PROMISES, PROMISES: When Obama's promises conflict


WASHINGTON (AP) — Absent a magic potion or explosive economic growth, it was all but inevitable President Barack Obama would have to break some of his campaign promises to keep others. If there's one thing that distinguished them besides their ambition, it was their incompatibility.
 
 
 

States fear loss of health care aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people with serious medical problems are in danger of losing coverage...
 

No Medicaid decision from Fla. Legislature
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Democratic leaders want Republican Gov. Rick Scott to veto the state...
 

DOJ sues Chemed, says overbilled Medicare
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Department of Justice has sued Chemed Corp., saying it and its Vitas hospice...
 

Gov: W.Va. to expand Medicaid, cover 92K uninsured
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia will expand Medicaid as called for by the federal health care...
 

Medicaid improved mental health for uninsured
WASHINGTON (AP) — If you're uninsured, getting on Medicaid clearly improves your mental health, but...
 

Mich. Senate approves more of state budget plan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Senate has voted to spend $50 million on tax incentives to lure...
 

More than just numbers in Ohio's Medicaid debate
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A move to expand Medicaid in Ohio and give more low-income residents access to...
 

Kasich pick beats rival in bid for Ohio GOP chair
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. John Kasich's pick to lead the Ohio Republican Party was elected Friday...
 

Feds demand answers from Las Vegas psych hospital
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The federal agency that oversees Medicaid and Medicare compliance has put...
 
 
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Federal Budget News


Pentagon cuts furloughs to 11 days
The Pentagon announced plans Tuesday to furlough about 680,000 of its civilian employees for 11 days through the end of…
 

Camp Lejeune cancels July 4 fireworks
The July 4 fireworks show at Camp Lejeune is the latest victim of the federal budget cuts.
 

Navy: Jets will stay in flight, for now
Navy officials told WAVY.com several carrier air wings have been spared closure due to sequestration, at least for the time…
 

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Local Politics


Fmr McDonnell aide arrested for assault
A former senior advisor for Gov. Bob McDonnell has been arrested on several assault charges, WWBT in Richmond has confirmed.
 

Sales tax could expand in NC plan
The tax code overhaul offered by Senate Republicans would make North Carolina's sales tax base one of the broadest in the…
 

Input sought on Va. transportation plan
The state is seeking public input on an upcoming draft report for a six-year transportation improvement plan.
 

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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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