by MCDC | Feb 9, 2014 | Issues, Madison County, Opinion
In his column of February 6, 2014, Mr. Robert Hurt, Congressman for Madison’s Congressional District continues his criticism of President Barack Obama, particularly criticizing the President’s policies for growing the economy and creating jobs. Mr. Hurt...
by MCDC | Feb 9, 2014 | Issues, Madison County, Opinion
I’m responding to Robert Hurt’s article in the Feb 6 Eagle. I agree with him that much of what politicians say is “empty rhetoric,” including the words of President Obama and Robert Hurt. I cannot agree with Robert Hurt’s assessment of the President’s record. Mr....
by MCDC | Jan 24, 2014 | 2016 General Election, Opinion, Virginia
By Dave Leichtman, DPVA Vice-chair for Technology and Communications (via BlueVirginia) With the news that Delegate Herring is stepping down as DPVA Chair, I believe the time is right for some deep introspection within VA Dems. We had some big wins in 2013, and for...
by MCDC | Jan 12, 2014 | Action Alerts, Opinion
The Lies The USTR Is Spreading About Fast Track Authority To Push TPP Through Congress (via Techdirt) With the introduction of fast track authority (also known as “trade promotion authority”) in Congress, by which Congress abdicates its...
by MCDC | Nov 13, 2013 | News, Opinion
Sorry, CBS, but that section B, page 6 apology tacked into the Andy Rooney position of last week’s 60 Minutes? It doesn’t even begin to address the problem. Let’s review.. You paraded an absolute fabrication in front of the world and gave assurances...
by MCDC | Oct 10, 2013 | Action Alerts, Economy, Ethics, GOP Shutdown, Opinion, Sequester
This article will appear in the October 28, 2013 edition of The Nation. The shutdown of the government is a crisis for Americans, who rely not just on the services provided by the affected agencies but on the efficiency of their delivery. When 800,000 federal...
