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ROANOKE VALLEY POLITICS
 Virginia Gov.- McDonnell McDonnell Against Tax IncreaseMcDonnell ruled out tax increases as a solutionfor Virginia's $4 billion budget shortfall. Democrats question McDonnell's ability to balance The Budget. The Governor says "We will work together across party lines to cut spending while not raising taxes. There are no easy choices in closing the $4 billion budget shortfall that is unparalleled in Virginia history". (06/03/2009 ) Human Events. |
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Griffith is challenging BoucherRICHMOND -- Republican Del. Morgan Griffith of Salem is considering a run for The U.S. House of Representatives Republican Rep. Eric Cantor says his Richmond campaign office was shot at AG Cuccinelli is paranoid "birther"McDonnell cut his old running mate loose to clean up his own mess. The Virginia House of Delegates proposed a new state budget which will increase class sizes while reducing public school funding, and implementing drastic cuts in programs for the disabled, seniors, and the working poor. The Senate Finance Committee passed its version of The Budget which calls for more than $700 million in cuts, made possible by a plan to save $500 million by contributing less than expected over the next two years into the retirement fund for teachers and state employees, and major cuts to Medicaid. One way or another, tax increases the state is avoiding will surface in higher local taxes. House of Delegates OKs repeal of gun-purchase limitThe Gun Bill is likely to clear the House of Delegates, which has a Republican majority.If the bill passes the Democratic-led Senate, where its chances are uncertain, Gov. Bob McDonnell intends to sign the measure into law. Death penalty expansion bills are touted by Republicans in Virginia, which already has the second-busiest death chamber in the USA. The Senate passed a massive increase of civil court filing fees to raise money for sheriff's departments. John Edwards (D Roanoke) warned such steep increases could put civil court out of the reach of "the little guy." McDonnell is considering "privatizing" Virginia Liquor Stores McDonnell Campaign claimed Virginians prefer "welfare" to work The Republican candidate repeatedly endorsed The Economic policies of George W. Bush Outrageous Guns-in-Bars legislation passed the Virginia House and Senate Statewide "smoking" ban approved by the House of Delegates & Senate "Smokers" have few indoor options as the statewide ban goes into effect. AT ISSUE: Will Sledd keep serving on corporate boards? Ex- VA TECH director 'inadvertently' took The Cho File Tech officials inaction was 'Inexcusable' according to a revised report. Virginia Tech disputes the "implications". Appalachian Power surcharge approved TV ads circulated in Roanoke and Bristol saying Republican gubernatorial candidate Robert F. McDonnell supported $180 million in electric power rate increases. BEDFORD -- County planning commission rejects 'private' water and sewer system |
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