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Virginia daily news roundup

Va. faces $3.5 billion hole in next two-year budget

By Michael Martz, Richmond Times-Dispatch

PORTSMOUTH, Va. -- Local governments aren't likely to escape the pain when the General Assembly attempts to eliminate an estimated $3.5 billion hole in the next two-year budget.
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Virginia tax collections reflect struggling economy

By David Ress, Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginians are taking home less pay, spending less in stores and still are getting hit on their investments, new state tax-collection statistics show.
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Hundreds get help at service fair for the homeless
By Jeremy Slayton, Richmond Times-Dispatch

The U.S. Marine Corps veteran has survived since August without a permanent roof over his head, and he understands the consequences of living on the streets.   Read More
Hampton Alcoa plant lays off 250
By The Associated Press, The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk)

HAMPTON, Va. -- Alcoa Howmet is laying off 250 workers, or nearly a quarter of its work force, at its Hampton manufacturing plant.   Read More
Va. has 3 more swine flu deaths, 1 in Norfolk
By Elizabeth Simpson, The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk)

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. -- Three more deaths in Virginia associated with swine flu have been confirmed, including a Norfolk woman with underlying health problems.   Read More
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Gov. Tim Kaine (D)
Elected: November 2005
Term expires: January 2010 

State capital: Richmond
State nickname: The Old Dominion State
Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling (R)
Secretary of State Katherine K. Hanley (D)
Attorney General Bill Mims (R)
Senate President: Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling (R)
Senate President Pro Tem: Charles J. Colgan (D)
House Speaker: William J. Howell (R)


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