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This Issue: Thursday, February 12, 2004
Vol. XIII, No. 49
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This Week's Stories:
Kerry Claims the South
The City of Falls Church had its own marks of distinction in the Virginia Democratic Primary Tuesday, having the highest voter turnout in the state and the highest percentage for Gov. Howard Dean.
Parson Decides Not to Run, CBC Convention Saturday
Incumbent Falls Church City Councilman Ron Parson reversed an earlier decision last week, announcing he will not seek election to a second term this May.
F.C. Council & School Board Candidate Statements
Crime Report for Week Ending Februrary 9
Political Popcorn: Richmond Votes to Exempt Itself from FOIA; F.C. Charter Changes Pass, Scott Reports; Ebbin Advances Public Defender Bill in Richmond
Paul Krugman: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Why is Bush So Cheerful?
Last Friday the Bureau of Labor Statistics delivered yet another disappointing employment report.
Nicholas D. Kristof: Watching the Jobs Go By
The topic today is the growing furor over the outsourcing of jobs to India -- and, more broadly, educational lapses here.
Helen Thomas: The Candidate's Wife Still Plays a Key Role
The role of a presidential candidate's wife has come into question on the campaign trail.
Bob Hull's Richmond Report
The biggest decision to be made this year in the General Assembly, like in all even numbered year sessions, is the two-year budget plan.
Roger Ebert's Movie Review: '50 First Dates'
in time for Valentine's Day, "50 First Dates" is a spin on the "Groundhog Day" notion of a day that keeps repeating itself.
Restaurant Spotlight of the Week: Bubba's BBQ & Catering
Even before the store closes, Hassan Khalili and the folks at Bubba’s BBQ are working on your lunch for the next day.
Knick Knack
Critter Corner
News-Press Editorial: Crossing Over
Last weekend, this writer (the News-Press owner and editor-in-chief) appeared at an event sponsored by the Falls Church Citizens for a Better City (CBC) at the Community Center aimed at introducing prospective City Council and School Board candidates to the public prior to the CBC's nominating convention this Saturday.
Nicholas F. Benton's White House Report: 2 Intelligence Experts Assert Bush, Not CIA, to Blame
Public access to open government is under heavy fire in Richmond this legislative session, according to Ginger Stanley, lobbyist for the Virginia Press Association.
Jim Moran's News Commentary
The No Child Left Behind law is not working. It's not working in the Eighth Congressional District and it's not working in Virginia.
A Penny For Your Thoughts
Local transportation projects would get a jump start under a proposal adopted by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Monday.
Our Man in Arlington
Last weekend, your man in Arlington was in Richmond attending the annual Jefferson- Jackson Day dinner. His wife Jean was there too, by far the most politically astute of the duo.
4-for-4: GM Hoops Teams All Winners
It was a wild, hectic and ultimately successful night at George Mason High School Monday as all four of the school’s basketball teams competed, and won, and bettered their positions for the post-season Bull Run District playoffs.
'Stangs Win 3; Cohe Breaks Pin Record
Last Saturday, George Mason High School hosted a six team dual match wrestling tournament—the largest of the season—in which the team won three team matches, Mac Cohe broke the school record for pins in a season, and Colin Ehmer and Nick Pitas finished with a perfect 5-0 day.
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