The 2009 session of the Virginia General Assembly is nearing its scheduled end 45 days after it began.
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Congressman Moran’s News Commentary
On Tuesday, I joined with Congressman Frank Wolf to introduce the “FERS Sick Leave Equity Act.”
Delegate Jim Scott’s Richmond Report
Nearing “crossover” with uncertainty Each year at roughly the mid-point in the General Assembly session,
N. Va. Scrambles to Bid on Flood of Fed Stimulus $’s
Moran Convenes Urgent Meeting Of Area Leaders Facing the loss of over 1,000 Northern Virginia county and local government jobs in the coming budget cycle, area officials are scrambling to prepare a response to the federal government’s massive stimulus package that will swiftly infuse a combination of funds and tax […]
News from the Coffin Corner: Delegate Hull’s Richmond Report
Revenues Down, But Not Out I was in Richmond on Tuesday to hear Governor Tim Kaine speak to a business group about the state budget and federal issues.
Senator Whipple’s Richmond Report
The Senate Finance Committee held its annual retreat last week in Fredericksburg.
Congressman Jim Moran’s News Commentary
Today, America owes over $10 trillion in debt, mostly to foreign countries. Experts also predict this year will be the largest federal budget deficit in our nation’s history.
Congressman Jim Moran’s News Commentary
Last week, thousands of phone calls, letters and emails came into my office and those of my colleagues–so many that House websites crashed more than once.
Congressman Moran’s News Commentary
Congress voted Monday on a package designed to rescue the financial industry and pull our economy from an expected major downturn. It failed by 12 votes.
Congressman Jim Moran’s News Commentary
Federal employees receive excellent retirement benefits. But when it comes to sick leave, not all civil servants are treated equal.
