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swacgirl.blogspot.com: Veterans for Jim Gilmore

May 22, 2008
Throughout his life, Jim Gilmore has demonstrated his character and leadership. As a young man, Jim Gilmore volunteered for the United States Army during the Vietnam Era when many people were trying to avoid military service. He graduated with honors from the Army Intelligence School and Defense Language Institute and he was placed in the 650th Military Intelligence Group stationed in Germany. As a soldier in Western Europe, Jim Gilmore was assigned to a counter-intelligence unit where he worke...

bearingdrift.com: Meyer Fired

May 3, 2008
Republican 2nd District Chairman Bruce Meyer walked into today?s convention with the endorsement of almost every Republican elected official in the district (not that many of them were there). He walked out with only 34% of the vote, as veteran of the Reagan White House Gary Byler swept into the chairmanship, and brought most of his slate with him. And Leo Wardrup had a few choice exchanges with Ron Paul supporters. A packed auditorium was hopping with excitement, as Congresswoman Thelma Drak...

Recent Mentions in the Media

Trading Markets (press release): Four challengers take on Beach at-large council vet

October 28, 2008
Four challengers take on Beach at-large council vetShe lost a 2005 race to former Del. Leo Wardrup. A Pungo-area native who works in the finance department at Alltel, she said she'd try to lower taxes for ...

• HB658
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Constitutional officers; certain incompatible activities.
• HB662
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel; authorization from GA required before undertaking construction, etc.
• HB663
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Chesapeake Bay Bridge & Tunnel Commission; may not issue any bonds not redeemable before maturity.
• HB668
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance
  
  : Motor fuels tax; refund for taxicabs.
• HB2199
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB2199)
  
  : Standards of Quality; eliminates requirement to hire for technology based on number of students.
• HB2200
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB2200)
  
  : State funds; repeals structure and formula for distributing to local law-enforcement in localities.
• HB2202
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Assigned P & E sub: #2 (Jones, S.C.)
  
  : Voter registration records; clarifies duties of local electoral boards, general registrars, etc.
• HB2203
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0862)
  
  : Subaqueous lands; parties in City of Norfolk to pay amount commensurate with property interest.
• HB2204
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Letter sent to Crime Commission
  
  : Grand jury, special; impanelling by State attorney.
• HB2205
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Failed to pass in House
  
  : Transportation Board and Transportation Commissioner; elections thereof.
• HB2206
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Failed to pass in House
  
  : Highway construction projects; shortens time for state agencies to respond for permits requested.
• HB2207
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Failed to pass in House
  
  : Toll facilities; all new to have capability to be fully automated electronic operation.
• HB2208
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee on Transportation
  
  : Toll facilities; transfer of responsibility from state agency to other public/private entity.
• HB2209
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Failed to pass in House
  
  : Transportation Commissioner; powers to outsource or privatize functions of VDOT.
• HB2222
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee on Transportation
  
  : Toll facilities; agreements between localities for construction and operation thereof .
• HB2223
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Failed to pass in House
  
  : Highway systems; Dept. of Trans. to reconsider and reassign components of highways, etc.
• HB2224
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Assigned Finance sub: #1 (Orrock)
  
  : Business, professional and occupational license (BPOL) tax; media exemption.
• HB2225
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from TAX (HB2225)
  
  : Publications tax; created, revenue to be deposited in Water Quality Improvement Fund.
• HB2226
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from TAX (HB2226)
  
  : Land preservation income tax credits; removes annual inflation indexing.
• HB2227
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Failed to pass in House
  
  : Subdivision streets; requirements for taking thereof into state secondary highway system.
• HB2228
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0863)
  
  : Transportation Commissioner; develop/implement highway access management standards for highways.
• HB2472
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Failed to pass in House
  
  : Transportation Plan; Statewide; promote economic development and congestion reduction.
• HB3144
  Introduced: January 18, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0141)
  
  : Lettner, Kimberly S.; authorized to retain her service pistol & shotgun for service to State Police.
• HB3157
  Introduced: January 19, 2007
  Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Privileges and Elections (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Elections; candidate filing requirements. 
• HJ957
  Introduced: February 19, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ957ER)
  
  : Commending Virginia Rush Swoosh II.

• HB658
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Constitutional officers; certain incompatible activities.
• HB659
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Left in Appropriations
  
  : Recordation tax; dedicated for transportation.
• HB660
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Left in Appropriations
  
  : Insurance license tax; dedicated for transportation.
• HB661
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Left in Appropriations
  
  : Retail Sales and Use Tax; increases revenue to Transportation Trust Fund.
• HB662
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel; authorization from GA required before undertaking construction, etc.
• HB663
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Chesapeake Bay Bridge & Tunnel Commission; may not issue any bonds not redeemable before maturity.
• HB664
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0196)
  
  : Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; adds certain police department.
• HB665
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0543)
  
  : Outdoor advertising; vegetation control.
• HB666
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0417)
  
  : Transportation Board; eliminates number and dollar limitations on awarding design-build contracts.
• HB667
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0782)
  
  : Interstate Highway System; all maintenance thereof to be carried out under certain contracts.
• HB668
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance
  
  : Motor fuels tax; refund for taxicabs.
• HB669
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Appropriations (HB681-Scott, E.T.)
  
  : Transportation improvement projects; increases project cap.
• HB670
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0418)
  
  : Vehicle license fees, etc., local; DMV to develop & implement standardized procedures & fees.
• HB671
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0419)
  
  : Design-build contracts; allows localities to award for construction of transportation projects.
• HB672
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0197)
  
  : Highways and bridges; Transportation Board to receive resolutions in support of naming.
• HB673
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: House sustained Governor's veto
  
  : Transportation Board; election of certain members by General Assembly.
• HB674
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Stricken from docket by Transportation
  
  : Vehicle license fees, etc., local; DMV to develop & implement standardized procedures & fees.
• HB675
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Rules (HB801-Fralin)
  
  : Interstate Public-Private Transportation Partnership Compact; establishing with North & S.C.
• HB676
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0420)
  
  : VDOT; Commissioner to report on actions & initiatives that involve outsourcing & privatization.
• HB677
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0544)
  
  : VDOT; Transportation Commissioner to report on certain accomplishments, actions, and initiatives.
• HB678
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Left in Finance
  
  : Publications tax; revenue shall be deposited into Water Quality Improvement Fund.
• HB1364
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Finance
  
  : Business, professional and occupational license (BPOL) tax; media exemption.
• HB1365
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Rules (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Transportation Accountability, Joint Commission on; created.
• HB1426
  Introduced: January 16, 2006
  Status: Left in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995 (PPTA); provides for granting of concessions and taxation.
• HB5062
  Introduced: September 18, 2006
  Status: Left in Transportation
  
  : Transportation Plan, statewide; must include achievable goals relating to congestion reduction.
• HB5064
  Introduced: September 18, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0008)
  
  : Transportation Board; responsible for promoting private investment in transportation infrastructure.
• HB5065
  Introduced: September 18, 2006
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Transportation (13-Y 0-N)
  
  : Transportation Board and Commissioner; election and duties thereof.
• HB5082
  Introduced: September 18, 2006
  Status: Left in Finance
  
  : Transportation; dedication of certain state recordation tax revenue to localities. 
• HB5088
  Introduced: September 18, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Appropriations (HB5050-Scott, E.T.)
  
  : Revenue-sharing funds; funding for localities.
• HB5091
  Introduced: September 18, 2006
  Status: Left in Appropriations
  
  : Hampton Roads Bridge and Tunnel Authority; created.
• HB5092
  Introduced: September 18, 2006
  Status: Left in Finance
  
  : Transportation projects, specific; allocating funds therefor.
• HJ74
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Left in Rules
  
  : Commissioners of revenue, treasurers, and directors of finance; JLARC to study functions thereof.
• HJ75
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ75ER)
  
  : U.S. Route 460 Communications Committee; report.
• HJ376
  Introduced: February 22, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ376ER)
  
  : Commending Lieutenant Bruce R. Wainer, Jr.