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		<title>Investing in Early Education Will Help Propel the State&#8217;s Economy</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 20:25:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, I had the chance to join business leaders, elected officials and civic leaders on the Peninsula for one of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s regional briefings on Blueprint Virginia—Preparing for a Brighter Future.  Blueprint Virginia is a comprehensive effort to provide business leadership, direction and long-range economic development planning for Virginia.  It was great to be in Newport News as Barry DuVal unveiled the Blueprint and I was particularly interested to see that &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/blog/investing-in-early-education-will-help-propel-the-states-economy/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>NVCC, regional businesses expand STEM partnership</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 18:48:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Trade Names: BioMotion uses capture-motion technology to pinpoint bone, joint problems</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 21:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>LMI Breaks Ground on New Corporate Headquarters</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 21:04:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Weekly Jobs Report &#8211; May 17th 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 20:41:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>CTB releases draft of six-year plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 18:48:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Bill aims to allow drilling offshore, get Va. a share</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 18:46:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Del. Yancey honored by Virginia Chamber for worker retraining bill</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 18:40:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Legislators Recognized for Their Support of Pro-business Legislation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 18:33:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Virginia Chamber of Commerce honored more than 30 of Virginia’s pro-business legislators on Wednesday evening, May 8th 2013, at the 2013 Legislative Awards Reception and Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner.  Each year following the General Assembly session, the Virginia Chamber produces a Legislative Report Card, which recognizes legislators for their support on initiatives that will help move Virginia forward, and additionally provides analysis of a legislator’s support for the business community’s priorities. &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/legislators-recognized-for-their-support-of-pro-business-legislation/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>BLUEPRINT VIRGINIA &#8211; Virginia Peninsula Regional Economic Forum</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 14:09:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Governor McDonnell Ceremonially Signs Virginia&#8217;s Historic Bi-Partisan Transportation Funding Bill</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 14:05:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Study says transportation law will support 13,000 jobs over six years</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 13:50:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Some jobs pay well without a four-year degree</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 14:14:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virginia gubernatorial hopefuls tout tax reform</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 14:11:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Dominion Virginia Power to build its first sun energy installation at ODU</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 20:36:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Program Works to Improve Water Quality</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 20:33:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virginia Tech &#8211; Alumni Distinguished Service Award winners named for 2013 &#8211; Ben Davenport</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 13:58:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Chesapeake Bay Program Video &#8211; Bay 101: Waterfowl</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 13:10:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virginia could be on hook for $1B Midtown Tunnel debt</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 20:36:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>77 Percent of Americans Plan to Take a Summer Vacation According to Orbitz Survey</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 18:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CHICAGO, May 1, 2013 – More than three-quarters of Americans plan to take a summer vacation this year, with nearly half of all travelers planning a beach trip filled with salt, sand, sun and seafood as the preferred destination according to new survey data released by Orbitz (www.orbitz.com).1 When asked who they would be taking that vacation with, nearly half (45 percent) responded with the whole family, followed by 33 percent who will be traveling &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/77-percent-of-americans-plan-to-take-a-summer-vacation-according-to-orbitz-survey/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Va to fund projects to improve water quality</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/va-to-fund-projects-to-improve-water-quality/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=va-to-fund-projects-to-improve-water-quality</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 20:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Weekly Jobs Report &#8211; April 26th, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/weekly-jobs-report-april-26th-2013/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=weekly-jobs-report-april-26th-2013</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Legislation on Internet sales tax is big for Va.</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/legislation-on-internet-sales-tax-is-big-for-va/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=legislation-on-internet-sales-tax-is-big-for-va</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:50:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>State funding for preschool drops as Obama calls for expansion</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:44:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Contractors seeking coping mechanisms for budget cuts</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>The Launch Place: One-stop shopping for business growth</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/the-launch-place-one-stop-shopping-for-business-growth/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-launch-place-one-stop-shopping-for-business-growth</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:45:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Drought or flood?  Buffeted by weather extremes,  Virginia tries to balance its water supply.</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/drought-or-flood-buffeted-by-weather-extremes-virginia-tries-to-balance-its-water-supply/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=drought-or-flood-buffeted-by-weather-extremes-virginia-tries-to-balance-its-water-supply</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Dredge work to help flooding, water quality problems in Virginia Beach neighborhood</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/dredge-work-to-help-flooding-water-quality-problems-in-virginia-beach-neighborhood/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=dredge-work-to-help-flooding-water-quality-problems-in-virginia-beach-neighborhood</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:31:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>“Best Army Logistician Ever” Dunwoody Joins LMI’s Board of Directors</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:15:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MCLEAN, Va.—Retired United States Army Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, the former commander of Army Materiel Command and Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4 (Logistics), has been appointed to LMI’s Board of Directors. It is her first board appointment since leaving a historic and distinguished 37-year Army career, which culminated in her becoming the first woman in U.S. military and uniformed service history to achieve a four-star officer rank.  “Ann Dunwoody is highly respected within the logistics &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/best-army-logistician-ever-dunwoody-joins-lmis-board-of-directors/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Governor McDonnell to Host Small Business Summit on June 5, 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Richmond – Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that he will host the Governor’s Small Business Summit in Richmond Wednesday, June 5, 2013.  The Summit is co-hosted by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and will be held during ‘Business Appreciation’ week in Virginia. The summit will bring together small businesses to discuss challenges and opportunities for small business owners in the Commonwealth. The summit is part of Governor McDonnell’s commitment to ensure Virginia is &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/governor-mcdonnell-to-host-small-business-summit/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>New Mexico focuses on increasing aerospace industry investment.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:11:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Future uncertain as sequestration plays out</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:07:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Orbital Sciences launches Antares in key test</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/orbital-sciences-launches-antares-in-key-test/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=orbital-sciences-launches-antares-in-key-test</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:08:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virginia’s ratings mixed in ‘State of Preschool’</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:42:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rise in U.S. Gas Production Fuels Unexpected Plunge in Emissions</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/rise-in-u-s-gas-production-fuels-unexpected-plunge-in-emissions/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=rise-in-u-s-gas-production-fuels-unexpected-plunge-in-emissions</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:41:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virginia Prosperity Project Awarded Nation’s Top Voter Registration and GOTV Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Virginia Prosperity Project (VAP2) was awarded the Prosperity Project STAR Award for recognition of its Voter Registration and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) programs in 2012 from the national business organization BIPAC. Through the Virginia Prosperity Project, the Virginia Chamber communicates information regarding important public policy topics to businesses and employees, and makes it possible for individuals to have their voices heard by their elected officials. The program is designed to educate and engage &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/virginia-prosperity-project-awarded-nations-top-voter-registration-and-gotv-program/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Robert L. O’Donnell Named the Recipient of the Eggleston/I’Anson Professionalism Award</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/robert-l-odonnell-named-the-recipient-of-the-egglestonianson-professionalism-award/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=robert-l-odonnell-named-the-recipient-of-the-egglestonianson-professionalism-award</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:17:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NORFOLK, VA.  Vandeventer Black is pleased to announce that Partner, Robert L. O’Donnell has been named the recipient of the Eggleston/ I’Anson Professionalism Award by the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association. The Eggleston/I&#8217;Anson Professionalism Award honors present and former members of the NPBA who have exemplified the highest standards of professionalism throughout their careers demonstrating respect for the law, the judicial system, legal profession, clients, court personnel and other counsel along with honesty, candor, fairness &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/robert-l-odonnell-named-the-recipient-of-the-egglestonianson-professionalism-award/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Innovation will help Virginians live healthier lives</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:47:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Nuclear authority generates controversy</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:42:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Governor McDonnell Announces Environmental Excellence Award Winners</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:48:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Antares commercial rocket readied for launch from Virginia Pad-0A April 17, 5PM</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/blog/antares-commercial-rocket-readied-for-launch-from-virginia-pad-0a-april-17-5pm/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=antares-commercial-rocket-readied-for-launch-from-virginia-pad-0a-april-17-5pm</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Wallops Flight Facility, NASA commercial partner Orbital Sciences Corporation rolled out the first fully-integrated Antares rocket to Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Pad-0A , in preparation for its inaugural flight set for Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 5pm. &#8220;With the completion of the Antares roll out today, we are on a clear path to a launch date of April 17, provided there are no significant weather disruptions or major vehicle check-out delays between now &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/blog/antares-commercial-rocket-readied-for-launch-from-virginia-pad-0a-april-17-5pm/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Economic Impact: Two key trends are about to converge on the Virginia economy</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/economic-impact-two-key-trends-are-about-to-converge-on-the-virginia-economy/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=economic-impact-two-key-trends-are-about-to-converge-on-the-virginia-economy</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:12:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Your Company Wants to Make You Healthy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:06:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Weekly Jobs Report &#8211; April 5th, 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:11:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virginia prepares to welcome Teach for America</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:08:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>US Chamber of Commerce &#8211; Q1 Small Business Study</title>
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		<comments>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/us-chamber-of-commerce-q1-small-business-study/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:10:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Statement of Governor McDonnell on Port PPTA Decision and Restructuring</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/statement-of-governor-mcdonnell-on-port-ppta-decision-and-restructuring/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=statement-of-governor-mcdonnell-on-port-ppta-decision-and-restructuring</link>
		<comments>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/statement-of-governor-mcdonnell-on-port-ppta-decision-and-restructuring/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:24:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Weekly Jobs Report &#8211; March 29th, 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:44:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>You’ve got to be green</title>
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		<comments>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/youve-got-to-be-green/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:10:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Offshore wind: gaining momentum</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:07:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Dominion won&#8217;t seek base electric rate increase</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>TSI Named One of the Best Places to Work in the Greater Washington Area</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/tsi-named-one-of-the-best-places-to-work-in-the-greater-washington-area/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=tsi-named-one-of-the-best-places-to-work-in-the-greater-washington-area</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ March 25, 2013 -The Washington Business Journal announced that TSI has been ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in the Greater Washington Area for 2013. The annual list identifies the top workplaces in the Metro DC area. The Washington Business Journal selects the Best Places to Work based on a range of criteria including team effec-tiveness, retention, employee alignment with company goals, trust with co-workers, individual contribution, man-ager effectiveness, trust in senior &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/tsi-named-one-of-the-best-places-to-work-in-the-greater-washington-area/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Richmond organization helps children begin with the end in mind</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:28:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Education Editorial: Preschool</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:27:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virginia hispanic chamber of commerce supports workforce development initiatives in the 2013 general assembly</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/virginia-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce-supports-workforce-development-initiatives-in-the-2013-general-assembly/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=virginia-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce-supports-workforce-development-initiatives-in-the-2013-general-assembly</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:26:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Green: Early investment in child development helps kids and commonwealth</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:24:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Early Childhood Education: A Chamber Priority</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Tom Chewning: Social investor</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:21:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virginia Chamber Releases 2013 Legislative Report Card</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/blog/6843/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=6843</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:23:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today released its 2013 Legislative Report Card, which grades legislators based on their support of pro-business issues during the recently completed legislative session. Calculated annually based on legislators’ voting records on the principles and issues outlined in Where We Stand: The Virginia Chamber of Commerce 2013 Legislative Priorities, the Legislative Report Card recognizes legislators for their support on initiatives that will help move Virginia forward, and additionally provides analysis of &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/blog/6843/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Virginia Port Authority votes to keep VIT as operator</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Amendments pave way for road-funding program</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Dominion Virginia Power to buy electricity from small solar power generators</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:09:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Weekly Jobs Report &#8211; March 25, 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:15:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Assembly session will boost state economy</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/blog/economic-development-blog/assembly-session-will-boost-state-economy/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=assembly-session-will-boost-state-economy</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:15:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following OpEd by Chamber President &#38; CEO Barry DuVal ran in the Richmond Times Dispatch on March 24:  The 2013 legislative session has concluded and the business community is celebrating the General Assembly’s passage of a pro-business agenda. When it comes to strengthening Virginia’s business climate and promoting a dynamic economy, Gov. Bob McDonnell and many in the Virginia legislature deserve credit for passing legislation this session that enhances the commonwealth’s economic competitiveness. In &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/blog/economic-development-blog/assembly-session-will-boost-state-economy/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Consultant hired to protect Virginia from base closures</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/consultant-hired-to-protect-virginia-from-base-closures/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=consultant-hired-to-protect-virginia-from-base-closures</link>
		<comments>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/consultant-hired-to-protect-virginia-from-base-closures/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:17:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>NASA Langley may have to cut contractor workforce</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/nasa-langley-may-have-to-cut-contractor-workforce/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=nasa-langley-may-have-to-cut-contractor-workforce</link>
		<comments>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/nasa-langley-may-have-to-cut-contractor-workforce/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Va. to get wind energy research lease offer from federal agency</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/va-to-get-wind-energy-research-lease-offer-from-federal-agency/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=va-to-get-wind-energy-research-lease-offer-from-federal-agency</link>
		<comments>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/va-to-get-wind-energy-research-lease-offer-from-federal-agency/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:31:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Well-crafted programs: Companies may start offering greater incentives for employee participation</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/well-crafted-programs-companies-may-start-offering-greater-incentives-for-employee-participation/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=well-crafted-programs-companies-may-start-offering-greater-incentives-for-employee-participation</link>
		<comments>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/well-crafted-programs-companies-may-start-offering-greater-incentives-for-employee-participation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:16:11 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
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		<title>State roads poised for $4B</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/state-roads-poised-for-4b/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=state-roads-poised-for-4b</link>
		<comments>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/state-roads-poised-for-4b/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:21:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Will the Marketplace Fairness Act Succeed in 2013?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/will-the-marketplace-fairness-act-succeed-in-2013/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:43:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virginia earns D+ for transportation infrastructure</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/virginia-earns-d-for-transportation-infrastructure/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=virginia-earns-d-for-transportation-infrastructure</link>
		<comments>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/virginia-earns-d-for-transportation-infrastructure/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:17:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Healthcare law uncertainty grips small businesses</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/httpwww-washingtonpost-combusinesson-small-businesshealth-care-law-uncertainty-grips-old-town-alexandria-cafe-and-other-small-businesses2013032064bfd218-8a69-11e2-8d72-dc76641cb8d4_story-ht/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=httpwww-washingtonpost-combusinesson-small-businesshealth-care-law-uncertainty-grips-old-town-alexandria-cafe-and-other-small-businesses2013032064bfd218-8a69-11e2-8d72-dc76641cb8d4_story-ht</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:13:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Despite the obstacles, Virginia just might become a pioneer in wind energy.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:39:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Bricks-and-mortar retailers ramp up lobbying for online sales tax</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/bricks-and-mortar-retailers-ramp-up-lobbying-for-online-sales-tax/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=bricks-and-mortar-retailers-ramp-up-lobbying-for-online-sales-tax</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:14:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>New $100 hybrid fee applies to electric mopeds, too</title>
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		<comments>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/new-100-hybrid-fee-applies-to-electric-mopeds-too/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:32:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Offshore wind research takes a step forward for Virginia</title>
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		<comments>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/offshore-wind-research-takes-a-step-forward-for-virginia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:25:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Orbital Sets Mid-April Date for Antares Maiden Launch</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:22:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Governor McDonnell Announces Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy Cleared for Wind Energy Research Lease</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:14:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Roads to a stronger economy</title>
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		<comments>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/roads-to-a-stronger-economy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:14:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Farrell and Moorman: Executives applaud action on transportation plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:31:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>3rd Annual Virginia Health Care Conference</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:06:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[June 6 – Greater Richmond Convention Center Virginia Health Care Conference will bring together more than 750 participants to feature best practices and innovations to deliver quality, cost-effective health care and improve workforce wellness in the Commonwealth. For More Information, Click Here ]]></description>
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		<title>Biz to Go: Natural gas vehicles making inroads; sales rising</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:37:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Shippers are port customers, too</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:41:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Union First Market buys more stock from Markel</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/union-first-market-buys-more-stock-from-markel/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=union-first-market-buys-more-stock-from-markel</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:34:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Job gains cut unemployment to 7.7 percent, 4-year low</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:31:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Most large employers keeping health insurance benefit</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:43:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Governor McDonnell Announces Virginia College Partnership Laboratory School Planning Grant Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:44:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Washington has one of the highest levels of extreme commutes in the U.S.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:04:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Governor McDonnell Applauds ODU for Effort to Get More Mathematics &amp; Science Teachers Into Virginia Classrooms</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:06:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Dominion Resources buys Georgia solar power project</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:39:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>ODU: Sequestration will cost the region 12,000 jobs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:06:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virginia’s Feast on U.S. Funds Nears an End</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2013 20:56:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>As Sequestration Takes Effect, Governor Bob McDonnell Signs Executive Order No. 60 to Reconstitute the Commission on Military Installations and Defense Activities</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:08:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Moody&#8217;s Investors Services Finds Historic Virginia Transportation Plan to Be &#8220;Credit Positive&#8221; for Commonwealth</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>$100 fee for hybrids fuels criticism of roads plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:17:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Waiting for the ax to fall</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:10:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Obama in Newport News: Sequester threatens jobs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:20:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virginians’ graduation rate high</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:18:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Warner: Sequester the “most stupid of all options”</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:15:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>In first Senate speech, Kaine says Congress should follow example of Va. deal</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:13:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Learning curve steep for schools with online courses</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:11:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virginia bracing for sequester’s impact</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:28:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Assembly passes landmark transportation package</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:19:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>In Newport News shipyard, looming budget cuts create anxiety and anger</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>McDonnell backs transportation deal</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:19:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thousands of workers might be forced into furloughs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:22:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Economist: Sequestration not a big threat, but Virginia will feel it</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/economist-sequestration-not-a-big-threat-but-virginia-will-feel-it/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=economist-sequestration-not-a-big-threat-but-virginia-will-feel-it</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:34:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Schapiro:  McDonell legacy limited by term limit</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:29:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Crowley: State should accept APMT’s offer on port privatization</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Wagner: Now is not the time to privatize Port of Virginia</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:24:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Sequester just over a week away, but blame game has already begun</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:32:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Real consequences for Va.’s failing schools</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:31:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Senate spikes proposed amendment on failing schools</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:55:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Blog: Oyster harvest continues to climb in Virginia</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:17:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>New F.C. Storm Water Plan Cuts 60% Off Original Cost</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:15:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Conservation landscaping: Williamsburg summit explores ways to convert homeowners from lawns to sustainable landscaping</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/conservation-landscaping-williamsburg-summit-explores-ways-to-convert-homeowners-from-lawns-to-sustainable-landscaping/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=conservation-landscaping-williamsburg-summit-explores-ways-to-convert-homeowners-from-lawns-to-sustainable-landscaping</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:14:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Conservation landscaping: Two-day water quality summit concludes in Williamsburg</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:13:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Governor Bob McDonnell Sends Letter to President Urging Immediate Action to Stop Sequester</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/governor-bob-mcdonnell-sends-letter-to-president-urging-immediate-action-to-stop-sequester/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=governor-bob-mcdonnell-sends-letter-to-president-urging-immediate-action-to-stop-sequester</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:04:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>McDonnell tells Obama to prevent federal sequester</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Bill mandates Va. history course for some teachers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:57:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Negotiators inch closer on Va. road funding</title>
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		<comments>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/negotiators-inch-closer-on-va-road-funding/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:05:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>9 Ways Small Employers Attract Lawsuits</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:26:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Govs of Va., NC, SC appeal to Obama’s interior pick to open Atlantic to oil, gas exploration</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/govs-of-va-nc-sc-appeal-to-obamas-interior-pick-to-open-atlantic-to-oil-gas-exploration/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=govs-of-va-nc-sc-appeal-to-obamas-interior-pick-to-open-atlantic-to-oil-gas-exploration</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:08:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Bill to remove unused tax credits from Virginia code</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:47:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Senate OKs roads plan; work awaits to merge with House’s</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>10 companies signal interest in offshore Va. winds</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:34:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Va. Senate&#8217;s Transportation Plan Includes Rail Money</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:38:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Let’s Innovate Together to Help Virginians Live Healthier Lives</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:56:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Christopher J. Mullins The challenges facing Virginia’s health care system are bigger than any one company, individual or organization can solve on their own. Take, for instance, diabetes and obesity, two serious health issues facing Virginia: according to United Health Foundation’s 2012 America’s Health Rankings released last month, Virginia has higher rates of diabetes and obesity compared to most other states. Almost 650,000 Virginia adults have diabetes, and more than 1.8 million adults are &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/lets-innovate-together-to-help-virginians-live-healthier-lives/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Roanoke school board chair endorsed for judgeship</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:57:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Bill would protect owners from trespassers’ claims</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:54:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Tort reform package clears Senate committee</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:52:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Sterling Selected to Executive Board for Vandeventer Black LLP</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:41:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NORFOLK, VA.  Vandeventer Black is pleased to announce that Partner, Michael L. Sterling has been named to the firm’s Executive Board.  The board is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the firm, and consists of five Partners. Mike has also served as chair of the firm’s Practice Management Committee and is the former chair of the firm’s Construction and Public Contracts Department.  He concentrates his law practice in construction, public contracts and local government matters, &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/sterling-selected-to-executive-board-for-vandeventer-black-llp/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Contractors getting ready for more cuts to workforce, facilities</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:46:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Federal mediator: Ports, longshoremen avert strike</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:36:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virginia Senate OK’s letting governor serve two terms</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:19:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Vandeventer Black’s Bibeau, Elected President of HRSHRM</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:23:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NORFOLK, VA.  Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce that partner Anne Bibeau has been elected President of the Hampton Roads Society for Human Resource Management (HRSHRM).  The mission of HRSHRM is to engage, educate and empower professionals to be leaders in business and human resources through opportunities for lifelong learning, collaboration, and service. HRSHRM has been in existence for more than 30 years. The organization provides local human resource professionals with the opportunity to &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/vandeventer-blacks-bibeau-elected-president-of-hrshrm/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Virginia may start an end to gas taxes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:29:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Port operations bill sails out of Senate committee</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:27:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Spaceport insurance bill breezes through Senate unopposed</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:26:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Vandeventer Black’s Berkley, Elected to the Board of Directors for Colonna’s Shipyard</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NORFOLK, VA.  Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce that Tom Berkley has been elected to the Board of Directors for Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc.  Founded in 1875, Colonna’s Shipyard is one of the oldest family owned full service private shipyard in the United States. Colonna&#8217;s divisions include Colonna Yachts, Colonna Down River, Steel America and Flow Control Technologies. Colonna&#8217;s lifts over 225 vessels a year on average and is one of the leading propulsion conversion &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/vandeventer-blacks-berkley-elected-to-the-board-of-directors-for-colonnas-shipyard/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Green: Early investment in child development helps kids and commonwealth</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:21:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Health Diagnostic Laboratory forms joint venture to do research</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:19:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Navy orders cuts to begin now; thousands to be fired</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Study: Virginia goes greenest among states</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:04:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>BILL ERMATINGER NAMED CHAIRMAN OF VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:54:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                            CONTACT: Cyndi Miracle                                                                                                                                                 804-237-1466                                                                                                                                                 c.miracle@vachamber.com BILL ERMATINGER NAMED CHAIRMAN OF VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE New Board Appointments Announced at Chamber’s Annual Meeting Richmond, VA (January 22, 2013) –The Virginia Chamber of Commerce, the largest business advocacy organization in the Commonwealth, has named Bill Ermatinger of Huntington Ingalls Industries as Chairman of its Board of Directors.  Mr. Ermatinger was elected at the Chamber’s annual meeting held January 15 in &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/bill-ermatinger-named-chairman-of-virginia-chamber-of-commerce/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Virginia Improves to Top State for New LEED Certifications in 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:06:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Mark Burroughs Joins Dixon Hughes Goodman</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:41:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tysons, Va., January 21, 2013 – Mark Burroughs joined the Dixon Hughes Goodman Government Contracting Consulting Group as a partner in the DC Metro region. Mark will be applying his 20 plus years of experience in auditing and consulting to assist government contractors ensure compliance with the complex rules associated with contracting with the Federal Government. Mark’s recent activities include assisting companies comply with the business system criteria established by the Department of Defense and &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/mark-burroughs-joins-dixon-hughes-goodman/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Two-term governor proposal fails in Va. House panel</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/two-term-governor-proposal-fails-in-va-house-panel/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=two-term-governor-proposal-fails-in-va-house-panel</link>
		<comments>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/two-term-governor-proposal-fails-in-va-house-panel/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:36:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virginia offshore wind farm might not be built for another decade – or more</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/virginia-offshore-wind-farm-might-not-be-built-for-another-decade-or-more-2/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=virginia-offshore-wind-farm-might-not-be-built-for-another-decade-or-more-2</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:31:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Weekly Jobs Report &#8211; January 18, 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:09:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Transportation revenues forecast down $766 million over next five years</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/transportation-revenues-forecast-down-766-million-over-next-five-years/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=transportation-revenues-forecast-down-766-million-over-next-five-years</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:09:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Secure VA’s Economic Future by Investing in the Pipeline</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/blog/educations-blog/secure-vas-economic-future-by-investing-in-the-pipeline/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=secure-vas-economic-future-by-investing-in-the-pipeline</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:52:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2013 State Legislature will soon begin its “Short Session” in Richmond. Governor McDonnel has already expressed a desire to see k12 education reform become one of the primary focus areas of this session. The idea of education reform suggests that the status quo needs a change. There are three traditional views of education commonly found among teachers, parents, and within local communities that should be challenged. Changing these will views will take a great &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/blog/educations-blog/secure-vas-economic-future-by-investing-in-the-pipeline/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Weekly Jobs Report &#8211; January 11, 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:08:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>GOP governors seek to reshape taxes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:33:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>The gas tax is running out of gas</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:36:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Gas-tax plan draws reaction from transportation world</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:39:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Analysts differ on forecast for 2013 gas prices</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/analysts-differ-on-forecast-for-2013-gas-prices/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=analysts-differ-on-forecast-for-2013-gas-prices</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:08:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Maryland ranks No. 1 in education for fifth year in a row; Virginia ranks fourth</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/maryland-ranks-no-1-in-education-for-fifth-year-in-a-row-virginia-ranks-fourth/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=maryland-ranks-no-1-in-education-for-fifth-year-in-a-row-virginia-ranks-fourth</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Do you want to Hire and Retain Vets, but don’t know how?  On February 12th, come learn how and become V3 Certied.</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/do-you-want-to-hire-and-retain-vets-but-dont-know-how-come-learn-how-and-become-v3-certied/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=do-you-want-to-hire-and-retain-vets-but-dont-know-how-come-learn-how-and-become-v3-certied</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:07:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Governor: Fund roads with higher sales tax</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:13:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Economic Impact: Virginia still could get impact from sequestration</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:42:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Business groups prepare for General Assembly session</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:37:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>McDonnell proposes letter grades for schools</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:09:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Schapiro: Nothing like an old-fashioned fight with trial lawyers</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:56:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Ruling not expected to hurt bay cleanup plans</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:54:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virginia can lead nuclear renaissance</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:53:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>McDonnell&#8217;s unfinished business: Education and transportation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:51:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Va. Gov. McDonnell: Consider letters to grade schools</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:46:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Will Virginia lose its economic edge due to national trend?</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/will-virginia-lose-its-economic-edge-due-to-national-trend/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=will-virginia-lose-its-economic-edge-due-to-national-trend</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:44:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Military cuts could send Va. economy into recession</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:42:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Contractors quietly optimistic following sequestration delay</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:39:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>The year ahead: A top 10 list of transportation projects to watch</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:38:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Issues, great and small, before 2013 legislature</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:34:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virginia faces possible recession</title>
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		<comments>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/virginia-faces-possible-recession-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jan 2013 18:58:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Weekly Jobs Report &#8211; January 4, 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:13:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Governor McDonnell unveils education package</title>
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		<comments>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/governor-mcdonnell-unveils-education-package/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 19:07:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Governor Bob McDonnell adds to school plans</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 19:05:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Judge agrees with Cuccinelli in stormwater case</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 19:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>McDonnell seeks elusive fix for Virginia roads</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:49:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>McDonnell declares 2013 ” The Year of the Teacher”</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:03:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>In victory for Va., judge rules EPA can’t regulate storm water as pollutant</title>
		<link>http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/in-victory-for-va-judge-rules-epa-cant-regulate-storm-water-as-pollutant/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=in-victory-for-va-judge-rules-epa-cant-regulate-storm-water-as-pollutant</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
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		<title>Schukman: Employers can help tip the scales</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
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		<title>Study: Virginia tops in getting private cash for roads</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:42:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>U.S. tax credit to benefit wind power in Va.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:41:39 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
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		<title>Report says bay is slowly getting better</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:40:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>‘Cliff’ looms for Va. as well, report warns</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Dec 2012 17:10:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virginia seen as good for business</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Dec 2012 16:51:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Negotiators delay strike, which could shut down Port of Richmond</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:11:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Supporters see changed sentiment on sales tax</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:07:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Scrap gas tax, boost sales tax for roads, Fairfax delegate says</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:15:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Legislator revives referendum on sales tax for roads</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:13:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Sen. Obenshain: Protect road money</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Defense sector bracing for big cuts</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:21:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Dockworker strike looms at Eastern Seaboard, Gulf Coast ports</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:20:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Virginia business briefs for Dec. 27</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:18:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>PRA ACQUIRES CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY CLAIMS FROM NCM</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:34:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NORFOLK, Va., December 21, 2012 – Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRAA), a financial and business services company, today announced a $115.3 million acquisition of certain assets from National Capital Management, LLC (NCM). These assets include secured and unsecured consumer bankruptcy accounts and operating assets associated with the underwriting and collection of secured bankruptcy claims. The transaction also includes the hiring of certain NCM employees. &#8220;Since PRA began to diversify its business model in 2004 &#8230; ...&#160;<a href="http://www.vachamber.com/latest-news/pra-acquires-consumer-bankruptcy-claims-from-ncm/" class="readfull">READ&#160;FULL&#160;POST</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Va. makes push on health innovation plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:32:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Contract, financing completed on new U.S. 460</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:30:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Changes sought on costly bonuses for Va. utilities</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:37:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>New U.S. 460 to be cleared despite concerns</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:35:12 +0000</pubDate>
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