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Virginia daily news roundup

GOP House gains intensify competition in N.Virginia



Fresh from an election in which Republicans knocked off several entrenched Democrats in the Virginia House of Delegates, the state's GOP is poised to usher in a new era of tougher two-party politics in Northern Virginia, political observers say.
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H1N1 vaccine -- Use it or lose it



Wednesday's distribution of the H1N1 vaccine may offer a preview of what future distributions will look like.
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Court order issued to stop review of Beach absentee ballots


VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- The tight 21st District race took several dramatic turns Thursday, with a raucous rally outside the voter registrar's office, allegations of vote-count irregularities and finally a court order to temporarily stop a review of absentee ballots.   Read More
State Supreme Court censures Va. Beach judge


VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- The state Supreme Court reprimanded a Virginia Beach Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court judge Thursday for violating ethical conduct standards in a 2007 case.   Read More
Dominion Virginia Power agrees to lower rates, give refunds


Dominion Virginia Power has agreed to drop a group of requested rate increases and refund customers more than $129 million under an arrangement with the Virginia attorney general's office.   Read More
Democrats doubt depths of Amiral's private pockets


NORFOLK, Va. -- Democrats are questioning fundraising reports filed by unsuccessful House of Delegates candidate John Amiral, saying they don't believe the Republican had the money to loan his campaign more than $100,000.   Read More
Kaine headed for U. of Richmond after term ends


Gov. Timothy M. Kaine will resume a teaching career when his term expires in January, taking a part-time, nontenured position at the University of Richmond as an instructor in its law and leadership schools, officials announced Thursday.   Read More
Two panels approve VRE deal with French company


WOODBRIDGE, Va. --Two transportation commissions have approved a Virginia Railway Express recommendation to award commuter train maintenance and operations work to Keolis Rail Services America.   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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