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Webb, Warner vote for health-care debate
voices.washingtonpost.com — Virginia Sens. Jim Webb and Mark Warner voted with their fellow Democrats last night to bring to the floor a bill that would overhaul the nation's health-care system. The 60 to 39 vote was on a procedural motion to begin debate, which Senate leaders ... (more) Webb, Warner vote for health-care debate
Webb not happy with Holder decision
thehill.com — Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.) is not pleased with the Obama administration's decision to try the plotters of 9/11 in civilian courts. Though acknowleding the president has the constitutional authority to use federal courts to try terrorists, Webb said he'd ... (more) Webb not happy with Holder decision
Time to Call Sen. Webb's Office?
Time to Call Sen. Webb's Office?
bluevirginia.us — According to Bryan Scrafford at Left of the Hill , "Webb said that he has committed to proceeding with debate. What was very noticeable, however, was the fact that he didn’t say he’d definitely be voting for cloture ." If that's the case, then it ... (more) Time to Call Sen. Webb's Office?
Sen. Jim Webb On Health Care Reform (video)
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Sen. Jim Webb On Health Care Reform (video)
youtube.com — On Thursday, November 12, Sen. Jim Webb spoke at a meeting of local grassroot activists in Vienna, Virginia about the state of the health care legislation in... (more) Sen. Jim Webb On Health Care Reform (video)
Jim Webb Joins Party Of No, Jay Rockefeller Joins Party Of Slow
Jim Webb Joins Party Of No, Jay Rockefeller Joins Party Of Slow
wonkroom.thinkprogress.org — Yesterday, Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) and Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) disparaged President Barack Obama’s efforts to fight global warming and build a green economy. The Senate, bogged down by Republicans and conservative Democrats, has become the key ... (more) Jim Webb Joins Party Of No, Jay Rockefeller Joins Party ...
Webb gets 'The Last Word'
Webb gets 'The Last Word'
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — WASHINGTON (CNN) - Democratic Sen. Jim Webb gave the Obama administration a mixed report card Sunday on CNN's State of the Union: questioning the administration's approach to health care reform but praising its approach to the war in Afghanistan. ... (more) Webb gets 'The Last Word'
Disunited front on energy legislation
politico.com — An official at the Virginia business group that opposes cap-and-trade legislation, the Alliance for Jobs and Energy , sends over the video above, a compendium of prominent Democrats -- some of whom may find their way to supporting the legislation -- ... (more) Disunited front on energy legislation
Updated: Warner misses Deeds events due to flu
voices.washingtonpost.com — U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) has a case of the seasonal flu, prompting Virginia's junior senator to cancel several planned campaign stops with Democratic gubernatorial candidate R. Creigh Deeds. Warner showed up to Deeds' first campaign event Friday, ... (more) Updated: Warner misses Deeds events due to flu
Nice Guys Finish Last
Nice Guys Finish Last
tnr.com — If Creigh Deeds loses today—and few candidates have hoisted themselves out of the kind of hole he’s dug—let it be known that the Commonwealth of Virginia missed out on having a very nice man in Richmond. “When you elect a ... (more) Nice Guys Finish Last
A New Era for U.S. Drug Policy?
A New Era for U.S. Drug Policy?
cbsnews.com — The last few months are The last few months are "the first time I've ever felt that the wind is at my back and not in my face" when it comes to drug policy reform, said Ethan Nadelmann, director of the Drug Policy Alliance. "There's a tremendous ... (more) A New Era for U.S. Drug Policy?
Those Free-Speech Lovin’ Drug Warrior Repubs Like Chuck Grassley
highclearing.com — By Mona Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) proposes a Blue Ribbon panel to study (scroll down just a bit) whether the drug war makes sense or serves justice. Well now, we can't have that, now can we? (All emphasis mine.) Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Press Release: ... (more) Those Free-Speech Lovin’ Drug Warrior Repubs Like Chuck ...
Morning Fix: Courting Sarah Palin
voices.washingtonpost.com — Do you really think Jim Webb is afraid of Allen, Bolling and (!) KEN CUCINELLI? You simply can't be serious. Webb is a former Republican, he has been an amazingly (and sometime frustratingly)moderate Democrat, he has really established himself as a ... (more) Morning Fix: Courting Sarah Palin
Earth To Jim Webb: The Emissions Are The Crisis
Earth To Jim Webb: The Emissions Are The Crisis
wonkroom.thinkprogress.org — Jim Webb: What It Means To Be A Leader Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) told the Politico last week that “ environmentalists will be forced to compromise next year and support the development of clean coal, nuclear power and other alternative fuels”: We need to ... (more) Earth To Jim Webb: The Emissions Are The Crisis