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Graphic Transit Projects in VirginiaThese planned projects could advance if additional transportation funding becomes available.
In 1785, the cornerstone for the Virginia Capitol was laid. More than 200 years later, Thomas Jefferson's original building has weathered its second major restoration and expansion campaign. |
RICHMOND -- Family members of sniper John Allen Muhammad on Wednesday said they will take his remains to the family's home town of Baton Rouge for a funeral. They were in Richmond on Wednesday morning, where Muhammad's body had been taken to Virginia's medical examiner Tuesday night.
JARRATT, Va. -- John Allen Muhammad, the sniper who kept the Washington region paralyzed by fear for three weeks as he and a young accomplice gunned down people at random, was executed Tuesday night by lethal injection.
Virginia Politics
Population, inflation fuel 10-year budget growth in Va. (Post, November 10, 2009; 6:36 AM)
Supreme Court rejects D.C. area sniper's appeal: Execution set for Tuesday night unless Kaine takes action (Post, November 10, 2009)
Supreme Court rejects D.C. area sniper's appeal: Execution set for Tuesday night unless Kaine takes action (Post, November 10, 2009)
Virginia Republicans still struggling to attract minorities: Outreach helps McDonnell little Scant backing highlights challenges (Post, November 8, 2009)
Robert McCartney: Democrats mustn't take success for granted (Post, November 8, 2009)
Virginia poses challenges for charter school advocates: But advocates say political changes create opportunity (Post, November 8, 2009)
Loudoun GOP bounces back with backlash against Washington: COUNTY EXPECTED TO STAY IN PLAY Concern on national issues helps fuel GOP rebound (Post, November 8, 2009)
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In this show, special guest stars speak for Deeds (Post, October 22, 2009)
Virginia Notebook: All Set for a Republican Resurrection (Post, October 15, 2009)
Virginia Notebook: Print Journalism Is Alive and Well -- in TV Ads (Post, October 8, 2009)
Virginia Notebook: On the Wilder Side of Politics, Picking None of the Above (Post, October 1, 2009)
Young Women, Meet Young Bob McDonnell (Post, September 24, 2009)
Election Coverage
Gilmore Sees Warner and Clinton as His Competition (Post, December 6, 2007; Page VA04)
Chairman Charts New Course: Prince William's Stewart Seeks to Move Beyond Immigration Issue (Post, November 29, 2007; Page B01)
Virginia GOP Gets Strict on Voting: Demand for Loyalty Pledge at Primary Targets Crossovers, Independents (Post, November 29, 2007; Page B01)
Full-Scale Md. Brawl Expected Over Slots: Ballot Issue Has High Stakes, High Profile (Post, November 27, 2007; Page B01)
Former Va. Governors Come Out Swinging: Senate Hopefuls Warner, Gilmore Trade Early Jabs (Post, November 25, 2007; Page C01)
Burma Releases Detained American: Webb Says He Also Requested Suu Kyi's Freedom (Post, August 17, 2009)
Webb Visit May Offer Opening With Burma: Junta Agrees to Free Imprisoned American (Post, August 16, 2009)
In Burma, Webb Pursues A Mission for Change (Post, August 16, 2009)
Webb's Trip To Burma May Be Litmus Test: U.S. Weighs Reengagement As Senator Talks With Junta (Post, August 15, 2009)
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