Here are a few national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Tuesday, August 26.
*A climate for change: America should not wait while the world warms
*Ukraine detains Russian paratroopers; U.S. ambassador warns of ‘counteroffensive’ (Scary situation, but you know what’s even scarier? See story #1, above.)
*Obama Allows Surveillance Flights of ISIS Over Syria
*Progressive Congresswoman Welcomes Jim Webb Into Dem Presidential Primary (Interesting.)
*Restoring a sense of security on campus (“The systemic failure of colleges and universities across the U.S. to accurately report sexual assaults on campus – and hold offenders accountable – demands a comprehensive approach to changing a culture of complacency.”)
*McAuliffe prepares for budget cuts (“Agency heads plan for cuts of 5 percent this year, 7 percent next year”)
*Tim Kaine: Congress must vote on Iraq
*Kaine pledges to protect VIMS (“He want to limit effect of federal budget cuts; state reductions loom as well”)
*Say cheese! McDonnell’s photo with Anatabloc
*Prosecutor to McDonnell: How could anyone know about loan?
*Ex-Va. governor comes under sharp questioning from prosecutors (“The corruption trial of the former governor was expected to turn on his cross-examination.”)
*Ann Romney lauds Va. House hopeful Comstock (Another good reason to vote against Comstock.)
*The only way forward (“Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission must recover from early stumbles”)
*Ed Gillespie introduces tax reform plan (Same ol’ same ol’ supply-side, trickle-down stuff. Shocker.)
*McAuliffe pleased with improved Chesapeake Bay health (But a looooong way to go!)
*PolitiFact: Beyer ‘Mostly true’ on paid family leave comment
*Nationals vs. Phillies: Nats open road trip with 3-2 loss in Philadelphia
*Mild weather before humid weekend
Sign up for the Blue Virginia weekly newsletter
