Politico

Strategists: No. Va's Dems could swing Gov. race

david.putney — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:28:42 -0400

With just over two weeks left until Virginia’s gubernatorial election, Democrat Creigh Deeds is left with a narrow path to victory, one that hinges on energizing key demographic groups and the durability of the Old Dominion’s new politics.

Lewis, Scalley share goal in creating jobs, disagree on how

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:21:42 -0400

Del. Lynwood Lewis and challenger Melody Scalley agree that job creation is one of the biggest issues for the Eastern Shore. But from there, the 100th House District candidates part ways on how to create those jobs.

White House's health care pitch invokes failed Clinton effort

Cindy.Clayton — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:47:30 -0400

By Carrie Budoff Brown

The White House is preparing to rally wavering Democrats on health care by invoking a bitter memory most in the party would rather forget, Bill Clinton’s failed health reform effort in the 1990s.

First day for new worker ID card starts smoothly at port

Chris.Dinsmore — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:31:46 -0500

NORFOLK Port officials breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday as the first day of a new federally mandated security program passed largely without a hitch.

Kaine's plan would cut millions in education funding in '09

Mark.Edelen — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:46:45 -0500

RICHMOND Legislators were unhappy Wednesday after Gov. Timothy M. Kaine revealed his plan to close a $2.9 billion hole in the state budget. Republicans vowed to oppose Kaine’s proposal to double the state’s cigarette tax, saying it would destroy jobs in Virginia’s already-ailing tobacco industry.

Joint Chiefs Chairman Mullen to visit Langley

Meredith.Kruse — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:00:33 -0500

HAMPTON Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will visit Langley Air Force Base on Monday, the Air Force announced today. Mullen will hold an all-hands call and speak to airmen about their role in current military operations.

Man charged with sending bloody threat letter to Rep. Scott

Bill.Bartel — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:09:27 -0500

A federal magistrate Wednesday ordered a Richmond man jailed after the FBI arrested him on a charge of sending U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott a bloodstained letter that contained threats of a Virginia Tech-style massacre.

Two of four candidates for governor won't rule out tax increase

Kerry.Sipe — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:24:16 -0500

RICHMOND Two of three Democrats likely to vie for governor next year on Tuesday declined to rule out increasing taxes if the state’s economic problems deepen.

The Democratic trio and Atty. Gen. Bob McDonnell, who is unopposed for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, made their first joint appearance during a conference of journalists that cover state government.

Inaugural committee's site steers course to big day

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:41:51 -0500

Can't get on a waiting list for inauguration tickets? Check out www.pic2009.org for information on other Washington, D.C., events surrounding the swearing-in of President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden. It is the Web site of the Presidential Inaugural Committee - known as PIC - which handles the details of the parade and official balls.