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Disabled veterans miss out on contracts, GAO finds
A federal program set up to steer $4 billion in government contracts to businesses owned by disabled military veterans has allowed more than $90 million in contracts to be fraudulently obtained by ineligible companies, according a report released Thursday.
GAO uncovers fraud in disabled vets program
A Carnegie construction company fraudulently received $39.4 million in federal funds meant for firms owned and operated by disabled veterans, according to a government audit.
Bill would jail crooks who wrongly get set-aside contracts
Service-disabled veterans may get some added protection from bilkers who win government set-aside contracts by misrepresenting themselves as veteran-owned businesses.
GAO: Fraud in gov't contracts for disabled vets
The Small Business Administration failed to check if companies were eligible for the no-bid contracts for veterans with service-related injuries, allowing, for example, a contracting employee at a military base in Tampa , Fla., to improperly funnel a $900,000 Air Force contract to his wife's firm.
Learn from '09 or risk more in '10
National Republican Party chairman Michael Steele speaks during a rally for then-Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell, Thursday, Oct.
GOP contest in 2nd Dist. attracting attention
The planned Republican primary to determine who will challenge Congressman Glenn Nye in 2010 has drawn several candidates into the field and the eyes of political watchers beyond Virginia.
Federal stimulus funds allocated to phantom congressional districts
Oops According to Recovery.gov, a federal site set up so taxpayers can see where stimulus money is being spent, Virginia has 23 congressional districts that are to receive a total of $3.4 billion in stimulus-funded contracts, grants or loans.
Group praises Nye's vote against House proposal
U.S. Rep. Glenn Nye, D-Va., has a friend in the National Association of Manufacturers.
Va., N.C. try to bounce back from storm
People along the coasts of Virginia and North Carolina piled soggy carpets and waterlogged furniture on sidewalks Sunday following a storm that lashed the Mid-Atlantic, flooding homes and ruining cars.
Carrier continues Ford's legacy
Friday produced a mix of emotion and pride for Susan Ford Bales, daughter of the late President Gerald R. Ford .
Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Hosts Keel Laying Ceremony for the...
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Shipbuilding sector hosted a keel laying ceremony today for the next generation aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford , in Newport News, Va.
Children's Hospitals Object to Proposed Funding Reductions
The nation's children's hospitals are lobbying Congress to change a provision in the pending health care legislation that industry leaders say will reduce their federal funding by as much as $876 million.
Perriello telephone town hall draws 8,000
Rep. Tom Perriello, D-5th tonight held a telephone town hall with more than 8,000 participants to explain his vote in favor of the $1.2 trillion health-care overhaul.
Lawmakers voice views on Democrats' bill
With the U.S. House expected to vote Saturday on the most significant health care overhaul in more than a generation, one South Hampton Roads congressman is strongly for it, another is vehemently opposed and a third is on the fence.
Va. delegation wants briefing on F-22 Raptor fleet
The Virginia congressional delegation is asking the Air Force for a briefing on the future basing for the F-22 Raptor fleet.
Boucher, Perriello in cross hairs as GOP eyes 2010 - roanoke.com
With last week's sweeping electoral victories and a national debate over health care and energy reform, Republicans have turned their attention to the 2010 Congressional midterm elections.
Republican Victory: Return to Moderate Middle . . .
Virginia Republicans recaptured the political middle last week, assisted by Bob McDonnell's strong centrist campaign and adherence to a positive message of economic recovery and job creation.
House Health Bill Votes Stir Political Action, Ads
Main Category: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance Also Included In: Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP Article Date: 11 Nov 2009 The Washington Post reports that "the House's passage Saturday of a sweeping health-care bill has pushed the advertising battle over reform into a new phase, as competing groups have taken to the airwaves to thank or punish ...
Dems Are/Arena t Afraid To Go Home
From the Politico : Dems brace for another recess By: Chris Frates and Carrie Budoff Brown November 10, 2009 The last time Congress returned home for an extended break in August, health care reform proponents lost ground that took weeks to regain - but not again, Democrats insist as they head into the Veterans Day recess.
Nye broke ranks in health care vote
Three of the four Hampton Roads lawmakers voted against a House health care reform bill late Saturday, with one of them a Democrat who broke ranks with his party.
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