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1. UNDECIDED VOTERS MAY SKIP 5TH DISTRICT PRIMARY
2 VA. AGRICULTURE CHIEF FOCUSING ON JOBS
3. NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAISES ROOF ON HEARTLAND CORRIDOR
4. $3 GAS? NOT THIS SUMMER.
5. TUITION INCREASES AT LOCAL COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES
7. UVA, CUCCINELLI: CHILLING
10. A TALE OF TWO COUNTIES
15. CUCCINELLI, UVA AND ACADEMIC FREEDOM
17. SPILL FEARS REACH THE COAST OF VIRGINIA
18. LIGHT-RAIL WORK WRAPPING UP SOON - AND BUSINESSES CAN'T WAIT
19. METRO'S ADVERTISING OPTIONS FALLING SHORT, TV CHANNEL ON HOLD
20. TYSONS CORNER OVERHAUL NEARS FINAL STAGES

1. MCDONNELL TELLS FOX HE CONTINUES TO SUPPORT DRILLING OFF VIRGINIA'S COAST
2. CUCCINELLI WILL RESPOND TO U.VA. PETITION
3. O'BRIEN EXITS STATE SENATE RACE
4. NC SUPPORTS VIRGINIA TOLL REQUEST
5. DOMINION CEO WILL LEAD VA. PANEL ON HIGHER EDUCATION
7. FALWELL NAMED TO HIGHER-EDUCATION REFORM COMMISSION
8. WEBB DISAPPOINTS GAY RIGHTS GROUPS WITH 'DON'T ASK' VOTE
9. BEWARE OF U.S. SENATORS BEARING GIFTS
10. WEBB ASKS IRS TO INVESTIGATE U.S. NAVY VETERANS ASSOCIATION
13. FREDERICK ENDORSES FIMIAN IN GOP RACE TO FACE CONNOLLY IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA
15. VIRGINIA WORKERS TAKE AN UNPAID DAY OFF, SHUTTING DOWN STATE GOVERNMENT
22. U-VA. ADMIRABLY RESISTS MR. CUCCINELLI'S FISHING EXPEDITION

On Saturday, June 12, you have the opportunity to help start to win back control of the House of Delegates.  The Democratic Party of Virginia and House Democratic Caucus have hired a bus to ship campaign volunteers to Harrisonburg to help Get Out The Vote for our candidate, Harrisonburg Mayor Kai Degner who is running in a June 15 special election to replace Matt Lohr, a Republican in the House of Delegates who resigned to take a government appointment.  Click here to read more about Kai Degner's campaign.

Kai is a twenty-nine year old ball of fire who door knocked his way onto the Harrisonburg City Council and subsequently was elected Mayor.  There are many votes to get out in his base in the City of Harrisonburg.  Additionally, a third party "tea party" candidate has filed to run which will divide up Kai's opponent's base of support.  This race represents an excellent opportunity to take back a seat if we can focus our statewide resources for one weekend.

The bus will leave on Saturday, June 12 at 9 A.M., from Fairfax County Democratic Committee Headquarters, 2815 Hartland Rd, Falls Church, and will return at 7 p.m. to the same location.  Just enough time for 6 hours of good grassroots door knocking.

There are 55 spots available and we need to fill every one of them!

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT ON THE BUS

If you are unhappy about the direction that Bob McDonnell and Ken Cuccinelli have taken our Commonwealth, this is the perfect opportunity to send a message.  Kai is a great candidate and has his opponents are on the defensive.  Our chances are good for an upset victory by Kai.  We've had a great track record in special elections, both here in Virginia and nationally.  Let's keep it up and keep moving towards a Democratic House of Delegates!

Delegate Scott Surovell was named a "Legislative Rookie of the Year" by the Virginia Education Association in recognition of his efforts to strengthen public education throughout the Commonwealth during the 2010 legislative session. "As a product of Fairfax County Public Schools, I am honored to be recognized by the VEA," said Surovell. Surovell was one of six newly elected delegates to receive a 100% rating from the VEA.

The VEA, founded in 1863 comprises over 60,000 educators in Virginia. Dr. Kitty Boitnott, president of the VEA said of Surovell: "Delegate Surovell has begun his legislative career as a solid supporter of our public schools. We have acknowledged his 100% pro-education voting record by awarding him VEA's Rookie of the Year award. We look forward to working with Delegate Surovell in the years ahead. He is a welcomed friend of public education."

1. MCDONNELL, CANTOR, BOLLING WANT TO CONTINUE TO DRILL OFF VA. COAST
4. DEMOCRATS CONTINUE TO CRITICIZE MCDONNELL'S CHOICE OF MALEK
5. DEMOCRATS CALL ON MCDONNELL TO REPLACE MALEK AS CHAIRMAN OF COMMISSION
6. BOLLING RIPS OBAMA ON OFFSHORE DRILLING HALT....
7. UVA FIGHTS INQUIRY BY CUCCINELLI
12. STATE DELEGATES ASK MCDONNELL TO STOP CSB CUT
13. O'BRIEN EXPECTED TO GET OUT OF STATE SENATE RACE
17. HALT IN OFFSHORE DRILLING CUTS FUNDS FOR VIRGINIA'S TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
28. NEW FIMIAN AD HITS HERRITY ON TAXES
30. VA. AGENCY INVESTIGATES GROUP OVER CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS
36. PROTEST DRAWS A PROTEST
44. METRO APPROVES BROAD FARE INCREASE, PEAK-USE SURCHARGES

Yes on Repealing DADT
Gerry Connolly
Jim Moran
Glenn Nye
Tom Perriello
Bobby Scott

No on Repealing DADT
Rick Boucher
Eric Cantor
Randy Forbes
Bob Goodlatte
Rob Wittman
Frank Wolf

Sadly, it's not surprising that almost every Republican - aka, "the party of no" - voted against this long-overdue anti-discrimination amendment.  Fortunately, Democrats control Congress and the White House, so this will almost certainly become law, but no thanks to the "red team."  Oh, and note the Republican "moderate" who voted to continue discrimination against gays and lesbians in our military? That's right, our pal Frank Wolf, who hasn't been a real "moderate" in many years, even though a lot of people in the 10th CD continue to think he is.

P.S. Thanks to the 5 Virginia Democrats who voted to repeal DADT!

UPDATE: Also, the Senate Armed Services Committee voted 16-12 to end DADT. The only Republican voting "yes" was Susan Collins of Maine. The only Democrat voting "no" was our own Jim Webb.  His statement - which, needless to say, I do not agree with - is after the "fold."