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February 09, 2010

LETTER: An energy and money saving tip

I’ve noticed many gas yard lights in the Lake Ridge area that are not working or are barely working. Washington Gas bills gas lights at a fixed usage of 1,800 cubic feet of gas per month.

LETTER; Your school board has failed

The final report on Math Investigations has been available for months, but it has not been presented in open School Board session because it is not good news.


February 06, 2010

LETTER: May did the right thing

Reader says Mike May stands up for residents.

LETTER: Governor Bob McDonnell punts

In his first State of the Commonwealth address on Jan. 18, our new governor punted on every issue except economic development, where he proposed to double the money spent on this program by adding $50 million over two years.


February 05, 2010

LETTER: Congress dropped the ball

I recently received a letter from a congressman of my acquaintance.


February 03, 2010

LETTER: Snow removal was lacking

I am writing about the lack of adequate snow removal in my neighborhood despite a rather insignificant snowfall compared to what we had in December 2009, just before Christmas.

LETTER: Thanks Senators Warner, Webb

I would just like to thank our two twin U.S. Senators, Webb and Warner, for voting to increase the debt ceiling another $290 billion.

LETTER: A public service announcement

I just thought I would write to the News & Messenger as a little public service announcement about paying your personal property tax on your vehicle.

LETTER: Failure to report the news

Your newspaper does it again.  You fail to report news that does not agree with your liberal views. On Jan. 22, the March For Life was held in Washington D.C.


February 02, 2010

LETTER: Addressing EMS transport

I wanted to take this opportunity to respond to some factual errors in a recent letter to the editor regarding the proposed Emergency Medical Service (EMS) billing program currently under consideration in Prince William County.

LETTER: Columns too one sided

Alex Granados’ three-part piece on civil commitments for sex offenders raises valid concerns regarding the rights of individuals who are convicted and punished for committing specific offenses.

LETTER: Thank you, Mr. President

The news headline on Jan. 30 couldn’t have been clearer or more welcome:

LETTER: Paper controls our words

The editor of this newspaper had decided that he will determine whether a word will be published because of “innuendo.“


February 01, 2010

LETTER: Good luck getting info

Good luck to Mr. Hjelm trying to get information out of the Prince William County School System.

LETTER: HB 1053 a good way to save

As the General Assembly begins rolling up its sleeves and dealing with a $4 billion budget shortfall, we are frequently reminded that there will be substantial cuts across all important government services.

LETTER: Surcharge will hurt community

Recently, when talking with the Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Chairman of the Board of County Supervisors discussed the topic of a 12.5 cent surcharge on commercial real estate property taxes.


January 29, 2010

LETTER: A good reason not to subscribe

Why so much news on the Tea Party event?

LETTER: Tree of Hope appreciation

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LETTER: Defending life without laws

On the recent anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision, a lot of people's thoughts were on the abortion issue.

LETTER: Is the former president here?

Is George W. Bush continuing to write our nation’s tax policy?


January 27, 2010

LETTER: A statement for Connolly

As a response to your request for questions to be submitted for your interview with Rep. Connolly this Friday, I’d like to submit this to the Letters to the Editor. Perhaps you could form a question from this letter.

LETTER: Reforms overdue

Following the economic meltdown in 2008, Congress has been debating financial reforms that are way overdue.

LETTER: An erosion of U.S. principles

Our nation has a health care debate ongoing and both sides are passionate.


January 26, 2010

LETTER: That’s not what’s wrong

Newspaper doesn’t understand capitalism.

LETTER: Concerns with county plan

On Jan. 19, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors held what will likely be its only public hearing on two important Comprehensive Plan documents: The Long Range Land Use and the Transportation chapters.


January 25, 2010

LETTER: America comes to the rescue

As U.S. Troops arrived in Haiti they were forced to become the only police force in the chaotic country.

LETTER: Let your voice be heard

There is less than 2 weeks to let the Prince William Board of County Supervisors know our vision for the Long Range Land Use Plan for the county.

LETTER: Thinking beyond Tea

Although the “Tea Party” movement offers some promise to the American people, it nonetheless falls short of its full potential for a more comprehensive national dialog.

LETTER: Good news, bad news

Good news and bad news about the housing market.


January 23, 2010

LETTER: We are being charged twice!

As a citizen of Prince William County of over 16 years, I am just curious about the fee for ambulance services.

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