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Porker of the Month Named for April 2013

"Porker of the Month is a dubious honor given to lawmakers, government officials, and political candidates who have shown a blatant disregard for the interests of taxpayers." According to a press release last week, "Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Federal Housing Administration (FHA…

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Income Tax Turns 100 This Year

In a column this weekend at Investor's Business Daily, Paul Kengor, political science professor at Grove City College in Pennsylvania, says progressives/liberals "should be celebrating right now." Kengor then explains why: "In fact, President Obama and fellow modern progressives/liberals should be …

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ACTA President Speaks at County Board Budget Hearing

At the Arlington County Board's budget hearing this evening, ACTA's president, Tim Wise, was speaker #85 during the two-minute time slots. His comments follow: "Good evening, chairman and Board members. My name is Timothy Wise, and I am president of the Arlington County Taxpayers Association. "Let’…

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Has the president lived up to his words? Video suggest otherwise

President Obama has told audiences in recent campaign stops, "You know me. You know I mean what I say." A new video, however, draws into question whether the president can really stand by those words: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=o8R5GvwUFU8

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Last Chance: Voter Registration Deadline Monday

There are close to 163,000 total voters in Arlington, according to September statistics from the Virginia State Board of Elections. But many of them may not be able to cast a ballot on Nov. 6, or may go to the wrong poll location, because their registration may not be up-to-date. Monday, Oct. 15 is…

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Arlington National Cemetery to Host Women in Military Service Tour

From Arlington National Cemetery: In recognition of Women's History Month, Arlington National Cemetery and the Women in Military Service for America Memorial announce a special guided tour of the Women's Memorial from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday. The Women in Military Service for America Memorial is the …

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Arlington National Cemetery to Host Medal of Honor Walking Tour

From Arlington National Cemetery: In recognition of National Medal of Honor Day, Arlington National Cemetery announces a special guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery focusing on Medal of Honor recipients buried at Arlington, as well as the history of the Medal of Honor. The tour is 10…

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VETERANS DAY REMINDER

MILITARY SERVICE AND SOCIAL SECURITY By Michael Weakland Area Director, Social Security Administration, Washington, DC Metropolitan area Each year, on November 11, America observes Veterans Day and honors the men and women who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces. Many of our Vietnam era …

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VETERANS DAY REMINDER

MILITARY SERVICE AND SOCIAL SECURITY By Michael Weakland Area Director, Social Security Administration, Washington, DC Metropolitan area Each year, on November 11, America observes Veterans Day and honors the men and women who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces. Many of our Vietnam era …

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Social Security Administration

THIS JULY 4TH, EXPLORE OUR NEW FRONTIER By Michael Weakland Social Security Administration, Washington, DC Metropolitan area Americans have been explorers long before we declared our independence on July 4, 1776. Colonists were brave enough to venture across the seas to settle in the unknown …

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