Fairfax, VA — In the latest sign that he is too extreme for Northern Virginia, Keith Fimian joined his political patron John Boehner in opposing the tough new Wall Street reforms approved by the House of Representatives last week. Choosing to side with Wall Street special interests, Fimian announced his opposition to reform that put [...]

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On June 10, Congressman Gerry Connolly introduced legislation, the Oil Pollution Environmental Review Act, that will force oil companies like BP to comply with a full environmental review before they drill offshore. The Connolly bill ensures that oil companies will never again receive special treatment when they want to drill off our coasts, and that [...]

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THANK YOU CONGRESSMAN CONNOLLY At 10:45 pm ET the United States House of Representatives passed HR3590, historic legislation supporting health care reform with more than the necessary 215 votes required. The final total vote tally 219-212 DOES reflect the will of the people. YEA – Democratic 219 NAY – 34 Democratic, 178 Republican

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Since my first run for Providence District Supervisor in 1995, I have hosted an annual St. Patrick’s Day Fete. The event has grown from a small gathering of friends at my home, to one of the highlights of the Democratic political season. Congressman Gerry Connolly’s 16th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fete Wednesday, March 17, 2010 [...]

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