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		<title>First Festive Progressives Gathering in Flint Hill 5/17/12</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/first-festive-progressives-gathering-in-flint-hill/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/first-festive-progressives-gathering-in-flint-hill/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 03:45:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Festive Progressives]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was a great time! Next gathering will be in July.]]></description>
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		<title>April 30th and May 1st: Opportunities to Mingle and Make a Difference</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/april-20th-and-may-1st-opportunities-to-mingle-and-make-a-difference/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/april-20th-and-may-1st-opportunities-to-mingle-and-make-a-difference/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:24:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tonight (April 30, 7 p.m.): Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors’ public hearing on the county’s $22.1 million proposed budget for the 2012 fiscal year. The meeting will be held in the high school auditorium. Click here for the Rappahannock News article with details. Tomorrow (May 1, 7 p.m.): Rappahannock County Democrats&#8217; general meeting. After a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Peyton Williams, Jr. suspends campaign for 5th District Congressional nomination</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/peyton-williams-jr-suspends-campaign-continues-to-work-for-the-democratic-party/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/peyton-williams-jr-suspends-campaign-continues-to-work-for-the-democratic-party/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:45:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Rappahannock County Democrats thank Peyton Williams, Jr. for running for Congress in the 5th District and for his continued service to the Democratic Party. We look forward to supporting him in future endeavors. Below is a note from Peyton: I am writing to thank you for the support and encouragement you have given my campaign [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Save for the Dog Days of August Yard Sale!</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/save-for-the-dog-days-of-august-yard-sale/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/save-for-the-dog-days-of-august-yard-sale/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:21:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Community Events and Services]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Yard Sale 2012]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Have You Been Spring Cleaning? Well, Save Some Stuff for the “DOG DAYS OF AUGUST” Fund Raiser and Indoor Yard Sale  Saturday and Sunday, August 25 &#38; 26, 2012 Some of the items we&#8217;re looking for: Small furniture, kitchen ware, pet equipment, Small electronics (no TV’s), holiday decorations, Pottery and glassware, outgrown toys and play [...]]]></description>
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		<title>John Douglass &#8211; 5th District Candidate for Congress</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/brigadier-general-john-douglass-retired-for-congress/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/brigadier-general-john-douglass-retired-for-congress/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Candidates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Democratic Party]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[From http://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>Festive Progressives: A New Social Opportunity for Area Liberals</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/festive-progressives-on-the-way/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/festive-progressives-on-the-way/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:30:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Democratic Party]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Want to chat with a group of like-minded liberals in the casual atmosphere of a restaurant lounge and patio? Maybe enjoy a few spirited beverages and appetizers while discussing the political issues of the season? You&#8217;re in luck. Festive Progressives will be meeting periodically at the Flint Hill Public House (675 Zachary Taylor Hwy &#8211; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Have a Few &#8220;Minutes&#8221; for the Rappahannock County Democrats?</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/do-you-have-a-few-minutes-for-the-rappahannock-county-democrats/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/do-you-have-a-few-minutes-for-the-rappahannock-county-democrats/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:51:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Rappahannock Democratic Committee has an opening for secretary. It&#8217;s an executive committee position. The primary duties are to take minutes at the general committee meetings, maintain the membership list, and send correspondence. If you&#8217;re interested in running for secretary, contact Steve Beatty at chair@rappdems.org.]]></description>
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		<title>April 23rd Caucus Cancelled</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/april-23rd-caucus-cancelled/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/april-23rd-caucus-cancelled/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:59:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[RCDC Special Meetings]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The filing deadline for delegates for the 5th CD and state conventions passed at 5 PM today. Rappahannock County was allocated three delegates and one alternate, and exactly four people filed, so I am cancelling the April 23rd caucus at The Theatre at Washington.Please join me in thanking the members of our delegation for their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Page County Democrats JJ Dinner to be Held May 3</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/pate-county-democrats-jj-dinner-to-be-held-may-3/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/pate-county-democrats-jj-dinner-to-be-held-may-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:11:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dinners]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Support your neighboring Democratic Committee, and have fun in the process! Join the Page County Democrats for their annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner this year! When: Thursday, May 3, 2012; Social hour 5:30 &#8211; Dinner 6:30. Where: BB&#38;T Center for the Performing Arts, Luray, Virginia Ticket price: $30.00 per person. Contact Tom Ford for tickets at 540-272-4264 Keynote Speaker: Krystal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5th CD And State Convention Info</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/5th-cd-and-state-convention-info/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/5th-cd-and-state-convention-info/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:38:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[All the info you need on this year&#8217;s state party convention can be found at http://www.vademocrats.org/StateConvention2012. The 5th CD Convention will be at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at the Nelson County High School in Lovingston, Virginia. Please post any questions you have using the contact form.]]></description>
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		<title>99% Spring Action Training, April 12</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/99-spring-action-training-april-12/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/99-spring-action-training-april-12/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:34:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Training]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re going and would like to carpool, call Ray Boc at 540-987-9706! 99% Spring Action Training Fort Valley Community Library, Fort Valley, VA 22652 Thursday, April 12th,  6:00 PM until  9:00 PM Sponsored by MoveOn.org Message from your host, Katharine L.: This is it! Your opportunity to learn about effective non-violent action srategies from a curriculum [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tim Kaine: Our Best Days Are Still Ahead</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/tim-kaine-our-best-days-are-still-ahead/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/tim-kaine-our-best-days-are-still-ahead/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:12:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Candidates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Tim Kaine: &#8220;I traveled across Virginia last week with Senator Mark Warner talking about my strategy to grow our economy, win the race for talent, and balance our budget. Take a moment to watch some of the highlights from last week. I&#8217;m certain our best days are ahead of us and I&#8217;m glad that you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Order Your Obama-Biden Bumper Sticker. It&#8217;s Free!</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/order-your-obama-2012-bumper-sticker-its-free/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/order-your-obama-2012-bumper-sticker-its-free/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:50:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Candidates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Democratic Party]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[President Obama]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Rappahannock Democrats will have more Obama 2012 bumper stickers to distribute soon, but did you know you can order an Obama-Biden bumper sticker for free? Click here to order a free bumper sticker.]]></description>
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		<title>Change in polling location for Stonewall-Hawthorne district (Rappahannock County)</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/change-in-polling-location-for-stonewall-hawthorne-district-rappahannock-county/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/change-in-polling-location-for-stonewall-hawthorne-district-rappahannock-county/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:17:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Voting]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Rappahannock County Voters: The polling location for Stonewall-Hawthorne district has been changed from Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church to the Castleton Community Volunteer Firehouse. Click Here for details.]]></description>
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		<title>You&#8217;re invited a reception to honor Tim Kaine</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/youre-invited-a-reception-to-honor-tim-kaine/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/youre-invited-a-reception-to-honor-tim-kaine/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:15:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Candidates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundraisers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Culpeper County Democratic Committee invites all Democrats to a reception honoring Tim Kaine to benefit his campaign for U.S. Senate. The reception will be held on April 12 from 6 p.m. &#8211; 7:30 p.m. at the Country Club of Culpeper (2100 Culpeper Road, Culpeper, Va.). General Admission is $100 per person, but Rappahannock County Democratic Committee members get a special [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Virginia Joins the National Protest Against the War on Women&#8217;s Rights.</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/virginia-joins-the-national-protest-against-the-war-on-womens-rights/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/virginia-joins-the-national-protest-against-the-war-on-womens-rights/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Women's rights]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[From the founder of UniteWomen.org, Karen Teegarden: Help defend women’s rights and pursuit of equality. Join Americans all across the United States on April 28th, 2012, as we come together as one to tell members of Congress in Washington DC and legislators in all 50 states, “Enough is enough!” Unite Women strongly supports diversity and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Need Some Exercise? Join the Spring Trash Pick-up Project!</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/need-some-exercise-join-the-spring-trash-pick-up-project/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/need-some-exercise-join-the-spring-trash-pick-up-project/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:15:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Community Events and Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering/Activism]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; You&#8217;re invited to the Rappahannock County Democrats&#8217; semi-annual roadside trash pickup project scheduled for Saturday, April 7. Volunteers will meet at Massies Corner at 9 AM for the 1.5 hour walk to the Rappahannock County Library. The project is great exercise that helps keep Rappahannock County beautiful. For more information or to sign-up, contact Larry Heppinstall at vicechair@rappdems.org or 540-987-8316. &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>A Look Back at the 2012 Blue State Bluegrass Brunch</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/2012-brunch-photos/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/2012-brunch-photos/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:34:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Candidates]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rappahannock County]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Francie Schroeder and Heidi Lesinksi for the photos! Thanks to all who organized and implemented the Brunch! And thanks to all came to enjoy the event!]]></description>
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		<title>Remembering How Far We&#8217;ve Come</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/remembering-how-far-weve-come/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/remembering-how-far-weve-come/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:28:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Defense]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health/Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Healthcare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jobs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[President Obama]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[From Academy Award®-winning director Davis Guggenheim: &#8220;The Road We&#8217;ve Traveled.&#8221; Narrated by Tom Hanks.]]></description>
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		<title>The Story of the Affordable Care Act</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/the-story-of-the-affordable-care-act/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/the-story-of-the-affordable-care-act/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:18:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Healthcare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[President Obama]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Story of the Affordable Care Act: From an unmet promise to the law of the land!]]></description>
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		<title>The second annual Blue State Bluegrass Brunch to be held on March 24</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, 19 Mar 2012 18:30:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The second 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. Special guests will be 5th district House Democratic party candidates John Douglass and Peyton R. Williams, Jr. Food will be provided [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Time to begin Organizing for Obama</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/organizing-for-obama/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/organizing-for-obama/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:27:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Candidates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Democratic Party]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[President Obama]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time for all Democrats to get involved with the Obama 2012 campaign to keep Republicans from &#8220;taking back&#8221; America to their policies that have contributed to the biggest gap between rich and poor in American history. Go to www.barackobama.com to read about the campaign and see what you can do to help our President get re-elected.]]></description>
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		<title>Focus on Education in Rappahannock County &#8211; Two Important Meetings to Attend</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/focus-on-education-in-rappahannock-county-two-important-meetings-to-attend/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/focus-on-education-in-rappahannock-county-two-important-meetings-to-attend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:29:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The public is invited to a joint meeting of the Board of Supervisors and the School Board on Tuesday, March 20th, 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School auditorium (12575 Lee Highway, Washington, Va). School superintendent Dr. Aldridge Boone will present the budget, and the public will have an opportunity to comment. This meeting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Help kickstart a local food project</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/help-kickstart-a-local-food-project/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/help-kickstart-a-local-food-project/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Media]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[From Melissa Harris, editor of Flavor Magazine: We know you love local food, and we know you love watching cooking shows on TV. Here&#8217;s a way you can combine both those passions. Our dear friends John and Diane MacPherson, owners of a bed &#38; breakfast in the rolling hills of Rappahannock County (also home to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Peyton R. Williams Jr &#8211; former 5th District Candidate for Congress</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/peyton-r-williams-jr-5th-district-candidate-for-congress/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/peyton-r-williams-jr-5th-district-candidate-for-congress/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:45:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[UPDATE 4/28/12: Peyton R. Williams, Jr. has suspended his campaign. See 4/28/12 www.rappdems.org post for more information. Click here for an article from the Daily Progress. One of my strengths is getting people together to talk about problems and finding solutions that are acceptable, workable and likely to achieve the result. I look forward to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An invitation from Madison County Democrats</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/an-invitation-from-madison-county-democrats/</link>
		<comments>http://rappdems.org/an-invitation-from-madison-county-democrats/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:07:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay B</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Madison County Democrats are reaching out to fellow Democrats in Culpeper, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock counties to get together, socialize, build coalitions, and coordinate planning. They believe that local sharing will be critically important as district lines change and familiar structures go away. The first meeting of this informal group will be Saturday, March [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Virginia House GOP Pushes Divisive Social Agenda, Defies Governor’s Request Not to “Overreach”</title>
		<link>http://rappdems.org/virginia-house-gop-pushes-divisive-social-agenda-defies-governors-request-not-to-overreach/</link>
		<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>
				<category><![CDATA[Issues]]></category>
		<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>
				<category><![CDATA[Dinners]]></category>
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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>
				<category><![CDATA[Campaign Finance]]></category>
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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>
				<category><![CDATA[Democratic Party]]></category>
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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>
				<category><![CDATA[Democratic Party]]></category>
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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>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering/Activism]]></category>

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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>
				<category><![CDATA[Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medicare & Medicaid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering/Activism]]></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>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundraisers]]></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>
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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>
				<category><![CDATA[Elections]]></category>
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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>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

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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>
				<category><![CDATA[Candidates]]></category>
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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>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>

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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>
				<category><![CDATA[Meetings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category>

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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>
				<category><![CDATA[Community Events and Services]]></category>
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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>
				<category><![CDATA[Audio]]></category>
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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>
		<category><![CDATA[Elections]]></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>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Justice]]></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>
		<category><![CDATA[Elections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></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>
				<category><![CDATA[President Obama]]></category>

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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>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rappdems.org/?p=1782</guid>
		<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>
				<category><![CDATA[Community Events and Services]]></category>

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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>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></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>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>

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		<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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