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Mark Lloyd Blasts George Allen Campaign

By admin|2019-05-11T16:12:48-04:00March 15th, 2011|Categories: Press Release|

Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation Press Release: Virginia Tea Party Patriot Federation Chairman Mark Lloyd today issued the following statement in response to former Governor George Allen hiring veteran political operative Mike Thomas to be his campaign manager in his bid to run Virginia’s Senate seat: “Former Governor George Allen’s announcement that Mike Thomas will be his campaign manager is a typical example of the Republican establishment trying to tighten its grip on power in the face of the growing [...]

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Virginia Tea Party Patriot Federation Blasts Cantor on His Failure to Accomplish Promised Budget Cuts

By admin|2019-05-11T16:12:48-04:00March 3rd, 2011|Categories: Press Release|

(Richmond, Virginia, February 28, 2011) - On February 25, 2011, Republican Congressman Eric Cantor reverted to his old habits, voting with Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer, against the $100 billion budget cuts. In his vote, Cantor reneged on a campaign promise. Instead of following the lead of the new freshmen elected by the tea party movement, Cantor sided with establishment Republican officials. “We are extremely disappointed in Eric Cantor, but not surprised”, says Virginia Tea Party Patriot Federation Chairman, Mark [...]

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MoveOn.org “American Dream” Rally for Union “Solidarity”

By admin|2019-05-11T16:12:49-04:00March 1st, 2011|Categories: News, Videos|Tags: Rallies|

This past Saturday, MoveOn.org and SEIU planned to have 1000 union members descend on Richmond to show their “solidarity” to the members of the union workers in Wisconsin occupying the state capitol building. Best laid plans being what they are, only around 150 people showed up. I say people rather than union members because most of the attendees were not in a union. No, they were your average everyday supporters of MoveOn.org and simply got an email telling them to [...]

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Mark Obenshain: Update on the Legislative Session

By admin|2019-05-11T16:12:49-04:00February 28th, 2011|Categories: Blog|Tags: general assembly|

Received Via Email: According to the calendar, today is the last day of session. And it would be, too, if we had a budget. With the clock ticking down to zero, however, it looks like we're going into overtime. We will take up a few bills in conference today, but the budget towers over every other consideration, and if we don't finish today, we will be back soon to get the job done. For now, I would like to use [...]

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Robert Hurt’s F-35 engine flameout

By admin|2019-05-11T16:12:49-04:00February 18th, 2011|Categories: Congress|Tags: alternate engine, f35, Spending Cuts|

By Carole Thorpe Chairwoman of the Jefferson Area Tea Party, Charlottesville VA On February 16th on the floor of the House of Representatives, Congressman Robert Hurt spoke our truth to power for nearly two and a half minutes for the urgent need to cut government spending and reduce the national debt. It was a masterful statement and a bravura performance. Congressman Hurt demonstrated a firm command of the devastating statistics which add up to our nation's crisis, clearly laid out [...]

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“Virginia Senate Democrats prove their loyalty to unions over children”

By admin|2011-02-16T17:05:23-05:00February 16th, 2011|Categories: Legislative, Press Release|Tags: general assembly|

“Virginia Senate Democrats prove their loyalty to unions over children” February 16, 2011 (Richmond, Virginia) – The Virginia Tea Party Federation, a coalition of 40 tea party/patriot/912 groups across the state of Virginia, is outraged by the actions of the Virginia Senate Finance Committee yesterday on HB 2314 – Income Tax Credit for Education. Despite the pleas of parents and students, and the proven effectiveness of such programs in states like Florida, Senate Democrats ignored their constituents and voted in [...]

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Action Alert: HJ693 – Protecting Your Property Rights
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Action Alert: HJ693 – Protecting Your Property Rights

By admin|2019-05-11T16:12:49-04:00February 16th, 2011|Categories: Legislative|

Calls needed ASAP to assure passage ..... 1st floor vote today About The Bill HJ693 is a constitutional amendment that will safeguard your property rights from state and local government and corporations, as well as ensure just compensation in circumstances when land must be taken for legitimate public uses. Please contact the Committee members below to offer your SUPPORT for HJ693. For more information see the General Assembly's LIS system: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?111+vot+S08V0086+HJ0693. Latest News HJ693 was voted on today by the [...]

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Deeds & Puckett Thank You For Protecting Private Property Rights

By admin|2011-02-16T08:38:46-05:00February 16th, 2011|Categories: Press Release|Tags: general assembly|

Virginia Tea Party Patriot Federation Thanks Senate Democrats Deeds and Puckett for Protecting Private Property Rights February 15, 2011 (Richmond, Virginia) – Despite the attempts of some Senate Democrats, and special interest groups, HJ 693 (Constitutional amendment; taking or damaging of private property for public use) was saved and voted out of the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee today. The Virginia Tea Party Patriot Federation is in support of this amendment which would protect private property from eminent domain abuse. [...]

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Post Mortem of HB1721 – Recorded Senate Votes!

By admin|2011-02-16T00:26:39-05:00February 16th, 2011|Categories: Legislative|Tags: agenda 21, Agenda 21, urban development|

HB 1721, which would make Urban Development Areas optional rather than mandatory, was defeated in the Senate today, but not without a lot of drama! First a quick history. The bill passed the House subcommittee by a vote of 7-4, then the House Committee by a vote of 12-10, and then, finally, the full House by a vote of 61-38. The bill was then sent to the Senate Local Government Committee. The committee was comprised of 8 Democrats and 7 [...]

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Making Agenda 21 Optional HB1721 – ACTION ALERT

By admin|2011-02-15T10:44:21-05:00February 15th, 2011|Categories: Legislative|Tags: Agenda 21, agenda 21, optional, senate, state, virginia|

This post was removed. It would appear that the information was incorrect and that Senator Mark Obenshain did in fact support this legislation. Senator Obenshain could not have done more to help us get this bill through and should be commended for his efforts. Donna Holt Our apologies Here is a detailed update about the bill: I do not have a correction ready but I'd like to set the record straight about Del. Athey's amendment. The amendment was was proposed [...]

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