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Curbing a Constitutional Crisis

These are the times that try conservatives' souls. A liberal president wants funding for defense slashed.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

Staunton News Leader

U.Va. archives put Madison, Jefferson, Adams and other Founding Fathers online

CHARLOTTESVILLE - Five thousand previously unpublished documents from our nation's founders, including James Madison, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, are now online through Rotunda, the digital imprint of the University of Virginia Press.

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Wed Oct 28, 2009

Collegiate Times

Higher education should emphasize civic literacy

Pop quiz: Why do all states have to recognize driver's licenses issued in other states? As you scramble for Wikipedia, think about this: For a nation with a very high level of well-educated citizens, a basic understanding of its history and civics seems implied.

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Sat Oct 24, 2009

WSLS

Nautilus may close Grayson Co. plant

The Nautilus plant in Grayson County could be closing in December, and leave 173-people without a job.

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Thu Oct 22, 2009

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Richmond museum to display original copy of Declaration of Independence tomorrow

Want to see one of the original copies of the Declaration of Independence without leaving Richmond? Then you might want to head to the Virginia Historical Society tomorrow.

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Wed Oct 21, 2009

Richmond.com

Free Viewing of Declaration of Independence This Weekend

Stop by the Virginia Historical Society this Saturday, October 24 for a free viewing of a rare Declaration of Independence copy that was printed within 24 hours after Jefferson drafted the original.

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Galax Gazette

Grayson dumps trash site

In an effort to save money during tough economic times, Grayson County has opted to close a public-access Dumpster site at its Public Works Department just north of Independence.

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Mon Oct 19, 2009

Daily Progress

Rare printing of Declaration comes to town

Of 26 known copies of the first printing of the Declaration of Independence, three will be in Albemarle County on Wednesday.

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Sat Oct 17, 2009

Street Rodder

1929 Ford Highboy Roadster - Tuff Stuff

Though magazine editors are exposed to countless cool cars in our day-to-day lives and travels, there are always a few that, for one reason or another, stand out from the rest.

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Thu Oct 15, 2009

WSLS

Copy Of Declaration Of Independence To Stop In Va

Visitors to Thomas Jefferson's mountaintop home will get a glimpse of one of the original versions of the Declaration of Independence, which the third president considered his crowning achievement.

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Wed Oct 14, 2009

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg

Rare Copy of U.S. Declaration to be on View at VA City

A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence will be available for public viewing in Virginia Beach.

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Tue Oct 13, 2009

Daily Progress

House Select Committee schedules hearing on fraudulent letter campaign

A congressional committee announced today that it would hold hearings this week on bogus letters sent to U.S. Rep.

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Thu Oct 08, 2009

KansasCity.com

Robbers beat c-store clerk on Independence...

Robbers beat c-store clerk on Independence Ave. From Sara Shepherd: Three gunmen escaped after pistol-whipping and robbing a convenience store clerk Wednesday night in the 2300 block of Independence Avenue.

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Thu Oct 01, 2009

Galax Gazette

United Way kicks off campaign

Twin County United Way started its annual campaign kickoff this month at Grayson National Bank locations, in hopes of raising $215,000 by March 31, 2010, to provide funds for 27 local agencies.

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Sun Sep 27, 2009

Potomac News

Bell pushes Marshall on social issues in debate

It wasn't until the candidates questioned each other that the debate got a bit fiery.

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Fri Sep 25, 2009

Collegiate Times

Contest: Rights not contigent on place,...

The First Amendment is occasionally taken for granted in America. This country's citizens have been blessed with a nearly 250-year old, stable democratic state, borne of the highest Enlightenment ideals and defended domestically and abroad.

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Wed Sep 23, 2009

The Riverdale Press

Intersection near PS 24 assailed over safety

Good morning class! Please open your test booklets and begin: 1) Which of the following constitutes a clear and present danger to the school children at PS 24: a) Deep budget cuts b) Swine flu c) The intersection of West 235th Street and Independence Ave.

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Fri Sep 18, 2009

Galax Gazette

Enterprise zone effort advances

Grayson County will move forward with its plan to apply for acceptance into Virginia's Enterprise Zone Program after both the board of supervisors and Independence Town Council passed resolutions in support last week.

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Wed Sep 16, 2009

Collegiate Times

Column: Remember minority rights in times...

One of the first civic doctrines American schoolchildren are taught is the principle of majority rule.

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Mon Sep 14, 2009

Daily Progress

New research revives exhibit on Jeffersona s Academical Village

Sitting cross-legged in the sunlight, University of Virginia student Ariel Cornett looked up from studying to admire her setting.

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