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Budget office view boosts Senate immigration bill


WASHINGTON (AP) — Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the Congressional Budget Office that the measure would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits by billions of dollars.
 
 
 

Boehner protests Obama veto threats on budget
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner says the White House's veto threats against legislation...
 

Naval hospital employees get furloughs Video
Civil service employees at the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center have received furlough notices.
 

Hagel tours new Navy combat vessel
SINGAPORE (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel toured the U.S. Navy's new small combat ship, the...
 

Tax overhaul: IRS scandal could lead to changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups has little...
 

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Featured Legislation

HJ 140 Marijuana

 
Study; revenue impact to Virginia of legalizing the sale of marijuana under conditions and restrictions; report.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the potential revenue impact on the Commonwealth of legalizing…
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HB 1 Unborn children

 
Rights of unborn children.  Provides that unborn children at every stage of development enjoy all the rights, privileges,…
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HB 462 Abortion

 
Abortion; informed consent.  Requires that, as a component of informed consent to an abortion, to determine gestation…
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SB 769 Reckless driving

 
Reckless driving; failing to stop at a school bus. Provides that a driver is guilty of reckless driving who fails to stop,…
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Sequestration explained
 
 

Politics


Candidates talk investment importance
Virginia democratic gubernatorial and lieutenant governor candidates Terry McAuliffe and Sen. Ralph Northam  visited…
 

Democrats introduce delegate candidates
The Democratic Party of Virginia has introduced the democratic candidates for the House of Delegates in the Tidewater Region.
 

House passes anti-abortion bill
The Republican-led House passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as a milestone in their 40-year…
 

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Restocking Obama's cabinet
 
 

Local Politics


Candidates talk investment importance
Virginia democratic gubernatorial and lieutenant governor candidates Terry McAuliffe and Sen. Ralph Northam  visited…
 

Democrats introduce delegate candidates
The Democratic Party of Virginia has introduced the democratic candidates for the House of Delegates in the Tidewater Region.
 

House passes anti-abortion bill
The Republican-led House passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as a milestone in their 40-year…
 

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Virginia (change)

 
Virginia was founded in 1607 in Jamestown. Since then, Virginia has grown and prospered into a thriving state rich with diversity from culture to climate.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Robert F. McDonnell
Lieutenant Governor: Bill Bolling
Attorney General: Ken Cuccinelli
Secretary of State: Janet Polarek

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MaryEllenAustin MaryEllenAustin  commented: I will not pay a toll to Elizabeth River Crossing EVER !

 
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