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          <title>LETTER: Where are we heading?</title>
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The more I read, hear or see, the more disgusted I get with the direction our country is taking.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:27 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>REACTION ED: Readers react to Tuesday GOP election win</title>
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These are some of the online reader reactions to the Republican sweep of statewide offices in Tuesday&#8217;s election.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:18 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Congratulations to candidates</title>
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Congratulations to all candidates. It is a pleasure to have conservatives strongly representing our commonwealth.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:14 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Verner Column: Running away</title>
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After our parents had rejected our claim that we were no better than indentured servants forced to perform odious chores like making our beds and picking up our clothes, my brother and I resolved to run away; this time for certain.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:10 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: New daily train to Manassas</title>
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A new day came to Manassas about five weeks ago that will brighten many lives here and beyond.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:04 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: A thanks to all who helped</title>
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As a long-time resident of Broad Run, I wish to express many thanks to those who made the re-opening of Silver Lake possible.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Merli Column: Awaiting the rush</title>
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Now that our off-year, off-the-wall election season is finally over and the fall leaves are starting to peak in Prince William, it&#8217;s time to concentrate on what will occupy many of us (either on purpose or involuntarily) for the next several weeks: holiday shopping.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:50 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Shannon Column: Move along, nothing to see here</title>
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Pardon me while I gloat.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:38 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>EDITORIAL: What about Obama?</title>
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The Democrats received a firm trouncing Tuesday night.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:31 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Destruction was a shame</title>
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During the recent clearing of properties on U.S. 1 in Triangle, I noticed dozens and dozens of high quality shrubs that were bulldozed over.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:53 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Biddlecomb Column: They know who we are</title>
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Election Day has come and gone. This means I can come home from work and live in peace.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:43 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>EDITORIAL: The battle is over; the work begins</title>
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The election is over, and though as of the writing of this editorial, the winners have not yet been determined, we do know this: There will be winners and losers.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:43 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Recognizing Sharon Dravvorn</title>
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It was announced recently that Sharon Dravvorn, a Math Teacher at Woodbridge High School, has won the prestigious Milken National Educator Award.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:34 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Swine flu is real danger</title>
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The president has declared the swine flu pandemic a &#8220;national emergency&#8221; and this will facilitate the implementation of emergency measures by local hospitals.&nbsp;              ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:20 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Time to protect our borders</title>
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With the current situations in Iraq/Pakistan/Afghanistan and the current Mexican Drug Gang activities in this country, IT IS TIME for us to bring our military home and protect our own borders.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:57 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Untruth in voting guide</title>
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Sunday&#8217;s voting guide contains a clear untruth to anyone who can think for themselves.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:57 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Still class left in politics</title>
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The chairs of the Prince William County Democratic and Republican parties recently contacted the Town of Occoquan to express their gratitude for the town&#8217;s hospitality at our September Arts and Crafts Show.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:47 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Reichley Column: Incivility on the Internet</title>
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Today is Election Day, so if you are reading this before the polls close, and you haven&#8217;t voted yet, please put down the paper, get in your car and go vote for the Republicans of your choice.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:46 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: For free market health care</title>
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There are two competing health care reform arguments: 1) Increased federal involvement; and 2.) Free market health care.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:43 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Paper fails to report news</title>
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As Mayor of Dumfries, I was very disappointed to learn on Oct. 29 that your newspaper will not be reporting on our Oct. 20 Town Council meeting.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:33 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>EDITORIAL: A plantation field trip for the home schooled</title>
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Once upon a time, home schooling was more than a fad &#8212; it was the norm.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:07 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Television, then and now</title>
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Every time I look at the prime time TV line up, I shake my head and reminisce about the good ole days.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:52 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Health care reform problems</title>
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If anybody wants to state that quite a bit is wrong with the nation&#8217;s health insurance system, I&#8217;ll agree.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:49 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Silly editorial board thought</title>
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Do you have any analytical thinkers on your editorial board at all? You continue to advocate having the Dumfries Town Council members give up all their pay.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:47 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Work for no pay not right</title>
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It is not right to demand that public servants work for free.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:03 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Gray Column: Don&#8217;t take the off&#45;off year off</title>
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Tomorrow is the one day every year that all of us get a say in things. Yes, Virginia, it&#8217;s Election Day.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:01 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>EDITORIAL: Webb, Warner easing into first Senate terms</title>
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With elections coming up tomorrow, let&#8217;s look back at the state&#8217;s rookie senators: Democrats Jim Webb and Mark Warner.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:59:59 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Choice sends wrong message</title>
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The News &amp; Messenger&#8217;s endorsement pick for the 52nd District sends the wrong message to the public about tolerance for bias towards individuals.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:57 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>EDITORIAL: Get out and vote Tuesday, Nov. 3</title>
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Here is the moment when we exhort you to vote.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:55 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: The more info the better</title>
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In the Oct. 26 edition, Mr. Wiggins says he was &#8220;stunned&#8221; at Rich Anderson&#8217;s so-called mudslinging.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:49 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Nichols calls on Ebert&#8217;s help</title>
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As usual, when the Democrats get desperate they call on the local Democrat Commonwealth Attorney Paul Ebert to carry their water.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:46 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Rafael Lopez is great choice</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_rafael_lopez_is_great_choice/46249/</link>
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Voters have a great choice this time around in the 52nd District.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:40 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Job well done, Connolly</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_job_well_done_connolly/46258/</link>
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Congressman Gerry Connolly is obviously speaking with his constituents in Prince William County.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:35 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Realtors for Luke Torian</title>
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The REALTOR&#174; Association of Prince William (PWAR) has endorsed Luke Torian for Delegate in the 52nd District.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:31 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Nichols defends our gun rights</title>
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I&#8217;ve been a personal friend of Paul Nichols for quite some time.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:31 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Torian did the right thing</title>
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Let me first state I am a resident of the 52nd District and a supporter of Luke Torian.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:30 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Torian is non apologetic</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_torian_is_non_apologetic/46255/</link>
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Most of us can stop holding our breath for the much needed apology from Luke Torian&#8217;s campaign.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:22 EST</pubDate>
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Bob McDonnell voted against Mark Warner&#8217;s historic $1.5 billion investment in public education in 2005.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:22 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_the_two_bobs/46252/</link>
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For about seven years now, I have read virtually every opinion/editorial, every letter to the editor and the weekly columns.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:19 EST</pubDate>
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I was pleased to see The News &amp; Messenger endorse Del. Paul Nichols as the candidate for the 51st District.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:18 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Mercer Column: A year later, Michelle wins</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/columns/article/mercer_column_a_year_later_michelle_wins/46245/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
 In the year since her husband was elected president, Michelle Obama has become a surprise hit.&nbsp;              ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:10 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_torian_has_shown_his_worth/46247/</link>
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Pastor Luke Torian in the 52nd District delegate campaign has shown how his long and faithful service in Prince William County qualifies him to be elected.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:52 EST</pubDate>
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The Walt Disney Co. is offering parents who bought Baby Einstein videos for their youngsters a refund because, as it turns out, moms and dads can&#8217;t park Junior&#8217;s high chair in front of the flat screen and return an hour later to find him piecing together the great American novel from leftover alphabet soup.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:39 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Newspaper was wrong</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_newspaper_was_wrong/46194/</link>
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The News &amp; Messenger endorsement of Luke Torian was incorrect.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:36 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_be_heard_vote_torian/46195/</link>
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Since Dr. Luke Torian announced his candidacy for the House of Delegates 52nd District seat, he has made a determined effort to meet and talk with Republican, independent and Democratic voters of the district.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:32 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>EDITORIAL: Honoring those who sacrifice for the U.S.</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/article/editorial_honoring_those_who_sacrifice_for_the_u.s/46192/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The War on Drugs, though debatable in its efficacy and purpose, is nevertheless an ongoing and deadly battle.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:31 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_relieve_nichols_of_his_duty/46197/</link>
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I am so tired of politicians who make campaign promises and then vote completely contrary to those promises.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:16 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Be sure to vote Republican</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_be_sure_to_vote_republican/46198/</link>
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After observing the various issues and the solutions presented by political candidates during recent debates, I was impressed with Republicans.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:04 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Barker endorses Bell for 13th</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_barker_endorses_bell_for_13th/46196/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
John Bell can be an outstanding member of the Virginia House of Delegates. He can provide great, effective representation for Prince William County.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:01 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Rich Anderson got a bad rap</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_rich_anderson_got_a_bad_rap/46101/</link>
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Rich Anderson made a minor mistake in distributing the arrest information regarding Democratic Del. Paul Nichols, but that does not take away the fact there was a confrontation between Nichols and the police in North Carolina.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:57 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Verner Column: Kingdom and servants</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/columns/article/verner_column_kingdom_and_servants/46096/</link>
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When I was in fourth grade, I learned something that I thought would change my life. As things  turned out, it didn&#8217;t, but I thought that it might for a while.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:54 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER; Pick Marshall for the 13th</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_pick_marshall_for_the_13th/46099/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
I am disappointed but not shocked at the News &amp; Messenger not endorsing incumbent state Del. Bob Marshall.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:39 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Rafael Lopez is a better choice</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_rafael_lopez_is_a_better_choice/46098/</link>
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Your selection of Democrat Luke Torian in the 52nd District was an unfortunate blow to those of us who strive to keep our families, communities and churches strong.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:24 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Reaction Ed: Reactions to deaths of local DEA agents</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/article/reaction_ed_reactions_to_deaths_of_local_dea_agents/46095/</link>
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These are some of the online reader reactions to an article about two DEA special agents who were among three killed Monday when a military helicopter crashed in Afghanistan.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:20 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Wife reveals real John Bell</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_wife_reveals_real_john_bell/46100/</link>
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I&#8217;m writing to ask you to support my husband John Bell on Nov. 3 in his candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:12 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: The community needs Luke Torian</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_the_community_needs_luke_torian/46097/</link>
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What every community needs is someone like Pastor Luke Torian.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:08 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>EDITORIAL: Be cautious with the pint&#45;sized monsters</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/article/editorial_be_cautious_with_the_pint-sized_monsters/46035/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
As a child, Halloween is the day of the year when it is conceivable that witches are prowling, vampires lurking, spirits of the departed are haunting and anything can happen.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:49 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Shannon Column: This has been a test</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/columns/article/shannon_column_this_has_been_a_test/46034/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Sometimes I have my doubts regarding the Prince William County School System&#8217;s effectiveness when it comes to the dissemination of knowledge, but I can assure you the classroom is unsurpassed when it comes to the spread of disease.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:28 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Obama/Deeds Editorial Cartoon</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/cartoon/article/obama_deeds_editorial_cartoon/46019/</link>
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Obama tries to bring home a Deeds win.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:27 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Merli Column: Are we there yet, Ma?</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/columns/article/merli_column_are_we_there_yet_ma/46017/</link>
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A friend was going off on one of his semi-annual raves about the modern world and the scourge of new technology, and he coupled it with a pet peeve that most of us in Prince William can agree with &#8212; those endless, mindless recorded messages from local political candidates that will continue in earnest until election day Tuesday.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:26 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Corey Stewart for Anderson</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_corey_stewart_for_anderson/46018/</link>
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When Rich Anderson first came to me and asked me how he should run his campaign for 51st District delegate, I told him to knock on doors till he wore out his shoes.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:21 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Astounded by Rafael Lopez</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_astounded_by_rafael_lopez/45918/</link>
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I am astounded by how little thought and research Mr. Lopez has put into his transportation plan.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:57 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_nichols_a_real_business_man/45916/</link>
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Rich Anderson&#8217;s campaign manager, Reece Collins, says that Del. Paul Nichols, who runs a law firm employing 40 people, isn&#8217;t &#8220;a real businessman&#8221; because he doesn&#8217;t build anything, produce widgets or add value to anything.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:54 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: What is Rich Anderson doing?</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_what_is_rich_anderson_doing/45920/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The candidate who wants to unseat Paul Nichols really seems to be taking his cue from the Karl Rove school of politics.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:33 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Bell support is disappointing</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_bell_support_is_disappointing/45919/</link>
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I am disappointed that this paper endorsed John Bell in the 13th over Del. Bob Marshall. The paper&#8217;s position that Bob needs to be more &#8220;influential&#8221; with the leadership is contrary to his long-standing record as a delegate.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:23 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/article/editorial_limbaugh_and_the_rush_to_judgment/45914/</link>
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Rush Limbaugh should not be surprised. As someone who stokes controversy &#8212; often via personal ridicule &#8212; surely he expected the reaction to reports he belonged to a group interested in buying football&#8217;s St. Louis Rams.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:18 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_miller_is_the_right_choice_in_50th/45905/</link>
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Citizens of the 50th House District are being asked to choose between a candidate with a long history of service to others and a candidate who has zero history of public service.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:43 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_vote_marshall_for_13th_district/45902/</link>
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Your paper endorsed John Bell because Del. Bob Marshall lost influence in Richmond for not &#8220;toeing the line?&#8221;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:36 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_vote_john_bell_for_13th_district/45904/</link>
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Join me in voting John Bell for 13th District Delegate on Nov 3.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:27 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>EDITORIAL: A fool tries to make a fool of us all</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/article/editorial_a_fool_tries_to_make_a_fool_of_us_all/45900/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The story of Sgt. David Budwah baffles the mind.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:26 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/article/editorial_a_fool_tries_to_make_a_fool_of_us_all/45900/#When:05:00:26Z</guid>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/columns/article/reichley_column_going_along_to_get_along/45901/</link>
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This paper&#8217;s 13th district race endorsement got me thinking about what makes a person a &#8220;good delegate.&#8221;           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:09 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Anderson ad stunned reader</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_anderson_ad_stunned_reader/45859/</link>
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I am stunned at the despicable, deplorable Rich Anderson campaign.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:50 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Anderson ad did a service</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_anderson_ad_did_a_service/45857/</link>
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I just saw a TV ad for Del. Paul Nichols in which a jail cell door is closing on Rich Anderson after claims of wrongdoing.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:40 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER; In support of Del. Marshall</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_in_support_of_del._marshall/45855/</link>
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I write in support of Del. Bob Marshall for the 13th District House seat.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:14 EST</pubDate>
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I read an editorial in this paper last week endorsing John Bell for delegate over long-time incumbent Bob Marshall.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:03 EST</pubDate>
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One of the most frustrating things about commuting these days are violators. That being people who get on the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes without have the three drivers required.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:03 EST</pubDate>
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The town of Dumfries is going broke, town employees are being furloughed, Dumfries residents are beaten down by hard economic times, and the Dumfries Town Council has agreed to give up $13,643.37 for their part of the sacrificial pie.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:03 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Marshall did duty well</title>
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Eighteen-year member of the House of Delegates Bob Marshall has done an exemplary job.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:59:59 EST</pubDate>
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To wrap up our endorsements, we would like to recap our picks for the Nov. 3 election. In total we endorsed four Republicans and three Democrats.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:54 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Vote Rafael Lopez on Nov. 3</title>
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As a first-time writer and over 25-year subscriber to this newspaper, I would like to encourage support for Rafael Lopez for the 52nd District. Mr. Lopez is a conservative and a pro-life family man.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:23 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>DEADLINE FOR LETTERS</title>
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Election Letter Deadline: Oct. 28           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:22 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>ANYTHING GOES: On bad traffic and my five&#45;minute commute</title>
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Deeds, McDonnell, Anderson, Nichols, Marshall, Bell, Torian, Lopez . . . ENOUGH!           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:18 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Mercer Column: Broken health insurance</title>
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Catherine Howard was 29 and an independent, documentary filmmaker in San Francisco when she found a health insurance policy she thought perfect for a healthy, young person.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:15 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Lingamfelter&#8217;s picks for delegate</title>
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I&#8217;d like to offer my recommendations on the House of Delegates races.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:26 EST</pubDate>
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Elections are interesting monsters.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:19 EST</pubDate>
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In the 51st District of the House of Delegates, voters have a choice between two excellent candidates: Republican Rich Anderson and Democrat Paul Nichols.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:17 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Integrity in campaigns</title>
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I am appalled to learn that unprofessional campaign tactics occur in my own backyard.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:16 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Verner Column: Communication evolution</title>
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Like many other people, I am a part of an e-mail group and receive regular messages. Because I am about as sharp as, say, an eight-year-old on the computer, I&#8217;m careful to reply only to the sender.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:49 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Give support to Dems on Nov. 3</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_give_support_to_dems_on_nov._3/45688/</link>
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Our soldiers are daily giving their lives for our country in Iraq and Afghanistan.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:44 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: What&#8217;s the plan, Cuccinelli?</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_whats_the_plan_cuccinelli/45690/</link>
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In your Oct. 20 endorsement of Ken Cuccinelli for Attorney General, one of your principal reasons given was his ability to take on the full responsibility of the job.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:43 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>ENDORSEMENT: In the 52nd District, support Luke Torian</title>
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In the 52nd District, Republican Rafael Lopez and Democrat Luke Torian are competing to fill the seat vacated by Republican Jeff Frederick.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:39 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Marshall: An honorable man</title>
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I moved here back in 1998 from the state of Maryland and one of the first letters (handwritten) I received was from Del. Marshall letting me know that if there was anything I needed help with, to please let him know.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:32 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>ENDORSEMENT: Lend your support to John Bell in the 13th</title>
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In the 13th District, it is time for a change.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:58 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Rich Anderson in the 51st</title>
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Rich Anderson is an honest, sincere and reliable person. Serving for 30 years in the service and working his way up through the ranks with his knowledge is exactly what the 51st District needs in a representative.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:58 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: AG support a surprise</title>
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I was surprised to see your endorsement for state Senator Ken Cuccinelli because he &#8220;will use the attorney general&#8217;s office as a tool to protect Virginians&#8217; constitutional rights.&#8221;&nbsp; 
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          <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:53 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Merli Column: An election or horrible dream</title>
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A few decades ago, newsman Chet Huntley of the pioneering &#8220;Huntley-Brinkley Report&#8221; told Johnny Carson and a national TV audience that he found it perfectly acceptable to quite consciously withhold one&#8217;s vote at the ballot box as a way of making a political statement. In other words, not voting, in effect, was a protest &#8220;vote&#8221; of sorts against all the available options.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:18 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Paul Nichols avoided justice</title>
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Delegate Paul Nichols joins the long line of Democrat politicians who seem to avoid justice at the hands of the law that we little people normally have to suffer.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:08 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Enough with the mud</title>
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I read complaints from Democrats and liberals about negative political advertising but see little consistency in their views.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:07 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Torian is working hard to win</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[
I have been involved in many business and charitable activities in Prince William County for nearly two decades.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:57 EST</pubDate>
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It is blatantly obvious that Del. Paul Nichols is the superior candidate to serve the citizens in 51st District.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:43 EST</pubDate>
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