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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 28 Hope you had a fabulous Memorial Day weekend! Of course, having yesterday off makes today feel like a Monday... We had perfect weather for all of the Memorial Day remembrance events. It's so important to take a moment and honor those who...Tags: Prince (music artist), Government, !!! (music group), Jennie Garth, Burn After Reading (movie)
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Local coach addresses NBA player's decision to come out
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistIt's been more than 24 hours since NBA player Jason Collins told the world he is gay and now others are speaking out about his big announcement. The former Washington Wizard's player is the first player in one of the four major American professional...Tags: Jason Collins, Larry Bird, National Basketball Association, Judges, Barack Obama
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Letter sent to President Obama had "suspicious substance"
The U.S. Secret Service says it has intercepted a letter addressed to President Barack Obama that contained a "suspicious substance." Secret Service spokesman Ed Donovan says the letter was intercepted at a facility away from the White House. He says the...
Tags: Barack Obama, U.S. Secret Service, Sports
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Organizing For Action: "We need tougher gun laws"
WDBJ7 anchor/reporterA group of mothers who lost children to gun violence joined President Obama in Washington today to push for tougher gun laws. The Senate is expected to consider gun legislation that expands background checks next month. The President says the votes in...Tags: U.S. Senate, Politics, Gun Control, Personal Weapon Control, Barack Obama
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President Obama signs emergency measure for Hurricane Sandy victims
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama has signed into law a $50.5 billion emergency measure for Superstorm Sandy victims. Congress gave the measure its final approval late Monday. Obama signed it Tuesday night, minutes after returning to the...
Tags: Republican Party, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Barack Obama, U.S. Congress, Washington, DC
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Biden, Kaine to talk gun safety in Richmond
Assignment ManagerVice President Joe Biden will pitch the administration's gun safety proposals in Richmond onFriday. The location and time of the event have not yet been announced. An email from the White House says Biden will be joined by Senator Tim Kaine and other...Tags: Joe Biden, Politics, Safety of Citizens, Government
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Campbell County family invited to attend Presidential inauguration
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefThe Norman family of Rustburg is preparing for a big trip this weekend. "I'm going to the White House," said Nathan Norman. "I'm going to see the whole house, I think." He'll see a whole lot more than that. Nathan and his family will be guests at...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Barack Obama
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Virginia Military Cadets prepare for their part in the Inaugural Parade
WDBJ7 Reporter/AnchorVirginia Military Institute cadets are used to getting up early. But on Monday morning, they woke up to march 2 miles down Pennsylvania Avenue, for the Inaugural Parade. Colonel Keith Gibson is the Museum Director at VMI. He also got the honor of...Tags: Festive Events, Human Interest, Barack Obama, Arts and Culture
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Obama: Wealthy must see higher taxes under plan
President Barack Obama says raising taxes on wealthiest Americans must be part of deficit reduction plan but says he is "open to compromise" and "new ideas." Obama says he will refuse to accept any approach that "isn't balanced." Obama says in his...
Tags: Fiscal Cliff, Politics, Barack Obama, Elections
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UPDATE: Bedford store owner explains decision to "mourn" election outcome
WDBJ7The owner of a Bedford jewelry store is explaining his decision to "mourn" the outcome of Tuesday's Presidential election. R.T. Lyons, owner of Lyons Jewelry, closed his business Wednesday and posted signs in his windows that read: “Closed to mourn...Tags: Small Businesses, Politics, Barack Obama, Apple iPad, Elections
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UPDATE: Former President Bill Clinton rallies Roanoke crowd
In the twilight days of Virginia's costliest election, former President Bill Clinton has twice rallied large crowds for President Barack Obama before heading to a climactic, late-night rock 'n' roll rally 35 miles from the White House with Obama. A...
Tags: Bill Clinton, Republican Party, Politics, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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