The Roanoke Times recently asked 6th district Democratic congressional candidate Andy Schmookler to write a rebuttal to congressman Bob Goodlatte’s balanced budget amendment. In the piece (http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/commentary/wb/299978) he characterizes Goodlatte’s amendment as a “bad idea offered in bad faith.” Some excerpts: Goodlatte’s rules would mean inevitable cuts to Social Security and Medicare — programs seniors rely upon for [...]
The Rappahannock County Democrats invite you to the Rappahannock County Library on Tuesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. to hear immigration attorney Donusia Lipinski, who will speak about immigration history, status, and reforms. After the talk there will be a brief business meeting followed by a social time with refreshments. Everyone is invited.
At the Rebuild the Dream launch in New York City on June 23, Van Jones listed four lies we’re being told by politicians and the media and he explains why they aren’t true. LIES: 1. We’re broke. 2. Asking the super rich to pay taxes hurts America’s economy. 3. Hating on America’s government, wrecking America’s infrastructure [...]
The DCCC has created an action center (www.DontEndMedicare.com) to help democrats unite and educate others about the ramifications of ending the current system of Medicare. Please take a moment to review the materials, then use the information to talk to your friends and neighbors, write to your representatives and be active in the cause. We [...]
From Shenandoah County Democrat Tony Dorell: Recent auto industry announcements: 5/19/11 – Chrysler announced it had repaid government loans of $7.6 billion. 5/19/11 – General Motors (GM) announced they would spend $2 billion to create 4,200 jobs in 18 plants in 8 states. These announcements on top of some similar accomplishments in the past two [...]
Huffington Post’s Natalia Brzeknski recently published an article about former gubinatorial candidate, Terry McAuliffe. The political maverick, famous for his prowess as a formidable negotiator, had a 135-page business plan for Virginia when he ran in 2009. But in the past two years he has brought his plan to life, doing what most successful candidates don’t [...]
Take a moment to watch the President’s speech in El Paso and join his call for immigration reform.
On May 4, 2011, three days after announcing that American troops had killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, President Barack Obama talked with “60 Minutes” correspondent Steve Kroft in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Below is the video. To read the transcript, click here.
Richmond, VA – Democratic Party of Virginia Chairman Brian Moran released the following statement today congratulating President Obama and the brave men and women responsible for pursing and killing terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden: “This is a great victory for our nation and our world. President Obama and the brave men and women of the [...]
On Tuesday, April 5, Andrew Grigsby addressed the committee on the topic of Home Energy Efficiency and National Energy Policy. Click here for the slides: Part 1 Part 2 Click here to listen to a recording of his talk. Andrew manages Commonwealth Sustainability Works, a local consulting firm providing green building expertise to builders, homeowners,and [...]
