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November 16, 2009
Danville group’s plan for effigy burning ‘up in the air’
The chairman of the Danville TEA Party Patriots said yesterday that he was unsure about whether the group will continue with its planned effigy burning...
November 15, 2009
Danville TEA Party reconsidering effigy burning of Perriello, Pelosi
The chairman of the Danville TEA Party Patriots said yesterday he was unsure about whether the group will continue with its planned effigy burning of Rep....
Warner, Webb speak out on health-care reform
About 23,000 of Virginia’s uninsured are getting continuous medical care through a program run out of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Health...
November 14, 2009
Danville TEA Party members reportedly plan to burn Perriello, Pelosi in effigy
Members of the Danville TEA Party reportedly plan to burn Rep. Tom Perriello, D-5th, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in effigy at a Nov. 21 rally. Last...
Gov.-elect McDonnell announces senior advisers to transition team
Senior advisers to Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell’s transition team include former members of Congress, veterans of former Gov. George Allen’s administration,...
McDonnell meets House Democrats, stresses common ground
Republican Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell emerged from a meeting with House Democrats yesterday afternoon saying both sides are committed to working together...
November 13, 2009
Kaine attends Arkansas fundraiser during flooding
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, was in Arkansas yesterday while parts of Virginia coped with flooding. Kaine, who...
Perriello, Nye defend opposing votes on health care
Rep. Tom Perriello, D-5th, last night held a telephone town hall with more than 8,000 participants to explain his vote in favor of the $1.2 trillion health-care...
November 12, 2009
McDonnell to meet with House Democratic Caucus
Ten days after his lopsided victory diminished their numbers, Governor-elect Bob McDonnell will meet tomorrow with members of the House Democratic Caucus....
November 11, 2009
McDonnell to meet with House Democrats
Ten days after his lopsided victory diminished their numbers, Governor-elect Bob McDonnell will meet Friday with members of the House Democratic Caucus....
IT chief reopens talks with Northrop Grumman, draws fire
RICHMOND, VA—Despite warnings from lawmakers to back off, the state’s computer chief quietly reopened negotiations with Northrop Grumman over...
Attorney general to join Hunton and Williams
Attorney General Bill Mims, a confidant of Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell, is joining a Richmond legal powerhouse in January as a lobbyist.
November 10, 2009
Mims joining Hunton and Williams
Bill Mims, Virginia’s attorney general and a confidant of Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell, has a new job—he’s joining the regulatory and lobbying...
Perriello defends vote for health bill
Rep. Tom Perriello, D-5th, and supporters yesterday defended his vote in favor of the $1.2 trillion health-care overhaul, while an anti-tax group picketed...
McDonnell disagrees with study on trimming tax breaks
Virginia officials looking for cash to balance the state budget should consider delaying or junking some tax breaks, according to an economic think tank...
November 09, 2009
Study says state could benefit by trimming tax breaks
Virginia officials looking for a way to balance the recession-wracked budget could free up cash by delaying or junking some tax breaks, according to a...
McDonnell opposes public option for Va.
The morning after the House of Representatives narrowly passed a health-care bill, Virginia Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell said the “public option does...
November 08, 2009
Weakened Va. Democrats seek comeback strategy
History told Virginia Democrats it wasn’t going to be easy. For the past 32 years, the party that wins the White House has lost the governorship—a...
More McDonnell staffers added to transition team
Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell’s transition team has announced additional placements from the gubernatorial campaign staff. McDonnell tapped Janet Polarek...
Two Virginia Democrats vote against health bill
Two of the six Democrats in Virginia’s congressional delegation last night voted against President Barack Obama’s 10-year, $1.2 trillion health-care...
Obstacles await McDonnell administration
Big win notwithstanding, Republican Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell will start his administration hampered by a slashed state budget, a politically divided legislature...
November 07, 2009
Three Va. House Democrats undecided on health-care
Three of the six Democrats in Virginia’s U.S. House delegation remain undecided heading into this weekend’s pivotal vote on President Barack...
November 06, 2009
Cuccinelli transition team includes onetime McDonnell legal adversary
Attorney General-elect Ken Cuccinelli is looking to predecessors from both parties for guidance on running the state’s law office, as well as enlisting...
November 05, 2009
Kaine accepts part-time post at UR
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine has accepted a part-time teaching post at the University of Richmond after he leaves the Executive Mansion in January. The school...
Cuccinelli details transition team
Attorney General-elect Ken Cuccinelli is looking to predecessors from both political parties for guidance on how to run the state’s law office. Cuccinelli...
GOP gains at least five Virginia House seats
Virginia Republicans gained at least five seats in Tuesday’s elections for the House of Delegates, boosting Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell ahead of his...
Kaine reflects on losses
Even before the first tallies were in Tuesday night, the sign outside the Westin Richmond Hotel meeting room where the Virginia Democratic Party convened...
McDonnell announces transition committee
In his first day as governor-elect, Bob McDonnell yesterday announced his transition committee leaders, including Tom Farrell, chairman and CEO of the...
November 04, 2009
Jeff’s Notes - Nov. 5th
How far right? Political columnist Jeff Schapiro says governor-elect Bob McDonnell is a conservative with the good sense to gloss over some of his edgier...
McDonnell begins naming members of transition team
Advisers include Tom Farrell, head of Dominion Resources; Attorney General Bill Mims; and Kay Coles James, a cabinet official for Gov. George Allen and...
