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Ehrenthal: The House is Playing Reindeer Games with Unemployment & Middle Class Tax Cut

Ehrenthal: The House is Playing Reindeer Games with Unemployment & Middle Class Tax Cut

Once again the House of Representatives, led by the radical conservative bloc is holding up a needed tax break for most working Americans. After crafting a compromise budget bill in the Senate—which w ...

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Virginia Organizing Executive Director Part of Center for Politics Delegation Just Returned from Afghanistan

Virginia Organizing Executive Director Part of Center for Politics Delegation Just Returned from Afghanistan

From Center for Poltics Press Release:  After hosting two visiting delegations of Afghan women from high levels of government and civil society last summer, staffers from the University of Virgin ...

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Christmas Carols for Governor McDonnell

Christmas Carols for Governor McDonnell

The 12 (well 8) Days of Christmas On the first day of Christmas my governor gave to me: Regressive taxation On the second day of Christmas my governor gave to me: Underpaid teachers, and regressive ta ...

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VIDEOS: Where does Rep. Robert Hurt stand on Social Security?

VIDEOS: Where does Rep. Robert Hurt stand on Social Security?

Crossposted at Blue VirginiaAs the holidays approach many area seniors are struggling to pay the bills, let alone afford gifts for their loved ones.That's why Danville seniors and Virginia Organiz ...

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Celebrating 2.5 million more young Americans with health care

Celebrating 2.5 million more young Americans with health care

The department of Health and Human Services announced new figures today showing that the number of uninsured young adults has dropped by 2.5 million as a direct result of the Affordable Care Act. ...

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VIDEO: From the Archives, Joe Szakos on Reston Impact

VIDEO: From the Archives, Joe Szakos on Reston Impact

This video is from the recent Virginia Organizing archives. Joe Szakos, Virginia Organizing's Executive Director, joins Reston Impact host John Lovass for a chat about social and economic justice ...

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Thursday, Dec.15 at Noon: Virginia Organizing Delivers Holiday Wish to Rep. Hurt: “Keep Your Hands Off Our Social Security”

Thursday, Dec.15 at Noon: Virginia Organizing Delivers Holiday Wish to Rep. Hurt: “Keep Your Hands Off Our Social Security”

Seniors and Community Members to Protest at Hurt’s Office; Call on Rep. Hurt to Protect Social Security DANVILLE—As the holidays approach many area seniors are struggling to pay the bills, let alone a ...

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Tax Breaks for Space Burial for the Wealthy, Education Cuts for Us?

Tax Breaks for Space Burial for the Wealthy, Education Cuts for Us?

The 2012 Virginia General Assembly session is upon us and it's clear that silly season has begun. You may have already heard that Delegate Terry Kilgore introduced legislation that would provide a ...

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Governor McDonnell Delays on Health Exchange

Governor McDonnell Delays on Health Exchange

The Roanoke Times reported yesterday that, “Gov. Bob McDonnell's administration will not push legislators to create a state-run health insurance exchange during the 2012 legislative session ...

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Celebrating diversity with food and new friends

Celebrating diversity with food and new friends

As we enter the holiday season, it’s an important time to remember our community, the importance of unity, and to celebrate the diversity that we have in the Friendly City of Harrisonburg. What a bett ...

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