Best Intentions – Unitended Consequences

By on January 26, 2012 in VA Tea Party Patriots

Best Intentions – Unitended Consequences
The January 11th issue of the Fauquier Times Democrat contained an editorial entitled Conventional Wisdom. In it the editor delivered two very different stories. The latter part of the piece conveyed some great news for agribusiness here in Fauquier County. Having 10% of the wineries in Virginia, Fauquier is a leader in the state. In [...]

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TAKE ACTION: American Laws for American Courts

By on January 23, 2012 in VA Tea Party Patriots

TAKE ACTION: American Laws for American Courts
From the Virginia Federation of Tea Party Patriots: End Sharia Law in America Call the Courts of Justice committee: This bill will come up for vote in Civil Sub-Committee this afternoon. Bill Numbers HB825 + HB 631 are in Civil Sub Committee this afternoon: We are IN FAVOR of this bill! Delegate Sal R. Iaquinto [...]

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U.S. Supreme Court: Florida v. Health & Human Services (HHS)

By on January 19, 2012 in Richmond Tea Party

Thanks to the American Legislative Exchange Council for pointing out a list of key dates for when the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will consider Florida v. HHS*, the lawsuit regarding the federal health care reform law known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).                                                  BRIEFING SCHEDULE January 27: Deadline for [...]

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Action Alert: Wikipedia et al Go Dark over SOPA & PIPA

By on January 18, 2012 in Richmond Tea Party

Federal Action Alert: Wikipedia et al Go Dark over SOPA and PIPA   Numerous Internet Web sites, such as Wikipedia and Craig’s List, went dark today in protest over bills being considered before the US Congress.   The Stop Online Piracy Act (H.R. 3261) and the Protect Intellectual Property Act (S. 968) are at the [...]

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An American Awakening

By on January 15, 2012 in Richmond Tea Party, tea party

  To say that this is an important year in our nation’s history is quite the understatement.  “Historical” is a better adjective, but even that doesn’t seem to reflect the dire situation that America is facing.   In November, we will decide how our great country moves forward.  In my mind, there are two choices: 1. [...]

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Lobby Day – January 16, 2012 – Tea Party Happenings

By on January 12, 2012 in Events, VA Tea Party Patriots

VA Tea Party Patriots Federation Lobby Day at the Capitol                               JANUARY 16, 2012 Schedule of Events:   8:30am to Noon “Relax by the Fireplace”  The Tobacco Co. Victorian Lounge 12th and Cary St Meet up with your friends, hang out by the fire. Then hop the “Grassroots Taxi” to the Capitol. Complimentary coffee “Grassroots Taxi” to the Capitol  (8:30am to 3pm) [...]

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Lobby Day January 16, 2012 in Richmond, VA

By on January 10, 2012 in VA Tea Party Patriots

Join the Lynchburg Tea Party and other groups like the Virginia Citizens Defense League in Richmond, VA on January 16,2012 at 9 AM. The LTP will be meeting in the Target Parking lot at 5:30 A.M. to carpool (share gas costs if possible) to the state capitol. Lobbying activities begin with the VCDL at around [...]

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