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Effect of weather changes: USDA revises planting zones for Virginia
FROM Virginia Farm Bureau 04/18/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Environment / Federal Government / Good Eating / Nature and the Outdoors /
Revised USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is important to farmers and gardeners because the map recommends when and what to plant based on weather conditions/hardiness zones. Virginia a half-zone warmer.
New Farmer’s Tax Guide now available on IRS website
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12/12/13 / Federal Government /
The Internal Revenue Service Farmer’s Tax Guide is now available on the IRS.gov website for use in preparing upcoming 2013 tax returns. The publication contains information on the farming business either as an owner or tenant.
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John Foust seeks to challenge Frank Wolf for Congress in 10th District
Prince William Forest Park to close campground and backcountry for 3 months
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11/19/13 / Environment / Federal Government /
Prince William Forest Park in Triangle VA near Quantico Marine Base will close its Oak Ridge Campground and the Chopawamsic Backcountry area Dec. 1 to save money. Both areas operated by the National Park Service will reopen March 1, 2014.
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Va. Sen. Mark Warner to co-chair hearing today to examine virtual currencies
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11/19/13 / Business / Federal Government /
Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) will co-chair a Senate Banking Committee hearing today to examine virtual currencies current and potential future use, and the regulatory, monetary, and national security impacts and issues associated with them.
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Health center gets federal grant to open second center in Manassas
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11/12/13 / Federal Government / Health & Safety /
The Greater Prince William Community Health Center now headquartered in Woodbridge was recently awarded an additional $650,000 annual grant to open a second health care center in Manassas. The Health Center’s second location is expected to open in Manassas at 9705 Liberia Ave. in March 2014.
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Connolly-Rooney bill to assure veteran death benefits never subject to Congressional inaction
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10/29/13 / Federal Government / Military /
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Congressman Tom Rooney (R-FL) have introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure our nation always meets its obligation to the grieving families of service members who have died in service to their country.
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Wolf says politicians need to show humility and start governing
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10/14/13 / Federal Government /
“Senate Chaplain Barry Black says there's a level of insanity involved in the current government shutdown. Asked what it would take to end the current impasse, the former Navy chaplain was quoted as saying, ‘It's going to take humility.’
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Del. Marshall asks Va. governor to call General Assembly into special session
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10/03/13 / Federal Government / State Government /
Delegate Robert G. "Bob" Marshall has asked Governor Bob McDonnell to call a Special Session of the General Assembly to consider Delegate Marshall's legislation to offer some relief to those affected by the federal shutdown and any future shutdowns.
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Dale City and Mullen Elementary named “Green Ribbon” Schools
The day in and day out efforts Dale City and Mullen Elementary to provide engaging environmental and sustainability education activities and learning opportunities that will have a lasting impact on these students’ lives" have prompted the2024 U.S. Department of Education to name them Green Ribbon Schools.
