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Democratic Central : Today's newspaper articles

March 28, 2008
John McCain will protect markets, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will protect people in foreclosure crisis -- http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03... and http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03... and http://www.washingtonpost.com/... Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman is released on appeal bond -- http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03... Hillary Clinton wants health insurance to cost no more than 10% of a family's income -- http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03... Barack Obama blames those of both parties who advoc...

Radical Vixen» Peace. Porn. Politics.: SWAS In Middle Of College Scandal

February 10, 2008
From The Cavalier Daily: Sex, religion catalyze controversy for Nichol ?The leadership abilities of Gene Nichol, president of the College of William & Mary, have recently come under fire by some William & Mary alumni as well as several state delegates who are concerned about the president?s decision to remove the historic Wren Chapel cross and allow the performance of the ?Sex Workers? Art Show.?" (snip) ?Cole agreed with Marshall?s sentiment, arguing in a letter written to several stat...

Radical Vixen» Peace. Porn. Politics.: SWAS In Middle Of College Scandal

February 10, 2008
From The Cavalier Daily: Sex, religion catalyze controversy for Nichol ?The leadership abilities of Gene Nichol, president of the College of William & Mary, have recently come under fire by some William & Mary alumni as well as several state delegates who are concerned about the president?s decision to remove the historic Wren Chapel cross and allow the performance of the ?Sex Workers? Art Show.?" (snip) ?Cole agreed with Marshall?s sentiment, arguing in a letter written to several stat...

FAMILYFOUNDATIONBLOG.COM : A Long Day, A Few Good Laughs

February 7, 2008
A Long Day, A Few Good Laughs February 7th, 2008 by admin in Capitol Square Diary Today was a particularly long day, but it may have had its record for great lines. There were several candidates for Quote Of The Day, and tomorrow we?ll post some more, but here?s a gem from the House floor today: Freshman Delegate Joe Morrissey (D-74, Henrico), who has been an early supporter of some of our pro-life priorities, was engaged in a floor debate over a bill in which the ?Castle Doctrine? was invoke...

vabio.blogspot.com: Virginia Bioscience Legislative Caucus Kick-off a Success

February 6, 2008
The Virginia Bioscience Legislative Caucus (VBLC) was launched this week at the 2008 Session of the Virginia General Assembly. On Monday, February 4th, 18 members of the state legislature attended one of three bioscience dinners held simultaneously across the city. At each dinner, an equal number of bioscience company leaders joined them to discuss what is going on with this industry in the Commonwealth. The next morning, Tuesday, February 5th, more than 70 people met for breakfast at 7 am at t...

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Richmond Style Weekly: Up With Jones

April 22, 2008
After losing her 8th District council seat to Reva Trammell in 2006, Jackson moved to Henrico and ran for the House of Delegates but lost to Joe Morrissey.

• HB1373
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Education
  
  : Tuition, in-state; eligibility for Native Americans.
• HB1374
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB1407-Dance)
  
  : Restricted permit; issuance thereof for license suspension for nonpayment of fines and costs.
• HB1375
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Transportation
  
  : Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those imposed certain drivers.
• HB1376
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Militia, Police and Public Safety (HB844-Sherwood) (22-Y 0-N)
  
  : Crimes Against Minors and Sex Offender Registry; use of data by SAVIN.
• HB1377
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor
  
  : Payday lending charges; establishes maximum annual interest rate..
• HB1378
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB1186-Melvin)
  
  : Incompetent defendants; disposition.
• HB1379
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0135)
  
  : Public Procurement Act; exempts purchase of product used with distilled spirits intended for resale.
• HB1568
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Transfer of juveniles; consider after-discovered evidence not considered during transfer hearing.
• HB1569
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Deferred disposition; court dismiss any criminal case set forth re deferral & dismissal for crimes.
• HJ186
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ186ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Roy Otis Brown, Sr.