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Coffee Sunday

Apr 30th, 2010 | By
Coffee Sunday

Coffee and Conversation – join us for coffee, tea, conversation and even the occasional elected official at one of Lee District’s Coffee Spots. Sunday morning May 2nd, 9:30 am Panera Bread, Beacon Mall 6670 Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA 22306  map: http://tinyurl.com/Lee-CoffeeSpots



Volunteer Herndon Town Council Elections

Apr 27th, 2010 | By
Volunteer Herndon Town Council Elections

Election Day – May 4, 2010 (Herndon, not Lee District) Election Day Information:  On Election Day polls are open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm. Please note on Election Day, voters have a choice of voting a paper ballot using the OS (Optical Scan) voting machine or, voting on the DRE (Direct Recording Electronic or
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Lee Latte Sippin’ Liberals

Apr 24th, 2010 | By
Lee Latte Sippin’ Liberals

Join us for coffee, tea, conversation and even the occasional elected official at one of Lee District’s Coffee Spots. Sunday, May 25th 9:00 am Janet’s Java 5735 Telegraph Road Alexandria, VA 22303-1205 map, click here



8th CD – NO PRIMARY

Apr 14th, 2010 | By

8th Congressional District Democratic Committee Chair, Margo Horner, submitted the Certificate of Candidates for the US House of Representatives to the Virginia State Board of Elections. Only one candidate, James P. Moran, Jr., was certified; therefore, there will be no primary election on June 8th for the US House of Representatives. Ronald Mitchell was disqualified
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VA-8th Primary Election

Apr 10th, 2010 | By

April 9, 2010, 5:00 pm – the filing deadline for the June 8th Democratic primary election. Two candidates have submitted their petitions, Declaration of Candidacy and a receipt showing that their filing fee has been paid to the State Board of Elections: James P. Moran, Jr. (incumbent) and Ronald Mitchell. The local registrars will review
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Opening Day 2010

Mar 31st, 2010 | By

Join Lee Democrats as we get ready for the Congressional elections of 2010. We look forward to welcoming all our Lee elected officials, especially Congressmen Moran and Connolly who represent Lee District. Have a cold beer, a ball park dog and a Democratic good time. April 10th, 2010 3-6 pm 6209 Edison Dr Alexandria, VA
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Fairfax Dems Happy Hour

Mar 30th, 2010 | By
Fairfax Dems Happy Hour

Join your Democratic and Progressive friends and neighbors at King Street Blues in Kingstowne (5810 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA  22315; map, click here) Tuesday, March 30th from 5-8 pm. Bring a friend, meet a friend. Drink and drive responsibly.



Petition to Ken Cuccinelli to Stop Wasting Virginia’s Time and Taxes

Mar 24th, 2010 | By
Petition to Ken Cuccinelli to Stop Wasting Virginia’s Time and Taxes

Yesterday in Washington, our President signed historic health care reform that will make health coverage accessible and affordable for 1.2 million uninsured Virginians. But here in Virginia, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has decided to wage a fruitless war against health care reform — by filing a frivolous lawsuit against the federal government. Today, Virginians are
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HEALTH CARE REFORM

Mar 21st, 2010 | By
HEALTH CARE REFORM

At 10:45 pm ET the United States House of Representatives passed HR3590, historic legislation supporting health care reform with more than the necessary 215 votes required. Thank you Congressman Moran (D-8th) and Congressman Connolly (D-11th) representing Lee District. The final total vote tally 219-212 DOES reflect the will of the people. YEA – Democratic 219 NAY –
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Join with Change That Works at the AHIP Rally

Mar 7th, 2010 | By

Join with Change That Works, the non-partisan group supporting progressive issues, as they rally for comprehensive health care reform. What: American Health Insurance Professionals Rally When: Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 – 10:00 am Where: Meet at the Dupont Circle Metro Station in Washington, DC. The AHIP conference will be held at the Ritz Carlton at
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