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Virginia News Flash

Friday, December 11th, 2009

This is a roundup of what has been reported on throughout the Commonwealth.

  • UPDATE: The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors met last night to set the rules for the displays on the grounds of the county courthouse. With these rules, there is now going to be a vulgar display, in addition to the traditional Christmas displays.
  • Other than the courthouse displays, could it be that one Supervisor has a conflict of interest? Novatownhall Blog has the details.
  • The Daily Press reports that both of Virginia’s U.S. Senators are currently on the fence in regards to health care reform. Perhaps, your call can make a difference and encourage them not to support Harry Reid’s health care bill: 202-224-3121.
  • News from Virginia’s 5th District Congressional Race: Bearing Drift has a great article up about six of the now eight candidates running for the GOP nomination requesting a convention, rather than a primary. Another good article comes from CQ Politics, which compares the GOP nomination in the 5th to the open Congressional race in NY-23.
  • Aside from a Congressional primary, there is a special election to fill the seat of Ken Cuccinelli, who was elected Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia. In the 37th District, Steve Hunt is running against Dave Marsden, who is currently serving as Delegate in the 41st District (which is outside the 37th). Marsden recently sent out a direct mailing to residents in the district citing that he is for lower taxes. Isn’t it odd that Marsden voted for tax increases as recently as 2008?