I am writing to thank Rep. Tom Perriello, my representative in the U.S. House, for his courageous vote for the health care bill (HR 3962).

The solution to issues with the U.S. health care system starts with the individual, not with the federal government.

The Albemarle County budget deficit keeps on growing simply because our Board of Supervisors has no viable plan to reverse that situation.

Why did my neighbor Ken Boyd phone me at home on a recent evening and belittle me?

Tom Perriello cast a critical vote against personal liberty and for more federal spending and confiscation of private wealth.

Why did my neighbor Ken Boyd phone me at home on a recent evening and belittle me?

The Albemarle County budget deficit keeps on growing (now approaching $6 million) simply because our Board of Supervisors has no viable plan to reverse that situation.

When Democrat Tom Perriello voted on Nov. 8 for the health care “reform” bill in the House, he cast a critical vote against personal liberty and for more federal spending and confiscation of private wealth.

Arguing for government-managed health care modeled on Medicare is like urging car companies to emulate GM.

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve health care reform. Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Albemarle, voted yes for the bill. He is to be commended.

“Cash for Clunkers” failed to meet expectations, suggests an Associated Press investigation.

We’re sorry to hear that the National D-Day Memorial is laying off nearly half its staff.

Last weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve health care reform (HR 3962). Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Albemarle, voted yes for the bill. He is to be commended for his vote — he made the correct choice to support the interests of his constituents and the citizens of Virginians, not the greed of the insurance companies.

Arguing for government-managed health care modeled on Medicare is like urging car companies to emulate GM.

“Cash for Clunkers” failed to meet expectations, suggests an Associated Press investigation.

We’re sorry to hear that the National D-Day Memorial is laying off nearly half its staff.

All right, folks, the election’s over. Time to remove those political signs from the public right-of-way, as required by law.

It also included the customary bash at medical malpractice victims and their lawyers.

I called Mr. Boyd after both calls and complained. Let’s get Congress to ban “robo-calls” for all but charities.

One important subject has lately been out of sight because of all the attention that the media have been giving to the health care reform debate. That subject is estate taxes, or “death taxes.”

At 9 a.m. Sunday — just as they did Friday and Saturday — volunteers 18 and older with photo ID and comfortable clothes searched for Morgan Dana Harrington.

Will Mr. Perriello stand by his promise or will he cave under pressure

The bittersweet irony is that community tragedies stir our hearts and, often, stir us to selfless action.

After all, my father worked for the railroad for much of his life

A snippet of Amelia Earhart’s “hair” was actually a collection of thread.

Here’s a charmer … and her name is Meadow.

In Oxford, Ohio, police stopped a man on Halloween night and charged him in connection with numerous alleged offenses.

I was deeply moved to see dozens of musicians and hundreds of music fans celebrate the memory of Johnny Gilmore.

As organizers of the Johnny Gilmore Remembrance and Fundraiser, we thank everyone who helped, played and attended.

If sharpened steel blades whirling at high speed make you queasy or the thought of 120 volts of household current running through your veins makes you swoon, you might want to make a quick visit this morning to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville.