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Today is the 28th August 2008
National Right to Life Committee Reports on McCain Radio Address Slamming Obama on Issues of Abortion and Born-alive Infant Protections
The following is the text of McCain’s radio address reproduced with permission from the John McCain campaign website. Visit the following link to listen to the actual radio address: http://www.johnmccain.com/Downloads/082208_B.mp3
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National Right to Life Committee Obtains New Documents That Prove Obama Misrepresents Actions on Born-Alive Infant Protection Bill
New documents just obtained by NRLC, and linked below; prove that Senator Obama has for the past four years blatantly misrepresented his actions on the Illinois Born-Alive Infants Protection bill.
Summary and comment by NRLC spokesman Douglas Johnson: "Newly obtained documents prove that in 2003, Barack Obama, as chairman of an Illinois state Senate committee, voted down a bill to protect live-born survivors of abortion -- even after the panel had amended the bill to contain verbatim language, copied from a federal bill passed by Congress without objection in 2002, explicitly foreclosing any impact on abortion. Obama's legislative actions in 2003 -- denying effective protection even to babies born alive during abortions -- were contrary to the position taken on the same language by even the most liberal members of Congress. The bill Obama killed was virtually identical to the federal bill that even NARAL ultimately did not oppose."
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Attorney General Sues Petersburg Furniture Company for Defrauding Customers
-Alleges HomeSpun Home Fashions Violated Consumer Protection Act-
Consumers Report Losses of over $80,000 in Unfilled Orders
Richmond– Attorney General Bob McDonnell has sued HomeSpun Home Fashions for alleged violations of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. In the suit the Attorney General alleges that the Petersburg-based company has failed to ship over 100 orders to consumers in the time frame promised, or at all. Consumer losses exceed $80,000.
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National Right to Life Committee Issues Comparison of Presidential Candidates on Life Issues
Washington, DC - The National Right to Life Committee was founded in 1973 as a non-partisan, non-sectarian federation of 50 state affiliates, made up of approximately 3,000 local chapters. Attorney General Bob McDonnell gave special welcoming remarks at the National Right to Life Committee Convention held from July 3rd to 5th at the Crystal City Hyatt in Arlington. The National Right to Life Committee issued the following comparison of presidential candidates on life issues. For more information visit the National Right to Life Committee website at www.nrlc.org
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Full Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Agrees to Rehear Partial Birth Abortion Case
- Attorney General Bob McDonnell Requested Rehearing-
Richmond- The full Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has granted Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell’s request that the full court hear the case challenging the constitutionality of Virginia’s ban on partial birth infanticide.
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Statement of Attorney General Bob McDonnell on Execution of Christopher Scott Emmett
Richmond, July 24, 2008 - “Tonight, Christopher Scott Emmett was executed by the Commonwealth of Virginia for the murder of John Fenton Langley. On the night of April 26, 2001 Emmett murdered his co-worker as he lay sleeping in his hotel room in Danville, taking John Fenton Langley’s life in order to steal his wallet to buy crack cocaine. It was a senseless crime that took a father away from his children. Mr. Langley’s friends and family will forever mourn his loss.”
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Lieutenant Governor Bolling Announces Membership of Infrastructure Working Group
-First meeting will be held Tuesday, July 29 at 10:00 AM in Richmond-
- Public comment from citizens and businesses is encouraged -
RICHMOND – Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling today announced the full membership of the Infrastructure in Virginia Working Group. The Working Group’s first meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 29 at 10:00 AM in House Room 1 of the State Capitol Building in Richmond. The meeting is open to the public and interested parties are encouraged to participate.
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Joe Gartlan, a Revered Founder of VSHL
It is with great sorrow to learn that Joseph V. Gartlan, Jr., a revered founder of the Virginia Society for Human Life and later a distinguished member of the Senate of Virginia from 1972 to 2000, died July 18, 2008. Mr. Gartlan, a prominent and highly regarded trial attorney, wrote in early 1967 the epic position paper for the founding of the Virginia Society for Human Life.
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Attorneys General, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, National Cable Providers Announce Major Agreement to Combat Child Pornography
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
Office of the Attorney General
Companies Will Block Websites, Share Information with NCMEC and Law Enforcement-
In Virginia: Comcast, Cox, Time-Warner all Part of Agreement
Attorney General McDonnell one of 36 Attorneys General Signing Letter in Support of Agreement
Washington, DC - Cable operators that bring Internet service to 87 percent of American homes will take additional voluntary measures to limit the distribution of child pornography on the Internet under an agreement announced today between the the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA), and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
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Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart Reports on July 10th Meeting with the House Republican Policy Committee
Three members of the House Republican Policy Committee met with Corey Stewart on July 10th at the Library of Congress Jefferson Building to discuss what the Federal Government can do about illegal immigration. The government was particularly interested in how localities can help them to crack down on illegal immigrants. They were curious about what Prince William County had done, its’ success and the problems that led to the initiative in the first place.
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Virginia Society for Human Life Report on Health Care
Virginia Society for Human Life
6767 Forest Hill Ave., Suite 270 * Richmond, VA 23225
Tel: 804.560.8745 ** www.vshl.org ** vshl67@comcast.net
A Richmond Times-Dispatch story published on July 9, 2008, announced “a well-financed” national campaign by Health Care for America Now begun yesterday in 50 cities across the country including Richmond. According to the story, the Virginia agent is Virginia Organizing Project.
This is seen as a shot-across-the-bow for fully federally funded abortion-on-demand under the auspices of Health Care for America Now. This is because of the proposal’s funding by America’s top abortion chain, Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Planned Parenthood kills thousands of unborn babies in their clinics every year.
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Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell Gives Special Welcome Remarks to Participants at the 2008 National Right to Life Committee Convention
July 3rd through 5th was the National Right to Life Committee Convention, held at the Crystal City Hyatt in Alexandria, Virginia. The National Right to Life is the nation’s largest pro-life group that works to protect human life threatened by abortion, infanticide and euthanasia.[1] The National Right to Life Committee was founded in 1973 as a non-partisan, non-sectarian federation of 50 state affiliates, made up of approximately 3,000 local chapters.[2] Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell gave special welcome remarks to many participants and organizations from across the United States, about Virginia being a Pro Life State.
[1] National Right to Life, 7/09/2008, www.nrlc.org
[2] National Right to Life, 7/09/2008, www.nrlc.org
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Come What May Film to Premier July 12th
“Come What May”, a movie created by homeschool students, will premiere on Saturday, July 12, 2008, in Harrisonburg, VA, at the Court Square Theater. The screenings will be from 3:00 – 4:45 PM and 5:30 – 7:15PM. Tickets may be purchased at the Advent Film Group website, www.adventfilmgroup.com. The Court Square Theater is located at 61 Graham St
Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Ticket prices are $7.00 per person, $20 for a family of four, $25 for five, $30 for families with six or more. See the website for details. The co-producers, directors, George D. Escobar and Manny Edwards, as well as some of the cast and crew will be attending the premiere.
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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BOLLING ANNOUNCES FIRST-IN-THE-COUNTRY REGIONAL 9-1-1 OPERATOR RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN
State Wireless E-911 Services Board Funded Initiative
Unites Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico and Richmond
for Job Development, Regional Evolution and Industry Innovation
RICHMOND, VA, (April 24, 2008) — 9-1-1 emergency communications staffing is at a crisis level nationwide. Today, Lieutenant Governor William T. “Bill” Bolling announced a first-in-the country multi-jurisdiction cooperative campaign to staff 911 emergency communications centers in the Metropolitan Richmond area.
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Cuccinelli Attends Mental Health Bill Signing
CUCCINELLI ATTENDS MENTAL HEALTH BILL SIGNING
Preventative Measures Respond to Virginia Tech Shooting
Fairfax, Virginia, April 10, 2008 – Virginia State Senator Ken Cuccinelli (R-37th) on Wednesday attended Governor Timothy Kaine’s ceremonial signing of new Mental Health System reform legislation.
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Prince William County’s Anti-Illegal Immigration Ordinance Fallout
As a result of the new Anti-Illegal immigration ordinance which recently passed in the Prince William County, many local residents specifically the Hispanic and Latinos living in Prince William County have been fearful and resentful on how they have been treated lately not by the locals by the local enforcement authorities. Many illegal immigrants chose to leave the County as a result of this ordinance, but many remained steadfast and determined to fight the legality and merit of this decree.
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BEACON - Benedictine Education Assistance Community Outreach to Neighbors
The Benedictine Education Assistance Community Outreach to Neighbors (BEACON) is a non-profit organization headquarters in Bristow, VA. Founded by Sister Eileen Heaps in 1992 because there was a literacy need for addressing the local Hispanic community of Manassas, Manassas City, Manassas Park, and Western Prince William County, the mission of BEACON is to assist foreign born adults in obtaining High School Equivalency or GED certification; increase the Adult literacy rate such as basic reading comprehension and general math skills; and introduce the English Language through programs such as English as Second Language (ESL) to foreign born residents. The program eventually grew and has served hundreds of students.
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Photos: Beacon Logo,
Service Authority Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Unveiling of the new Service Authority (SA) Logo
The Prince William County Service Authority (SA) celebrated its 25th Anniversary.
The organization was founded in 1983 by the Prince William County Board of Supervisors. Its sole mission is to provide quality drinking water to local residents. Fast forward twenty five years later the SA is upgrading its H.L. Mooney Water Reclamation Facility located in Occoquan, Virginia. It has been a truly remarkable journey for the Prince William County Service Authority.
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Photos: Steve Danziger, Dean E. Dickey , Janice Carr, Service Authority Logo,
Sample of Election Ballot
Sample Ballot for November 6, 2007 ~ 29th District
Voting Centers
Benett
Brentsville
Nokesville
Bristow Run
Bucklands Mills
Cedar Point
Ellis
Marstellar
Victory
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Prince William County Service Authority
A cleaner and a safer water supply for PWC
August 29, 2007, Woodbridge, VA. BristowEnews.com met with Melissa Hopkins, Communication Specialist for the Prince William Service Authority (PWC SA). According to Melissa, the PWC SA was created by a resolution by the Board of Supervisor County in Prince William County in January 1983. The organization came about as a result and a need in incorporating smaller sanitary district into a chartered organization. The Prince William County currently gets its water supply from three different water sources, namely:
- Lake Manassas
- The Potomac River
- Occoquan Reservoir
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58th Annual Prince William County Fair 2007
Donna Blackwell, Prince William County Fair
BristowEnews.com visited the Prince William County and met with Donna Blackwell who has been attending the fair since she was four years old and now her grandchildren go here. Donna used to show her pony at the County Fair.
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SCC Hearing Part 2: Testimonials
Part 2 - Testimony of Area Residents and State Wide Businesses
Bristowenews.com would like to remind our readers that the statements below do not represent the views of our news magazine, but in all fairness present a snapshot of the testimonials made at the hearing and provide readers with information. Again, we appreciate your patronage.
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Power Lines: Too Close to Home!
Power Lines ! Literally too close to home
Some area residents, only those adjacent to power lines, received a large first class mailing from the State Corporation Commission outlining two joint applications proposed 500kV Transmission Lines to Dominion Virginia Powers existing substation located in Loudoun County. The document states: "This Virginia segment proposed in these two applications is the continuation of a proposed line that originates in Pennsylvania continues through West Virginia, and terminates in Virginia. As we discuss below, the Commission will weigh and determine any requirement to consider under Virginia law the regional need for the facilities proposed in Virginia.
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Part 1: Old Dominion Power Line Hearing
Editor's Note: Due to the nature and complexity of this news report, BristowEnews.com will break the story in two sections, namely:
- Overview of Proposed Power Lines and Official rebuttal from local officials
- Comments from local residents and businesses
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Youth For Tomorrow, Helping At-risk Teenagers
Youth For Tomorrow, Bristow Virginia
BristowEnews.com met with Dr. Gary Jones and Donna Mahoney of Youth For Tomorrow in Bristow, Virginia to find out about their work and the history of the center. Many area residents pass by their campus everyday without knowing the purpose of this facility and what the community can do to help.
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Wally Covington Brentsville Supervisor Discusses Current and Future Road Projects
Brentsville District Supervisor, Wally Covington Discusses Current and Future Road Project
BristowEnews.com recently met with Brentsville District Supervisor, Wally Covington to discuss current and future road plans for the Bristow, Gainesville and Nokesville areas.
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Part 2: Lt. Gov Bill Bolling Discusses His Ideas for Virginia
Part 2: Virginia ~ VA100 Idearaiser, Town Hall Meeting
Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling spent an hour listening to and commenting on participants questions and concerns about three of the many issues facing Virginians in his VA100 Idearaiser Town Hall Meeting, held at George Mason University, Prince William Campus last week on July 17, 2007.
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PWC Yard Waste Composting Facility
Prince William Yard Waste Composting Facility
As a continued public service to residents of Bristow, Gainesville, and Nokesville, BristowEnews.com is featuring the Balls Road Yard Waste Composting Facility located off Balls Ford Road near the intersection off Wellington Road.
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Photos: Rush Hour at the PWC Recycling Center, Horizontal Grinder, Wind Row, Norma Judy, a PWC Employee., PWC Solid Waste Division Office, Prince William County Recycling Center,
Part 1: Lt. Gov Bill Bolling Discusses His Ideas for Virginia
In this two part series, BristowEnews.com will explore the 100 Ideas initiative by Lieutenant Governor Bolling. This Town Hall Idearaiser, an event co-sponsored by the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce was held at George Mason University, Prince William Campus on July 17, 2007.
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Bull Run Library
Bull Run Public Library - Grand Reopening
Manassas, Virginia, June 16, 2007. The Bull Run Regional Library re-opened on June 11th after approximately two and one-half months of work on the heating and air conditioning systems. A Grand Reopening Celebration was held last Saturday, June 16, 2007 complete with entertainment, including music by a quartet called The Prince William Sound, a magic act by Captain Token, local fire fighters, face painting, and Civil War Re-enactors. Wanda Reese, a library patron who comes to Bull Run with her children, donated the many ribbons and rainbow colored balloons that arched the entry way and reading areas because she wants children to associate libraries as a fun place. She thought that this would be a good way for her to give back to the community. Two library staff members, Debbie Bruce and Diane Entremont assisted with the decorating prior to the festivities.
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Photos: Bull Run Library Grand Opening, Bull Run Library , Bull Run Grand Opening,
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