The John Douglass for Congress campaign has issued a statement (see below) on this story, which points out that Douglass, who has relentlessly (and correctly!) criticized Rep. Robert Hurt (pictured at right, looking like he’s drinking uranium tailings or something – heh) for his massive conflict of interest regarding uranium mining in the district, “received $4,250 in campaign donations from executives with United States Enrichment Corp. from October 2011 through September 2012.”

General Douglass’s campaign is putting our money where our mouth is to stop dangerous uranium mining in Virginia by donating $4,600 to a leading “Keep the Ban” charitable organization, an amount equivalent to contributions from Douglass’s former Navy colleagues who happen to work with US Enrichment Corp. Now if Corporate Congressman Hurt is serious about this issue, it’s time for him to categorically oppose uranium mining near residential communities, support a federal ban in Congress and give up his campaign contributions from Virginia Uranium investors — and while he’s at it, give up his $14,000 from Goldman Sachs, “a major proponent of privatizing social security.”

Of course, Hurt is NOT serious about this issue, certainly not in the sense that he’s “serious” about protecting the people of his district, the environment, or anything but his own corporate buddies and bottom line. Meanwhile, John Douglass did exactly the right thing, and deserves applause for doing so. Quite a contrast with empty suit/corporate crony Robert Hurt!

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From ProgressVA:

For Immediate Release

I love this ad, particularly how Bill Clinton – arguably the most popular politician in America – notes that the same people said the same crazy stuff about him as they’re saying about President Obama, but that under President Clinton, this country prospered (not to mention that we had budget surpluses, which Republicans promptly turned back into massive deficits, just as they always do). My question is, what do Republicans have against America prospering, and leaders who can put policies in place to encourage that? Jealousy, perhaps?

A strong endorsement of Tim Kaine for U.S. Senate by the Alliance for Retired Americans.

Seniors Group Endorses Tim Kaine for Senate

Today, the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly endorsed Tim Kaine for U.S. Senate.

“Tim Kaine stands against cuts to Social Security and Medicare, including attempts at privatization and cutting benefits. He has shown us he is committed to maintaining and improving the quality of life for older Americans,” said Barbara J. Easterling, President of the Alliance for Retired Americans and a Virginia resident.

Ron Thompson, President of the Virginia Alliance for Retired Americans said, “Tim Kaine is a friend of seniors. He is the candidate that Virginia retirees can trust to protect their interests. He understands how important programs like Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security are to Virginia – and not only to seniors – to people of all ages.”

Kaine also supports many practical initiatives to provide more affordable health care to older Americans, including allowing the Medicare program to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs.

The Alliance for Retired Americans represents over 4 million retirees and community activists, including over 53,000 in Virginia.

From the Fairfax County Democratic Committee:

Friends,

We have received several reports of touch screen voting machines switching the names on the ballot before the vote is cast.  If you see or hear of this happening, please do the following:

• Stop and alert the Election Officer – don't vote on that machine
• Record the number of the voting machine
• Record the name and phone number of the voter affected
• Send that information to us at vote@fairfaxdemocrats.org

 Also, we encourage voters to use paper ballots (optical scan machine) where available.

 Thanks and feel free to contact us if you have any issues.

-Fairfax County Democrats

(703) 573-6811