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yankeephilip.blogspot.com: Attorney General Bob McDonnell, Delegate Ben Cline, Members of that Notorious "SPLINTER GROUP"

April 23, 2008
Sen. Hanger calls AFP a "Splinter" group Sen.Hanger I wonder if the Attorney General, and one of our local delegates know that the Senator from the 24th District thinks that they belong to a "Splinter" Group? Delegate David Toscano is a "splinter" supporter. Senator Steve Martin is a "splinter" supporter. Delegate Tim Hugo is a splinter supporter. Congressman Virgil Goode, Delegate Don Merricks & Del. Danny Marshall are all spinter supporters . Walter Williams Columnist is a spli...

va-uranium.blogspot.com: Another word about the House Rules Committee's ridiculous decision....

March 4, 2008
There will be many more words from me regarding this decision. I am still reading articles from around the Commonwealth, but I thought I would share my thoughts on one from today's Danville Register and Bee. In the article, several people comment on the House Rules Committee's decision to table the bill authorizing an independent, scientific study of uranium mining in Virginia. First of all, I cannot believe the committee bought the load of bull being sold by Eloise Nenon. This is not a good si...

va4mccain.blogspot.com: John McCain Names 2008 Virginia Campaign Leadership

February 2, 2008
(Pictured above: Delegate Chris Saxman (R-20) serves as Co-Chairman of John McCain's 2008 Campaign in Virginia. He is joined by fellow Co-Chairmen U.S. Senator John Warner and former Virginia AG Jerry Kilgore) John McCain 2008 Announces Virginia Leadership From the McCain08 Newsroom ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced its Virginia Leadership Team that will lead the growing grassroots organization on behalf of John McCain's candidacy in the Commonw...

Think Youth | Progressive News and Opinion from America?s Youth: McCain assembles a steering committee in my home state of VA; Only I seem to care.

February 1, 2008
From The Shad Plank: Here?s the list of lawmakers who have signed on with John McCain?s Virginia campaign: Co-Chairs Former Attorney General Jerry Kilgore Delegate Chris Saxman U.S Senator John Warner Steering Committee U.S. Representative Tom Davis Former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger Delegate Dave Albo Delegate Bill Carrico Delegate Tom Gear Delegate Phil Hamilton Delegate Clarke Hogan Senator Robert Hurt Delegate Terry Kilgore Delegate Joe May Delegate Don M...

www.thinkyouth.org: McCain assembles a steering committee in my home state of VA; Only I seem to care.

February 1, 2008
From The Shad Plank: Here?s the list of lawmakers who have signed on with John McCain?s Virginia campaign: Co-Chairs Former Attorney General Jerry Kilgore Delegate Chris Saxman U.S Senator John Warner Steering Committee U.S. Representative Tom Davis Former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger Delegate Dave Albo Delegate Bill Carrico Delegate Tom Gear Delegate Phil Hamilton Delegate Clarke Hogan Senator Robert Hurt Delegate Terry Kilgore Delegate Joe May Delegate Don M...

Recent Mentions in the Media

Martinsville Bulletin: Wolf Trap visits Clearview

May 13, 2008
On Wednesday morning, Del. Don Merricks, R-Pittsylvania County, sat in on Adele Boyle?s class of 3-year-olds. Lynam brought out a colorful menagerie of ...

• HB455
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0014)
  
  : North and South Mayo Rivers; designating portions thereof in Henry County as State scenic rivers.
• HB456
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0435)
  
  : Charter; City of Martinsville. 
• HB457
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (HB537-Orrock)
  
  : Veterinarian & animal licensure; repeals requirement to provide treasurer with rabies information.
• HB458
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Left in Appropriations
  
  : Correctional facilities, local; City of Danville & Pittsylvania County to enter into jail project.
• HB460
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Left in Transportation
  
  : Off-road motorcycles; limitations on operation.
• HB1236
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0328)
  
  : Criminal Justice Services, Department of; powers and duties.
• HB1443
  Introduced: January 15, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0258)
  
  : Energy generators; streamlined permitting process for those qualified.
• HJ214
  Introduced: January 11, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ214ER)
  
  : Commending Susan Worley.