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Posted at 04:07 PM ET, 12/10/2012

Norquist: Revamping gas tax violates anti-tax pledge

By Laura Vozzella

Tax hawk tells Va. legislators tying tax to inflation violates anti-tax pledge.

By Laura Vozzella | 04:07 PM ET, 12/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:34 PM ET, 12/10/2012

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By Washington Post Editors | 02:34 PM ET, 12/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Hey, Isn't That...?

Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 12/10/2012

Fairfax County may force smoking workers to take cessation classes, lawyer says

By Corinne Reilly

But the idea probably won’t go further for a lack of support.

By Corinne Reilly | 12:10 PM ET, 12/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:20 PM ET, 12/07/2012

Fact-checking Pete Snyder’s barbecue claim

By Laura Vozzella

No bull: Virginia lieutenant governor candidate is certified ’cue judge

By Laura Vozzella | 06:20 PM ET, 12/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:03 PM ET, 12/07/2012

Tareq Salahi rebuffs GOP pledge in governor’s race

By Laura Vozzella

Party crasher running for governor won’t vow to support GOP nominee.

By Laura Vozzella | 05:03 PM ET, 12/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:45 PM ET, 12/06/2012

Conflict of interest charges raised over Arlington transit vote

By Patricia Sullivan

Garvey says Zimmerman should not vote on transit

By Patricia Sullivan | 09:45 PM ET, 12/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:35 PM ET, 12/06/2012

Environment, economy, energy factors in debate over uranium mining in Virginia

By Errin Haines

Panel weighs pros and cons ahead of anticipated legislative action

By Errin Haines | 03:35 PM ET, 12/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 12/06/2012

Va. Sen.-elect Tim Kaine reaches out, across aisle to fellow freshman Ted Cruz of Texas

By Errin Haines

Kaine follows up on campaign pledge to find common ground with fellow freshmen.

By Errin Haines | 12:44 PM ET, 12/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:52 AM ET, 12/06/2012

Ralph Northam to formally announce lieutenant governor bid

By Laura Vozzella

State senator from Norfolk joins crowded field for lieutenant governor.

By Laura Vozzella | 11:52 AM ET, 12/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:07 PM ET, 12/05/2012

Bill would make texting from car reckless driving

By Laura Vozzella and Errin Haines

Proposal would make behind-the-wheel texting reckless driving.

By Laura Vozzella and Errin Haines | 02:07 PM ET, 12/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 04:16 PM ET, 12/04/2012

Supervisor Hyland again asks for information on forced smoking cessation classes for Fairfax workers

By Corinne Reilly

Gerry Hyland says the idea has generated lots of feedback

By Corinne Reilly | 04:16 PM ET, 12/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:52 AM ET, 12/04/2012

Tareq Salahi launches ‘Crash the Vote’ Web site promoting gubernatorial run

By Errin Haines

White House party crasher trades on reality show fame in Web site launch,

By Errin Haines | 11:52 AM ET, 12/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:47 PM ET, 12/03/2012

Virginia uranium mining ban would end under Watkins bill

By Errin Haines

Sen. John Watkins (R) says state study has cleared path for legislation

By Errin Haines | 05:47 PM ET, 12/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 12/03/2012

Va. lures D.C. satellite provider Intelsat to Fairfax .

By Errin Haines

D.C. satellite services provider to move headquarters, 430 jobs to McLean in 2014.

By Errin Haines | 04:30 PM ET, 12/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:18 PM ET, 12/03/2012

Terry McAuliffe lines up more Democratic supporters for gubernatorial campaign

By Laura Vozzella

Democratic running for governor adds to list of supporters.

By Laura Vozzella | 04:18 PM ET, 12/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:52 PM ET, 12/03/2012

Ex-Va. House minority leader Armstrong won’t run for attorney general

By Errin Haines

The Democrat says he’ll support Mark Herring and Terry McAuliffe.

By Errin Haines | 03:52 PM ET, 12/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:06 PM ET, 12/02/2012

Sen. Ralph Northam announces lieutenant governor bid

By Laura Vozzella

Democratic state senator plays up social issues in e-mail to supporters.

By Laura Vozzella | 06:06 PM ET, 12/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:27 PM ET, 12/02/2012

Terry McAuliffe golfs with President Obama, Bill Clinton

By Laura Vozzella

Democrat running for Va. governor hits links with Obama, Clinton.

By Laura Vozzella | 05:27 PM ET, 12/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 12/02/2012

How Pete Snyder snagged Ollie North

By Laura Vozzella

Iran-Contra figure headlined event for lieutenant governor hopeful.

By Laura Vozzella | 10:11 AM ET, 12/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:03 PM ET, 11/30/2012

Terry McAuliffe announces campaign co-chairmen

By Laura Vozzella

Democrat running for Virginia governor trumpets supporters.

By Laura Vozzella | 03:03 PM ET, 11/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:01 PM ET, 11/30/2012

Group issues proposed guidelines on uranium mining in Va.

By Errin Haines

Proposed rules could lay groundwork to lift ban on uranium mining in Va.

By Errin Haines | 12:01 PM ET, 11/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:14 AM ET, 11/30/2012

Bill Bolling partly pinned hopes on Romney win

By Laura Vozzella

Bid for Va. governor might have gotten big boost from White House.

By Laura Vozzella | 09:14 AM ET, 11/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Virginia Politics: December, 2012