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Who will have more impact here?
He's the popular former governor of Virginia with a sizable lead in the polls. She's the sitting governor of Alaska and newcomer to the national political spotlight who has revved up a lethargic conservative base.
Mark R. Warner captured Virginia's...Tags: National Government, Timothy M. Kaine, Sarah Palin, Government, Barack Obama
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McCain, Obama campaigns woo new Hispanic citizens as key bloc in swing states
AP Hispanic Affairs WriterMIAMI (AP) _ On a muggy afternoon, more than 3,000 immigrants, most of them Hispanic, wave flags, cheer and weep as they swear to protect and defend the United States of America as its newest citizens. Moments later, dozens of volunteers from the...Tags: National Government, Government, Barack Obama, Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), United States of America
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Virginia senators back bill
247-7838Virginia's senators were more enthusiastic about the latest plan to bail out the U.S. economy Wednesday than many of their counterparts in the House had been at the start of the week. Democratic Sen. Jim Webb and Republican John Warner voted for a $700...Tags: John Warner, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia)
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Commercials spark clash for 2nd District candidates
247-4765A pair of television commercials sparked fighting words between U.S. Rep. Thelma Drake and challenger Glenn Nye on Wednesday as the two candidates battled for the region's most high-profile voting block. Republican Drake called a news conference to...Tags: Thelma Drake, Elections, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), International Military Interventions, Political Candidates
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Alexandria attorney confirmed for federal bench
The Senate has confirmed Alexandria attorney Anthony Trenga's nomination to a federal judgeship in the Eastern District of Virginia. Trenga was one of five lawyers Senators Jim Webb and John Warner recommended for the federal bench in a letter to...Tags: University of Virginia, Alexandria (Alexandria, Virginia), Lawyers, John Warner, George Bush
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Virginians say no to federal bailout
804-225-7345This week, about 1,100 people have telephoned the office of Democratic Sen. Jim Webb about the proposed federal bailout of the U.S. financial sector. Only about 100 of them think it's a good idea. "That's on top of about 6,500 e-mails we've gotten this...Tags: Thelma Drake, Elections, Westmoreland County, National Government, Government
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Senator honored for environmental work
An act of Congress has declared a section of the Rappahannock River above the former Embrey Dam the "John W. Warner Rapids." After passing the Senate last week, the measure was approved Tuesday by the House of Representatives. Now the legislation goes to...Tags: Westmoreland County, National Government, Joe Lieberman, Government, Barbara Boxer
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Full text of Biden's speech
Remarks for Sen. Joe Biden, as prepared for delivery to the National Guard Association in Baltimore: Thank you, General Umbarger. It's also good to see my friends General Frank Vavala, and General Hugh Broomall. I come here today with a profound respect...Tags: Joe Biden, Armed Conflicts, Sarah Palin, Government, Political Candidates
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Va. tribes might get federal recognition
Virginia Senator Jim Webb says the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs plans to consider the federal recognition of six Virginia tribes. The committee will consider the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act at a Sept. 25...Tags: Lower House, Parliament
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Va. tribe recognition to be considered
A U.S. Senate committee will hear testimony on federal recognition of six Virginia tribes. Governor Tim Kaine is scheduled to address the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs at the hearing Thursday in Washington. Senator Jim Webb is also scheduled to...Tags: Timothy M. Kaine, Parliament, Lower House, Upper House
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Rapids to honor Virginia's Warner
A stretch of rapids on the Rappahannock River could soon bear the name of Sen. John Warner. A Senate bill to name a section of rapids after Warner has won committee approval and is headed for a vote by the full Senate. Co-sponsored by Sen. Jim Webb, the...Tags: John Warner, Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg, Virginia)
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Falwell college wants students to vote locally
Associated Press WriterThe chancellor of Liberty University has an ambitious plan to get the 10,500 students at the evangelical Christian college registered to vote in Virginia, a swing state that could be crucial to victory in the presidential election. The key, according to...Tags: Christianity, Elections, Colleges and Universities, Virginia Tech, Teaching and Learning
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