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Deeds & Puckett Thank You For Protecting Private Property Rights

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

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. [...]

Do They Think We Are Stupid?

By |2019-05-11T16:12:50-04:00February 4th, 2011|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , |

The machine is moving full speed ahead to get this absurd transportation package rushed through. The fools that have been elected seem to think we are stupid. That we don't notice the revolving sales pitch that hits us every legislative session. " The Sky is falling, If you don't support this bill the end of the world will be upon us".

VTPP Statement Opposing Mandated Insurance Coverage

By |2019-05-11T16:12:51-04:00February 3rd, 2011|Categories: Featured, News|Tags: , , , |

----Begin Release ---- VTPP Statement Opposing Mandated Insurance Coverage In Virginia February 1, 2011 - RICHMOND – Today, the Virginia House of Delegates debated HB2467.  This bill would impose mandated coverage for autism spectrum disorder on insurance plans for most businesses across Virginia.   The bill passed its second reading by voice vote on Tuesday afternoon. Mark Kevin Lloyd, Chairman of the Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation, released the following statement: “This is a misguided attempt by Speaker William Howell and [...]

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VTPP Statement on Privatizing Liquor Sales

By |2019-05-11T16:12:51-04:00February 3rd, 2011|Categories: Featured, News|Tags: , , |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                Contact: Mark Lloyd January 31, 2011                                                                                     (434) 942-3636 mklloydva@gmail.com Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation Agrees that State Government Should Get out of the Liquor Business Let free markets and competition rule in Virginia Richmond, Va. – The Virginia Tea Party Patriot Federation endorses Governor Bob McDonnell’s effort to privatize the 76-year-old state-run monopoly on the sale of distilled spirits. Legislation to privatize both retail sales and wholesales of a legal product out of the hands of state [...]

It May be Legal but It is Still Corruption

By |2019-05-11T16:12:51-04:00January 27th, 2011|Categories: Legislative|Tags: , , , |

Op-Ed Daniel Pennell The Wall Street – Washington – Richmond Axes As a states’ rights, pro-business republican since my youth(I registered as a republican before I registered for the draft) I have always held a certain distrust of the Federal Government and felt that state and local government because of it is so much closer to the people was both more effective and less corrupt. Growing up in an upper middle class, conservative family of doctors, bankers, insurance agency owners [...]

The Repeal Amendment

By |2019-05-11T16:12:52-04:00January 21st, 2011|Categories: Blog|Tags: |

Dear All, The year has gotten off to a very busy start!!!! Patriots from all over VA came out for lobby day on Monday, January 17--it was a great event--an opportunity to meet with legislators, enjoy the fellowship of like-minded folks and network with old and new friends. Hampton Roads was well represented. I'd like to share some thoughts with you on a pressing issue. The VA Repeal Amendment: www.repealamendment.org (not to be confused with repealing Obamacare) "Any provision of [...]

Lobby Day – Jan 17th – Meet and Greet

By |2019-05-11T16:12:52-04:00January 3rd, 2011|Categories: Events, Legislative|Tags: |

LOBBY DAY The VA 10th AMENDMENT REVOLUTION* LEGISLATORS MEET & GREET RECEPTION January 17, 2011 2-5 pm Sam Miller's 1210 East Cary Street Richmond VA 23219 Delegates and Senators; please join your constituents from across the Commonwealth for casual conversation, hors d' oeuvres and libations at Sam Miller's in historic Shockoe Slip. Complimentary limousine transportation from the Capital provided. Contact Becky Greene (804) 514-3532, email magreene714@aol.com to arrange a time for the limo to meet you. Please RSVP to Carol Stopps,  (804) 955-5485,  email [...]

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