Today is about remembering and honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for this country.

The Grand Old Party can learn a lot from their defeats in 2008 and 2012. Furthermore, they can know which issue caused them to lose the gubernatorial election in Virginia. It was…

Virginia state Sen. Creigh Deeds, 55, is recovering from multiple stab wounds acquired during a tragic altercation Nov. 19 with his son, Austin “Gus” Deeds, 24. The younger Deeds died that day of what police say appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The conference will take place on the Alexandria campus and examine several issues. Those issues include the impact of the Virginia gubernatorial race on national, state and local politics, such as the 2016 presidential election, and how this election will affect employment opportunities in Virginia.

If you were in the hallway on campus, chances are that you saw him – pep in his step, humming a tune, laughing, joking with friends. As a recent Northern Virginia Community College graduate and a new transfer to George Mason University, he had so much in his life to look forward to.

Delegate Tim Hugo’s (R-40th) HB 1609, as amended by Governor McDonnell, was passed by both the Virginia House and Senate. It will become law on July 1, 2013.

orian’s bill would require those who desire a Virginia CCP to go to a class and physically see and understand the safety and accident-prevention measures CCP holders have to understand before they receive their permit.

Americans in all 50 states have responded to President Obama and Vice President Biden’s call to service, and will be participating in the National Day of Service on Saturday, January 19, 2013.

Yet another politician forms a “task force” to make it look like they’re doing something about a problem. But I ask you, readers, to think of one task force that has yet to solve a major issue like mental illness, gun access or just plain people doing bad things.

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-11th) speaks at NOVA’s Medical Education Campus on Nov. 19.