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BASIS Independent McLean Introduces Students to the Art of Voting with Mascot Selection

Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC
Tuesday, October 25th, 2016, 3:14pm
BASIS Independent McLean Introduces Students to the Art of Voting with Mascot Selection

BASIS Independent McLean of McLean, Va., starting its inaugural year, is using the opportunity to vote on its first mascot as a chance to teach the students about the election process, in wake of the upcoming, much talked about presidential election. The process, led by head of school, Sean Aiken, will introduce ideas such delegate system and popular vote to discuss what mascot would best represent the school’s values. For more information about the school, go to http://mclean.basisindependent.com/.

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Photos: Biden campaigns with McAuliffe in Va.

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff
Monday, November 4th, 2013, 12:51pm

ANNANDALE, Va. (WUSA9) -- Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe campaigned Monday with Vice President Joe Biden in Annandale. Sen. Mark Warner was also in attendance.

WUSA 9's Peggy Fox is at the event and tweeting from the scene. Follow her @PeggyTV.

She tweeted out several photos on Monday morning. See them in this photo gallery: http://on.wusa9.com/1b6VqCB

Fox reports that Biden is trying to energize the base, pointing out that the nation is looking at this race. He also told the audience that the choice for governor is between someone who would govern like Sen. Mark Warner and someone who would govern like Sen. Ted Cruz.

Fox will have more on the event tonight at 5 p.m.

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Lawsuit against strict abortion clinic regulations moves forward

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff
Wednesday, October 9th, 2013, 6:47pm

ARLINGTON, Va. (WUSA) -- Abortion rights supporters in Virginia are cheering after they won a small, first step in a challenge to strict, new state regulations that require abortion clinics meet hospital standards.

An Arlington judge rejected a motion from Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli and the Virginia Board of Health seeking to toss out a legal challenge to the regulations. It means the case will now move forward.

"Whoa!" Cheered Rosemary Codding, director of the Falls Church Healthcare Center (FCHC) which brought the lawsuit, technically called an appeal. Codding said the ruling gave her immense hope.

"It's just like the turning tide. It has been such an oppressive environment for three years for women's health. This is an immense spiritual uplifting. And, as a woman of very strong faith, I know God is with me. And I know that he has given me courage to continue in this battle," said Codding.

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Northam, Herring Win Va. Dem Nods; Repub. Incumbents Lose

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff
Wednesday, June 12th, 2013, 11:49am

RICHMOND, Vs. (AP)--Ralph Northam, a Norfolk doctor who became a hero of Virginia's reproductive-rights movement, and fellow state Sen. Mark Herring won statewide Democratic primaries Tuesday for lieutenant governor and attorney general, respectively.

Two respected senior Republican House members, however, were felled by conservative challengers as each sought an 11th term in the General Assembly.

Northam, a pediatric neurologist and the only physician in the Senate, won a large following among female voters in 2012 when he used medical authority to thunder against a Republican-authored bill that would have required an intrusive ultrasound exam of every woman seeking an abortion.

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Virginia Voter's Guide For Tuesday Primary

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff
Tuesday, June 11th, 2013, 10:25am

WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA9)--On Tuesday, June 11th Virginians will head to the polls to choose party candidates for two statewide offices--Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General--as well as eleven House of Delegate seats.

MORE: Find Your Polling Place

The race for Governor has been a known entity for weeks.  Ken Cuccinelli is the Republican candidate.  He was selected at a convention in Richmond back in May.  Terry McAuliffe was the only Democratic candidate to file for the office, so he automatically became the party's nominee.

MORE: Poll Hours 6am-7pm

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Mitt Romney Campaigns In Va.

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer
Thursday, September 27th, 2012, 3:44pm
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Va. Seniors Get A Visit From George Allen

Submitted by Jackie Diaz, Web Producer
Tuesday, September 4th, 2012, 11:48am
Va. Seniors Get A Visit From George Allen

The residents of Greenspring Retirement Community in Springfield, Va. got a special visit this morning when George Allen, Republican Senate nominee in Virginia, paid them a visit on Tuesday.

The stop is part of his Virginia Voices tour. During his visit, Allen listened to the ideas, concerns and views the retirement community ha s about Washington.

Some of the concerns expressed were: less access to doctors under Medicare, living on a fixed income in this economy, and energy costs that drive up fuel and food costs. 

“This election is important to me because I’m worried about the direction of our country and what kind of America my grandchildren will inherit,” said Thomas P. Harrison, resident at Greenspring.

Allen’s visit to Greenspring Retirement Community is one of many meetings with seniors whose voices are not being heard in Washington, according to a press release.

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