4.
The 28-year incumbent beat Democrat Judy Feder
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Ballot Questions Hinge on Economy?
In last week’s election, residents voted in favor of issuing bonds to build a fire station, a high school and an elementary school, but voted down a proposed meals tax that was to raise money for school
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Changing of the Guard?
The residents of Loudoun County were just as responsible for the historic nature of the 2008 general election as president-elect Barack Obama.
Coming out to the polls in droves to cast their ballots
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Voters Flock to Polls
As Election Day 2008 kicks off, local polling places are already experiencing a high volume of residents seeking to cast their votes in this highly anticipated race.
According to Van Rouse, chief of
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