Virginia News Headlines: Friday Morning

by: lowkell

Fri Sep 07, 2012 at 06:58:00 AM EDT

Here are a few Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Friday, September 7.

*Nasdaq Ends With Highest Close Since 2000
*'Our challenges can be met' (Yes they can, and yes they will...with Democratic leadership, as usual!)
*Obama's hope and change 2.0
*Va. Democrats say they return from convention energized
*Jeff's Notes: Kaine must stand with Obama
*Delegate Diary: Democratic National Convention, Day 3 ("Del. Surovell's take on his third day in Charlotte, N.C.")
*AG Cuccinelli promises objective review of Goode petitions
*Mark Warner on being a senator: 'There are some times...when I'm frustrated'
*Goodlatte slow to set debate, says Democratic rival Schmookler ("Andy Schmookler says the Republican's campaign won't discuss scheduling until late this month.")
*In Charlotte, McAuliffe gears up for 2013 (Except now Mark Warner has explicitly refused to rule out running in 2013. Hmmmmm.)
*McDonnell praises Clinton, dings Obama (What's T-Bobby blabbering nonsensically about now?)
*Mitt Romney heading to Va. Saturday
*Editorial: An antidote for swing state crud ("The Citizens United ruling and a disclosure loophole for advocacy groups have unleashed attack ads in Virginia.")
*Put an end to a cruel practice
*Virginia cuts back, now seeks just one toll plaza on Interstate 95
*Questions raised about plans for sensitive Va. Beach land
*Dulles Greenway's tolls inspire 'Highway Robbery' protest song
*Study on proposed Va. Beach arena mentions AHL hockey
*Newport News Shipbuilding offers buyouts to 1,200 workers
*Nationals keep swinging, finish off sweep ("A pair of benches-clearing scuffles highlights Washington's decisive rout to clinch a four-game sweep of struggling Chicago at Nationals Park.")

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Compared to August 2008, we are far, far better off in terms of jobs (0.00 / 0)

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by: lowkell @ Fri Sep 07, 2012 at 13:36:18 PM UTC

Tim Kaine statement (0.00 / 0)

TIM KAINE STATEMENT ON AUGUST JOB GROWTH
Richmond, VA - Tim Kaine released the following statement regarding today's announcement that the U.S. economy added 96,000 jobs in August:
"Our country has come a long way since the depths of the recession. Our economy was rapidly shrinking, now it is consistently growing. The stock market was in free-fall, but yesterday the DOW closed at its highest level since December 2007, the S&P 500 closed at its highest level since January 2008, and the NASDAQ closed at its highest level in twelve years. This morning, we learned that the U.S. economy added private sector jobs for the 30th straight month, following 25 consecutive months of jobs losses. Continued job growth is essential to our recovery, but we still have a long way to go.
"We know that hard work and tough decisions remain ahead of us. I remain unsatisfied with the pace of economic growth, but I reject partisan political calls to return to the very same policies of lax regulations, reckless spending, and tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans and corporations who don't need them which helped create this mess in the first place. It is long past time for Washington to come together to accelerate job growth, ensure global competitiveness, and avoid the blunt instrument of sequestration. If I am chosen to represent Virginia in the United States Senate, I pledge to be a partner with the president and any colleagues who are interested in pursuing strategies to strengthen our economy that I have employed as a mayor, lieutenant governor, and governor. "

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by: lowkell @ Fri Sep 07, 2012 at 13:59:00 PM UTC

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