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  • March 2008

    • $100K Virginia Tech Offer Slammed as 'Insult' to Victims

      Virginian-Pilot  |  Mar 25, 08 3:20 AM CDT

      $100K Virginia Tech Offer Slammed as 'Insult' to Victims

      (Newser) - The state of Virginia is offering $100,000 to each family of the 32 students and teachers killed by a lone gunman in the Virginia Tech massacre, the Virginian-Pilot reports. If accepted, the settlement would prevent families from suing the state for negligence. One attorney called the offer "for a human life an insult, an absolute insult." More »

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      lawsuit  • school shooting  • Virginia  • Virginia Tech  • university  • PTSD  • Seung-Hui Cho

    • Va. Senator Not the Firebrand Many Expected

      Washington Post  |  Mar 21, 08 4:35 PM CDT

      Va. Senator Not the Firebrand Many Expected

      (Newser) - Virginia Sen. James Webb hasn’t played the part of hot-tempered agitator many expected in his freshman term, the Washington Post reports. Making friends and taking legislative strides, Webb “has vaulted to a position of influence,” said one colleague. But "the job of getting out and speaking with constituents and hearing their concerns seems to be something he hasn't warmed up to," one analyst says. More »

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      George W. Bush  • Iraq war  • Senate  • Virginia  • Afghanistan war  • security contractors  • Claire McCaskill  • James Webb

  • February 2008

    • In Sweep, Obama Breaks Into Hillary's Base

      Washington Post  |  Feb 13, 08 5:50 AM CST

      In Sweep, Obama Breaks Into Hillary's Base

      (Newser) - With his wins yesterday in the three Potomac primaries, Barack Obama made stunning inroads into Hillary Clinton's base of support, the Washington Post reports. Obama won a majority of white voters in Virginia and Maryland, and also captured the support of 54% of Latinos, a traditional Clinton stronghold. He dominated all income brackets, education levels and religions, and won liberals, conservatives, and independents. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • Virginia  • blue-collar vote  • Latino voters  • female voters

    • McCain Wins Virginia, Maryland, DC Primaries

      Washington Post  |  Feb 12, 08 10:55 PM CST

      McCain Wins Virginia, Maryland, DC Primaries

      (Newser) - John McCain won the GOP primaries in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, tonight. The Arizona senator enjoyed comfortable wins in Maryland and DC, but he got a run for his money in Virginia from Mike Huckabee. The former Arkansas governor made it a tight race with enthusiastic backing from conservatives and evangelicals, who make up 68% and 40%, respectively, of GOP voters in Virginia, CNN reports. More »

    • Obama Sweeps, Takes Lead in Delegates

      MSNBC  |  Feb 12, 08 10:48 PM CST

      Obama Sweeps, Takes Lead in Delegates

      (Newser) - Barack Obama swept the Potomac primaries tonight with easy victories over Hillary Clinton in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, NBC reports. Obama has now won eight consecutive contests to capture an elusive commodity in this year's race—momentum. He also has an unambiguous lead in delegates for the first time—1,215 to 1,190, by CNN's count. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • John McCain  • Mike Huckabee  • Virginia  • primary  • Maryland  • Washington, DC

    • Va. Offers Democrats 2 Possible VPs

      Politico  |  Feb 12, 08 12:50 PM CST

      Va. Offers Democrats 2 Possible VPs

      (Newser) - Amid talk of an Obama-Clinton or Clinton-Obama dream ticket, Democrats may want to look around before leaving Virginia tonight—the state is home to not one but two viable vice presidential contenders, Politico reports. Obama has already short-listed Gov. Tim Kaine, a campaign co-chair who shares the senator's bipartisan charisma. And Sen. Jim Webb complements both presidential contenders. More »

    • Potential Bellwether Va. Shades From Red to Blue

      Wall Street Journal  |  Feb 11, 08 3:44 PM CST

      Potential Bellwether Va. Shades From Red to Blue

      (Newser) - Virginia will have its critical primary moment tomorrow, but the state may play an even bigger role in November—that of a red state turning blue, reports the Wall Street Journal. The former Confederate seat has voted Republican in every election but one since 1952, but lately has elected two consecutive Democratic governors, a Democratic senator, and a Democratic state senate. More »

    • Clinton Battles for Vital Va. Win

      Politico  |  Feb 11, 08 12:20 PM CST

      Clinton Battles for Vital Va. Win

      (Newser) - Super Tuesday was supposed to decide the Democratic nomination, but tomorrow's Chesapeake primary might be what pushes Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton over the top, reports Politico. And with Obama all but assured victories in DC and Maryland, Clinton is waging a critical battle for Virginia, where her rival holds a 6-point lead. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • Washington DC  • Virginia  • primary  • Maryland

    • Dems Encircle Vital Virginia

      Washington Post  |  Feb 7, 08 12:38 PM CST

      Dems Encircle Vital Virginia

      (Newser) - Forget Yorktown and Manassas: Virginia will weigh in on a new war Tuesday, as Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton make the state the next key Democratic battleground. Watchers had thought Obama would sweep the so-called Potomac Primary—in Virginia, Maryland, and DC—but Clinton is looking for a crucial stand in the Mother of Presidents, the Washington Post reports. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • Virginia  • Tim Kaine  • Potomac Primary

  • January 2008
  • November 2007

    • Best States for Small Business

      CNN  |  Nov 25, 07 2:54 PM CST

      Best States for Small Business

      (Newser) - If you want your seed of genius to grow, plant it in the right soil. CNNMoney finds the most small-business-friendly states: South Dakota: No tax personal income, capital gains, corporate income, or corporate capital gains and low energy costs. Nevada: No income, capital gains, corporate income, or corporate capital gains tax and some of the country's lowest property taxes. More »

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      Texas  • Florida  • Michigan  • South Carolina  • Nevada  • Virginia  • Washington  • Alabama  • Wyoming  • South Dakota  • small businesses  • small business

    • Feds: Vick Should Pay $1M for Dogs

      Atlanta Journal-Constitution  |  Nov 20, 07 10:11 PM CST

      Feds: Vick Should Pay $1M for Dogs

      (Newser) - The feds want Michael Vick to pick up the nearly $1-million tab for the 48 pit bulls they seized from his home. Prosecutors say the Atlanta Falcon, who surrendered to authorities yesterday to begin serving his time, should pay for the seizure, care, and adoption of the dogs, which they allege were abused at Vick’s home. Sentencing isn’t until early December, but the government filed a motion today to have the money frozen now. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Georgia  • Virginia  • Michael Vick  • Atlanta Falcons  • dogfighting  • federal prison

    • Democrats Hang On to City Hall

      Philadelphia Inquirer  |  Nov 7, 07 7:01 AM CST

      Democrats Hang On to City Hall

      (Newser) - It was a good night for Democratic mayors last night: incumbents in San Francisco, Houston and Pittsburgh all comfortably won reelection. In addition, Philadelphia elected Michael Nutter on promises to reduce violence, and Baltimore gave a full term to Sheila Dixon, the city's first female mayor, who took office earlier this year when her predecessor became governor of Maryland. More »

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      San Francisco  • Virginia  • Philadelphia  • Baltimore  • Houston  • Gavin Newsom  • Pittsburgh  • Michael Nutter  • Election 2007

  • October 2007
  • September 2007

    • Vick Hit With State Charges

      Associated Press  |  Sep 25, 07 4:55 PM CDT

      Vick Hit With State Charges

      (Newser) - Today the state of Virginia piled on Falcons QB Michael Vick, who's awaiting sentencing on federal dogfighting charges, with dogfighting charges of its own. Vick will face one count of beating, killing or causing dogs to fight and one count of engaging in or promoting dogfighting in state court. Both are felonies punishable by up to 5 years in prison, the AP reports. More »

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      Virginia  • Michael Vick  • dogfighting

    • AOL Packs for Move to NY

      Washington Post  |  Sep 17, 07 3:11 PM CDT

      AOL Packs for Move to NY

      (Newser) - AOL headquarters will move from Dulles, Va., to New York, improving access to the ad industry that's crucial to its evolving business strategy. Execs say AOL's 4,000 employees in the DC suburb won't lose their jobs, but locals are worried. "This is a loss and there is no way to sugarcoat it," one business leader told the Washington Post. More »

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      New York City  • Washington DC  • Virginia  • Time Warner  • AOL  • Dulles

    • Popular Ex Gov Will Run for Va. Senate Seat

      Washington Post  |  Sep 13, 07 2:34 AM CDT

      Popular Ex Gov Will Run for Va. Senate Seat

      (Newser) - Instead of running for the presidency, popular former Virginia governor Mark Warner will run for Senate, according to sources. He hopes to succeed Republican John W. Warner (no relation) and convert a formerly reliable Republican Senate seat. It would be the first time Virginia had two Democratic senators in 38 years. More »

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      election 2008  • Senate  • Virginia  • John Warner  • Mark Warner

  • August 2007

    • Warner Will Retire in 2009; Dems Eye Va. Senate Seat

      Washington Post  |  Aug 31, 07 5:20 PM CDT

      Warner Will Retire in 2009; Dems Eye Va. Senate Seat

      (Newser) - After 28 years, John Warner will call it quits in 2009, after his fifth Senate term. The GOP stalwart who recently parted ways with President Bush on Iraq strategy announced his retirement today, sending Virginia Democrats and Republicans alike into a tizzy, the Washington Post reports. "I'm going to quietly step aside," said the 80-year-old military-policy expert. More »

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      Senate  • GOP  • Virginia  • Senate Republicans  • John Warner

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