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Warner, Rubio and others roll out startup jobs bill
In an unlikely alliance, Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., will today join with tea-party favorite Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., in introducing legislation to build on the Jobs Act signed into law earlier this year.
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Michelle Obama, Mark Warner speak to Virginia Tech grads
Mrs. Obama said Virginia Tech has taught the nation three key lessons. Senator Warner told students to not worry too much about making mistakes.
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Virgil Goode addresses Salem voters
The former 5th District Congressman is the Constitution Party's nominee for president
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Marshall urges Lynchburg Republicans to vote for him in primary
U.S. Senate candidate Bob Marshall told a Lynchburg audience Tuesday night Republicans should vote for him in a June 12 primary election because he has a record of beating Timothy M. Kaine, the Democrat who will be on the November ballot.
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Virginia Tech Clery Act case appealed to Secretary of Education
Education Dept.'s lawyer claims the ruling by the administrative judge was "inconsistent with the law...," and the admin. judge "turned the statutory requirement for a timely warning on its head..."
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Romney says Va. could be decisive state in Nov.
"This may well be the state that decides who the next president is," he says in Portsmouth with Gov. Bob McDonnell after endorsement by Michele Bachmann.
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McDonnell: 'Flattering' to be mentioned for VP
Gov. Bob McDonnell reiterates he isn't seeking position as running mate for Mitt Romney, says "plate is full" as governor.
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Obama, first lady coming to VCU May 5
President Barack Obama's first re-election campaign trip will take him to Richmond May 5.
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UPDATE: Gingrich to end presidential campaign next week
Two advisers to Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich say he will formally end his campaign next Tuesday and will likely to endorse Mitt Romney.
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UPDATE: U.S. pledges to defend Afghanistan for a decade after drawdown
An Afghan official says Washington has pledged in the newly agreed strategic pact to help defend Afghanistan militarily for at least a decade after Afghans formally take control of their own security.
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Wall Street futures slide amid economic tremors from Europe
U.S. futures are sliding on new data out of Europe that shows government debts are piling up.
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UPDATE: Officials fear no one survived Pakistan jet crash
Pakistani aviation officials say a passenger jet with 127 people on board has crashed close to the capital.
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UPDATE: Judge sets $150,000 bond for George Zimmerman
George Zimmerman testified at a hearing today that he's sorry for the loss of Trayvon Martin and added he didn't know if he was armed.
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UPDATE: House approves Cantor small-business tax break
Critics say bill could end up giving a tax break to professional sports teams and organizations run by wealthy celebrities.
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Powell wins Democratic bid to face Cantor in 7th
Wayne Powell's challenger for the nomination, David Hunsicker, suspends campaign before start of nominating caucuses.
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Obama tax return shows 2011 earnings of $789,674
The White House says President Barack Obama and his family paid more than $160,000 in federal taxes last year.
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U.S. trade deficit falls 12.4 percent in February
The U.S. trade deficit fell in February to the lowest point in four months because American exports rose to an all-time high while imports dropped.
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Zimmerman arrives at jail after turning self in
George Zimmerman, charged with second-degree murder in Trayvon Martin's death has arrived at a Florida jail after turning himself in on Wednesday night.
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9 trapped miners rescued in Peru
Nine Peruvian miners have been rescued after five days trapped in an informal copper mine.
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Sabato's crystal ball: Presidential race a coin toss
Much of the battle between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama will be fought in seven “super-swing” states, including Virginia, Sabato said.
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U.S. employers posted slightly more job openings in February
Employers posted slightly more job openings and stepped up overall hiring in February. The figures suggest that modest job gains may continue in the coming months.
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U.S. wholesale stockpiles rose 0.9 percent in February
U.S. wholesale businesses stepped up restocking in February while more expensive gasoline drove sales higher.
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UPDATE: 127 killed in 2 days of clashes in Yemen
Heavy clashes overnight between al-Qaida-linked militants and the Yemeni military in the country's south have killed 63 people, bringing the two-day death toll in the fighting to 127, army officials said today.
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Miller Center, ABC team up on new program
Tune in April 29 to see an episode of "This Week" jointly produced by the Miller Center.
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Cantor touts small-business tax-cut plan
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-7th, wants to give businesses with fewer than 500 employees a 20 percent tax cut.
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