Politics

McDonnell backs selling naming rights for highways

Cindy.Clayton — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:30:06 -0500

RICHMOND If you're interested, the governor may have a bridge you can make your own - or at least name. As part of his 2012 transportation plan, Gov. Bob McDonnell has proposed selling naming rights to the state's roads and bridges.

McDonnell endorses Romney ahead of S.C. primary

PilotonPolitics — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:15:00 -0500

RICHMOND Gov. Bob McDonnell endorsed former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney on Friday before heading to South Carolina to campaign for the Republican presidential candidate ahead of the Palmetto State's primary today.

Wall Street-style 'Occupy' camp settles in Norfolk

Patrick.Wilson — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:07:47 -0400

NORFOLK With permit in hand, a group of people with Occupy Norfolk slept in Commercial Park downtown on Monday night and said they plan to stay for a while. The group is part of the Occupy Wall Street political protest that has been taking shape this fall in New York.

Region's legislators sworn in as Congress starts

Cindy.Clayton — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:20:00 -0500

WASHINGTON Shortly before he stood among 435 legislators to take the oath of office in the ornate U.S. House chambers on Wednesday, newly minted Rep. Scott Rigell acknowledged it's going to take some time to figure out his new job.

Warner, 13 other senators urge action on debt

Bill.Sizemore — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:44:11 -0500

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., today led a group of 14 senators in sending a letter to the White House and congressional leaders urging a comprehensive approach to reducing the national debt.

Region's residents seek party-free redistricting

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:56:12 -0500

PORTSMOUTH A steady stream of Hampton Roads residents pleaded Thursday night for something they're not going to get, at least not in the short term: a nonpartisan approach to redrawing Virginia's legislative district lines.

After Webb threat, defense officials turn over JFCOM info

Meredith.Kruse — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:03:36 -0500

WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. Jim Webb ended his one-man blockade of military promotions Thursday after the Defense Department began providing answers to some of his questions about the recommended closure of Norfolk's Joint Forces Command.

Gates, Virginia's legislators to meet on JFCOM

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:36:37 -0500

WASHINGTON Defense Secretary Robert Gates has agreed to meet on Tuesday with Virginia's congressional delegation and Gov. Bob McDonnell to discuss the Pentagon's plans to dismantle the U.S. Joint Forces Command.

Rove, in Va. Beach, reminisces about days at White House

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:16:42 -0500

VIRGINIA BEACH Karl Rove, the man who helped George W. Bush win the White House twice, offered some advice to any Republican who wants to be the party's next presidential nominee: Lay out a compelling narrative, show decision-making and leadership skills and unite the party.

Bristol Palin dances up a controversy on reality TV show

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

By Will Harris Is the tea party behind Bristol Palin's survival on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars"? That's the perception of many viewers who watched Tuesday evening as Palin and her dance partner, Mark Ballas, avoided elimination and earned their spot as one of this season's final three pairs.