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Editorials
Moving forward
5/7/2008
Despite federal funding, rail to Dulles project still has miles to go | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Different thought on how to 'Save the Old Dominion'
5/7/2008
I am writing in response to the April 23 article titled, “Immigration groups band together.” I am disturbed by the simplistic and inhumane proposals of the group, the Capital Area Alliance Against Illegal Immigration. The aggressive anti-illegal immigration activities of the group, and the policies implemented by the Prince William ... | 0 comments
Not a friend of 'Friends of Homeless Animals'
5/7/2008
We are writing this letter to expose an injustice on the part of a local animal rescue organization, Friends of Homeless Animals (FoHA).They have reclaimed the two dogs we adopted from them two years ago because we placed a static bark collar on the dogs when no one was home.FoHA ... | 0 comments
Congress playing obstructionist role
5/7/2008
We have an economic crisis at hand with food prices going through the roof and energy prices, especially gasoline and diesel, higher than any time in our history. Yet our elected leaders in the Democratic-controlled Congress are willing to continue to play an obstructionist role just as they have done ... | 0 comments
Tell Kaine Northern Virginia doesn't want new coal
5/7/2008
Why is Gov. Tim Kaine (D) supporting the construction of a new coal-fired power plant in Wise County? This new plant will be expensive for all of us. It will be devastating to our environment, destroying more of our mountains and polluting our air and water. At his recent town ... | 0 comments
Dog Bite Prevention Week
5/7/2008
May 18-24 is Dog Bite Prevention Week. One of the surest ways to create a dangerous dog is to chain it to a tree or doghouse and leave it to pace the same patch of dirt for years on end. Though most people find the notion of chaining a dog ... | 0 comments