A major problem with the Red-skins is not the players but the owner, Dan Snyder. Money does not buy team spirit.

It seems that IMPACT’s mission is simply to lobby for more and more wealth transfer payments from party A to party B.

“Trust us. We’re here from the federal government and we’re here to help you.”

It is projected that the energy bill now before the Senate will create 28,000 or more new jobs in Virginia. When?

How wonderful it was to read John Whitehead’s column in the Oct. 25 Daily Progress.

Virginia voters gave Bob McDonnell a mandate to focus on the commonwealth’s lagging economy.

My gut feeling was embarrassment that as a long-time area resident, my community has so stubbornly refused to accept its own bypass.

Increase availability, protect quality and control costs of our national health care, but don’t destroy it.

There appears to be little or no police protection available.

With this year’s election just finished, let’s look back at the state’s rookie senators: Democrats Jim Webb and Mark Warner.

Congratulations to the University of Virginia and Trinh Xuan Thuan, an astronomy professor and author.

Congress would have us believe all three components of top-quality health care are available for all.

Parents need to ensure the importance of receiving a high education and instilling moral values and ethics in their kids.

Whatever results, the political candidates have been a vital part of the greatest political process on Earth: an election in a participatory democracy.

On television, the cops are good looking and the psychics are not only believed but their opinions actively sought.

Another area that needs an in-depth study is the medical malpractice industry.

D.E. Sours Sr. 
Albemarle County

Last year, Virginia failed to mail some 2,100 absentee ballots in time

We say this with great respect for his opponent, state Sen. R. Creigh Deeds

We live on the edge of Appalachia

I would like to thank all of the people who have so generously supported Neighbors-4-Neighbors, the food drive I began this past August.

Thanks to the 130 Building Goodness Foundation volunteers who came out for BGF’s Fall Building Project Oct. 17-24.

Charlottesville needs Dave Norris’ experience on Council.

A governing body benefits from new energy and fresh ideas. The Daily Progress is endorsing write-in candidate Andrew Williams for City Council.

Mandated by law, planned by intergovernmental committee and implemented with the goal of helping troubled learners and learners with trouble, the Piedmont Regional Education Program — PREP — has gone from 26 preschoolers in 1975 to 920 students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

We need to elect Rodney Thomas to the Rio seat on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 3.

I am impressed with David Slutzky’s diligence and creativity in investigating an idea that might preserve rural lands, fund county services and lower our taxes.

Let’s get real and vote for the real leader, Cynthia Neff.

For many years, we have been following Steve Shannon’s commitment to bettering the lives of Virginia’s citizens.

When the issue came up, Rob Bell clearly stated he does not support tax increases.