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McCain camp attacks media over Obama trip

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:30:00 EDT

Openly frustrated at the heavy news coverage of Barack Obama’s trip to the Middle East, the John McCain campaign is responding with a public relations offensive, including a new web video that accuses television news reporters of being “in the tank” for Obama.

General Assembly session cost $117K

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:16:00 EDT

Paychecks from the state are like American Express cards—most lawmakers won't go home without them.

Court rejects Bush’s signature air pollution rule

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:20:00 EDT

A federal appeals court unanimously struck down a signature component of President Bush’s clean air policies Friday, dealing a blow to environmental groups and likely delaying further action until the next administration.

Register 100 Va. voters, meet Obama - maybe

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:32:00 EDT

That sort of campaign activity is rarely seen before Labor Day in Virginia and never in presidential elections. But with Virginia in the new role of swing state, it’s a sign of changing times that Obama and Republican John McCain are fighting it out in Virginia’s July heat.

Webb has no intention to run for VP

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:22:01 EDT

Sen. Jim Webb has announced he does not plan to run for Vice President, but will continue supporting Barak Obama in Virginia.

Prince William County roundup

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:43:00 EDT

Supervisors to hear zoning issues Tuesday

Legislators go nowhere on roads but take stipend

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:31:00 EDT

Most state lawmakers managed to accomplish one thing in this special session: collect a paycheck.

Law allowing church splintering is constitutional

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:51:00 EDT

A Fairfax judge says a Virginia law that lets church congregations vote to separate themselves from their parent denominations is constitutional and doesn’t break rules surrounding the separation of church and state matters.

SCC approves 18 percent Dominion rate increase

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:49:00 EDT

The State Corporation Commission said Friday that Dominion Virginia Power can increase rates by about 18 percent to recover its soaring fuel costs.

N. Korea destroys symbol of atomic weapons program

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:50:00 EDT

The gray cooling tower stands 60 feet above North Korea’s main nuclear reactor complex, the most visible symbol of its atomic weapons program.

Court rules in favor of Second Amendment gun right

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:28:00 EDT

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Americans have a right to own guns for self-defense and hunting, the justices’ first major pronouncement on gun rights in U.S. history.

Bush administration lifts North Korea sanctions

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:30:01 EDT

President Bush said Thursday he will lift key trade sanctions against North Korea and remove it from the U.S. terrorism blacklist, a remarkable turnaround in policy toward the communist regime he once branded as part of an “axis of evil.”

Partisan split emerges in Va. roads debate

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:27:00 EDT

House Republican leaders will choose Wednesday whether Gov. Timothy M. Kaine's transportation funding bill dies in a showdown floor vote or takes a lethal detour to a committee famously hostile to tax increases.

Kaine: Time to fund Va. roads is now

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:04:00 EDT

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine told lawmakers Monday that Virginians expect them to act now to approve new funding for transportation.

M. Park GOP candidates to run as independents

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:24:00 EDT

Manassas Park Vice Mayor Bryan Polk and two other normally Republican candidates will run for re-election as independents this November.

Actions Assembly takes could affect supervisors

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:15:00 EDT

Come 2009, major issues of state and local concern will include—of course—transportation, as well as proffer policy options and housing foreclosure rates, according to a Tuesday presentation to the Prince William Board of County Supervisors.

Mark Warner proposes crackdowns on oil speculators

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:56:00 EDT

Democrat Mark R. Warner proposed crackdowns Wednesday on commodities speculators and offered measured support for offshore oil and gas exploration

Kaine: No vacancy for out-of-state inmates

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:52:01 EDT

Gov. Tim Kaine has ordered the Virginia Department of Corrections to stop housing out-of-state inmates.

Obama appoints Va. campaign director

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:34:01 EDT

Democrat Barack Obama has a new campaign director to run day-to-day operations of his presidential bid this fall in Virginia

lawmaker says computer hacked by Chinese

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:01:00 EDT

Two House members said Wednesday their Capitol Hill computers, containing information about political dissidents from around the world, have been hacked by sources apparently working out of China.

Feder, Wolf and Connolly win primaries

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:16:00 EDT

Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, appeared headed toward a comfortable victory Tuesday over former Rep. Leslie L. Byrne in the 11th congressional district’s Democratic primary.

Former Gov. Gilmore makes campaign stop in Manassas

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:04:00 EDT

Former Gov. Jim Gilmore promised to fight for values, low taxes, free enterprise and an energy policy that relies more on domestic production than overseas supplies during the Manassas stop of his Northern Virginia campaign for Senate entitled the “Working Families Tour.”

Candidates will debate on air Sunday

Fri, 30 May 2008 15:15:00 EDT

Candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for the 11th Congressional District will meet for a live, one-hour, televised debate at 7:30 p.m.

Davis unloads on state GOP

Fri, 30 May 2008 14:30:00 EDT

Rep. Thomas M. Davis III, R-11th, who once hoped to be the Republican nominee for Senate, will not attend this weekend’s nominating convention in Richmond.

M. Warner speaks to Manassas Rotary

Wed, 28 May 2008 22:25:00 EDT

Democrat Mark Warner brought his race for election to the U.S. Senate to Manassas on Wednesday.

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Wed, 28 May 2008 12:56:00 EDT

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Prince William Democrats elect delegate for Obama

Fri, 23 May 2008 23:34:01 EDT

The 11th Congressional District Democrats elected Prince William resident Keith Scarborough as a delegate for Barack Obama in the Democratic National Convention.

M. Park approves $81M budget

Wed, 21 May 2008 21:30:00 EDT

The Manassas Park City Council approved its fiscal 2009 budget Tuesday night.

Frederick won’t seek another term if he’s named GOP chair

Wed, 21 May 2008 21:18:00 EDT

Del. Jeffrey M. Frederick, R-Woodbridge, said he wouldn't run for re-election if he won the chairman position in the Republican Party of Virginia.

Democratic candidates for 11th District hold debate

Tue, 13 May 2008 22:42:00 EDT

The four Democratic candidates running for U.S. Congress from the 11th District this year were quite diverse in their career paths and that was never more evident than during the course of their debate at the A.J. Ferlazzo Building in Woodbridge on Tuesday evening.

Kaine talks transit tax in Prince William County

Tue, 13 May 2008 22:36:00 EDT

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine began a series of town hall meetings Tuesday pushing his newest investment plan — this time by raising a regional sales tax in Northern Virginia to upgrade its transportation system.

FitZSimmonds appointed chief deputy clerk of court

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:39:00 EDT

Former State Senate candidate Robert S. FitzSimmonds has been appointed Chief Deputy Clerk of Court, replacing Wendy Jones who retired after 32 years in the office.

Prince William gets two new judges

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:47:01 EDT

Two new judges, including one who will become the first female Prince William Circuit Court judge, officially took office on Friday.

Newcomer Dance wins seat on Manassas School Board

Tue, 06 May 2008 23:17:00 EDT

In a very tight election for four spots, newcomer Kermit Holmes Dance tallied the fourth most votes to join winners Arthur P. Bushnell, Sheryl L. Bass and Scott M. Albrecht. Dance received 998 votes, 88 more than former School Board member Edward W. Pratt Jr. who was running again after losing in 2006.

Three new members elected in Dumfries

Tue, 06 May 2008 23:15:00 EDT

The Dumfries Town Council will have three new members following Tuesday’s town election and the defeat of two incumbents.

Six elected to Haymarket town council

Tue, 06 May 2008 23:11:00 EDT

John C. Cole, Susan M. Shuryn, Oswald Vazquez and Robert B. “Bob” Weir, the four incumbents running for the Haymarket Town Council, were re-elected Tuesday.

Two tied in Quantico

Tue, 06 May 2008 23:09:00 EDT

The Quantico Town Council got a bit of new blood following Tuesday’s election, but how much won’t be known until today.

After withdrawl, five elected in Occoquan

Tue, 06 May 2008 23:07:00 EDT

When one of the six candidates withdrew from the Occoquan Town Council race 12 days before Tuesday’s election, the winners of the five seats on that council were all but decided.

Dumfries candidates speak at town forum

Sun, 04 May 2008 20:46:00 EDT

All of the candidates for the three open seats on the Dumfries Town Council said they’d like to see the town make some changes.

Town, city elections set for Tuesday

Sun, 04 May 2008 20:45:00 EDT

Voters in Prince William County’s four towns as well as in the City of Manassas will head to the polls Tuesday to choose their local leaders.

Prince William’s Frederick behind in race for GOP chair

Fri, 02 May 2008 22:18:00 EDT

Former Lt. Gov. John H. Hager, who has been chairman since July and wants to serve a full four-year term, appears to have the lead over Del. Jeffrey M. Frederick of Prince William County, GOP leaders say.

Kaine hails Stafford’s purchase of nature area

Thu, 01 May 2008 13:09:00 EDT

Governor Timothy M. Kaine today hailed Stafford County’s recent acquisition of 1,770 acres of waterfront property known as Crow’s Nest.

Webb GI Bill Moving Forward

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:40:00 EDT

Promising to “leave no veteran behind,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday she hopes the House will take up a new GI bill “in the next couple of weeks.

Prince William political notes

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:27:01 EDT

Dumfries voters, along with any interested area residents, are invited to a Dumfries Town Council political forum on Sunday.

Rev. Wright Sermon Flap an “Attack on the Black Church”

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:52:00 EDT

Sen. Barack Obama’s former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, called the month-long debate over portions of his past sermons an attack on the black church.

Principi surprises supervisors

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EDT

Prince William supervisor Frank Principi’s plan to do away with police enforcement of the county’s illegal immigration resolution has taken at least three of his fellow board members off guard — not to mention hundreds of residents who then reportedly expressed outrage with a slew of e-mails to the chairman’s office.

General Assembly OKs building bond bill

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:55:00 EDT

Unanimously approved plan would finance through the sale of taxpayer-back bonds 75 construction projects over the next six years.

Bass wants to maintain balance on Manassas School Board

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EDT

For Manassas School Board member Sheryl L. Bass, it’s all about balance. “Everybody has their priorities so it’s really important to balance all of them and not focus on one,” Bass said.

Albrecht wants to keep helping children on Manassas School Board

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EDT

Manassas School Board vice chairman Scott M. Albrecht never thought he would be seeking a third term when he was first elected in 2000.

Occoquan officials want to know their grades

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EDT

Occoquan officials want residents to weigh-in through a survey to gauge how well the town leaders are doing and in what direction the town should go.

Kuhns running for fifth term on Quantico council

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EDT

Staff writer Aileen Streng can be reached at 703-878-8010.Russell V. “Rusty” Kuhns has served four terms on the Quantico Town Council. He wants to continue to serve his hometown and is seeking a fifth term.

Protestors lie down for tougher gun laws

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:09:00 EDT

A lie-in at Capital Square today attracted about 50 onlookers supporting tougher gun laws to help avert future gun tragedies.

Virginians at the Capitol

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:57:00 EDT

Two Virginians were among the 60 federal lawmakers appointed last week to hash out a final compromise on the Farm Bill.

Dorthea Barr runs for Dumfries Council

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EDT

Dorothea Barr doesn't believe Dumfries is living up to its potential and she wants to do something about it.

10th District GOP to hold Jefferson dinner Saturday

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EDT

Rep. Frank Wolf, R-10th, will headline the 10th District Republican Committee's annual Jefferson Day Dinner on Saturday in Warrenton.

Virginia representatives hammer general

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EDT

WASHINGTON—Senators Jim Webb and John Warner of Virginia joined Tuesday in a bipartisan challenge to the top commander of the Iraq war, questioning whether the five-year conflict has improved the safety of Americans or the strategy of the U.S. military.

Robert B. Weir runs for Haymarket Council

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EDT

Robert B. Weir said it takes vigilance to control growth, and he plans to be vigilant if he is re-elected to the Haymarket Town Council.

Manassas Park residents complain about tax rate

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:28:00 EDT

For the first 15 minutes of Tuesday's public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the new fiscal year, Manassas Park finance director Gary Fields went through a less-than-appealing budget filled with hiring freezes and school employee cuts.

Via wants to keep Dumfries moving forward

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EDT

Brenda L. Via thinks her hometown of Dumfries is moving in the right direction and she wants to help it continue.

Bush says background will be asset to Occoquan

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EDT

With a background in urban studies and historic preservation, Denise Bush feels she has something to contribute to her town of Occoquan.

Roberts hopes to unite Haymarket Town Council

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EDT

Sean Roberts believes in his town and the American tradition of citizen representation in government.

Occoquan candidate wants to preserve small town atomsphere

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:24:00 EDT

James Walbert feels that maintaining the small town atmosphere is important to the quality of life for Occoquan residents.

Cuccinelli to run for Va. Attorney General

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:20:00 EDT

Cuccinelli announced his candidacy Monday at a news conference in Fairfax.

County to advertise $1 tax rate

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:46:00 EDT

We have a rate. It took an estimated dozen attempts and three meetings, but Prince William County supervisors came through Tuesday and set the fiscal 2009 tax rate to advertise at $1.

Pro-lifers endorse Marshall

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:38:00 EDT

Del. Robert G. Marshall, R-Prince William, has received the support of 51 pro-life leaders in his quest to be the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate.

Bradley seeks third term on Dumfries Council

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:26:00 EDT

"I think I know the issues facing the town of Dumfries, and I have the expertise that eight years of experience on the council has given me," Bradley said.

American Civil Liberties threatens to sue Botetourt County

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:46:00 EDT

The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia is threatening legal action against Botetourt County if county officials don’t repeal an ordinance restricting campaign signs

Manassas Park OKs signage ordinance

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:26:00 EDT

City planner Vanessa Watson said after last November's elections, city staff filled up four trucks with leftover political signs and debris.

Manassas GOP seeking delegates

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:21:00 EDT

The Manassas Republican Committee is accepting filings from voters who want to be delegates to congressional and statewide conventions coming this spring.

Local parties prepare for conventions

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:54:00 EDT

Local political committees are gearing up to decide who will represent them during state and congressional conven-tions in April.

Va. congressmen want better police access to immigration data

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:33:00 EDT

Three Virginia congressmen want federal officials to make it easier for police to determine whether criminal suspects are illegal immigrants.

Many bills signed by Kaine have local ties

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:51:00 EDT

One measure of elected officials’ productivity is the number of bills turned into law. Gov. Timothy M. Kaine signed a number of initiatives from local delegates into law this week.<

Hybrid exemption extended for another year

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:00:01 EDT

Earlier this week Gov. Timothy M. Kaine signed a law that keeps hybrids in HOV lanes for another year.

City elections uncontested

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:38:00 EDT

The Manassas City Council and Mayoral elections on May 6 will be uncontested.

Senate debates impact fee bill

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:03:00 EDT

The program that Prince William County uses to make developers pay for local infrastructure is threatened by a bill that could win approval from the Virginia Senate today.

Marshall: Concealed carry on campus could save lives

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:44:00 EDT

Del. Bob Marshall plans a press conference on Monday to propose allowing conceled weapons on campuses.

County gets money to study bus, ferry transportation

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:41:00 EDT

Prince William County won two grants this month to study innovative transportation alternatives on land — and river.

‘Triggerman’ bill sent to Kaine

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:27:00 EDT

Legislation to eliminate Virginia’s so-called triggerman rule was sent to Gov. Timothy M. Kaine’s desk Friday.

Filing deadline nears in towns

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:28:00 EDT

Time is running out for candidates interested in running for an elected office in one of Prince William County’s four towns.

State pay raises may be endorsed

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:15:00 EDT

House and Senate budget committees are expected to recommend 2 percent and 2.5 percent raises, respectively, for all public employees, General Assembly sources say.

Immigration Assistance bill moves in Senate

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:12:00 EDT

Del. L. Scott Lingamfelter’s idea for a new Office on Immigration Assistance has a blessing and pledged funding from the House of Delegates; now the Republican from Dale City needs the same approval from the Senate.

Jenkins cites experience, knowledge of county

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:10:43 EDT

Scott Jenkins has 18 years of continuous law enforcement experience as a patrol officer, supervisor, criminal investigations lieutenant and now is a sergeant with the Culpeper Police Department. Your comments

Third forum brings higher turnout

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:10:22 EDT

In spite of a steady rain, more than 120 people attended Thursday night's political forum for constitutional officer candidates. Your comments

Jenkins wants security improvements in schools

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:10:59 EDT

Culpeper native Rusty Jenkins believes he has what it takes to represent the Catalpa District on the Culpeper County School Board. Your comments

Majors hopes to make a difference for children

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:10:41 EDT

For Culpeper native Kym Majors, it's all about the kids. Your comments

Williams says transparency, better planning needed on board

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:10:58 EDT

Kim Williams says the current Board of Supervisors has been slow to act, lacks transparency and needs to make better plans for the future. Your comments

Underwood says it’s time for a change

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:10:06 EDT

Tom Underwood says it's time for a change, and he thinks he's the man for the job. Your comments

Moderator looks to Culpeper residents for debate questions

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:10:23 EDT

it's time for the candidates for local offices to take questions directly from constituents. Your comments

Commonwealth attorney, sheriff candidates to debate

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:10:11 EDT

If you're yearning for more political banter, a four-candidate debate Tuesday night prom-ises to be a big part of the quickly approaching election. Your comments

Candidates to speak at Culpeper Dems meeting

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:08:25 EDT

Culpeper's Democratic Committee will host a discussion between political candidates and the public tonight at the Depot. Your comments

Gilmore to visit Culpeper today

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:08:53 EDT

Former Gov. Jim Gilmore stops by Culpeper today as part of his ongoing swing around Virginia in support of state Republicans - or maybe himself. Your comments