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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Sumo Wrestling, Air Transportation Industry, Sexual Assault, Ronald McDonald (fictional character), The Dark Knight (movie)
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Republicans in State Senate disappointed, Democrats pleased with redistricting ruling
WDBJ7 Senior ReporterRepublicans in the State Senate say they're deeply disappointed. Democrats are pleased, after a ruling in the House of Delegates derailed a controversial redistricting plan. The decision could have an impact on other major proposals, including the...Tags: Republican Party, Richard L Saslaw, Thomas K. Norment, Jr., Politics, Emmett W. Hanger, Jr.
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Republicans push surprise redistricting plan through State Senate, Democrats protest
ReporterA surprise move in the State Senate could cost Bath County Senator Creigh Deeds his seat. Monday afternoon, Republicans pushed through a bill that puts the Democrat in the same district as Republican Emmett Hanger. The plan also adjusts the boundaries...Tags: John Edwards, Bath County, Republican Party, Elections, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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State Senate move could cost Bath County Senator his seat
WDBJ7 ReporterA surprise move in the State Senate could cost Bath County Senator Creigh Deeds his seat. Monday afternoon, Republicans pushed through a bill that puts the Democrat in the same district as Republican Emmett Hanger. GOP members say they're trying to...Tags: Bath County, Republican Party, Politics
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Democrat McAuliffe announces bid for Virginia governor
Terry McAuliffe is running for Virginia governor again. The former Democratic National Committee chairman announced his 2013 candidacy in a mass email to supporters Thursday. McAuliffe unsuccessfully sought his party's nomination for governor four years...
Tags: Elections, Ken Cuccinelli, Bill Bolling, Executive Branch, Regional Authority
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Lieutenant Governor breaks tie on power sharing
Virginia Senate Republicans ruled out power sharing with Democrats on Wednesday with Republican Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling casting the vote that broke a partisan 20-20 tie, then used Bolling's position to take control of the Senate.
Republicans rejected a...Tags: John Edwards, Bath County, Republican Party, Elections, Bill Bolling
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State Senate makes news as they confront 20/20 split
News 7 ReporterNormally, the opening session of the General Assembly is routine, leading up to the Governor's State of the Commonwealth address later in Wednesday evening But Wednesday afternoon, members of the Senate actually made some news, as they confronted the...Tags: John Edwards, Bath County, Republican Party, Bill Bolling, U.S. Senate
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Republican takeover of Virginia Senate brings new committee assignments for western Virginia lawmakers
The power shift in the State Senate is bringing big changes on committees, and veteran Democrats from western Virginia are losing some of their plum assignments.
Senator Creigh Deeds, (D) 25th District in Bath County says, "We used to be able to say that...Tags: John Edwards, Bath County, Republican Party, Democratic Party, Bill Bolling
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Setback for proposed amendment on prayer in public schools
ReporterA Senate subcommittee will not endorse an amendment to the state constitution that its sponsor says will protect prayer in the public schools. "I’m just trying to strengthen our constitution," said Grayson Co. Delegate Bill Carrico. "I’m not...Tags: Education, Republican Party, Elections, Public Schools, Civil Rights
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