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14 hrs ago | Loudoun Times

2013 Republican ticket: Cuccinelli, Jackson and Obenshain

If Virginia Republicans get their wish, Ken Cuccinelli, E.W. Jackson and Mark Obenshain will be the commonwealth's governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, respectively, come January 2014.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Virginia, Manufacturing, Paper, Chesapeake, Bob McDonnell, US Governors

Fri May 17, 2013

Official Wire News

GOP hopes IRS scandal will snag health care law

Political scandals have strange ways of causing collateral damage, and Republicans are hoping the furor over federal tax enforcers singling out conservative groups will ensnare their biggest target: President Barack Obama's health care law.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Tax, US News, US Politics, Barack Obama, Representative Michele Bachmann, Republican, US House of Representatives

Thu May 16, 2013

The Washington Post

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And yet, there are real concerns within the Republican establishment that members of their party won't look before they leap when it comes to the right strategic path forward, taking a major political opportunity and blowing it, A la the impeachment of President Bill Clinton in the late 1990s.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Representative Jason Chaffetz, Greg Walden, John Boehner, Bill Clinton, History in the News

Tue May 14, 2013

The Washington Post

Development above the new Fairfax Metro stations: Should preparation begin now?

An architect's rendition of what a mixed-use development might look like atop a Silver Line Metro station in the middle of the Dulles Toll Road.

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Related Topix: Dulles, VA, Reston, VA, Herndon, VA, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Fairfax County, VA, Tysons Corner, VA

Mon May 13, 2013

The Washington Post

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Bringing Clinton into the conversation is all too tempting. She's a lightning rod for the conservative base and she's the biggest obstacle to the GOP's effort to reclaim the White House in 2016 - not to mention the fact that she led the State Department the day of the attacks - so of course Republican are going to focus on her At the tail end of ... (more)

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Darrell Issa, Sports

BizPacReview.com

Bill Maher to Donald Trump: Redistribute wealth or risk getting kidnapped

After telling a story about a man who called 911 to get his power turned back on, Bill Maher noted on HBO Real Time on Friday, that when people are squeezed economically "they go all Django unchained." He then suggested wealth redistribution was the way to go.

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Related Topix: Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, US News, Opinion

Sun May 12, 2013

Patch.com

Experts: GOP Lt. Governor Nomination is Anybody's Game

Seven Republican candidates are gunning to be nominated for Lt. Governor at the Virginia Republican Convention on May 17 and 18, and who will win is anybody's guess.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, George Allen, US Senate, University of Mary Washington

Sat May 11, 2013

NewsBusters.org

Maher: 'If You're Rich You Should be Begging the Government to Redistribute Your Wealth'

Having two months ago said that his high taxes were leading him to consider dumping liberalism, HBO's Real Time host said Friday, "If you're rich you should be begging the government to redistribute your wealth" : BILL MAHER: There was a story recently about a Georgia man whose home was in foreclosure, savings running out.

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Related Topix: Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, US News

Wed May 08, 2013

Patch.com

Experts: GOP Lt. Governor Nomination is Anybody's Game

Seven Republican candidates are gunning to be nominated for Lt. Governor at the Virginia Republican Convention on May 17 and 18, and who will win is anybody's guess.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, George Allen, US Senate, University of Mary Washington

Mon May 06, 2013

Business Journal

This week in D.C. tech: Ballston bootcamp, mobile outlook

Meetup burnout is a real thing. I write this list every week, and not once have I attempted to hit up every gathering.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

Sun May 05, 2013

The Washington Post

Capital Buzz: Will lightning strike twice for Allbrittons?

The news last week that Allbritton Communications was selling its WJLA , known as ABC7, television affiliate along with the rest of Allbritton's family of eight broadcast stations shot like a bolt from the blue onto the Washington media scene.

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Related Topix: Media, Television, Allbritton Communications, Washington, DC, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Business News

Thu May 02, 2013

Lucianne.com

GOP s Ron Meyer Announces Bid toBecome Nation s Youngest Congressman

Conservative spokesman and communications professional Ron Meyer, 23, has filed to run for U.S. Congress in Virginia's 11th District.

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Related Topix: US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, Representative Gerald Connolly, Democrat

Tue Apr 30, 2013

Townhall

Ron Meyer Announces Official Bid For Congress

Ron Meyer announced his official bid to become the nation's youngest congressman in Virginia's 11th District against the Democratic incumbent Rep.

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Related Topix: US News, Public Relations, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives

Fri Apr 26, 2013

Virginia Business

a April Foolsa Week Massacrea spares neither candidate

Their consternation is the result of what could be called the "April Fools' Week Massacre." A string of news reports appearing from March 30 through April 5 punctured the gubernatorial campaigns of Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli and former Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe, the unopposed candidates for their ... (more)

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Bob McDonnell, US Governors, Tobacco, Star Scientific, The Washington Post Company, Washington Post, Publishing, Opinion

Thu Apr 25, 2013

AmericanBankingNews.com

Ballston Innovation Initiative Announces Featured Speakers for "Bi2 ...

Innovative One Day Educational Program to help entrepreneurs prepare to do business with the Federal Government - helping new entrepreneurs and small businesses understand the "rules of the road" to successfully partner with national security agencies The Ballston Innovation Initiative announces the lead speakers for its upcoming Bi2 Bootcamp: ... (more)

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Related Topix: Marymount University, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

Sun Apr 21, 2013

The News-Gazette

Tom Kacich: Davis shows fundraising prowess

A year ago, when they were seeking candidates to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Tim Johnson on the ballot, Republican county chairmen in the new 13th Congressional District said one of their priorities was to find someone proficient at fundraising so they'd have a good chance of retaining the seat election after election.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Representative Rodney Davis, Republican, US House of Representatives, John Shimkus, Jo Ann Davis, Geoff Davis