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    May 22, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Kaine sits down with women voters during visit to Roanoke County

    Jobs and economic growth were on the table today, as Democratic Senate candidate Tim Kaine sat down with a group of women in Roanoke County, but it was another issue that generated the strongest reaction.
    Jobs and economic growth were on the table today, as Democratic Senate candidate Tim Kaine sat down with a group of women in Roanoke County, but it was another issue that generated the strongest reaction.   The Kaine campaign organized a roundtable on...

    Tags: Politics, Roanoke County, Republican Party, Abortion Issue, Medicare

    2. Apr 11, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. Virginia Democrats echo President Obama's support for "Buffett Rule"

    President Obama is pressing the case for "The Buffett Rule," tax policy he says will ensure that wealthy Americans pay their fair share. This week, Virginia Democrats are taking up the fight in news conferences across the state.
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    President Obama is pressing the case for "The Buffett Rule," tax policy he says will ensure that wealthy Americans pay their fair share. This week, Virginia Democrats are taking up the fight in news conferences across the state.   Obama says the change...

    Tags: Politics, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Barack Obama, John Edwards

    3. Apr 17, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. Senate kills Virginia state budget

    For the third time this year, the state's budget for the next two years has died in the Senate, risking
    For the third time this year, the state's budget for the next two years has died in the Senate, risking shutdown of state government operations and construction projects in 10 weeks or less. A conference report on the $85 billion spending bill five...

    Tags: Politics, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Budgets and Budgeting, Elections

    4. Apr 18, 2012 |Story| AP Broadcast

  4. Virginia Senate passes two-year, $85 billion budget

    Without notice, Virginia's divided state Senate has taken up and quickly passed an $85 billion, two-year budget.
    Without notice, Virginia's divided state Senate has taken up and quickly passed an $85 billion, two-year budget. The 21-19 vote in favor of a budget conference report came a day after the Senate voted against the bill for the third time. Before the...

    Tags: Government, Politics, Executive Branch, Democratic Party, Republican Party

    5. Apr 25, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. Republican Senate candidates to meet Saturday in Roanoke

    Who will win the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate? George Allen might be the frontrunner, but three other candidates are saying not so fast.  All four will face off in Roanoke this weekend.
    Reporter
    Who will win the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate? George Allen might be the frontrunner, but three other candidates are saying not so fast.  All four will face off in Roanoke this weekend.   The Republican Party of Virginia has scheduled...

    Tags: Politics, Falls Church (Falls Church, Virginia), Republican Party, George Allen, Elections

    6. Feb 23, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. UPDATED: Full Senate votes to carry over "Personhood" bill until next year

    Thursday afternoon, members of the State Senate voted to re-refer HB1, the so-called "personhood" bill, to the Education and Health Committee, and carry over the legislation until next year.
    WDBJ7 Senior Reporter
    Thursday afternoon, members of the State Senate voted to re-refer HB1, the so-called "personhood" bill, to the Education and Health Committee, and carry over the legislation until next year. Senate Majority Leader Tommy Norment said he came away from a...

    Tags: Politics, Steve Martin, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Thomas K. Norment, Jr.

    7. Feb 23, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. Senate budget process stalls as Democrats vote against proposal

    Senate Democrats delivered on their threat to vote against the budget Thursday afternoon.  A party line vote kept the proposal from receiving the support needed for passage.
    Reporter
    Senate Democrats delivered on their threat to vote against the budget Thursday afternoon.  A party line vote kept the proposal from receiving the support needed for passage. Republicans have a working majority in the State Senate with Lieutenant Governor...

    Tags: Government, Politics, Democratic Party, Executive Branch, Republican Party

    8. Mar 20, 2012 |Story| AP Virginia

  8. Don't expect much from Wednesday's General Assembly session in Richmond

    Don't expect too much of Wednesday's resumption of a rump session of the General Assembly convened to draft a new two-year budget for the state.
    Don't expect too much of Wednesday's resumption of a rump session of the General Assembly convened to draft a new two-year budget for the state. Talks between Senate Democrats and Republicans who quarreled throughout the 60-day regular session that...

    Tags: Politics, Democratic Party, Health, Republican Party, U.S. Senate

    9. Feb 24, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. Democratic senator drops Virginia Senate power-sharing lawsuit

    A Democratic lawsuit filed in December in a failed bid to block the Republican takeover of a Virginia state Senate with 20 Democrats and 20 Republicans has been dropped.
    A Democratic lawsuit filed in December in a failed bid to block the Republican takeover of a Virginia state Senate with 20 Democrats and 20 Republicans has been dropped. Senate Democratic Caucus Chairman Don McEachin withdrew the lawsuit in Richmond...

    Tags: Politics, Democratic Party, Republican Party, A Donald McEachin, Justice System

    10. Feb 24, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Remarkable week in Richmond ends with no budget solution

    Social issues that focused the national spotlight on Virginia this week overshadowed the standoff over the state budget.
    WDBJ7 Senior Reporter
    Social issues that focused the national spotlight on Virginia this week overshadowed the standoff over the state budget. But a remarkable week in Richmond is ending with no budget solution in sight. While hundreds of protesters were crowding into...

    Tags: Politics, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Franklin County (Virginia), Richmond (Richmond, Virginia)

    11. Mar 8, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. Democratic Senator lectures evenly split Virginia Senate about partisanship

    In an unusual personal appeal, Democratic Sen. Chuck Colgan has lectured the evenly split Senate and especially his own party to restrain partisan hostilities. The floor speech could be a belated turning point in Virginia's budget stalemate.
    In an unusual personal appeal, Democratic Sen. Chuck Colgan has lectured the evenly split Senate and especially his own party to restrain partisan hostilities. The floor speech could be a belated turning point in Virginia's budget stalemate. The moderate...

    Tags: Politics, Democratic Party, Republican Party, U.S. Senate, Budgets and Budgeting

    12. Mar 10, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. UPDATED: Virginia General Assembly adjourns without passing state budget.

    Both houses of the Virginia General Assembly adjourned the 2012 regular session shortly before 10PM Saturday night.  Lawmakers immediately convened a special session to deal with the two year spending plan.  Budget negotiators are due to return on March 21st, and the entire General Assembly is expected to take up a budget compromise sometime later.  Saturday night, Senate Democrats said they were confident talks will lead to an agreement, perhaps before the end of the month.
    Reporter
    Both houses of the Virginia General Assembly adjourned the 2012 regular session shortly before 10PM Saturday night.  Lawmakers immediately convened a special session to deal with the two year spending plan.  Budget negotiators are due to return on March...

    Tags: Politics, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Justice System, Rockbridge County

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