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Virginia Gov.-  McDonnell

McDonnell Against Tax Increase

McDonnell bluntly ruled out tax increases as a solution for Virginia's $4 billion budget shortfall.
Democrats question McDonnell's ability to balance   The Budget.

It Turns Out "Deeds" Country is Republican

The Gubernatorial Race
Election Results

 

REPUBLICAN

 



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Griffith is challenging Boucher

RICHMOND -- Republican Del. Morgan Griffith of Salem is considering a run for The U.S. House of Representatives
against Democratic Rick Boucher from Abingdon , Virginia.
Griffith is The Majority Leader in The Virginia House of Delegates.
The National Republican Congressional Committee  had conversations with Griffith,
who opposes creating a cap-and-trade system to curb pollution emissions.

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Tea Party organizers plan three debates

5th District debate is scheduled for Feb. 27 at Brookville High School to select the Republican nominee to run for the seat held by Democratic Rep. Tom Perriello.

WILLIAMSBURG Governor-elect Bob McDonnell told Republican activists
amid cheers and a standing ovation The party which swept the three statewide races
by advocating "conservative bedrock principles" is offering "practical" solutions.

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RICHMOND - Governor Tim Kaine: The Farewell Address
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.
THE 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

VIRGINIA BEACH(AP)  White House official says Robertson's comments don't express the spirit of the American people





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Dr. Dave Trinkle seeks "re-election" 
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Bill Bestpitch,  Valerie Garner, and Ray Ferris
also certified Democratic candidates for March 2d Primary.


Bob Craig Announces run for Roanoke City Council

Angry critics of Carilion speak out
Health-insurance rates in Roanoke have gone from being the lowest in the state
to being the most expensive.
Carilion is accused of stifling competition
which has caused higher healthcare costs in the region.

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WDBJ NEWS 7
ROANOKE  hires a new city mgr.
Our Valley
The Roanoke Times

The Roanoke City Market

Are Market Building tenets being kicked to the curb ?
Tanglewood Mall wants displaced City Market vendors

Roanoke City facing "Imminent Risk"

Bond Rating Agencies say  Roanoke has too much Debt


OBAMA IN ROANOKE
Roanoke Crowd welcomes Sarah Palin

THE POLITICAL GRAVEYARD
Is  "Democracy" Dead in The City of Roanoke


 



 
Seal of Roanoke County, Virginia

Roanoke County Board of Supervisors

Charlotte A. Moore, Cave Spring District
Joseph B. "Butch" Church, Catawba District
Michael W. Altizer, CHAIRMAN, Vinton District
Richard C. Flora, Hollins District
Joseph P. McNamara, VICE-CHAIRMAN, Windsor Hills District

Hard Times
In   "Coketown"






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