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Highlights of Creigh's Victory Speech
Fri, 06/12/2009 - 12:30pm — pfrisbieI wanted to share some highlights of Creigh's victory speech on Tuesday in case you missed it.
Deeds, Wagner claim nods for Governor, Lt. Governor
Cranwell Congratulates Democratic Nominee Creigh Deeds
DPVA Chair: 'The ideal candidate to continue the Warner-Kaine tradition'
RICHMOND - Democratic Party of Virginia Chairman C. Richard Cranwell released the following statement Tuesday regarding the election of Creigh Deeds as the Democratic nominee for governor in 2009.
Dukakis Praises County Dems at Annual Dinner
Prince William County's Democratic Committee is a model for how others should operate, former presidential candidate Michael Dukakis said Saturday night. Speaking at the committee's 30th Annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner fundraiser, Dukakis said he would praise local Democrats when speaking at other party gatherings. "They're going to be hearing about Prince William County from me," the former Massachusetts governor said.
President Obama On His 100th Day in Office
Yesterday on President Obama's 100th day in office, he reflected on the progress made and the change we have yet to make.
Stand Up for Virginia
Real Virginians are hurting. Instead of providing relief to families and businesses, the Republican-dominated House of Delegates turned their backs on us. Last week, following the lead of gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell, they rejected $125 million in federal money aimed at stimulating our economy and helping struggling Virginians. Stand up for displaced workers and our tax money: Tell lawmakers to go back to Richmond and do the right thing.
Nearly 300,000 Virginians are unemployed — with unemployment rates in places like Martinsville as high as 20.2%.
Yet on Wednesday, April 8, Virginia’s Republican-dominated House of Delegates followed the lead of gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell and rejected $125 million in federal unemployment funds for Virginia.
2009 Calls to Conventions and Caucuses
Thu, 04/09/2009 - 9:20am — pfrisbieBelow are the links to each of the Calls to Convention for each Congressional District in Prince William County.
Please note that the caucuses for the 1st and 10th CDs have been cancelled. Everyone who filed for those conventions is a delegate.
President Obama Address to Congress
Pres. Obama addresses the nation before a joint session of Congress. In his speech focusing on the economy and the promotion of his economic agenda.
NoVA GAINS $33.7 MILLION UNDER HOUSE-PASSED BILL
Omnibus Appropriations Bill Includes Money for Rail, Cops, Roads, GMU, Schools, Health, Environment
WASHINGTON -- Congressman Gerry Connolly said the Omnibus Appropriations bill passed by the House of Representatives Wednesday contains $33.7 million in funding for a wide range of projects and activities benefiting schools, transportation, police departments, George Mason University, and the public across the 11th Congressional District in Fairfax and Prince William Counties. In addition, the legislation contains $10.75 million for environmental protection and preservation of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.
Events
Upcoming events
- Dale City 4th of July Parade(Event)(3 hours)
- Volunteer Phone Bank For Jeanette Rishell(Event)(5 days)
- Meet and Greet with Delegate Nichols(Event)(5 days)
- John Bell Campaign Office Grand Opening(Event)(7 days)
- Ice Cream Social with Delegate Nichols(Event)(12 days)
- [R]Occoquan Magisterial District Committee Meeting(Event)(14 days)
Random video
Stand Up for Virginia