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If the U.S. government were a corporation, would you buy its stock?
The government’s deficits, outstanding debt, and unfunded liabilities are so large they are hard to comprehend.
VIDEO: 2014 Virginia Business Political Roundtable
Five political observers weighed in on political issues at this event held at The Jefferson Hotel this week.
Orbital Sciences doesn’t expect rocket launch failure to impact 2014 outlook
However, it is unclear what effect the incident will have on the company in 2015.
On the rebound
Hundreds of people gathered near a high-traffic intersection in Lynchburg one morning in September as a grocer slowly sliced a 90-pound wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
Let’s innovate together to help Virginians live healthier lives
Building a healthier Virginia, requires collaboration across the broad spectrum of stakeholders — individuals and families, employers, physicians and hospitals, insurers, government policymakers and pharmaceutical and life sciences firms.
Northam seeks assault weapon ban, gun checks
RICHMOND On the six year anniversary of the Virginia Tech mass shooting, Norfolk Dr. Ralph Northam is offering a sweeping plan to address gun violence through an array of policy changes ranging from mental health reforms and tighter gun controls to a crackdown on violent video games.
McDonnell asks judicial hopefuls to submit names
RICHMOND Gov. Bob McDonnell is inviting Circuit Court judge hopefuls to submit their names in consideration for vacancies around Virginia, including several in South Hampton Roads. Among the slots McDonnell wants to fill are those in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth and a court that covers Suffolk.
Virginia abortion clinic regulations get final approval
RICHMOND The Virginia Board of Health has given final approval to strict new regulations that abortion-rights supporters claim would force most of Virginia's 20 abortion clinics to close. After Friday's 11-2 vote, some opponents of the regulations shouted "shame" and "blood on your hands" as they left the room.
Nuclear authority generates controversy
The creation of The Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium is causing some controversy because the entity won’t have to comply with the state’s FOIA and other laws.
Decisive hearing on abortion clinic rules set for today
RICHMOND Virginia's Board of Health is poised to approve strict new licensing rules on abortion clinics in the state. Those guidelines -- they cover everything from architectural specifications to hygiene standards -- are up for a vote before the health regulators at a hearing today in Henrico County that's expected to draw a crowd of those who support and oppose abortion.
