Posts Tagged ‘Council of Governors’

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Feb14

Why is our Governor a part of this?!? Call today and ask!…plus other News…

on February 14th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Posted In: Roanoke Tea Party Posts

Please make plans to attend our Business meeting on March 8 at 6:30 PM. We will be at Parker’s Seafood. We will be voting on at least 1 item, so if you are not a full member, you will not have a vote. Join up here. The fight continues to stop tax increases in Botetourt […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Feb15

Victory! And more on our Governor and is participation in the Council of Governors.

on February 15th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
Posted In: Roanoke Tea Party Posts

SUCCESS!  SB 417, SB 311, and SB 283  (Health Care Freedom Act) have passed the General Assembly and are now headed for the Governor’s desk.  Governor McDonnell is expected to sign them into law. There was some last minute manuevering by Progressives in the GA to derail this, but their efforts failed. Again, none of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Feb16

Opposition to McDonnell’s Role with the Council of Governors grows.

on February 16th, 2010 at 12:15 am
Posted In: Roanoke Tea Party Posts

From the VirginiaTea Party Patriots site: President Obama issued an executive order on January 11, 2009 to establish a Council of Governors. The councils purpose is to “to strengthen further the partnership between the Federal Government and State Governments to protect our Nation against all types of hazards.” Here is a great explanation and “dots” […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Feb20

News Review

on February 20th, 2010 at 8:44 am
Posted In: Roanoke Tea Party Posts

Here is some local and national news that might shape our local Tea Party movement. Old News: In Case you Missed it… First no news….the McDonnell Administration has been completely mute about our governor’s role in Obama’s Council of Governors. Not a return call or email to be found from anyone that I know, other […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

└ Tags: Botetourt County, , GOP, , Keith Olbermann, March 8 Business meeting, , Tom Periello,
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Feb24

Can You Hear Us Now? Obvioulsy Not. An Open Rant

on February 24th, 2010 at 12:12 am
Posted In: Roanoke Tea Party Posts

Many of us in the Tea Party movement were genuinely happy with the sound victory that Bob McDonnell won in Va. in the fall.  I was pleased, but I have tried to take a wait and see attitude with the new governor. So far, we should not be pleased. We have discussed on this site […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jul30

Why Electing Republican’s Isn’t Enough…

on July 30th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Posted In: Roanoke Tea Party Posts

Now that Obama is shredding the Constitution before our eyes, it’s easy to forget that this isn’t a Democrat vs. Republican problem. A few facts… “Republicans have proven every bit as fiscally liberal with the exception of the last year or so when political convenience has changed their rhetoric. But try to get one to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

└ Tags: , GOP, , RINO, , surplus
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Aug02

McDonnell Town Hall Meeting

on August 2nd, 2010 at 9:34 am
Posted In: Roanoke Tea Party Posts

We will need to get there early – no tickets, open seating, you can sign up to speak just like at a regular Board meetings.  It’s FREE!!!! Let’s be there in force! The GOP wants to make this a lovefest. While McDonnell has done some good things….he also has some issues he needs to be […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Aug03

McDonnell Town Hall is tomorrow! And Glenn Beck is on.

on August 3rd, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Posted In: Roanoke Tea Party Posts

We will need to get there early – no tickets, open seating, you can sign up to speak just like at a regular Board meetings.  It’s FREE!!!! Let’s be there in force! The GOP faithful will be packing this so it’s all a lovefest so get there early to ensure you have a seat.  While […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

└ Tags: , Glen Beck bus trip, , , Virginia budget surplus
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Aug31

Our Freedoms Under Attack…In Virginia and Across the Nation…

on August 31st, 2010 at 7:32 am
Posted In: Roanoke Tea Party Posts

We met with groups across the commonwealth yesterday as we continue to look for partners and supporters for the Freedom For Virginians for Act. We are working together on several things. One of the positive outcomes of the Beck Rally is the focus on honor and honesty. And nothing symbolizes that more than upholding the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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