Today's Opinions

Sequestration: Let’s take a
closer look

    You would think that the world is going to come to an end if we allow Sequestration to happen, right? … This big idea of President Obama called Sequestration was supposed to show his commitment to making cuts in spending someplace down the road if the loyal opposition  Republicans did not join him in making the hard choices in the “right” spending cuts and revenue increases on the ugly rich folks who make over $250,000.

Ninety-seven percent of Internet users look for local goods or services online.  However, 45 percent of Virginia businesses don’t have websites.  For many businesses, it’s not enough anymore to just have a sign outside.  In order to compete, they also need an online presence that points folks in the right direction. 

    The General Assembly adjourned on schedule this year, immediately after approving both a package of amendments to the 2012-2014 Biennial Budget and higher taxes to fund transportation.  While those two measures garnered most of the headlines, more than 800 bills have been approved and forwarded to the Governor.