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17 hrs ago | Palestine Chronicle

Congress: Selling out on American Values for Politics

Articles 09:00 11/27/2009 Congress: Selling out on American Values for Politics Tom Perriello is latest manifestation of a politician abandoning core beliefs.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, World News, Afghanistan, Israel, Middle East, Palestinian Territories

Tue Nov 24, 2009

Cavalier Daily

Swing district

It has been less than a month since Republican Bob McDonnell was elected the next governor of Virginia, yet the Charlottesville area already finds itself in the midst of another political competition that is being billed as - apologies if this sounds familiar - a referendum on the policies of President Barack Obama.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Republican, Charlottesville, VA, Charlottesville Metro, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Messenger

1,000 flock to Palin's book signing in Roanoke

In the brisk early morning air, a few shouts among a crowd of more than 1,000 grew to an echoing cheer as a striking blue tour bus rolled into the Barnes & Noble Booksellers' parking lot in Roanoke on Sunday.

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Related Topix: Roanoke, VA, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Governors, Sarah Palin, Pittsylvania County, VA, Gretna, VA

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Lagniappe

Bonner: More Pages in PelosiCare Bill Than Bible a Scarya

WASHINGTON Late on a Saturday night early this month, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was able to force through a 1,990-page document by a slim 220-215 margin, and it is now on its way to be debated in the U.S. Senate.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Nancy Pelosi, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Republican, Jo Bonner, Todd Tiahrt, Jeff Miller

Sun Nov 15, 2009

Franklin News-Post

No lack of heroes today

With heavy rain and temperatures in the mid-40s, Woodlawn Baptist Church was filled as the annual Veterans' Day service was moved from Veterans' Memorial Park Thursday.

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Related Topix: Weather, Rocky Mount, VA, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Military, US Air Force, US Navy

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Messenger

What does divide over Perriello portend for his political future?

Virgil H. Goode Jr., R-Rocky Mount, by a scant 727 votes in 2008 - is widely anticipated to be atop the national Republican Party's list of targets in next year's mid-term congressional races.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Delegates, Swing, Albemarle County, VA, Danville Metro, Charlottesville, VA

Thu Nov 12, 2009

The Daily Times

Lone Republican 'yes' a sacrifice?

Right after the Democrats' health reform bill passed the House with only a few votes to spare, the Republicans pulled out the poster child of their 1994 takeover of Congress: Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky. Now known as Marjorie Margolies, the former congresswoman from suburban Philadelphia cast a tough, deciding vote for President Bill Clinton's ...

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Philadelphia Metro, Bill Clinton, History in the News

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Investor's Business Daily

'Yes' Votes On Health Plan Put Some House Dems On Defensive

Rep. Marion Berry, D-Ark., expected all along that he would vote against the Democrats' health care bill.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, John McCain, Republican, US House of Representatives

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Northern Virginia Daily

GOP, voters hold ace in health care reform - News

Saturday's health care reform vote in the House of Representatives may well have been the first shots in the 2010 election.

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Related Topix: US News, Health Insurance, Health, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Frank Wolf, Randy Forbes, Virginia

Mon Nov 09, 2009

WCAV

Perriello Votes Yes On Health Care Bill

The House of Representatives narrowly adopted a landmark health care bill with local congressman Tom Perriello casting a key vote in favor of the measure.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Republican

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Messenger

Reading tea leaves, one day at a time

Former Fifth District Rep. Virgil Goode often complained about runaway federal spending while simultaneously working hard to get federal money for local projects.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Republican, Opinion

Fri Nov 06, 2009

From On High

Perriello a Short-Timer?

This would suggest so, if Virginia's 5th District congressman doesn't change his liberal ways: Hello, Tipping Point By Kim Strassel, Wall Street Journal On Jan.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Blue Dogs, Country, Republican, US House of Representatives

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Politico

Election puts 10 Dems on high alert

Rep. Tom Perriello beat Democrat-turned-independent-turned-Republican Virgil Goode in 2008, thanks in large part to heavy turnout from young voters and blacks.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Representative Thomas Perriello, Democrat, Republican, 2008 Presidential Election, Representative Parker Griffith, Nancy Pelosi

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Free Republic

Lessons from the 2009 election results

Lessons from the 2009 election results By: Michael Barone Senior Political Analyst 11/04/09 3:08 AM EST My Wednesday Examiner column, written as the 2009 election returns were coming in, stands up pretty well.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Republican, US House of Representatives, Tom Davis, Thelma Drake

Tue Nov 03, 2009

FoxNews.com

Imperiled Virginia Democrat Looks to Work With McDonnell

Virginia Democratic Rep. Tom Perriello, one of the most-imperiled House Democrats of the next election cycle, said late Tuesday he will try to work with Republican Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell.

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Related Topix: Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, US News

Mon Nov 02, 2009

WSET

Ralph Reed Stops at Area Church

Campbell Co., VA - The first ever executive director of the Christian Coalition was back in the Lynchburg area Friday night speaking to local conservatives.

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Related Topix: Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, US News

Sat Oct 31, 2009

WSLS-TV Roanoke

5th District hopeful drops from Republicans, running as Independent

A candidate for the Fifth District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives announced Thursday he is removing himself from the Republican ticket to restructure his campaign as an independent.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Mixed Martial Arts, Spencer Fisher, Bedford, VA

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Washington Post - The Fix

Friday House Line: A Republican wave?

Rank Race Change 1 LA-02 Republican None 2 LA-03 Democrat Up 3 NY-23 Republican Up 4 NM-02 Democrat Up 5 IL-10 Republican Down 6 AL-02 Democrat Up 7 MD-01 Democrat Down 8 PA-06 Republican Down 9 CO-04 Democrat Up 10 PA-07 Democrat Up Rank Race Primary Change 1 Republican None 2 Democrat None 3 Republican Up 4 Republican Up 5 Democrat None 6 ...

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Related Topix: US News, Marilyn Musgrave, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Charlie Melancon, Representative Harry Teague, Representative Bobby Bright

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Messenger

Goode: GOP victory will 'send a message'

Confident of a party sweep on Nov. 3, about 50 Republicans gathered at Mary's Diner on Tuesday night for their last official meeting of the year.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Virginia, Nancy Pelosi, Democrat

WSET-TV Lynchburg

Obama Rallies For Deeds

With a week to go until Election Day, and trailing in the polls, Creigh Deeds is counting on some help from the President.

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Related Topix: Old Dominion University, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Senator Mark Warner

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