Archive for August 2009

DEVASTATING: Washington Post Exposes McDonnell

Aug 30th, 2009 | By LDDC
DEVASTATING: Washington Post Exposes McDonnell

In a devastating front-page exposé, this morning’s Washington Post examines the governing philosophy at the core of Bob McDonnell’s extreme ideological agenda. It’s all outlined in a 93-page paper he wrote just before entering politics. The Post calls it a “blueprint,” “a vision that he started to put into action soon after he was elected
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Aug 30th, 2009 | By LDDC

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Congressman Connolly: Town Hall Meeting

Aug 27th, 2009 | By LeeDem

On Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA, 11th District) held a town hall meeting at Greenspring Village to discuss healthcare reform. A distinguished panel made presentations and then Congressman Connolly took questions from the crowd for nearly 90 minutes. [Watch the town hall on C-Span archives, click here.] Greenspring resident and former Fairfax County Board
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Congressman Moran: Town Hall Meeting

Aug 27th, 2009 | By LeeDem

Democracy rules: discussion, some heckling, myths and facts. Healthcare reform wins!   On Tuesday, August 25th, 2009, Congressman Moran held a town hall meeting at South Lakes High School in Reston, VA to explain what the health care reform being considered by Congress really means for Northern Virginians. He took questions from the audience and
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Kennedy: A Lifetime Through Photos

Aug 26th, 2009 | By LeeDem

Sen. Edward Kennedy passed away Tuesday night, August 25th, 2009 after a battle with brain cancer. The Democrat spent more than 40 years in the
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Governor Tim Kaine for Scott Surovell

Aug 23rd, 2009 | By LDDC

Keep the 44th and The Potomac Blue! Join Governor Tim Kaine and Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates 44th District, Scott Surovell (Surovell2009.com), at the home of Tom DePasquale (7611 Southdown Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308; map: http://tinyurl.com/DePasquale-home). Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 6-8 pm (VIP reception at 6:45 pm). For tickets and to RSVP, click
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VA Victory 2009 Headquarters

Aug 22nd, 2009 | By LDDC
VA Victory 2009 Headquarters

It’s HERE! The Virginia Democratic Coordinated Campaign Landsdowne Headquarters for VA Victory ’09. We’re here working for our state-wide candidates Creigh Deeds for Governor, Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor, and Steve Shannon for Attorney General as well as our Lee District Delegates Mark Sickles (43rd), David Englin (45th) and candidate for the 44th, Scott Surovell.
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2009 Back to School Nights (BTSN)

Aug 22nd, 2009 | By LeeDem

Back to School Nights have traditionally been opportunities to reach out to the community with personal contact and information about the upcoming General Election. Crestwood ES, Garfield ES and Lynbrook ES are in the 11th Congressional District (Gerry Connolly), with all others in the 8th Congressional District (Jim Moran). 2009-10 Back to School Night schedule, Lee District, Fairfax
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This Election

Aug 21st, 2009 | By LeeDem

74 days. 74 days until the November 3rd General Election. Moving Virginia forward with the pro-business economic policies of Mark Warner, or taking us backwards with the economic policies of George W. Bush. That’s what this election is about. For weeks, Bob McDonnell’s gone around the Commonwealth deliberately misleading voters about the agenda he’ll bring
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Do You Want To Volunteer At the White House Office?

Aug 20th, 2009 | By LDDC
Do You Want To Volunteer At the White House Office?

This post last updated 5.9.2010 The White House Internship: A Public Service Leadership Program http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/ The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for
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