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Letter: Expansion of Medicaid

Letter to the Editor

One of the key issues in the Affordable Care Act is the multi-billion dollar expansion of Medicaid. It’s going to cost individual states billions of dollars to enroll all the potential recipients and Virginia will be responsible for at least an additional $1.18 billion.

Letters to the Editor

6,750 Bags Of Thanks

To the Editor: The following open letter is addressed to the Mount Vernon High School Community. The 2013 Combined Parent Council (CPC), many parents, Mount Vernon High School faculty members, and MVHS student volunteers sold over 6,750 bags of mulch on Saturday April 20, raising over $15,000 towards the 2013 MVHS All Night Graduation Party

Letter to the Editor: Fiscal Voice Wanted

Re: "Loaded With Debt" Alex. Gazette Packet, April 25, 2013. I hope that all those who voted the Republicans off the City Council are satisfied — actually I hope they are scared for our city — we all should be.

Letter to the Editor: Closed Door Meeting

Just received an e-mail flyer promoting the next “What’s Next Alexandria” community dialogue on April 30 at the First Baptist Church Activity Center on King Street.

Letter to the Editor: Scout Values

Next month, the Boy Scouts of America will consider a resolution to end their policy of discrimination against gay youth.

Letter to the Editor: What Would Jesus Do?

As a Catholic, I am offended and deeply disappointed in the leader of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington County, Bishop Paul Loverde’s statement that the Boy Scouts of America's vote would force the diocese to reconsider sponsoring troops in about 50 of its parishes.

Letter to the Editor: Supports Rink Modifications

I wanted to take a moment to express my support in moving forward with the proposal for modifying the rink at the Potomac Community Center.

Letter to the Editor: Move Ahead On Improving Rink

I am writing in regard to the proposed rink that would be located at the Potomac Community Center.

Letter: ‘Mischaracterizing’ SB484

Letter to the Editor

Because it matters that people know the truth, I will point out that Jon Lovaas mischaracterized SB484, passed in the Virginia Senate and scheduled to be voted on in the Virginia House of Delegates this week ["Virginia Assembly-From Bad to Worse," Reston Connection, Feb. 8-14].

Letter: Keeping His Promise

Letter to the Editor

From the day Governor McDonnell took office, he has concentrated his efforts on getting Virginians back to work. It looks like his policies are working. MoneyRates.com has just ranked Virginia as the "Best State to Make a Living."

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Alexandria Letter: New Trail Needs Repair

Letter to the Editor

The new trail at Four Mile Run Park looks to be a nice addition for birders, fishermen, and a new hangout area for loiterers and their trash.

Alexandria Letter: Keep Open Little Longer

Letter to the Editor

I lament the closing of small, boutique shops in Old Town like Why Not. But there is one element that wasn't mentioned that I believe contributes to the failure of these little places: their hours.

Mount Vernon Letter: An Invitation

Letter to the Editor

I have a suggestion for Mr. Medico (Letter: “Efforts Still Infringe on Rights”) and Mr. Spiegel (Letter: “Gun Laws not Being Enforced”). Rather than trading barbs, claims and counter claims, how about all of us go out to dinner, talk and see if there is any common ground.

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Mount Vernon Letter: Kudos on Snow Removal

Letter to the Editor

For the first time in the 18 years I have lived on Duke Drive, the VDOT snow plow came down my side of the street after I sought constituent services from our new state delegate, Paul Krizek.

Letter: Motivation For Running

Letter to the Editor

While reading the informative interviews with Allison Silberberg and Bill Euille on page 1 of last week's Gazette-Packet, I was brought up short by the following quote from Euille: "... it has nothing to do with ego.

Letter: Taxes and Transparency

Letter to the Editor

My latest tax bill includes a breakdown of Alexandria City expenditures, intended to make me feel better as I write my check.

Letter: Hatred and Ignorance

Letter to the Editor

Ahmed Mohamed, the 14-year- old Muslim student who was arrested for building a clock, is now moving to Qatar with his family.

Letter: Say Goodbye to The Euille Way

Letter to the Editor

Don’t get hooked by Mayor Euille’s write-in campaign for mayor.

Letter: Change Status Quo

Letter to the Editor

Politics as usual is failing us on both the local and national levels.

Letter: Families’ Contributions Appreciated

To the Editor

As we always tell our families there is no contribution too small that it would not warrant our gratitude and, in the case of this year's effort, mention on our train.