IRS chief: Agency lacked sensitivity in screenings


WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting commissioner of the IRS says the agency was guilty of a "lack of sensitivity" in screenings of political groups seeking tax-exempt status.
 
 
 

Kerry expects Syrians to attend transition talks
STOCKHOLM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry issued a stern warning Tuesday to Syria's government,...
 

Obama tries to swat down 2 swirling controversies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama tried to swat down a pair of brewing controversies Monday,...
 

Carney: White House counsel told of IRS review
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House spokesman Jay Carney says the IRS inspector general notified the White...
 

Activists call on Obama to stop deportations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Immigration activists are calling on President Barack Obama to end deportations of...
 

Obama offers help for Oklahoma tornado victims Video
President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Oklahoma Tuesday in the wake of "one of the...
 

Obama's approval rating holding steady Video
Despite the front-page controversies of the past few weeks, President Barack Obama's approval rating...
 

Obama calls on Congress to fund embassy security
President Barack Obama is trying to turn the tables on Republicans who have criticized his administration's...
 

Obama confronts a trio of controversies Video
Trying to steer clear of Republican criticism of the administration's response to the terror attacks...
 

Holder defends subpoenas for AP telephone records Video
The leaders of a House panel told Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday that they had serious concerns...
 
 
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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


Dems weigh in on Jackson addition to GOP…
Virginia Democrats are framing the new statewide ticket the Republican Right nominated Saturday as a referendum on the GOP's…
 

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…
 

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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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