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Rep. Thelma Drake Sides with Big Oilnew

When the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Act, which would take away $18 billion in tax subsidies from the five biggest oil companies, recently passed in the House, the Virginia congresswoman sided with big oil and voted against it.
Port Folio Weekly  |  Ben Giles  |  03-05-2008  |  Politics

The Sunshine Boynew

Waldo David Landers Jaquith doesn’t consider himself a rabble-rouser, but he created a stir in political circles last year after he launched Richmondsunlight.com. The website allows users to easily find and track legislation being proposed by Virginia's lawmakers.
Port Folio Weekly  |  Vernal Coleman  |  02-07-2008  |  Politics

Ralph Northam is the Real Dealnew

In Dr. Ralph Northam, Dems feel they have a candidate who can beat Nick Rerras in a race for the Va. State Senate.
Port Folio Weekly  |  D.D. Delaney  |  03-14-2007  |  Politics

Obama: The Substance Behind the Man of the Hournew

The tightening in my throat came because I think Barack Obama will win -- and restore the promise of America.
Port Folio Weekly  |  By Jake Denton  |  03-01-2007  |  Politics

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