http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/va-news/ en-us Mon, 6 Jul 2009 13:45:47 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2286453/posts Utilities: Smart Billing By Staff Reports Published: July 6, 2009 A little more than a year ago, the Wilder administration and the City Council backed off a proposed stormwater fee to underwrite infrastructure projects, many of which the council killed off for financial reasons. This year the council decided it could put matters off no longer, and adopted a budget that included a stormwater fee. City residents have received brochures. In a few weeks, they'll receive the bills, which typically will run in the neigbhorhood of $50 for the year. Businesses will have to shell out, too. Although we're not... Richmond Times-Dispatch http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2286453/posts#comment Mon, 6 Jul 2009 13:45:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2286170/posts Our Troops Rock!  Thank you for all you do!   For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.   Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!     ~ Hall of Heroes ~Patrick Henry...a slightly different take on our heroes, in honor of Independence Day...             Born: May 29, 1736 Birthplace: Hanover County, Virginia Education: (Lawyer, Politician) Work: Elected to Virginia House of Burgesses, 1765; Admitted to the Bar of the General Court in Virginia, 1769; Elected to the Continental Congress, 1774;... Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2286170/posts#comment Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285546/posts The victim, 26, remains hospitalized today in serious but stable condition and has spoken with investigators, but was under sedation and will likely be interviewed several more times, Nosal said. Its unclear whether the suspect demanded cash or merchandise but Nosal said police don't believe the shooter knew the victim. Nosal called the incident "very unusual" for the area. "Other than larcenies, shoplifting, Clarendon doesn't have large violent crimes like this," Nosal said. Police described the suspect as an African American male in his 20s or 30s, between 5'7" and 6' tall, with a medium build and possible facial hair.... Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285546/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:21:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285781/posts The Jefferson Area Tea Party is rallying against Fifth District Congressman Tom Perriello. Thursday afternoon, the group held a protest at Perriello's office on Second Street in Charlottesville. They are upset with Perriello's support of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. The group says the bill, which still being debated by the Senate, is an energy tax. Those people who support the initiative say it reduces the amount of carbon that electric utilities, oil refiners, and certain industries can emit. Perriello voted for the so-called "cap and trade bill", which passed the House 219 to 212. WVIR TV http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285781/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 05:41:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285933/posts I've never done an AAR so forgive me if it isn't quite up to snuff. I attended the Washington DC Tea Party with about 2000 of my closest friends. Things got rolling around 9:30am with some music by some band I never heard of - "Pokerface". Sorry I'm not so much up on pop culture. The location was the Upper Senate park. We were right in the shadow of the capitol building. Awesome location. Anyway, there were lots of speakers. One of the first was one of the organizers, Lisa. Single mom, small business owner. Great perspective on how government... me http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285933/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 14:59:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285682/posts http://www.wdbj7.com/global/Category.asp?c=168438&clipId=3927967&topVideoCatNo=57488&autoStart=true The media continues to miss the point..... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285682/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:17:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285648/posts HAPPY 233rd BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!!! Week 182 roll call of our 9 Patriots included Legionnaires Dave (Army WWII) and friend Janet, retired Marine and VFW member Halsey, Lurker Bill, and FReepers Fraxinus, {Mrs} Trooprally, aka [Mrs] T, [Mr]Trooprally aka [Mr] T, Eager, and myself, GunsAreOk.A great Freep with cool weather considering the time of the year. We arrived at 10:00AM as did the moonbats. Three of their five who slunk away at 11:10; so, to honor the holiday and to contrast ourselves with their poor performance, we remained until 12 noon, thirty minutes past our normal time. Even the local transit... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285648/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:29:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285241/posts A participant of a summer camp on Tech's campus has been confirmed by Schiffert Health Center to have a case of H1N1 influenza, according to an e-mail to on-campus students from Housing and Dining Services. The H1N1 influenza virus, also known as swine flu, recently hit pandemic status in early June, indicating widespread global activity, as defined by the World Health Organization. According to the Center for Disease Control website, the pandemic status only reflects the spread of the virus to over 70 countries and not its severity. Housing's e-mail, sent by Associate Director for Occupancy Management Kenneth Belcher, clarified... The Collegiate Times, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285241/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 03:05:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285156/posts July 03, 2009 R.I.P.: Budget Woes Spell Doom for Roadside Rest Stops Drivers Looking for a Break Keep on Trucking; Virginia Leaves Door Open for July 4 Holiday By MIKE ESTERL As millions of Americans take to the road for the holiday weekend, a humble highway fixture is under attack. Later this month, cash-strapped Virginia plans to barricade entrances and switch off the plumbing and electricity at nearly half its highway rest areas. Other states also are lowering budgetary axes on the public pit stops that have lined the interstate highway system since its creation in 1956. But rest stops... Wall St. Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285156/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 23:55:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284978/posts ALTON, Va. — Rep. Thomas Perriello relishes an energy fight with Republicans — even here in the rural Southside. The freshman lawmaker understands the potential consequences that he and other vulnerable Democrats face for backing a sweeping climate-change bill, and rather than ducking the issue, he’s embracing what may have been the toughest vote of his young political career. “There’s got to be something more important than getting reelected,” Perriello said in an interview with POLITICO. “If I lose my seat, and that’s the worst that happens, I could live with that.” But the 34-year-old believes Democrats will win this... Politico http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284978/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:26:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284907/posts INDEPENDENCE DAY should be the proper name for this most wonderful holiday. The name 4th of July is just another 3 day weekend for sales. This AAR covers two weeks as you can see. Better Late than never. Plus one on my few projects has a deadline that keep me busy the last two weeks. It is under control so I have some time to write the AAR. Week 180 roll call of our 9 Patriots included Sophia, Legionnaires Dave (Army WWII) and friend Janet, and Halsey, (USMC - Korea), Lurker Bill, and FReepers Cindy_True_Supporter, Eager, Fraxinus, NewEnglandPatriot, [Mrs] Trooprally,... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284907/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 16:11:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284784/posts 20 AND 27 JUNE 2009 Elder Street and Georgia Avenue, Washington, DC This AAR will be like Section 788 of Henry Waxman’s late-night, 300-page manager’s amendment to H.R. 2454June 20 Pics courtesy of Mrs. Trooprally. Mrs. T writes, “Here are the pictures from Friday. The bus did not come we left at 11:05PM, We were asked to leave. The new Garrison Commander and his wife came out to thank us for being there. He said he may have the moonbats remove their signs off Gov property . They make him angery (sic). But he said he will try and be... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284784/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 13:16:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284027/posts The most dramatic moment came from Debby Smith, 53, of Appalachia, Va., who was near tears as she described for Obama her fragile health, including a recently discovered tumor for which she cannot get treatment. Obama waved her over and hugged her, saying, "I don't want you to feel like you're all alone." He promised to "find out what we can do within existing law" and called Smith the "perfect example" of the kind of person his health plan is intended to help. (Please Note this paragraph from the article) Afterward, Smith seemed less than satisfied with Obama's reassurances, telling... washingtonpost.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284027/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:24:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283694/posts President Barack Obama outlined his plans for reforming health care during a town hall meeting at Northern Virginia Community College on Wednesday. Fielding questions from the audience and responding to queries submitted via YouTube and Twitter, Obama spoke of the urgency of reducing the rapidly swelling cost of health care, an issue he said spoke to “who we are as a country.” Roll Call http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283694/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 23:45:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283610/posts VA State Senator and candidate Ken Cuccinelli speaks on the importance of state rights! The Tenth Amendment (Amendment X) of the United States Constitution, which is part of the Bill of Rights, was ratified on December 15, 1791. The Tenth Amendment restates the Constitution's principle of Federalism by providing that powers not granted to the national government nor prohibited to the states are reserved to the states or the people. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID1_vO3cbTc&feature=channel Washington News Observer http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283610/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:57:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283532/posts <p>When Debby Smith was diagnosed with a second tumor in her kidney, causing her renal failure, she had no way to pay for health care. So she turned to President Obama.</p> <p>The president comforted the tearful questioner at the health care town hall meeting he held Wednesday at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Va.</p> CBS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283532/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 20:18:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283432/posts ANNANDALE, Va. (AP) - President Barack Obama hugged a woman who told him at a town hall meeting she has cancer but no way to pay her expenses. Obama said the woman, identified as "Debbie," is a "perfect example" of someone who has gotten caught up and is lost in a broken health care system. He said "she's not getting the best care" and called her "Exhibit A" in the case he's trying to make for a new system. breitbart http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283432/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 18:19:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282844/posts Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA), founder of the Out of Iraq caucus, criticized Dick Cheney and the Bush administration's decision to invade Iraq. Rep. Moran wouldn't declare the US the winner in Iraq, but said that Iran won the war. Real Clear Politics http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282844/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:14:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282721/posts Election Update: Districts to Watch… There are many critical races in the Virginia elections this year and EV PAC has been watching all 100 House of Delegates races, to keep our finger on the pulse of this year’s elections. This is already a huge year for GLBT politics, as the national news has shown, and you can help lend your support to our crucial electoral work here in Virginia by donating a special gift of $25 or more. As it gets closer to Election Day, we’ll be sending you information on a few select districts we think are worthy of... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282721/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:59:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282333/posts 1. Alaska 2. Maine 3. New Mexico 4. Arkansas 5. Texas 6. Missouri 7. Oregon 8. Idaho 9. Virginia 10. Wyoming human events http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282333/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:33:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282188/posts Fauquier County is working to get funds from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The latest information says that they're seeking a grant of $2 million with which to purchase foreclosed homes. They also acknowledge that they're more likely to get only $1 million. There are certainly still a fair number of foreclosed homes around. Out of the 75 homes sold in Fauquier last month, 28 of them were foreclosures. Out of those 28, 15 would fall into the price range (130K to 250K) that the county is looking at. But the number of foreclosures in the lower price ranges is shrinking... Piedmont Real Estate http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282188/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:43:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2273486/posts <p>Rooms can be reserved for our negotiated convention rate of $116/night for single or double occupancy. The discounted group rate is available for convention attendees anytime during the period of September 7 through September 14.</p> <p>Phone: (703) 521-1900 or 1.888.627.8210 by Friday, August 21, 2009 – to receive our convention rate please tell the reservation agent that you are from the National Tea Party.</p> http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2273486/posts#comment Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:35:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281576/posts The Virginia Citizens Defense League is used to fighting for the right to carry guns. But now it's having to defend the right to wear stickers about carrying guns. The group says officials at the Richmond Coliseum recently attempted to stop members from handing out blaze-orange "Guns Save Lives" stickers before an appearance by radio and television talk-show host Glenn Beck. "It's bad enough they're trying to trample the Second Amendment. Then you come and attack the First," President Philip Van Cleave said, referring to the U.S. Constitution's guarantees of the right to bear arms and to free speech. Dolly... Times Dispatch http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281576/posts#comment Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:18:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281474/posts Mary Lou Forbes was a traditional Virginia gentlewoman. Her hint of a Southern accent and her friendly, hospitable and gracious manner were suggestive of the Northern Virginia in which she was born and came of age. That was a smaller, less bustling, but more neighborly place than the sprawling suburbia of today. Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281474/posts#comment Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:55:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281428/posts A burglar took a picture of himself on his victim's cell phone, then left the phone behind, Suffolk police said. They are asking the public for help in identifying him. The burglary was reported to police the first week of June in the 200 block of Holbrook Arch. The burglar tried to make a call with a cell phone in the residence, and took a picture of himself flashing two fingers, police said. He left the phone behind. City spokeswoman Debbie George, a former police lieutenant, said it's common for suspects in crimes to make photos and video of themselves... Pilotonline.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281428/posts#comment Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:53:57 GMT