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Ken Cuccinelli, Terry McAuliffe off to negative start in Virginia governor’s race - Source Washington Post

Apr 22,2013

It’s easy to see why the Virginia governor’s race between Ken Cuccinelli and Terry McAuliffe has suffered from such a negative, insubstantial debut. Neither candidate wants to run on his record. And who can blame them?

Tim Hudak enlists U.S. help to prepare for possible spring election - Source The Toronto Star

Apr 18,2013

With an Ontario election campaign looming as early as May, Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak insists this time he’s ready for prime time. Hudak - who led opinion polls for months before the Oct. 6, 2011 election

Police Step Up Enforcement of Litter Laws - Source Patch

Apr 18,2013

Law enforcers around Alexandria are stepping up enforcment of illegal dumping, litter and unsecured truck load laws during April, which is Litter Enforcement Month in the city.

Thousands of Families are Living with Uncertainty on the West End - Source Connection News Papers

Apr 17,2013

On the windswept streets of the city's West End, many poor and Latino residents say they are living with a sense of uncertainty. City leaders are considering a plan that would demolish 2,500 units of low-end

Library Patrons Ask For Repair Work, No Cuts - Source Patch

Apr 16,2013

Residents appeared before Alexandria City Council Saturday to ask for the restoration of proposed budget cuts at the library branches and fund repairs at Beatley Central Library.

MULLINGS/Springtime with Ashley Judd

Apr 16,2013

Lots of dribs and drabs to talk about this week. First of all there this kerfuffle about someone taping a political staff meeting with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell in which they discussed the mental/medical problems that Ashley Judd (at that time a potential opponent for the Senate seat) has been through.

McAuliffe Raises $5 Million in First Quarter

Apr 16,2013

Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe's campaign has announced that he raised about $5.1 million during the first quarter. More than 3,600 Virginians contributed, making up about 72% of the contributors. About 74% of the donations were for $100 or less. A spokesman for the McAuliffe campaign, Josh

Is Virginia's Law on Texting While Driving Strong Enough? - Source Patch

Apr 15,2013

Texting while driving is dangerous, but some people do it anyway. This year, Virginia's General Assembly passed a measure that increased the fine to $125 (it was $20) for the first infraction and $250 for the second.