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	<title>Rappahannock County Democratic Committee</title>
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		<title>Brigadier General John Douglass (retired) for Congress</title>
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		<comments>http://rappdems.org/brigadier-general-john-douglass-retired-for-congress/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:07:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From www.johndouglassforcongress.com General Douglass has accomplished a career of demonstrating unquestionable achievement while serving the United States as a military, government and industry leader. In a military career in the Air Force all over the globe that culminated in service as a Brigadier General, Douglass served as a production officer on our national ICBM programs; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mark You Calendars for the 2nd Annual Blue State Bluegrass Brunch</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/mark-you-calendars-for-the-2nd-annual-blue-state-bluegrass-brunch/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/mark-you-calendars-for-the-2nd-annual-blue-state-bluegrass-brunch/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:51:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2nd Annual Blue State Bluegrass Brunch will be held at the Washington Virginia Fire Hall on Saturday, March 24 from 10 a.m. &#8211; 1 p.m. Music will be provided by the Gold Top County Ramblers. The price price of admission is still a smile and a handshake. More details to be announced soon.]]></description>
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		<title>Virginia House GOP Pushes Divisive Social Agenda, Defies Governor’s Request Not to “Overreach”</title>
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		<comments>http://rappdems.org/virginia-house-gop-pushes-divisive-social-agenda-defies-governors-request-not-to-overreach/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:34:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Women's rights]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Click Here to sign the petition to stop the war on women! A note from Mark Sickles, Democratic Caucus Chair: Tuesday was ‘Crossover’ at the General Assembly.  It was the last day for both the House and Senate to consider legislation introduced on their respective sides before ‘crossing the bill over’ to the other legislative [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DPVA Jefferson-Jackson Weekend</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/dpva-jefferson-jackson-weekend/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/dpva-jefferson-jackson-weekend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:01:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Democratic Party of Virginia Jefferson-Jackson Weekend Greater Richmond Convention Center Richmond Marriott Hotel February 10 – 12, 2012 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner Ticket &#38; JJ After Dark Ticket ($200.00) DPVA Awards Luncheon ($25.00) Women&#8217;s Caucus Breakfast ($60.00) Unity Pass ($260.00) (One ticket each for the Women&#8217;s Caucus Breakfast, DPVA Awards Lunch, JJ dinner/After Dark) JJ After Dark [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Year, New Rappahannock County Democratic Committee</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/new-year-new-rappahannock-county-democratic-committee/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/new-year-new-rappahannock-county-democratic-committee/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:17:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2012-2013 version of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee (RCDC) has formed! We have some new officers that were elected at the January 7 caucus, but not all offices are filled yet. If you&#8217;d like to chair of one of the standing committees, please contact Steve Beatty at chair@rappdems.org. If you haven&#8217;t filled out a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Effects of Citizens United: GOP campaigns flooded with special interest cash</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/the-effects-of-citizens-united-gop-campaigns-flooded-with-special-interest-cash/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/the-effects-of-citizens-united-gop-campaigns-flooded-with-special-interest-cash/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Below is an exceprt from a January 14th Times Union article entitled, &#8220;Super Pacs sway GOP.&#8221; To read the entire article click here. It goes back to politics before we had campaign finance reform and Watergate,&#8221;  said David  Woodard, a professor of political science at Clemson  University and a South Carolina Republican strategist. &#8220;It&#8217;s just a complete  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Virginia Young Democrats Lobby Day</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/virginia-young-democrats-lobby-day/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/virginia-young-democrats-lobby-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Monday, January 16, 2012 General Assembly Building, 5th Floor West Conference Room, 901 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia Advocate on behalf of Young Virginians at the Young Democrats&#8217; annual Lobby Day in Richmond Virginia this Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. 8:00 AM &#8211; Park at the 9th and Clay Parking Lot (free parking on the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rappahannock County Democrats&#8217; Reorganization Caucus to be held on January 7</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/rappahannock-county-democrats-reorganization-caucus-to-be-held-on-january-7/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/rappahannock-county-democrats-reorganization-caucus-to-be-held-on-january-7/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:37:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our biennial reorganization caucus will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the Washington Town Hall. This caucus is for Democrats only. However, we welcome (and need) the support of non-Democrats who share our values and/or support our candidates. If you are in that category, stay on this list and you&#8217;ll see opportunities to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rappahannock County Democrats December Meeting</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/december-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/december-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:59:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Rappahannock County Democrats will meet at the Rappahannock County Library (4 Library Road, Washington, Va.) on Tuesday, December 6 at 7 p.m. There will be an extended social time after the business meeting. Feel free to bring finger foods or drinks. Everyone is welcome.]]></description>
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		<title>Fall Trash Pick-Up</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/2239/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/2239/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:41:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/14/11  Update from coordinator Jim Blubaugh: Seven people picked up 15 bags of trash. He logged 21 total hours (7 people working 3 hours each) to VDOT. The pick-up crew found no hazardous materials. Thanks to everyone who participated! Rappahannock County Democrats&#8217; Fall Trash Pick-up Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m. The walk starts on Route 211 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Share Your Thoughts With Cantor and Congress</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/share-your-thoughts-with-cantor-and-congress/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/share-your-thoughts-with-cantor-and-congress/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:56:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Medicare & Medicaid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Security]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tell Eric Cantor and Congress, &#8220;No Cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.&#8221; The National Committee to Preserve Social Security &#38; Medicare is working to make sure that Congress votes for NO CUTS to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. In that effort, we are having events all over the country to bring awareness to the issue [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Petition to Cantor Taking Off: A letter from Leonore Jordan of the Culpeper Democratic Committee</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/petition-to-cantor-taking-off-a-letter-from-leonore-jordan-of-the-culpeper-democratic-committee/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/petition-to-cantor-taking-off-a-letter-from-leonore-jordan-of-the-culpeper-democratic-committee/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:10:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Issues]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Eric Cantor Petition signers – you rock!  We have 600 signatures! YOU are lighting the fire under this.  I can only do so much on my own, but when you send this to your like-minded contacts we grow, and FAST.  Please help keep this growing.  Try these methods: ·         Forward the information to your own [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Letter from Andy Schmookler, 6th District Congressional Candidate</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/letter-to-rappahannock-democrats-from-andy-schmookler-6th-district-house-of-delegates-candidate/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/letter-to-rappahannock-democrats-from-andy-schmookler-6th-district-house-of-delegates-candidate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:34:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Candidates]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Rappahannock County Democrats, I want to alert you that there’s a new level of vitality now on my campaign website, in my campaign Facebook communications, and in my Twitter feed. And I would like also to ask you to consider helping to spread the word—sharing, liking, re-posting, retweeting, etc. My efforts in my campaign [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Andy Schmookler on Bob Goodlatte&#8217;s Budget Amendment: &#8220;Amendment would cripple government, devastate Americans&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/andy-schmooklers-on-goodlattes-budget-amendment-amendment-would-cripple-government-devastate-americans/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/andy-schmooklers-on-goodlattes-budget-amendment-amendment-would-cripple-government-devastate-americans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Candidates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8220;bad idea offered in bad faith.&#8221; Some excerpts: Goodlatte&#8217;s rules would mean inevitable cuts to Social Security and Medicare — programs seniors rely upon for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rappahannock County Democrats Fall Gathering a (fun) Success</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/rappahannock-county-democrats-fall-gathering-a-fun-success/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/rappahannock-county-democrats-fall-gathering-a-fun-success/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dinners]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to all who helped with and participated in the Rappahannock County Democrats Fall Gathering at Gadino Cellars on October 9. Around 70 people came to feast on Calabrian cuisine prepared by Rappahannock County Democrats and friends, while enjoying some of the area&#8217;s finest wines. Senator Donald McEachin, 18th district House of Delegates candidate Bob Zwick and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Get your Bob Zwick For Delegate yard sign</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/get-your-bob-zwick-for-delegate-yard-sign/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/get-your-bob-zwick-for-delegate-yard-sign/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:27:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Candidates]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Yard signs are here. Contact Hank Gorfein (540-675-3515, hgorfein@earthlink.net) to get yours! Supplies are limited, so hurry!]]></description>
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		<title>18th House of Delegates Candidate to Speak to Rappahannock County Demcrats</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/18th-house-of-delegates-candidate-to-speak-to-rappahannock-county-demcrats/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/18th-house-of-delegates-candidate-to-speak-to-rappahannock-county-demcrats/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:32:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Candidates]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Rappahannock County Democrats will meet Tuesday, October 4 at 7 p.m. at Rappahannock County Library. Bob Zwick, 18th district House of Delegates candidate, will be the guest speaker. Meetings are open to the public. Here is the agenda.]]></description>
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		<title>Rappahannock County Democrats Fall Gathering at Gadino Cellars</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/tickets-on-sale-now/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/tickets-on-sale-now/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 02:01:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dinners]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join the Rappahannock County Democrats on Sunday, October 9 from 5:30 p.m. &#8217;til 9 p.m. at Gadino Cellars (92 Schoolhouse Road, Washington, VA). There will be music, wine, Italian fare and lots of cheery conversations. Special guest: Senator Donald McEachin. Tickets are $30 each. Call Hank Gorfein at 540-675-3515, Ray Boc at 540-987-9706 or purchase tickets here. &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Seventh District Fundraiser with Virginia BBQ &amp; Terry McAuliffe</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/seventh-district-fundraiser-with-virginia-bbq-terry-mcauliffe/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/seventh-district-fundraiser-with-virginia-bbq-terry-mcauliffe/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:16:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Please join the Seventh District Virginia Democrats and Friends the district currently &#8220;Represented&#8221; by Eric Cantor for Virginia BBQ by Buz and Neds and an evening of fun as we roast Terry McAuliffe, Master of Ceremonies The Honorable Senator A. Donald McEachin Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30 PM (Beer/Wine Cash bar at 6:00 PM) [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rappahannock Democrats&#8217; Sponsored Candidates&#8217; Forum a Success</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/candidates-forum-on-9611-a-success/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/candidates-forum-on-9611-a-success/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:15:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following article appeared in the September 8, 2011 edition of the Rapphannock News, www.rappnews.com. Thanks to everyone who worked to make the event a success.]]></description>
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		<title>Country Supper &amp; Birthday Celebration in Honor of State Senator Edd Houck</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/country-supper-birthday-celebration-in-honor-of-state-senator-edd-houck/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/country-supper-birthday-celebration-in-honor-of-state-senator-edd-houck/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:52:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Country Supper &#38; Birthday Celebration in Honor of State Senator Edd Houck at the home of Marie Ridder, 1451 North Poe&#8217;s Road, Flint Hill, VA 22627. Sunday September 11, 5:30pm to 8:00pm Kindly RSVP by September 8, 2011 Benefactor $2,000 Patron $1,000 Sponsor $500 Friend $250 Ticket $100 Contact: SenatorHouck@comcast.net]]></description>
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		<title>Rappahannock Candidates Forum This Tuesday at the Washington Fire Hall</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/rappahannock-candidates-forum-this-tuesday/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/rappahannock-candidates-forum-this-tuesday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:47:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Due to overwhelming interest, the Rappahannock County Democrats&#8217; Candidates Forum/Monthly Meeting has been moved. Instead of meeting at the library at 7, we&#8217;ll meet at the Washington VFD banquet hall at 7:15 PM on Tuesday, September 6. All Rappahannock County voters are welcome. I&#8217;ve called each candidate to invite them, and I think we&#8217;re up [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Andrew Schmookler Launches Campaign for 6th Congressional District Seat</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/andrew-schmookler-launches-campaign-website/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/andrew-schmookler-launches-campaign-website/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:52:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Elections]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[MOUNT JACKSON, Va., Aug. 25, 2011 (PRNewswire) &#8212; &#8220;We need to understand what has gone wrong in American politics, and how our present dangerous political dynamic can be turned around.&#8221; That is what has impelled Dr. Andy Schmookler to run for the Congressional seat in the 6th district of Virginia. Schmookler believes that our country [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Democratic Caucus for 18th District Cancelled</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/notice-of-democratic-caucus-for-the-18th-house-of-delegates-district/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/notice-of-democratic-caucus-for-the-18th-house-of-delegates-district/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[UPDATE 8/15/11: Good news! We have a Democratic Party candidate for the 18th House of Delegates district. Bob Zwick is a long-time member of the Fauquier County Democratic Committee and also serves on the 10th CD committee. He owns Dondoric Farm near The Plains and Marshall. I&#8217;m inviting him to our September meeting, and will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Two Candidates to Speak at Rappahannock County Democrats August Meeting</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/two-candidates-to-speak-at-august-rappahannock-county-democrats-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/two-candidates-to-speak-at-august-rappahannock-county-democrats-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:03:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Rappahannock County Democrats invite everyone to the Rappahannock County Library (4 Library Road, Washington, Va) on Tuesday, August 2, at 7 p.m. Mary Leigh McDonald, candidate for Delegate in the 18th district; and David Hunsicker, candidate for Congress in the 7th district, will be introducing themselves and answering questions. There will be a social [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Invitation to MOVE ON to Stanley</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/invitation-to-move-on-in-stanley/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/invitation-to-move-on-in-stanley/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:46:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As part of a www.MoveOn.org initiative, Fourteen hundred people in 407 congressional districts will be hosting an open house on July 17 for Americans to start the conversation to reshape the American Dream. Host Daniel Kuhn invites Rappahannock County Democrats to his July 17 open house to be held at 922 W. Main Street, Stanley, Virginia, starting at 4 p.m. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Virginia Summit 2011</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/2011-virginia-summit/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/2011-virginia-summit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2011 20:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[July 15-16th at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Chairman Brian Moran and the Democratic Party of Virginia, in cooperation with Organizing for America and the Virginia Young Democrats, are pleased to announce the creation of a groundbreaking new event &#8211; The  Virginia Summit.   The event will be held on July 15th-16th at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. The Summit [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stop by Our Hospitality Tent on the 4th!</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/stop-by-our-hospitality-tent-on-the-4th/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/stop-by-our-hospitality-tent-on-the-4th/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:39:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Going to the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Annual 4thof July Celebration? Stop by the Rappahannock County Democrats’ hospitality tent to enjoy spirited conversation, camaraderie and lots of food. We’ll be grilling hamburgers and hotdogs and we’ll have an assortment of salads, desserts and other goodies on the table for you to enjoy. If you want [...]]]></description>
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		<title>You&#8217;re Invited to a Talk on Immigration Reform!</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/youre-invited-for-a-talk-on-immigration-reform/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/youre-invited-for-a-talk-on-immigration-reform/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Immigration]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; 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.]]></description>
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		<title>Andrew Schmookler&#8217;s Presentation of &#8220;The Elephant in the Room&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/andrew-schmookler-to-speak-at-june-rappahannock-co-dems-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/andrew-schmookler-to-speak-at-june-rappahannock-co-dems-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 04:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Andrew Schmookler, author, speaker, radio host and candidate in the 6th District congressional race, was the guest speaker at the June 7 Rappapahannock County Democrats Meeting. Dr. Schmookler talked about “The Elephant in the Room,” his name for the destructive force that has taken over the Republican party that the Democratic party has failed to confront [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grassroots Organizing Key to Democratic Victories</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/grassroots-organizing-key-to-democratic-victories/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/grassroots-organizing-key-to-democratic-victories/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 03:59:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Democratic Party]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[At the May 2011 Rappahannock Democrats Meeting, Erik Carlson, regional field director for Organizing for America, gave a presentation on grassroots organizing, which is working at the local level to win elections. He emphasized telling our personal stories in one-on-one conversations. If you weren&#8217;t at the meeting, please consider viewing the handouts and audio file [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Van Jones Launches &#8220;Rebuild the Dream&#8221; Movement</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/van-jones-launches-rebuild-the-dream-movement/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/van-jones-launches-rebuild-the-dream-movement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:45:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[At the Rebuild the Dream launch in New York City on June 23, Van Jones listed four lies we&#8217;re being told by politicians and the media and he explains why they aren&#8217;t true. LIES: 1. We&#8217;re broke. 2. Asking the super rich to pay taxes hurts America&#8217;s economy. 3. Hating on America&#8217;s government, wrecking America&#8217;s infrastructure [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Note from Tim Kaine</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/a-note-from-tim-kaine/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/a-note-from-tim-kaine/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:38:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Candidates]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Two months ago, I stepped into this Senate race hoping you would step in with me, and you have. Thousands have donated to the campaign, and hundreds more have committed to volunteer. That is how we are going to win this campaign: Virginians coming together to build a campaign that will bring our ideas [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Promises Kept: President Obama’s First Two Years in Office</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/promises-kept-president-obama%e2%80%99s-first-two-years-in-office/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/promises-kept-president-obama%e2%80%99s-first-two-years-in-office/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:23:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Click the highlighted text below for a summary of the Obama administration&#8217;s accomplishments over the past two years. Then share the information with your friends and neighbors. Do your part to help get our president re-elected. Promises Kept: President Obama&#8217;s First Two Years in Office Progress in Virginia]]></description>
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		<title>Fight to Save Medicare!</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/fight-to-save-medicare/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/fight-to-save-medicare/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:39:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Healthcare]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CONNECTIONS for Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease Patient Caregivers in Rappahannock County</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/connections-for-alzhemers-disease-caregivers-in-rappahannock-county/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/connections-for-alzhemers-disease-caregivers-in-rappahannock-county/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:13:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CONNECTIONS is a free, 8-week, in-home training program for caregivers of family members with Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease or other forms of dementia ormemory loss. Available to residents of Rappahannock, Fauquier, Culpeper,Madison and Orange counties, it is designed to help the caregiver answer the question, &#8220;What can we do at home all day&#8221;? For more information, call [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The American Auto Industry Saved</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/the-auto-industry-save/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/the-auto-industry-save/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 19:50:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[From Shenandoah County Democrat Tony Dorell: Recent auto industry announcements: 5/19/11 &#8211; Chrysler announced it had repaid government loans of $7.6 billion. 5/19/11 &#8211; 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>David Hunsicker running for Congress in 7th District</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/david-hunsicker-running-for-congress-in-7th-district/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/david-hunsicker-running-for-congress-in-7th-district/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 19:59:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Candidates]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Dave will be speaking to the Rappahannock County Democrats at the August 2, 2011 meeting. Below is some introductory biographical information he provided: David Hunsicker grew up in Arlington, Virginia, After graduation from Washington -Lee High School, he attended Virginia Tech and graduated with a Business Degree. Months after graduation, David entered the USAF as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>E. Wayne Powell running for Congress in 7th District</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/e-wayne-powell-running-for-congress-7th-congressional-district/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/e-wayne-powell-running-for-congress-7th-congressional-district/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 15:49:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Candidates]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Letter from Mr. Powell: To All Democrats, Democratic Supporters, and Constituents of the 7th Congressional District: I am writing to announce that I have decided to run for Congress as your nominee against the incumbent, Eric Cantor, in the 2012 election.  It has long been my goal to serve my country in addition to my 30 years of military service, but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Virginia Summit</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/the-virginia-summit/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/the-virginia-summit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 00:19:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[SAVE THE DATE JULY 15TH &#8211; 17TH Chairman Brian Moran and the Democratic Party of Virginia, in cooperation with Organizing for America and the Virginia Young Democrats, are pleased to announce the creation of a groundbreaking new event &#8211; The Virginia Summit.   The event will be held on July 15th-17th at Virginia Commonwealth University [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Terry McAuliffe&#8217;s Green America: The Huffington Post Interview</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/terry-mcauliffes-green-america-the-huffington-post-interview/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/terry-mcauliffes-green-america-the-huffington-post-interview/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 15:22:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Huffington Post&#8217;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&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
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		<title>26th State Senate District Nomination Caucus</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/26th-state-senate-nomination-caucus/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/26th-state-senate-nomination-caucus/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 20:16:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Democratic Party]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elections]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[All Democrats in the 26th State Senate District (including all of Rappahannock County) are invited to attend a caucus to select our nominee. The caucus will be held on the evening of August 3, 2011, at the County Government Center in Woodstock. More details to come. &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>A 21st Century Immigration System</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/a-21st-century-immigration-system/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/a-21st-century-immigration-system/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 18:48:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Immigration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[President Obama]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Take a moment to watch the President&#8217;s speech in El Paso and join his call for immigration reform. &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Obama on bin Laden: The full &#8220;60 Minutes&#8221; interview</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/obama-on-bin-laden-the-full-60-minutes-interview/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/obama-on-bin-laden-the-full-60-minutes-interview/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 04:36:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Defense]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[President Obama]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On May 4, 2011, three days after announcing that American troops had killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, President Barack Obama talked with &#8220;60 Minutes&#8221; correspondent Steve Kroft in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Below is the video. To read the transcript, click here. &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Rappahannock County Democrats May 2011 Meeting</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/rappahannock-county-democrats-may-2011-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/rappahannock-county-democrats-may-2011-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 19:10:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Democratic Party]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meetings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering/Activism]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Rappahannock County Democrats will meet on Tuesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at Rappahannock County Library. Liz Burroughs, the state field director for BarackObama.com, along with our regional OFA field director, will give a presentation on grassroots organizing, with emphasis on telling our personal stories in one-on-one conversations. We&#8217;ll follow the talk with a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Senate Closes Deal on Voting Districts; Map Goes to Governor</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/senate-closes-deal-on-voting-districts-map-goes-to-governor/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/senate-closes-deal-on-voting-districts-map-goes-to-governor/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 18:55:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Redistricting]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[RICHMOND – A majority of state Senate Republicans voted for a compromise redistricting map after days of negotiating with Democrats in an effort to garner bipartisan support and send a new bill to the governor. To read the news release go to www.statehouseonlinenews.com.]]></description>
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		<title>Statement of DPVA Chair Brian Moran on the Death of Osama Bin Laden</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/statement-of-dpva-chair-brian-moran-on-the-death-of-osama-bin-laden/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/statement-of-dpva-chair-brian-moran-on-the-death-of-osama-bin-laden/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 18:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Defense]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Our elected officials]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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: &#8220;This is a great victory for our nation and our world. President Obama and the brave men and women of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Energy Efficiency: Audio and Slides</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/the-talk-for-tuesday-energy/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/the-talk-for-tuesday-energy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:40:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meetings]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Proposed VA Legislative Districts &#8211; the Veto</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/cool-tools-to-view-proposed-va-legislative-districts/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/cool-tools-to-view-proposed-va-legislative-districts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:25:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Redistricting]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Update:  McDonnell Vetoes Virginia Redistricting Plan Click Here to view the current and proposed VA House Districts. Click Here to view the current and proposed VA Senate Districts. Fore more information on redistricting, go to http://redistricting.dls.virginia.gov/2010/]]></description>
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		<title>Obama on Republican Sneak Attacks- &#8220;You Think We&#8217;re Stupid?&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/obamas-unknown-open-mic-telling-it-like-it-is/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/obamas-unknown-open-mic-telling-it-like-it-is/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:46:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[President Obama]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, a live mic recorded the president talking to Democratic friends about the budget negotiations in what was supposed to be an off-the-record exchange. Railing on the Republicans for trying to sneak in attacks on health care reform and other priorities as part of the budget process, Obama said he told the GOP, “You [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Save Our Schools March &amp; National Call to Action, July 28-31, Washington DC and Nationwide</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/save-our-schools-march-national-call-to-action-july-28-31-washington-dc-and-nationwide/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/save-our-schools-march-national-call-to-action-july-28-31-washington-dc-and-nationwide/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:17:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Click here to see how you can get involved!]]></description>
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		<title>Earth Day (+1) Trash Pickup</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/earth-day-1-trash-pickup/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/earth-day-1-trash-pickup/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:13:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering/Activism]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Rapp Dems and friends will be celebrating Earth Day on April 23 (the day after the official Earth Day) by picking up trash along US-211. We&#8217;ll gather at Massies Corner at 8:30 AM and work our way toward the library where, at 10:00 AM, we&#8217;ll enjoy coffee, tea, goodies, and conversation. Hope to see you there! [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Relay for Life Sign-Up</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/relay-for-life-sign-up/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/relay-for-life-sign-up/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health/Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering/Activism]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The RCDC is a sponsor of Relay For Life. Use this form to join the team.]]></description>
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		<title>Sharing the Pain of the Budget Crisis &#8211; A Cartoon</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/sharing-the-pain-of-the-economy-a-cartoon/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/sharing-the-pain-of-the-economy-a-cartoon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:52:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Humor]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This cartoon exemplifies the Republicans strategy of &#8220;feeding&#8221; the rich with tax cuts to supposedly create jobs and boost the economy, while cutting programs to poor and middle class Americans who continue to struggle.]]></description>
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		<title>Redistricting for Party Gain</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/redistricting-for-party-gain/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/redistricting-for-party-gain/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:04:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Redistricting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Is redistricting done in a way to promote a fair democratic process? Many authorities say &#8220;no!&#8221;  Below is an excerpt from a recent Washington Post editorial. In Virginia, maps are still drawn to protect officeholders&#8230; Everyone (at the public hearing on redictricting) realized that in the real word of Virginia politics-where politcal maps are drawn first and formost [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;The Elephant in the Room,&#8221; A Talk by Potential Sixth District Candidate Andrew Schmookler</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/the-elephant-in-the-room-a-talk-by-potential-6th-district-candidate-andrew-schmookler/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/the-elephant-in-the-room-a-talk-by-potential-6th-district-candidate-andrew-schmookler/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:20:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Issues]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Andrew Schmookler will be giving a talk in JMU&#8217;s Harrison Hall, room 1261, on April 19 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. For a map of the JMU campus go to: http://www.jmu.edu/map/buildings/HARR.shtml. He will be addressing the following points: ·         America now faces one of the gravest crises in the history of the nation. ·         In the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2012 Delegate Selection Public Comment</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/2012-delegate-selection-public-comment/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/2012-delegate-selection-public-comment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:09:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Democratic Party]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The 2012 DPVA Delegate Selction is now available for review and public comment. Please submit public comments to DPVA Political Director Don Mark  at don@vademocrats.org Click here to view the document.]]></description>
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		<title>The New Federal Budget &#8211; How does it effect you?</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/the-new-federal-budget-how-does-it-effect-you/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/the-new-federal-budget-how-does-it-effect-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:09:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Healthcare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jobs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For a summary of the new federal budget, click here.]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Get Up and Grow&#8221; Healthy Body Challenge</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/get-up-and-grow-healthy-body-challenge/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/get-up-and-grow-healthy-body-challenge/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 05:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health/Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering/Activism]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[At our March meeting, Trista Grigsby, director of Headwaters Foundation&#8217;s Farm-to-Table program, asked for volunteers to assist with organizing or participating in the &#8221;Get Up and Grow&#8221; Healthy Body Challenge. Use this form to sign up to learn more, participate, or volunteer. Trista will contact you as organization begins. Thank you!]]></description>
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		<title>Photographs from the Blue State Bluegrass Brunch 3/26/11</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/highlights-from-the-blue-state-bluegrass-brunch-32611/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/highlights-from-the-blue-state-bluegrass-brunch-32611/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:44:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rappahannock County]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Photographs compliments of Ray Boc]]></description>
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		<title>Updated: Farm-to-Table Director Trista Grigsby Talks About New School Lunch Law</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/farm-to-table-director-trista-grigsby-talks-about-new-school-lunch-law/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/farm-to-table-director-trista-grigsby-talks-about-new-school-lunch-law/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:57:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health/Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meetings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rappahannock County]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Click here to listen to Trista&#8217;s presentation. For more info, you can check out Trista&#8217;s slides, a White House fact sheet, and a summary of the The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Also, check out these awesome videos: Trista&#8217;s Local Leaders, Big Responsibility award (Click on Farm To Table) Real Food Is&#8230; At the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Affordable Care Act: One Year Later</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/the-affordable-care-act-one-year-later/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/the-affordable-care-act-one-year-later/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health/Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Issues]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Reforms under the Affordable Care Act have brought an end to some of the worst abuses of the insurance industry. These reforms have given Americans new rights and benefits, by helping more children get health coverage, ending lifetime and most annual limits on care, allowing young adults under 26 to stay on their parent’s health [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grass Roots training</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/grass-roots-training/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/grass-roots-training/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:07:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Democratic Party]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Organizing for America and the Democratic Party of Virginia are teaming up to offer grass roots training. Regional training sessions will be conducted quarterly. The Charlottesville session was very informative and well-attended. Learning to use the tools of grass-roots activism can make us so much more effective. Charlottesville Regional Grassroots Training Saturday, March 19, 2011  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Story of Citizens v. FEC:  Why Democracy Only Works when People are in Charge</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/the-story-of-citizens-v-fec-why-democracy-only-works-when-people-are-in-charge/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/the-story-of-citizens-v-fec-why-democracy-only-works-when-people-are-in-charge/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:40:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Campaign Finance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Issues]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The folks at the Story of Stuff Project have launched a new video: The Story of Citizens v. FEC: Why Democracy Only Works when People are in Charge The video explains in easy-to-understand terms why corporations should not be entitled to the same rights people have.]]></description>
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		<title>Highlights of Jefferson-Jackson Weekend 2011</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/highlights-of-jefferson-jackson-weekend-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/highlights-of-jefferson-jackson-weekend-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:47:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Democratic Party]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[More than 1400 Democrats from across Virginia gathered on February 18-19 in Richmond for the 2011 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Terry McAuliffe in Culpeper</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/terry-mccauliffe-in-culpeper/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/terry-mccauliffe-in-culpeper/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:29:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Democratic Party]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meetings]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On February 3rd, the Culpeper County Democrats held a &#8220;meet and greet&#8221; with Terry McAuliffe in conjunction with their monthly general committee meeting. Lots of interesting topics were discussed over food and drink. Steve Beatty of the Rappahannock Democrats spent time with Terry to discuss issues such as bringing green jobs to Virginia and responsibly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Teachers vs. CEOs</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/wisconson-teachers-vs-wall-street/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/wisconson-teachers-vs-wall-street/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:07:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Humor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Issues]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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		<title>Tim Kaine for Senate?</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/tim-kaine-for-senator/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/tim-kaine-for-senator/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Democratic Party]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Our elected officials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[At the 2011 Jefferson Jackson Dinner in Richmond, DNC Chairman and former governor Tim Kaine talked about the possibility of running for Senate.]]></description>
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		<title>Moran Statement on Sen. Jim Webb’s Decision to Retire</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/moran-statement-on-sen-jim-webb%e2%80%99s-decision-to-retire/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/moran-statement-on-sen-jim-webb%e2%80%99s-decision-to-retire/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:24:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Richmond, VA – Democratic Party of Virginia Chairman Brian Moran released the following statement today thanking U.S. Senator Jim Webb for his service to Virginia and the nation, and urging Virginia Democrats to continue the fight to keep his seat in Democratic hands: Jim Webb was an American hero before he served one day in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Webb: &#8220;I Will Not Seek Re-election in 2012&#8243;</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/webb-i-will-not-seek-reelection-in-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/webb-i-will-not-seek-reelection-in-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:21:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Our elected officials]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) issued the following statement: &#8220;Five years ago this week, on February 8, 2006, I announced my intention to run for the United States Senate. We had neither campaign funds nor a staff. We were challenged in a primary, and trailed the incumbent in the general election by more than [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mark Warner on Fixing Arlington Cemetery</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/a-letter-from-mark-warner-on-fixing-arlington-cemetary/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/a-letter-from-mark-warner-on-fixing-arlington-cemetary/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:51:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Our elected officials]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Friend, I would like to share some very positive news on our continuing efforts to fix what’s broken at Arlington National Cemetery. It was last June when many of us first heard about Arlington’s reliance on paper records and maps, and the systemic disorganization and shameful errors that inevitably resulted. I think all of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Republicans Put Big Business Ahead of People</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/republicans-put-big-business-ahead-of-people/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/republicans-put-big-business-ahead-of-people/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2011 15:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[From Del. Ward Armstrong: As you know, one of the most disturbing things about  the defeat of my electric utility reform bills this Session is the role that Attorney General Cuccinelli&#8217;s office has taken. The Attorney General and his staff have continually spoken out against the need for electric utility reform. If that wasn&#8217;t bad enough, the Attorney [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ABC Privatization a Dead Issue</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/abc-privatization-a-dead-issue/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/abc-privatization-a-dead-issue/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2011 15:46:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The signature issue of Gov. Bob McDonnell&#8217;s campaign, privatizing the state&#8217;s liquor stores, has died in committee in the state Senate.]]></description>
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		<title>Redistricting Possibilities</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/redistricting-possibilities/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/redistricting-possibilities/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2011 15:04:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Redistricting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In it's analysis of how population changes in Virginia will affect the redistricting process (Virginia Redistricting: Protecting Incumbents Again?), the Rose Institute of State and Local Government lays out several alternatives for expanding and contracting congressional districts.]]></description>
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		<title>Democratic Latino Organization of Virginia Statement on Republican Immigration Subcommittee Hearing</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/democratic-latino-organization-of-virginia-statement-on-republican-immigration-subcommittee-hearing/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/democratic-latino-organization-of-virginia-statement-on-republican-immigration-subcommittee-hearing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:49:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Democratic Latino Organization of Virginia (DLOV) released the following statement following Friday’s meeting of a special subcommittee of the House Courts of Justice Committee organized to hear a slate of immigration legislation proposed by Republican legislators: “To say that this committee was ‘stacked’ to push through as much anti-immigrant legislation as possible is a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prevent Voter Fraud in VA Keep the Ban, Save the Vote: Oppose HB 2080</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/prevent-voter-fraud-in-va-keep-the-ban-save-the-vote-oppose-hb-2080/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/prevent-voter-fraud-in-va-keep-the-ban-save-the-vote-oppose-hb-2080/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:22:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rappdems.org/?p=1063</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ACTION ALERT: contact YOUR legislator by Thursday afternoon to prevent voter fraud in upcoming elections. How can you prevent voter fraud? Keep the ban on DRE voting machines (new touch screen voting machines) that can&#8217;t be recounted or verified. Oppose HB 2080. If the General Assembly passes HB 2080, Virginia would become the first state [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Delegate Ward Armstrong announces Citizen&#8217;s Rights Legislation</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/delegate-ward-armstrong-announces-citizens-rights-legislation/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/delegate-ward-armstrong-announces-citizens-rights-legislation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Justice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Delegate Ward Armstrong today announced two pieces of legislation ensuring every Virginian's right to petition their government freely and preserving every Virginian's fundamental right to life, liberty and property. ]]></description>
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		<title>Audio of John McCarthy&#8217;s talk on Redistricting</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/audio-of-john-mccarthys-talk-on-redistricting/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/audio-of-john-mccarthys-talk-on-redistricting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:27:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Rappahannock County]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Redistricting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here is the audio from John McCarthy&#8217;s talk on redistricting in Virginia and how it will affect us in Rappahannock County, from where we vote to who&#8217;s on our ballots. (Recorded January 4, 2011.)  Click here to listen.]]></description>
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		<title>February General Committee Meeting</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/february-general-committee-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/february-general-committee-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 22:21:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Meetings]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Our February general committee meeting will be at 7 PM on 2/1/2011 at the Rappahannock County Library. The agenda is here. Minutes from the January 2011 meeting are here.]]></description>
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		<title>Allen Running for Senate Again</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/allen-running-for-senate-again/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/allen-running-for-senate-again/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:29:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Our elected officials]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Former Senator George Allen formally announced yesterday that he will be a candidate for the Republican nomination for the Senate seat he lost to Jim Webb in 2006.]]></description>
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		<title>Co-sponsor the DISCLOSE Act</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/co-sponsor-the-disclose-act/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/co-sponsor-the-disclose-act/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:23:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Campaign Finance]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rappdems.org/?p=970</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In January of 2010, the Supreme Court strengthened corporations&#8217; grip on our government and political process with a dangerous ruling, overturning more than 100 years of election law.  To combat the new, unregulated corporate influence over elections, Senators Schumer and Leahy unveiled the DISCLOSE Act &#8212; because Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fairness and Justice Act</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/fairness-and-justice-act/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/fairness-and-justice-act/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:42:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Justice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you believe that all Virginians should have equal opportunity,  fairness and justice, please become a citizen-sponsor of Senator Donald  McEachin’s non-discrimination bill for the upcoming General Assembly Session in January.]]></description>
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		<title>DPVA Training</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/dpva-training/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/dpva-training/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:11:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The DPVA will be kicking off a series of regional trainings for Virginia Democrats. They'll also be conducting 2 webinar trainings per month. The first is a great Social Media Training with Catherine Read, who runs her own online marketing and strategy consulting firm (www.creativeread.com) and active member of the Fairfax City committee. This is a great opportunity to learn new tips and tricks to use social media to grow the party! ]]></description>
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		<title>Terry McAuliffe on GreenTech Automotive</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/terry-mcauliffe-on-greentech-automotive/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/terry-mcauliffe-on-greentech-automotive/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:23:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Former DNC Chairman Terry McAuliffe appeared on NBC12&#8242;s &#8220;First at Four&#8221; with Ryan Nobles to talk about electric vehicles as a job creator here in Virginia.]]></description>
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		<title>State of the Union</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/enhanced-state-of-the-union/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/enhanced-state-of-the-union/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Healthcare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jobs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[President Obama]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In his State of the Union address, President Obama laid out his vision for winning our future. ]]></description>
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		<title>Our Democracy Needs You!</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/our-democracy-needs-you/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/our-democracy-needs-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Jan 2011 02:50:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Rappahannock County]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering/Activism]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Our democracy wouldn't function without the people who work at the polls. We're looking for people to serve in this critical role.]]></description>
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		<title>DPVA Jefferson-Jackson Dinner/Weekend Schedule</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/dpva-jefferson-jackson-dinner-announced/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/dpva-jefferson-jackson-dinner-announced/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:11:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The next quarterly meetings of the Democratic Party of Virginia will be held on February 18 - 19, 2011 at the Richmond Downtown Marriott and Greater Richmond Convention Center in our state capital of Richmond. The weekend will be fun filled with many opportunities to reunite with Democrats from all across the Commonwealth. The Jefferson - Jackson Dinner will be held on the 19th at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.]]></description>
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		<title>Virginia House of Delegates Democratic Leader Ward Armstrong Responds to Governor McDonnell&#8217;s State of the Commonwealth Address</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/virginia-house-of-delegates-democratic-leader-ward-armstrong-responds-to-governor-mcdonnells-state-of-the-commonwealth-address/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:13:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Brian Coy who has provided these talking points on last night&#8217;s State of the Commonwealth address. You can also see text of Del. Ward Armstrong&#8217;s &#8220;Democratic Response&#8221; here. +In his speech the Governor did not cover any new territory, but he did restate his commitment to billions of dollars in debt and new [...]]]></description>
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		<title>President Obama&#8217;s Speech at the Memorial in Arizona</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/president-obamas-speech-at-the-memorial-in-arizona/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/president-obamas-speech-at-the-memorial-in-arizona/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[President Obama]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[President Obama spoke last night at a memorial event for the victims of the tragic shooting in Arizona. The president stressed that we must be more civil in our public discourse, and better at working together.]]></description>
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		<title>Brian Moran chosen to lead DPVA</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/brian-moran-chosen-to-lead-dpva/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/brian-moran-chosen-to-lead-dpva/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 15:40:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Democratic Party]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[At the DPVA central committee meeting on December 4, Brian Moran was elected chairman. Here&#8217;s the story in the Richmond Times Dispatch.]]></description>
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		<title>RCDC Meeting Tuesday, December 7</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/rcdc-meeting-tuesday-december-7/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/rcdc-meeting-tuesday-december-7/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:54:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Greetings, Democrats! Our next RCDC general committee meeting is this Tuesday, December 7, at the Rappahannock County Library at 7 PM. You can download a copy of the agenda at http://rappdems.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/RCDC-Meeting-Agenda-2010-12.pdf. See you Tuesday! Steve Beatty Chair]]></description>
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		<title>White House White Board: Your Health Care Dollars</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/white-house-white-board-your-health-care-dollars/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/white-house-white-board-your-health-care-dollars/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:55:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Healthcare]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Today, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a new rule called the “medical loss ratio” rule that will require health insurance companies to spend 80 to 85 percent of your health care insurance premiums on making you healthier instead of overhead costs like advertising or executive compensation. Like many other provisions in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Retire Cantor, elect Waugh</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/letter-retire-cantor-elect-waugh/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/letter-retire-cantor-elect-waugh/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Letters to Editors]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The following letter from Fred Schaefer was submitted to the editor of the Rappahannock News: This contentious election year has been dominated by loud and angry Tea Parties shouting about how their country was stolen from them in 2008 by that most heinous of criminal acts, a fair and free election. And if you are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Bailout&#8221; for Rappahannock County Elections</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/bailout-for-rappahannock-county-elections/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/bailout-for-rappahannock-county-elections/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:22:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Rappahannock County]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Ever since the 1964 Voting Rights Act Rappahannock County, along with most of the south and some scattered other areas through out the country, has been required to seek approval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) for any changes to our elections management.  This is the case for even a simple addition of extra hours [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Coverage of Democratic Celebration in Rappahannock News</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/coverage-of-democratic-celebration-in-rappahannock-news/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/coverage-of-democratic-celebration-in-rappahannock-news/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:07:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rappahannock County]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The 9/26/2010 Democratic Celebration in Huntly was covered by the Rappahannock News. After presenting his campaign platform, Waugh had veteran McAuliffe take over. “I admire Rick for running . . . he’s stepped up to the plate,” he said, adding that he knows from experience that “it’s not easy.” McAuliffe then reviewed the current tumultuous national [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Message to Democrats from Ralph Bates</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/a-message-to-democrats-from-ralph-bates/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/a-message-to-democrats-from-ralph-bates/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:14:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Campaign Finance]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[RCDC member Ralph Bates submitted this message, which he emailed to many of his friends. Good people, I have no way of knowing to what extent you are engaged in the upcoming election.  While Tip O&#8217;Neill provided wisdom with his statement &#8220;all politics is local&#8221;, I think this year &#8220;that is so last week&#8221; &#8211; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Does Healthcare Reform Affect You?</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/how-does-healthcare-reform-affect-you/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/how-does-healthcare-reform-affect-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:38:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Healthcare]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Check out this great reference on how healthcare reform affects you, from Doctors for America.]]></description>
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		<title>What Just Happened to Healthcare on 9/23?</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/what-just-happened-to-healthcare-on-923/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/what-just-happened-to-healthcare-on-923/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:27:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Healthcare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Issues]]></category>

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		<title>Photos from the 9/26 Democratic Celebration in Rappahannock County</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/photos-from-the-926-democratic-celebration/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/photos-from-the-926-democratic-celebration/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 02:30:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Terry McAuliffe and Rick Waugh discuss the issues]]></description>
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		<title>puppets</title>
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		<comments>http://rappdems.org/puppets/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:18:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Humor]]></category>

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