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Budget Battle; Judges & Vote No to Rigged Maps

In this message: - Democrats v. Democrats Budget Debate - Eleven Suetterlein Bills Heading to Governor's Desk - GOP Wins Big in Virginia Beach & Flips Prince William Seat Last Held in 1983 -...

No, Senator. Virginia Does Not Require Photo ID to Vote

Let’s stop kidding ourselves and each other about voter ID. And, yes, I AM talking to...

Will Voters Bring Gerrymandering Back to Virginia?

Unless Virginia voters reject the constitutional amendment on the ballot April 21, gerrymandering will return...

Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline

Department of Homeland Security funding has passed the House, but Senate Democrats refuse to...

Open Letter To Area Pastors/Ministry Leaders

Dear Pastor or Ministry Leader,          Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. -Proverbs 31:8a I...

Senator Ralph Smith Sums Up New Virginia Laws

The General Assembly considered 1,987 bills in addition to hundreds of resolutions during the 2012 session. Ultimately 846 of these bills were signed...

Pain at the Pump

Fill ‘er up – with high prices at the pump, this is one phrase you don’t hear all that often. Whether it’s at...

A Wise & Frugal Government

Last week, in honor of the National Day of Prayer, our nation once again took a moment to reflect on the many blessings...

A Farm Bill for all of Rural America

Last week the Senate Agriculture Committee passed the first farm bill in decades that provides no funding for rural community and economic development....

SOLs: Horrid or Humane?

I must admit that I wanted to write about the Standards of Learning (SOLs) in Virginia because, having taught for Roanoke City Schools...

Letter: Kaine Should Lead by Example

Dear Editor  Chairman Kaine has been sending notes to his minions, to pressure Senator Allen to refuse to take any form of PAC Money...
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