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ACLU concerned about new voter ID law

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:02:01 GMT

The ACLU of Virginia is concerned about the new voter ID law and wants to make sure no one is denied the right to vote.

NBC: Governor race neck and neck in Va

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:21:15 GMT

Six months out until Virginia’s gubernatorial contest, Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Ken Cuccinelli are locked in a close contest, according to a new NBC News/Marist poll.

Va governor viewed $15K check as gift

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:41:16 GMT

Gov. Bob McDonnell says he always viewed a $15,000 check from a political backer to pay for catering at his daughter's wedding to be a gift to his daughter, not to him, and felt no need under the law to report it.

Va. gov: no special favors for company

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:54:02 GMT

Two people with knowledge of the situation say the FBI has begun looking at the relationship between Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen and the chief executive of a nutritional supplements manufacturer that is the subject of an investigation.

Senate passes bill to end FAA furloughs

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:03:04 GMT

With flight delays mounting, the Senate approved hurry-up legislation Thursday night to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for inconveniencing large numbers of travelers.

Warner, Kaine vote for gun measures

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:03:19 GMT

Virginia Senators Mark Warner (D) and Tim Kaine (D) voted in support of a gun control legislation that ultimately failed in the Senate.

Va. abortion clinic regs get final okay

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:20:39 GMT

The Virginia Board of Health has given final approval to strict new regulations that abortion-rights supporters claim would force most of Virginia's 20 abortion clinics to close.

Forbes questions Hagel on faith

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:53:42 GMT

Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA) thoroughly questioned Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on the new budget as well as what he called the administration's attacks on faith-based issues in the military.

Sen. Warner to seek re-election in '14

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:28:18 GMT

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner will seek re-election in 2014.

Rally held in VB for gun control

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:32:56 GMT

Dozens gathered at Virginia Beach's Town Center Thursday to rally for gun control laws.