Virginia Politics
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Gay marriage ruling; Jobs report; Big soda ban
CommentDOMA denied, a bleak jobs report and big soda bans. All of that on Today's NewsTalk.
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Rep. Gerry Connolly
CommentToday on NewsTalk, we spoke with Rep. Gerry Connolly
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DOJ leak probe; The red-hot Nats; Va. Primaries
CommentToday on NewsTalk, we spoke with Politico's Rachel Smolkin, Tom Threlkeld of DC Pro Sports Report, and reporter Michael Lee Pope.
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Va. budget talks; Romney wins IL; Web privacy; Milad Pooran
CommentNewsTalk 3/21/12: Virginia's Special Session, Illinois Primary, Web Privacy and Milad Pooran running for Congress.
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The Redskins bold move, Va. lawmakers spar, Natalie Williams
CommentNewstalk 3/12/12: Tom Threlkeld of DC Pro Sports Report discusses the Redskins' big trade and the NCAA Tournament. Also, Virginia state lawmakers spar, and Natalie Williams discusses running against Marion Barry in Ward 8.
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Tom Davis; Pr. George’s woos new employers; Metro brake problems
CommentToday on NewsTalk we spoke with former Virginia congressman Tom Davis, Prince George's County's David Iannucci, and WTOP's Adam Tuss.
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Virginia politics; Sen. David Brinkley; Oscar’s big night
CommentToday on NewsTalk Mary Washington University political science professor Stephen Farnsworth talked about several controversial bills in Richmond, Gov. Bob McDonnell's image and more. Maryland State Sen. David Brinkley talked about his campaign to unseat Roscoe Bartlett. And 94.7 Fresh FM's Tommy McFly talked about this years Oscars.
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Tim Brant on Joe Paterno; Avoiding gridlock; Sen.-elect Dick Black
CommentToday on NewsTalk we spoke with Montgomery County Councilman Phil Andrews and Millicent West, head of the Homeland Security/Emergency Management Agency in the District. ABC 7 Sports Director Tim Brant talked about the Paterno firing and Senator-elect Dick Black talked about the possible GOP takeover of the Virginia Senate
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Is the local economy in for a jolt?; Vote 2011; Ron Moten
CommentThursday on NewsTalk we spoke with Jim Dinegar, the head of the Greater Washington Board of Trade, DC Council Candidate Ron Moten, and Eric Clingan.
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Bob McDonnell approval rating at 55 percent
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The Virginia governor has garnered high marks from Republicans, independents, and people who flat-out like the guy.
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Cleveland Anderson to run for Virginia General Assembly
A familiar face in Dumfries business will make another run for the General Assembly.
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WatchBlog: Session wrap-up, lawmakers weigh in
What did Gov. McDonnell accomplish this session? A transportation plan that offers the largest infusion of cash VDOT’s seen in two decades and $100 million for higher education that was overwhelmingly supported.
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Murray blasts Moran, setting up possible electoral rematch
Former Republican congressional candidate Patrick Murray has sent an email to supporters blasting Rep. Jim Moran (D).
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Will Virginia put the brakes on red-light cameras?
One Virginia lawmaker is pushing to ban new red-light cameras statewide.
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McDonnell touts bipartisan support for road plan
Five Democrats are among the 17 senators sponsoring the Senate version of Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell’s transportation funding proposal.
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Cuccinelli intervenes in suit alleging pension fraud
Virginia Attorney Gen. Ken T. Cuccinelli II is alleging that a major New York financial institution defrauded the state's public pension fund.
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Webb still hasn't decided on 2012, won't take bait from Allen
Sen. James Webb (D-Va.) said Tuesday that he still had not decided whether to run for reelection in 2012.
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Ebbin introduces legislation to reign in Cuccinelli
Virginia state Del. Adam Ebbin announced that he introduced legislation today aimed at curbing the ability of Attorney General Cuccincelli to file civil actions.
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