A remarkable lifetime dedicated to service for the socially disadvantaged was lauded by officials in the City of Falls Church this week following news of the sudden passing of Bob Wilden, 73, last week.
Tag: money
Congressman Moran’s News Commentary
The “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act,” aka the “stimulus,” paid dividends for northern Virginia last week when the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it had awarded $77.5 million in funding for Rail to Dulles.
NIcholas F. Benton: The New, Lasting Fad of Frugality
All those trying to jump-start the economy by infusing a renewed sense of optimism in the population point to encouraging signs that some recent polls reflect.
Senator Whipple’s Richmond Report
Sadly the General Assembly rejected $125 million in federal money at the Reconvened Session.
Senator Whipple’s Richmond Report
From all parts of the Commonwealth come reports of increasing unemployment, stressed city and county budgets, and a few rays of hope, mostly coming from the federal government.
The Peak Oil Crisis: Government in the Transition
Nearly every day brings news of trillion-dollar government interventions in the world’s economies.
Congressman Moran’s News Commentary
Last week, at my request, the Pentagon released information on the number of troops and their respective occupation specialty that were discharged under the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy for the month of January.
A Penny for Your Thoughts: News of Greater Falls Church
One of the more challenging aspects of budget discussions for local governments is advertising a tax rate for the coming year.
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Starting Hands in Small Ball Poker – Part I
The world’s most successful tournament competitors, like me, Phil Ivey, Erick Lindgren, Phil Hellmuth and countless others, like to play small ball poker.
Rep. Connolly: Stimulus Deal Has Direct $ for Fx. Schools
Fairfax County schools, facing $10 million in cuts in the coming budget, will get significant, targeted relief from the huge $819 billion economic stimulus bill that passed the U.S. House last night.
