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Election '09: Trends, Tidbits, & Lessons
The election is over. [Insert massive sighs of relief and inner 'high-fives' here from a grateful nation and Loudoun]. A little political, clinical 'post-mortem' is in order focused on Loudoun.
Panel to look into bipartisan debt-reduction commissions
Lawmakers looking to stem the flow of red ink are trying to harness growing concerns over the $1.4 trillion budget deficit to pass legislation establishing a bipartisan commission to force Congress to address the fiscal imbalance.
GOP, voters hold ace in health care reform - News
Saturday's health care reform vote in the House of Representatives may well have been the first shots in the 2010 election.
But if you go carryin' pictures of Joseph Cao...
ThisA is charming , from a conservative political blog. Joseph Cao, the lone Republican to support the House healthcare bill, is now being compared to Chairman Mao.
McDonnell says Va. would opt-out of public option
The ink is not even dry on the health care bill passed in the House of Representatives Saturday night, but Virginia's Governor-Elect is not impressed.
Two Virginia Democrats vote against health bill
Two of the six Democrats in Virginia's congressional delegation last night voted against President Barack Obama's 10-year, $1.2 trillion health-care reform plan.
House is scheduled to vote on legislation
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on controversial health-care legislation today, but it may not happen unless Democrats can round up the votes, according to a local congressman.
Wolf: Detainees shouldn't be released
The Obama administration should think long and hard before releasing detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Yemen, according to a local congressman.
Christian Attorneys Give Stunning Testimony Before Lantos Commission
China is now reaching a crisis point on how the regime commits to the rule of law.
McDonnell Proves To Be a Fairfaxa s Owna
Many independent polls had predicted for weeks that former Attorney General Bob McDonnell would beat Democrat Creigh Deeds in the Virginiaa s gubernatorial election Nov.
Religious freedom needs less talk and more action in Washington. A Christianity Today editorial posted 11/04/2009 09:18AM I n October 1998, evangelicals and other religious groups cheered as President Clinton signed the International Religious Freedom Act , a measure designed to put the federal government's muscle behind efforts to secure robust ...
When it came to divulging basic information, it was Richard Nixon's administration that became infamous for the phrase, and practice, of "modified, limited hangout." Now the Obama administration has abandoned all but the "limited" part.
Chinese Rights Lawyers Testify at U.S. Congressional Hearing
Chinese human rights attorneys update congress on the increased harassment of lawyers defending victims of religious persecution.
When Franklin Farm resident Carla Stecklie and her husband needed help moving some large pieces around their house recently, Jim LeMunyon came right over to assist them with the heavy lifting.
AAA: Armenian Assembly Continues Outreach on Capitol Hill
Date : Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:38:07 PDT PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release October 27, 2009 Contact: Michael A. Zachariades Email: mzachariades@aaainc.org Phone: 393-3434 ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY CONTINUES OUTREACH ON CAPITOL HILL Thanks Rep.
ANCA: Lawmakers Reinforce Request for US Aid to Armenia and Karabagh
From : Elizabeth Chouldjian Date : Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:38:53 PDT Armenian National Committee of America 1711 N Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel.
Gang violence decreases in Loudoun, nearby counties
To view a copy of the Northern Virginia Comprehensive Gang Assessment, log on to www.preventgangsnova.org . The Northern Virginia region is holding its own in the fight against gangs, but that doesn't mean it's time to let up.
Washington consultant indicted for allegedly conspiring to violate US sanctions against Sudan
A Washington consultant has been charged with allegedly conspiring to violate U.S. economic sanctions against Sudan.
Some call a U.S.- and Egyptian-backed resolution against incitement to religious hatred a wolf in sheepa s clothing Emily Belz Meeting of the OIC in May WASHINGTON - Despite American objections, the Organization of the Islamic Conference , a confederation of 56 Islamic nations, has been pushing "defamation of religion" resolutions in the UN for ...
Local job seekers hope to stand out from competition - News
Rep. Frank R. Wolf, left, talks with Zachary Copeland, right, 19, of Wardensville, W.Va., during the 10th District Job and Career Fair hosted by Wolf at the Army National Guard readiness center in Winchester on Monday.
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