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Bob McDonnell's approval rating hits 61 percent
A new statewide poll shows strong support in Virginia for tougher regulation of outpatient abortion clinics, and overwhelming approval of the job Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell is doing.
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Fairfax County approves 2 percent raise for employees
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has voted to raise the pay of county employees by 2 percent, the first such boost in three years.
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Huntington residents call for better flood protection
Residents of Huntington are cleaning up the latest flood and questioning why officials aren’t doing more to ensure the community is protected from future flooding.
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Tapes of Jacqueline Kennedy spark interest
Tapes of interviews with Jacqueline Kennedy have piqued the interest of those fascinated with Camelot and the Kennedy's time in Washington.
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Virginia Rep. Moran wants to eliminate debt ceiling
Virginia Rep. Jim Moran has joined two fellow House Democrats in pushing a bill that would get rid of the federal debt ceiling.
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Flood destroys Woodbridge businesses, mobile homes
A flash flood wiped out dozens of trailers at the Holley Acres Marumsco mobile home parks in Woodbridge Thursday, leaving hundreds of people homeless.
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Water main break closes portion of Center Street in Manassas
A water main break has closed a portion of Center Street in Manassas, and caused water damage to at least one business in the area.
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Flag to fly at Arlington National Cemetery
A U.S. flag measuring nearly 1,700 square feet that has traveled to all 50 states to honor the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks will fly from Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday.
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Moran: Not enough money for Huntington levee or pump station
"The public sector is not going to come up with the money," Moran said. "That's just the reality. There will not be enough money to do what needs to be done."
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Should Virginia's college newspapers run liquor ads?
The issue of liquor advertising in college newspapers is before the Virginia Supreme Court.
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Falls Church raises water rates by 8 percent
Falls Church is raising its water rates for residents by 8 percent for the first time in six years.
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George Mason University projects underway in Prince William
George Mason University will break ground on two major projects to serve its growing Prince William County campus.
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D.C. flooding: Woodbridge flood victims seek help
Many residents who lived at a ravaged Holly Acres mobile home park in Woodbridge returned Tuesday to a scene of devastation.
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AAA: D.C. region to get BRAC traffic influx
As thousands of defense personnel prepare to move from the Pentagon to the Mark Center in Alexandria, transportation experts are warning commuters in the D.C. region of another brutal commute as this week's deadline nears.
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Erika Nikole charged with possessing explosive material
A 19-year-old woman was charged with having the materials to build a pipe bomb, police said.
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Mayor 'disturbed' by report suggesting security vulnerabilities at Mark Center
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A recent report suggesting potential security vulnerabilities at the Mark Center has prompted criticism from Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille.
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Kwang Hur Woodbridge murder suspects arrested
Prince William County police have arrested three suspects in connection with the slaying of a 75-year-old man in Woodbridge.
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Obama would hike taxes to pay for his jobs bill
Challenging Republicans, President Obama proposed paying for his costly new jobs plan with tax hikes.
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