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Full Disclosure? Forms Plagued By Lack of Information, Absence of Oversight

Fairfax County goes so far as to redact disclosure documents.

Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell is in hot water for taking gifts without disclosing them, and legislators are talking about increasing disclosure requirements for family members. But here in Northern Virginia, personal financial disclosure forms are often incomplete and inconsistent.

Alexandria and Mount Vernon: Keeping Guns from Criminals

Focusing on private gun sales.

What are you going to do about gun safety and gun violence? These were words I heard over and over again from constituents last year when I first ran for Congress. They couldn’t understand why in the world I would want to be part of a Congress they largely viewed as dysfunctional. And the next words out of their mouth would be an impassioned plea, dysfunction be damned, to reach across party lines and find a compromise — any incremental step — that would begin to make our society safer from horrific shootings.

Mount Vernon: Local Author Pens Second Novel

Stephen D. Hayes writes “Missing Letters.”

Longtime Belle Haven resident Stephen D. Hayes’ latest novel “Missing Letters” involves dealing with loss.

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‘I’ve Been Blessed, and I Try to Give Back’

Ciao brings free meals to doctors, nurses, firefighters.

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Business Notes

County Manager Recommends Reeves Farmhouse Sale

Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz recommended Feb. 28 that the county move forward with the sale of the historic Reeves farmhouse, and that the county not be a financial partner in the farmhouse’s restoration and reuse.

People, Jan. 28-Feb. 3

People, Jan. 28-Feb. 3

People, Jan. 28-Feb. 3

People, Jan. 28-Feb. 3

VDOT Tracks Daily Rush-Hour

VDOT Tracks Daily Rush-Hour

VDOT Tracks Morning Rush Hour

VDOT Tracks Morning Rush Hour

VDOT Tracks Daily Rush Hour

VDOT Tracks Daily Rush Hour

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Manners in the Tech Age

Etiquette classes aim to teach lost art of manners.

Column: Some Final Thoughts on the Budget

Commentary

The General Assembly has adjourned sine die, from the Latin “without day,” meaning without assigning a next day for this session. However, we will meet again on April 20 for the reconvene session where we will spend a day voting on whether or not to sustain the Governor’s vetoes. We can expect at least 20 vetoes, which is a good thing since some of the bills we passed deserve no less.

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Business Notes

Letter to the Editor: Spread Word On CHDs

February is Heart Month, during which the public will undoubtedly hear a lot of information about how to keep our hearts healthy and prevent heart disease — the number one killer of Americans.

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Arlington Guitar Maker Launching First All-wood Modular Guitar

Kickstarter launch date of June 15 is fast approaching

Aaron Maisler visited the House of Musical Traditions in Takoma Park last year to check out the market for making a new kind of guitar.

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Healing the Body

Local resident shares battle with autoimmune disorder.

Fairfax Pair Convicted in Mortgage-Fraud Scheme

Two Fairfax residents pleaded guilty in federal court last week for their roles in a $1.5 million mortgage-fraud scheme. They are Peter Kim, 39, and Erin Cullen, 32.

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Veterans Honored at Freedom Memorial

Annual ceremony features Marine Color Guard, student performances.

More than 150 people gathered at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial Monday, Nov. 12, to participate in the community’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. More than 100 students from Village Green Day School, Great Falls Elementary School and Langley High School also attended.

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Beef-lovers’ Must Destination in Vienna

Restaurant Review: Elevation Burger.