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Virginia parties gear for collision course

The News Virginian - Wed Dec 2, 12:06 am ET

A year ago, Virginia Democrats were celebrating the first statewide victory by a presidential candidate in 44 years with Barack Obama ’s win in Old Dominion.

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Virginia GOP huddles in Williamsburg
Daily Press - Wed Dec 2, 10:49 pm ET
— The Republican victory tour hits Williamsburg this weekend as grass-roots foot soldiers, state lawmakers and GOP insiders come together for their yearly winter huddle.
Health bill survives first big test - on Medicare
AP via Yahoo! News - 28 minutes ago
Unflinching on a critical first test, Senate Democrats closed ranks Thursday behind $460 billion in politically risky Medicare cuts at the heart of health care legislation, thwarting a Republican attempt to doom President Barack Obama's sweeping overhaul.
Jan. 12 Va. Senate elections to fill Cuccinelli, Stolle seats
Richmond Times-Dispatch - Tue Dec 1, 12:02 am ET
Special elections for two open seats in the Virginia Senate will be held January 12. The seats are currently occupied by Republicans—Sen. Ken Cuccinelli of Fairfax County, who serves the 37th Senatorial District, and Kenneth W. Stolle of Virginia Beach, who represents the 8th Senatorial District. Last month Cuccinelli won election as Virginia’s attorney general; Stolle, a former law-enforcement ...
Kaine sets special elections for Va. Senate
Richmond Times-Dispatch - Mon Nov 30, 7:24 pm ET
Special elections for two open seats in the Virginia Senate will be held on January 12. The seats are currently occupied by Republicans—Sen. Kenneth Cuccinelli of Fairfax who serves the 37th Senatorial District and Kenneth W. Stolle, of Virginia Beach, who represents the 8th Senatorial District. Cuccinelli last month convincingly won election as Virginia’s Attorney General; Stolle, a former law ...
Health bill survives big test -- on Medicare
The Houma Courier - Thu Dec 3, 8:42 pm ET
DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON - Unflinching on a critical test, Senate Democrats closed ranks today behind $460 billion in politically risky Medicare cuts at the heart of health care legislation, thwarting a Republican attempt to doom President Barack Obama's sweeping overhaul.
Hunt wins 'firehouse primary,' seeks Cuccinelli's state seat
The Washington Times - Wed Dec 2, 6:32 am ET
UPDATED: Northern Virginia Republicans nominated former at-large school board member Steve Hunt as their pick to replace Attorney General-elect Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II for the state senate. Mr. Hunt, 51, a retired naval officer who currently works as an analyst for defense contractor SAIC, received the majority of votes (955) from the 1,903 people who cast ballots Tuesday night in the ...
Clemson’s C.J. Spiller wins ACC Player of the Year; Ryan Williams 3rd
WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke - Wed Dec 2, 2:29 pm ET
The Clemson all-purpose threat received 29 votes to outdistance Georgia Tech quarterback Josh Nesbitt, who had eight. Virginia Tech running back Ryan Williams, the league's rookie of the year, had two votes.
Health bill survives first big test - on Medicare
WXOW 19 La Crosse - Thu Dec 3, 2:37 pm ET
Unflinching on a critical first test, Senate Democrats closed ranks Thursday behind $460 billion in politically risky Medicare cuts at the heart of health care legislation, thwarting a Republican attempt to doom President...
Health Bill Survives First Big Test – on Medicare
Flathead Beacon - Thu Dec 3, 6:19 pm ET
WASHINGTON – Unflinching on a critical first test, Senate Democrats closed ranks Thursday behind $460 billion in politically risky Medicare cuts at the heart of health care legislation, thwarting a Republican attempt to doom President Barack Obama's sweeping overhaul. The bid by the bill's critics to reverse cuts to the popular Medicare program failed on a vote of 58-42, drawing the support of ...
Former state trooper to run for Ward D council spot
The News Virginian - Wed Dec 2, 12:51 pm ET
A former Virginia State Police lieutenant and American Legion leader announced his candidacy for Waynesboro City Council today.