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Today we honor and remember those who lost their lives while defending our freedom. Read more »

Southwest Virginia has a rich tradition of military service. Each year young men and women from the 9th District attend our nation’s military service academies. Read more »

Israel is one of our strongest allies. Ensuring a safe and secure Israel must remain a top priority of U.S. foreign policy. Read more »

A 17.58 percent increase in electric rates by ODP would only add to the financial stress many families in Virginia already feel. Read more »

June 7, 2011Covington:  10:00am – 12:00pmCovington City HallCity Hall Conference Room333 W. Locust StreetCovington, VA 24426Marion: 10:00am – 12:00pmTown Council Chambers138 West Main StreetMarion, VA  24354Bristol: 2:00pm – 4:00pmBristol VA Public LibraryFrancis E. Kegley Conference Room701 Goode StreetBristol, VA 24201New Castle: 2:00pm – 4:00pmCraig… Read more »

Over the past decade, APCo customers have seen their electricity rates increased by roughly 40 percent. Many families in Virginia are already struggling to make ends meet. Read more »

Understandably, there are some concerns about jobs due to the transition at the RFAAP. Read more »

I am pleased that Governor McDonnell has announced his intent to appeal FEMA’s decision. Read more »

Congratulations to Jessalyn Mullins of Norton on receiving First Place for her pencil drawing entitled ‘Miner of the Ages.’ Read more »

Over the past two weeks the Virginia Delegation has sent letters to the Obama Administration supporting Governor McDonnell’s requests for the declaration of a major disaster in both Washington and Pulaski Counties and urging him to grant federal disaster assistance. T Read more »