<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
    xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
    xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
    xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/"
    xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#"
    xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
    xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
    xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">

    <channel>
    
    <atom:link href="http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/rss/cat_politics/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
    <link xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="display:module" type="text/xsl" href="http://cm.my.yahoo.com/feedtemplates/npc/simpletemplate_left.xsl"/>

    <title>Politics for InsideNova.com</title>
    <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/</link>
    <image>
        <url>http://static.mgnetwork.com/isn/core/media_path/icons/my_yahoo_header.jpg</url>
        <title>Politics for InsideNova.com</title>
        <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/</link>
        <width>150</width>
        <height>30</height>
    </image>
    <description></description>
    <dc:language>en</dc:language>
    <dc:creator>InsideNova.com</dc:creator>
    <dc:rights>Copyright 2009</dc:rights>
    <dc:date>2009-11-21T00:00:47-05:00</dc:date>

    <admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.insidenova.com/" />
    
         <item>
          <title>Karl Rove memoir coming in March</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/karl_rove_memoir_coming_in_march/47303/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
 Karl Rove&#8217;s memoir has a title, &#8220;Courage and Consequence,&#8220; and a release date &#8212; March 9, 2010.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:17:25 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/karl_rove_memoir_coming_in_march/47303/#When:19:17:25Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Michelle Obama visits Va. school, tours garden</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/michelle_obama_visits_va._school_tours_garden/47301/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
 First Lady Michelle Obama received a few gardening tips from students Wednesday as she toured a Virginia elementary school&#8217;s vegetable garden.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:13:05 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/michelle_obama_visits_va._school_tours_garden/47301/#When:19:13:05Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Kaine announces $200 million medical facility in NoVa</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/kaine_announces_200_million_medical_facility_in_nova/47193/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine today unveiled an investment of $200 million by a nonprofit medical research institute expected to generate more than 400 jobs in Northern Virginia.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:19:44 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/kaine_announces_200_million_medical_facility_in_nova/47193/#When:21:19:44Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Prince William supervisors to set legislative priorities</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/prince_william_supervisors_to_set_legislative_priorities/47111/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Prince William supervisors are expected to approve the county&#8217;s 2010 legislative priorities Tuesday and, no small surprise, transportation and education are top concerns.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:43:37 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/prince_william_supervisors_to_set_legislative_priorities/47111/#When:23:43:37Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>AP: Palin book goes after McCain camp but not Levi</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/ap_palin_book_goes_after_mccain_camp_but_not_levi/47018/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Sarah Palin&#8217;s new memoir describes heart-wrenching anguish about her teen daughter&#8217;s pregnancy playing out before a national audience.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:54:24 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/ap_palin_book_goes_after_mccain_camp_but_not_levi/47018/#When:15:54:24Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>&#8216;America is going broke,&#8217; says Rep. Frank Wolf</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/america_is_going_broke_says_rep._frank_wolf/46998/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Local congressman also says detainees shouldn&#8217;t be sent to Yemen           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:21:17 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/america_is_going_broke_says_rep._frank_wolf/46998/#When:02:21:17Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Senate approves anti&#45;gang task force funding</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/senate_approves_anti-gang_task_force_funding/46898/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The U.S. Senate last week approved legislation that includes funding for the Northern Virginia Regional Gang Task Force.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:22:56 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/senate_approves_anti-gang_task_force_funding/46898/#When:02:22:56Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>McDonnell opposes Va. participation in health&#45;care bill&#8217;s public option</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/mcdonnell_opposes_va._participation_in_health-care_bills_public_option/46767/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The national debate over health care was one of the topics McDonnell addressed during appearances on two Sunday morning shows&#8212;CNN&#8217;s &#8220;State of the Union with John King&#8221; and &#8220;Fox News Sunday&#8221; with host Chris Wallace           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:20:02 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/mcdonnell_opposes_va._participation_in_health-care_bills_public_option/46767/#When:14:20:02Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Anderson gains 72 votes after election canvass</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/anderson_gains_72_votes_after_election_canvass/46507/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Republican Rich Anderson&#8217;s victory in the House of Delegates&#8217; 51st District was underscored Wednesday after the Prince William County Electoral Board scrutinized Tuesday night&#8217;s results.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:44 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/anderson_gains_72_votes_after_election_canvass/46507/#When:02:16:44Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Torian ready to tackle Richmond</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/torian_ready_to_tackle_richmond/46499/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Luke Torian, newly elected to the Virginia House of Delegates, promises to work hard on issues facing county
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:59:01 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/torian_ready_to_tackle_richmond/46499/#When:22:59:01Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Congressman, late for flight, parks SUV on airport curb</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/congressman_late_for_flight_parks_suv_on_airport_curb/46474/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
A North Carolina congressman dashing to catch a plane dumped his sport utility vehicle at the end of a row of properly parked cars at Charlotte&#8217;s airport.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:38:11 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/congressman_late_for_flight_parks_suv_on_airport_curb/46474/#When:15:38:11Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Kaine, Cantor clash over election returns</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/kaine_cantor_clash_over_election_returns/46472/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, the National Democratic Committee chairman, and House Republican Whip Eric I. Cantor of Henrico County squared off on the &#8220;Today&#8221; show this morning.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:29:48 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/kaine_cantor_clash_over_election_returns/46472/#When:15:29:48Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Marshall wins again</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/marshall_wins_again/46434/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Del. Robert G. &#8220;Bob&#8221; Marshall was outspent by more than five-to-one in the race for the 13th District of the Virginia House of Delegates, but it didn&#8217;t matter. He defeated John J. Bell, his Democratic opponent.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:52:24 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/marshall_wins_again/46434/#When:02:52:24Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Incumbent Miller keeps 50th District seat</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/incumbent_miller_keeps_50th_district_seat/46431/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Getting outspent by more than two-to-one in the race for the 50th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates didn&#8217;t slow Del. Jackson H. Miller. He won.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:30:45 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/incumbent_miller_keeps_50th_district_seat/46431/#When:02:30:45Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Torian wins delegate seat over Lopez</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/torian_appears_to_be_winner_in_52nd_district/46430/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Democrat Luke Torian won the delegate seat for the 52nd district, according to numbers from the State Board of Elections.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:27:50 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/torian_appears_to_be_winner_in_52nd_district/46430/#When:02:27:50Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Cuccinelli elected attorney general</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/cuccinelli_elected_attorney_general/46426/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Republican Sen. Ken Cuccinelli was elected attorney general tonight over Democratic Del. Stephen C. Shannon in a battle between two lawmakers from Fairfax County, according to unofficial returns.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:28:11 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/cuccinelli_elected_attorney_general/46426/#When:01:28:11Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Bill Bolling re&#45;elected lieutenant governor</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/bill_bolling_re-elected_lieutenant_governor/46427/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling easily won a second term as lieutenant governor tonight, defeating Democrat Jody Wagner, a former state treasurer, according to unofficial returns.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:27:02 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/bill_bolling_re-elected_lieutenant_governor/46427/#When:01:27:02Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Republicans ahead in Pr. William County races</title>
          <link>https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2009/37C2EDEB&#45;FACB&#45;44C1&#45;AF70&#45;05FB616DCD62/UnOfficial/00_153_s.shtml</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Click to find results in Pr. William County races.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:43:23 EST</pubDate>
<guid>https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2009/37C2EDEB&#45;FACB&#45;44C1&#45;AF70&#45;05FB616DCD62/UnOfficial/00_153_s.shtml#When:00:43:23Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Miller leads for 50th District</title>
          <link>https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2009/37C2EDEB&#45;FACB&#45;44C1&#45;AF70&#45;05FB616DCD62/UnOfficial/00_683_s.shtml</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Click to find the results of local races.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:34:30 EST</pubDate>
<guid>https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2009/37C2EDEB&#45;FACB&#45;44C1&#45;AF70&#45;05FB616DCD62/UnOfficial/00_683_s.shtml#When:00:34:30Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Election 2009: Test of Obama clout in NJ, Virginia</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/election_2009_test_of_obama_clout_in_nj_virginia/46405/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
President Barack Obama&#8217;s political clout was on the line Tuesday as Virginia and New Jersey chose governors in contests that could serve as warning signs for Democrats about the public&#8217;s mood heading into an important midterm election year.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:11:04 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/election_2009_test_of_obama_clout_in_nj_virginia/46405/#When:21:11:04Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Virginia candidates step up efforts in waning hours</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/virginia_candidates_step_up_efforts_in_waning_hours/46335/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Democrat R. Creigh Deeds took his campaign to Hampton Roads yesterday, while Republican Bob McDonnell flew around the state in late efforts to drive up turnout in a contest that has taken on national significance.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:20:57 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/virginia_candidates_step_up_efforts_in_waning_hours/46335/#When:16:20:57Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Live Election Results</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/live_election_results/46043/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
We&#8217;ll be covering the election on InsideNoVA.com all day, Nov. 3.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:55:56 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/live_election_results/46043/#When:18:55:56Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>At Norfolk rally, Obama urges backers to boost Deeds</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/at_norfolk_rally_obama_urges_backers_to_boost_deeds/46023/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Having previously distanced himself from the president as a potential liability, R. Creigh Deeds now is embracing Barack Obama in what may be the Democratic gubernatorial candidate&#8217;s last chance to shift momentum.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:34:55 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/at_norfolk_rally_obama_urges_backers_to_boost_deeds/46023/#When:15:34:55Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Webb stumps in Woodbridge for fellow Dems</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/webb_stumps_in_woodbridge_for_fellow_dems/45828/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
If any tourists came to Woodbridge&#8217;s famed Dixie Bones at lunchtime Friday, they got an unexpected side of politics with their barbecue.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:15:09 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/webb_stumps_in_woodbridge_for_fellow_dems/45828/#When:00:15:09Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>McDonnell stumps in Manassas</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/mcdonnell_stumps_in_manassas/45791/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
GOP gubernatorial candidate Robert F. McDonnell spoke on issues including transportation, education and business at a morning stop in Manassas on Friday.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:49:43 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/mcdonnell_stumps_in_manassas/45791/#When:01:49:43Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Rishell&#8217;s hope: Third time&#8217;s a charm</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/rishells_hope_third_times_a_charm/45788/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Though a cliche, it&#039;s an inevitable question in the race for the 50th District seat in the House of Delegates:           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:31:33 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/rishells_hope_third_times_a_charm/45788/#When:01:31:33Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>&#8216;Mailergate&#8217; has been the big story in the race for the 51st</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/mailergate_has_been_the_big_story_in_the_race_for_51st/45723/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Everything seemed to be near-hunky dory in the race for the 51st District House of Delegates seat until Oct. 9, when GOP challenger Rich Anderson sent a campaign mailer to about 15,000 homes in northeastern Prince William County.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:58:14 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/mailergate_has_been_the_big_story_in_the_race_for_51st/45723/#When:01:58:14Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Lopez, Torian battle it out in 52nd House District</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/lopez_torian_battle_it_out_in_52nd_house_district/45648/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The race for the House of Delegates&#8217; 52nd District has been one of the quieter ones in the Prince William area this year, but that doesn&#8217;t mean its participants are coasting toward Election Day.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:35:11 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/lopez_torian_battle_it_out_in_52nd_house_district/45648/#When:02:35:11Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>As Dumfries faces a budget crisis, council members forego all or part of their salaries</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/as_dumfries_faces_a_budget_crisis_council_members_forego_all_or_part_of_the/45647/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
While the total pay cut of $13,643.37 taken by the Dumfries Town Council was announced Tuesday night, individual member contributions were not.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:30:17 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/as_dumfries_faces_a_budget_crisis_council_members_forego_all_or_part_of_the/45647/#When:02:30:17Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Lieutenant governor hopefuls&#8217; debate becomes heated</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/lieutenant_governor_hopefuls_debate_becomes_heated/45523/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The candidates for lieutenant governor hurled insults at each other last night in their first and only debate           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:29:01 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/lieutenant_governor_hopefuls_debate_becomes_heated/45523/#When:14:29:01Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Where Deeds &amp;amp; McDonnell stand on the issues</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/where_deeds_mcdonnell_stand_on_the_issues/45482/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Where the candidates stand.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:58:05 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/where_deeds_mcdonnell_stand_on_the_issues/45482/#When:19:58:05Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Lopez, Torian face off during candidate forum</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/lopez_torian_face_off_during_candidate_forum/45323/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
&#8220;I&#8217;m truly living the American dream,&#8221; said Rafael Lopez, referring to his opportunity to run for the 52nd District seat of the Virginia House of Delegates.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:19:30 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/lopez_torian_face_off_during_candidate_forum/45323/#When:01:19:30Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Senate committee approves health care plan</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/senate_committee_approves_health_care_plan/45107/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
With support from a lone Republican, a key Senate committee Tuesday approved a middle-of-the-road health care plan that moves President Barack Obama&#8217;s goal of wider and affordable coverage a giant step closer to becoming law.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:14:26 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/senate_committee_approves_health_care_plan/45107/#When:20:14:26Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Candidates for governor clash on taxes, Obama</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/deeds_hits_mcdonnell_twice_for_lying_in_debate/45079/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[

Democrat R. Creigh Deeds last night blasted Republican gubernatorial rival Bob McDonnell as a &#8220;smooth talker&#8221; who runs from his conservative roots, while McDonnell tied Deeds to the disputed policies of President Barack Obama.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:26:44 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/deeds_hits_mcdonnell_twice_for_lying_in_debate/45079/#When:14:26:44Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Mudslinging starts in 51st District race</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/mud_slinging_starts_in_51_st_district_race/44956/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Anderson notes arrest but leaves out key details, Del. Nichols says           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:26:40 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/mud_slinging_starts_in_51_st_district_race/44956/#When:02:26:40Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Prince William County government roundup</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/prince_william_county_government_roundup8/44954/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Below are the Columbus Day closings for Prince William County government offices, Circuit and General District Courts, the landfill and libraries.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:25:48 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/prince_william_county_government_roundup8/44954/#When:02:25:48Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>9500 Liberty: Filmmakers follow events surrounding Prince William&#8217;s immigration policy</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/9500_liberty_filmmakers_follow_events_surrounding_prince_williams_immigrati/44951/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
A documentary film shot during the recent illegal immigration debate that raged within Prince William County were shown Friday.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:14:37 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/9500_liberty_filmmakers_follow_events_surrounding_prince_williams_immigrati/44951/#When:02:14:37Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Wolf to Obama: Better protect federal data</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/wolf_to_obama_better_protect_federal_data/44903/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Congressman also speaks out on Gitmo transfers           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:18:32 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/wolf_to_obama_better_protect_federal_data/44903/#When:02:18:32Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Prince William planners table trailer vote</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/prince_william_planners_table_trailer_vote/44899/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The Prince William County Planning Commission has deferred a vote on a proposed comprehensive plan amendment concerning school trailers until its Nov. 4 meeting, according to county planner Steve Griffin.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:11:58 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/prince_william_planners_table_trailer_vote/44899/#When:00:11:58Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Attorney general candidates Cuccinelli, Shannon spar in debate</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/attorney_general_candidates_cuccinelli_shannon_spar_in_debate/44841/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The men who want to be Virginia&#8217;s next attorney general tangled over issues including the economy, the importance of prosecutorial experience and a recent General Assembly special session in a lively debate Wednesday night.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:10:27 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/attorney_general_candidates_cuccinelli_shannon_spar_in_debate/44841/#When:01:10:27Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Prince William supervisors create new auditing committee</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/prince_william_supervisors_create_new_auditing_committee/44840/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Prince William supervisors created a new committee Tuesday that brings the schools under the same umbrella of internal auditing that&#8217;s already conducted on county government and the park authority.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:06:25 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/prince_william_supervisors_create_new_auditing_committee/44840/#When:01:06:25Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Residents to Dumfries council: Don&#8217;t raise our taxes</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/residents_to_dumfries_council_dont_raise_our_taxes/44772/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The Dumfries Town Council got an earful of advice during a public hearing Tuesday night.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:35:59 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/residents_to_dumfries_council_dont_raise_our_taxes/44772/#When:01:35:59Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Economic development fund an issue</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/economic_development_fund_an_issue/44711/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
House of Delegates candidate Jeanette Rishell is criticizing her opponent for what she calls a flip-flop on economic development, but Del. Jackson H. Miller stands by his voting record.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:43:45 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/economic_development_fund_an_issue/44711/#When:02:43:45Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>BET co&#45;founder apologizes after mocking Deeds&#8217; stammer</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/bet_co-founder_apologizes_after_mocking_deeds_stammer/44661/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
In another candid-camera moment for Virginia politics, one of Republican Bob McDonnell&#8217;s most prominent backers for governor has been caught on video mocking Democrat R. Creigh Deeds&#8217; stammer.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:04:43 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/bet_co-founder_apologizes_after_mocking_deeds_stammer/44661/#When:15:04:43Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Prince William supervisors set to discuss H1N1</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/prince_william_supervisors_set_to_discuss_h1n1/44639/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Prince William supervisors are set to hear two presentations on H1N1 &#8212; the swine flu &#8212; today at 2 p.m., including what individuals and federal, state and local agencies can do to slow the spread of the virus.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:53:28 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/prince_william_supervisors_set_to_discuss_h1n1/44639/#When:02:53:28Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Political notes: Bolling blasts rest stop closings</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/political_notes_bolling_blasts_rest_stop_closings/44640/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The job of lieutenant governor has its perks, but there are some things even statewide office can&#039;t help.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:50:10 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/political_notes_bolling_blasts_rest_stop_closings/44640/#When:02:50:10Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>BET founder mocks Deeds&#8217; stuttering at fundraiser</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/bet_founder_mocks_deeds_stuttering_at_fundraiser/44622/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The billionaire co-founder of the Black Entertainment Television mocked Democrat Creigh Deeds&#8217; occasional stuttering at a fundraiser she held for Deeds&#8217; Republican opponent in the governor&#8217;s race, Bob McDonnell.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:49:14 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/bet_founder_mocks_deeds_stuttering_at_fundraiser/44622/#When:17:49:14Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Bell: Focus should be on &#8216;everyday&#8217; issues</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/bell_focus_should_be_on_everyday_issues/44393/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
It would seem a hard road to try to unseat a popular, 18-year House of Delegates incumbent, but John Bell certainly has a platform that&#8217;s easy to remember.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:43:06 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/bell_focus_should_be_on_everyday_issues/44393/#When:01:43:06Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>McDonnell talks issues, takes shots at Deeds in video</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/mcdonnell_talks_issues_takes_shots_at_deeds_in_live_webcast/44325/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
GOP gubernatorial candidate Robert F. McDonnell discussed a host of issues and took shots at his opponent and the current governor in a wide-ranging interview with the News &amp; Messenger broadcast live on the Internet on Wednesday.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:31:23 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/mcdonnell_talks_issues_takes_shots_at_deeds_in_live_webcast/44325/#When:02:31:23Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Virginia must borrow to make jobless payments</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/virginia_must_borrow_to_make_jobless_payments/44277/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Virginia will need to borrow as much as $1.27 billion from the federal government over the next three years to keep making unemployment compensation payments.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:57:10 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/virginia_must_borrow_to_make_jobless_payments/44277/#When:15:57:10Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Park Authority details debt and budget woes</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/park_authority_details_debt_and_budget_woes/44246/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
For the umpteenth time in a row, it seems, Prince William&#8217;s Park Authority has reported big losses with the county&#8217;s three golf courses, leading some on the Board of County Supervisors to consider dramatic action.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:44:10 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/park_authority_details_debt_and_budget_woes/44246/#When:04:44:10Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Race for governor still tight, new poll finds</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/race_for_governor_still_tight_new_poll_finds/44224/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The race for governor continues to tighten, according to a new survey.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:19:39 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/race_for_governor_still_tight_new_poll_finds/44224/#When:17:19:39Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>On &#8216;Meet the Press,&#8216; Webb discusses U.S. policy in Afghanistan</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/on_meet_the_press_webb_discusses_u.s._policy_in_afghanistan/44151/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., warned yesterday that an increased military presence in Afghanistan would risk a &#8220;tipping point&#8221; in which U.S. troops are viewed as an occupying force.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:36:27 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/on_meet_the_press_webb_discusses_u.s._policy_in_afghanistan/44151/#When:14:36:27Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Survey: County residents satisfied with services</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/survey_county_residents_satisfied_with_services/43915/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Nearly 91 percent of survey participants say they are satisfied with Prince William government services, and of that, more than a third said they were &#8220;very satisfied,&#8221; according to results released to supervisors Tuesday.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:41:37 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/survey_county_residents_satisfied_with_services/43915/#When:02:41:37Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Rishell, Miller spar over wind energy, pre&#45;K, autism</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/rishell_miller_spar_over_wind_energy_pre-k_autism/43914/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The outcome of the race for the 50th District seat in the House of Delegates may be uncertain, but one thing about the contest was made plain Tuesday night.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:36:26 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/rishell_miller_spar_over_wind_energy_pre-k_autism/43914/#When:02:36:26Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Bell pushes Marshall on social issues in debate</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/bell_pushes_marshall_on_social_issues_in_debate/43913/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
It wasn&#8217;t until the candidates questioned each other that the debate got a bit fiery.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:31:57 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/bell_pushes_marshall_on_social_issues_in_debate/43913/#When:02:31:57Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Vets&#8217; group forms to support Del. Nichols</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/vets_group_forms_to_support_del._nichols/43847/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Del. Paul F. Nichols, who faces a 30-year Air Force veteran Nov. 3, announced Tuesday the formation of a group of military supporters.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:18:01 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/vets_group_forms_to_support_del._nichols/43847/#When:02:18:01Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Wagner stumps in Occoquan</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/wagner_stumps_in_occoquan/43780/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
It&#8217;s hard being a down-ticket political candidate, even with only a little more than a month to go before Election Day.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:24:44 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/wagner_stumps_in_occoquan/43780/#When:02:24:44Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Gubernatorial debate turns contentious in N.Va.</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/gubernatorial_debate_turns_contentious_in_n.va/43599/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Familiarity may be breeding contempt in the Virginia governor&#8217;s race.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:32:13 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/gubernatorial_debate_turns_contentious_in_n.va/43599/#When:14:32:13Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>51st District race heats up</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/51st_race_heats_up/43556/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Nichols charges &#8216;Karl Rove&#8217; tactics by Anderson           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:24:07 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/51st_race_heats_up/43556/#When:02:24:07Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>More state government workers facing layoffs</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/more_state_government_workers_facing_layoffs/43518/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Job cuts included in the budget reductions that Gov. Timothy M. Kaine proposed last week don&#8217;t stop with the layoffs of 593 full-time workers.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:42:39 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/more_state_government_workers_facing_layoffs/43518/#When:16:42:39Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Wolf: Create Afghanistan Study Group</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/wolf_create_afghanistan_study_group/43452/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Rep. Frank R. Wolf is asking President Barack Obama to create an Afghanistan Study Group similar to the panel scrutinizing the Iraq War.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:49:46 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/wolf_create_afghanistan_study_group/43452/#When:01:49:46Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Senate&#8217;s 10&#45;year health care plan would cost $856B</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/senates_10-year_health_care_plan_would_cost_856b/43413/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus has released his long-awaited health overhaul bill, moving forward with a landmark, $856 billion bill.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:09:29 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/senates_10-year_health_care_plan_would_cost_856b/43413/#When:15:09:29Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Candidates&#8217; forums planned  in county</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/candidates_forums_planned_in_county/43319/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Prince William County residents will get a chance to hear first-hand from the candidates running for the office of Virginia lieutenant governor and attorney general during forums sponsored by five local organizations.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:21:27 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/candidates_forums_planned_in_county/43319/#When:02:21:27Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Obama tells Congress to end bickering on health care</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/obama_tells_congress_to_end_bickering_on_health_care/43040/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Trying to shake off a summer of setbacks, President Barack Obama summoned Congress to enact sweeping health-care legislation last night, declaring the &#8220;time for bickering is over.&#8220;
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:50:59 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/obama_tells_congress_to_end_bickering_on_health_care/43040/#When:15:50:59Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Del. Miller endorsed by teachers union, small business lobby</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/del._miller_endorsed_by_teachers_union_small_business_lobby/43010/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Del. Jackson H. Miller has been endorsed by the state teachers union and the Virginia chapter of the nation&#8217;s main small-business lobby.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:08:53 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/del._miller_endorsed_by_teachers_union_small_business_lobby/43010/#When:01:08:53Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Kaine announces more layoffs, job cuts</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/kaine_announces_more_layoffs_job_cuts/42936/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine is outlining a budget-balancing plan that includes more layoffs of state workers&#8212;nearly 600 this time.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:02:23 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/kaine_announces_more_layoffs_job_cuts/42936/#When:19:02:23Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Kaine&#8217;s budget plan includes unpaid day off for state workers</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/kaines_budget_plan_includes_unpaid_day_off_for_state_workers/42920/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine says his latest plan to balance the budget includes an unpaid day off for many state employees.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:48:34 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/kaines_budget_plan_includes_unpaid_day_off_for_state_workers/42920/#When:15:48:34Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Obama to address students in Arlington</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/obama_to_address_students_in_arlington/42918/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
 Take responsibility for your education. Go to class and listen. Don&#8217;t let failures define you.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:59:31 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/obama_to_address_students_in_arlington/42918/#When:14:59:31Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Study: Health care reform could prove costly to Virginians</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/study_health_care_reform_could_prove_costly_to_virginians/42888/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Every man, woman and child in Virginia would pay $275 for the state&#8217;s share of the health care reforms favored by the presidential administration, according to a new study from the Virginia Institute for Public Policy, a nonprofit dedicated to free-market principles.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:08:33 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/study_health_care_reform_could_prove_costly_to_virginians/42888/#When:00:08:33Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Deeds touts plan to business owners</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/deeds_touts_plan_to_business_owners/42776/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Candidate for governor says plan includes tax credit for job creation           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:39:16 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/deeds_touts_plan_to_business_owners/42776/#When:02:39:16Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>House candidate Rishell talks small business at Manassas bakery</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/house_candidate_rishell_talks_small_business_at_manassas_bakery/42697/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
While Jeanette Rishell&#8217;s supporters raved over the cupcakes at a Manassas bakery Tuesday, the House of Delegates candidate outlined how she would make life sweeter for small businesses.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:00:11 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/house_candidate_rishell_talks_small_business_at_manassas_bakery/42697/#When:03:00:11Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Del. Miller, Rishell spar over event sponsored by NAACP</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/del._miller_rishell_spar_over_event_sponsored_by_naacp/42692/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Jeanette Rishell is suggesting that Del. Jackson Miller is trying to duck a debate sponsored by the Prince William branch of the NAACP.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:43:56 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/del._miller_rishell_spar_over_event_sponsored_by_naacp/42692/#When:02:43:56Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Protesters TEA off in Gainesville</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/protesters_tea_off_in_gainesville/42685/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Inside and outside of the Heritage Hunt retirement community in Gainesville on Wednesday night, people were talking about health care.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:34:05 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/protesters_tea_off_in_gainesville/42685/#When:02:34:05Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Rep. Connolly visits fire stations in Prince William</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/rep._connolly_visits_fire_stations_in_prince_william/42580/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
A local congressman spent Wednesday afternoon talking to Prince William County firefighters.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:24:49 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/rep._connolly_visits_fire_stations_in_prince_william/42580/#When:01:24:49Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>McDonnell thesis shows his true colors, GOP foes say</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/mcdonnell_thesis_shows_his_true_colors_gop_foes_say/42570/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Breakaway Republicans backing Democrat R. Creigh Deeds for governor say his opponent, Bob McDonnell, is trying reinvent himself as a centrist but his conservative writings show who he really is.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:47:26 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/mcdonnell_thesis_shows_his_true_colors_gop_foes_say/42570/#When:21:47:26Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>McDonnell says grad&#45;school thesis doesn&#8217;t reflect current views of women, gays</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/mcdonnell_says_grad-school_thesis_doesnt_reflect_current_views_of_women_gay/42569/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob McDonnell says his graduate-school thesis&#8212;which includes criticism of working women and gays&#8212;doesn&#8217;t reflect his current thinking on these issues and others           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:45:36 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/mcdonnell_says_grad-school_thesis_doesnt_reflect_current_views_of_women_gay/42569/#When:21:45:36Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>McDonnell&#8217;s 1989 thesis brings broad reaction</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/mcdonnells_1989_thesis_warned_of_danger_to_families_from_abortion_feminists/42542/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Bob McDonnell, a Republican now running for governor, wrote in a graduate school thesis 20 years ago that Republicans must shield traditional, heterosexual two-parent families from the effects of abortion, feminism, welfare, &#8220;cohabitators, homosexuals or fornicators.&#8221; 
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:59:49 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/mcdonnells_1989_thesis_warned_of_danger_to_families_from_abortion_feminists/42542/#When:14:59:49Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Health care reform still a dominant issue</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/health_care_reform_still_a_dominant_issue/42454/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Health care reform continues to be a big topic in the Prince William area just as it has been around the country.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:26:54 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/health_care_reform_still_a_dominant_issue/42454/#When:02:26:54Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>TEA Party group will hold rally in Gainesville</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/tea_party_group_will_hold_rally_in_gainesville/42453/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Taxed Enough Already (TEA) members hope to grab their congressman&#8217;s attention Wednesday by holding a rally outside the Gainesville retirement community where he is due to speak on health care  reform.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:23:18 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/tea_party_group_will_hold_rally_in_gainesville/42453/#When:02:23:18Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Deeds, McDonnell stump in Prince William</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/deeds_mcdonnell_stump_in_prince_william/42403/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
For a few minutes Saturday night, Woodbridge was the center of the Virginia political universe.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:24:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/deeds_mcdonnell_stump_in_prince_william/42403/#When:01:24:00Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Wittman: Health reform should be focused</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/wittman_health_reform_should_be_focused/42371/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Congressman: Target uninsured, cost reduction           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:24:55 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/wittman_health_reform_should_be_focused/42371/#When:02:24:55Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Forensic issue will come up again, but not for Frederick</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/forensic_issue_will_come_up_again_but_not_for_frederick/42170/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Virginia&#8217;s General Assembly held a special session last week to make state law jibe with a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:46:23 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/forensic_issue_will_come_up_again_but_not_for_frederick/42170/#When:02:46:23Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>House candidates examine ODU deal</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/house_candidates_examine_odu_deal/42084/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Candidates for a House of Delegates seat representing western Prince William County differ on how to address a legislator&#039;s arrangement to secure employment with Old Dominion University.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:05:09 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/house_candidates_examine_odu_deal/42084/#When:02:05:09Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Delegates review forensic issue</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/delegates_review_forensic_issue/42083/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Last week&#039;s special General Assembly session hit home for two local delegates.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:03:16 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/delegates_review_forensic_issue/42083/#When:02:03:16Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Prince William planners seek input on school trailers</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/prince_william_planners_seek_input_on_school_trailers/41881/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The Prince William County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Wednesday at 7 p.m. at McCoart Administration Building regarding the approval of 35 new trailers at 10 Prince William County Public Schools.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:16:56 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/prince_william_planners_seek_input_on_school_trailers/41881/#When:02:16:56Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Marshall to pursue 10th term</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/marshall_to_pursue_10th_term/41860/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Del. Bob Marshall, R-13th, kicked off his reelection bid Saturday at a historic Fauquier County farmhouse. Elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1991, this is his ninth consecutive run for reelection.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:57:24 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/marshall_to_pursue_10th_term/41860/#When:01:57:24Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Poll: Americans losing confidence in Obama</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/poll_americans_losing_confidence_in_obama/41772/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
A new poll says that Americans, concerned over the future of health care reform and anxious about the growing federal budget deficit, are losing faith in President Barack Obama.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:52:14 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/poll_americans_losing_confidence_in_obama/41772/#When:14:52:14Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Connolly: Health care reform would be based on current private system</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/connolly_health_care_reform_would_be_based_on_current_private_system/41756/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Americans needn&#8217;t fear that health care reform will result in an unproductive, socialist-style program, Rep. Gerald E. &#8220;Gerry&#8221; Connolly said Thursday.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:14:31 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/connolly_health_care_reform_would_be_based_on_current_private_system/41756/#When:02:14:31Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Dems push for Metro to Woodbridge</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/dems_push_for_metro_to_woodbridge/41750/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Del. Paul F. Nichols envisions a time when Metrorail extends south from Springfield to Woodbridge.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:51:20 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/dems_push_for_metro_to_woodbridge/41750/#When:01:51:20Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>It&#8217;s a $1.5 billion shortfall for Va.</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/its_a_1.5_billion_shortfall_for_va/41685/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
RICHMOND - Virginia now finds itself in a $1.5 billion hole, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine said Wednesday.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:23:09 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/its_a_1.5_billion_shortfall_for_va/41685/#When:02:23:09Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Kaine expected to seek budget cuts of more than $1 billion</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/kaine_expected_to_seek_budget_cuts_of_more_than_1_billion/41639/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Legislators expect Gov. Timothy M. Kaine today to propose cutting Virginia&#8217;s budget by up to $1.5 billion.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:50:49 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/kaine_expected_to_seek_budget_cuts_of_more_than_1_billion/41639/#When:14:50:49Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>McDonnell visits the Prince William fair</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/mcdonnell_visits_the_prince_william_fair/41611/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The candidate dutifully took a bite of the food put in front of him. That&#8217;s what you do when you&#8217;re on the stump, trying to woo voters.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:20:34 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/mcdonnell_visits_the_prince_william_fair/41611/#When:02:20:34Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Political columnist Robert Novak dies at 78</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/political_columnist_robert_novak_dies_at_78/41575/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Political columnist Robert Novak, a diehard conservative and pugilistic debater who became a household face on TV, has died after a battle with brain cancer.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:51:23 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/political_columnist_robert_novak_dies_at_78/41575/#When:17:51:23Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>A.J. Ferlazzo Building is lauded by federal agency</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/a.j._ferlazzo_building_is_lauded_by_federal_agency/41536/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building in Woodbridge received national recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency for &#8220;superior energy performance,&#8221; according to an announcement from the county.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:27:02 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/a.j._ferlazzo_building_is_lauded_by_federal_agency/41536/#When:02:27:02Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Cash for clunkers hitting potholes</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/cash_for_clunkers_hitting_potholes/41501/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Joy from boosted auto sales and increased showroom traffic has been replaced by frustration as auto dealers wait for Cash for Clunkers repayments.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:09:02 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/cash_for_clunkers_hitting_potholes/41501/#When:16:09:02Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Webb arrives in Myanmar for talks with leaders</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/webb_arrives_in_myanmar_for_talks_with_leaders/41382/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Days after the world slammed Myanmar for sentencing Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi to more house arrest, Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., arrived in the military-ruled country&#8217;s capital today.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:29:31 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/webb_arrives_in_myanmar_for_talks_with_leaders/41382/#When:18:29:31Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Deeds open to tax increase for transportation</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/deeds_open_to_tax_increase_for_transportation/41293/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Democratic gubernatorial candidate R. Creigh Deeds today said that if the General Assembly passed a bill to fund the state&#8217;s transportation needs that included an increase in taxes, he would sign it.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:57:46 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/deeds_open_to_tax_increase_for_transportation/41293/#When:15:57:46Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Supervisors pass new disclosure requirements</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/supervisors_pass_new_disclosure_requirements/41252/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The state didn&#8217;t pass it, so supervisors did. A proposal requiring certain Prince William land-use committee members to file disclosure statements that was shot down by the General Assembly was nonetheless approved by the board of supervisors on Tuesday.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:57:53 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/supervisors_pass_new_disclosure_requirements/41252/#When:01:57:53Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Town hall talks on Comp Plan progress as planned</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/town_hall_talks_on_comp_plan_progress_as_planned/41050/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Prince William supervisors are about halfway through the scheduled list of district town hall meetings on proposed Comprehensive Plan changes to land-use and transportation chapters, and public input has been solid, according to one.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:05:33 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/town_hall_talks_on_comp_plan_progress_as_planned/41050/#When:02:05:33Z</guid>
        </item>
    
    </channel>
</rss>