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  • Cash for Clunkers hangover

    Richmond BizSense | 11/05/2009 12:06 pm

    Sales of new cars at local dealerships are starting to slip as "Cash for Clunkers" fades into the rearview mirror. Vehicle registrations in Richmond, Chesterfield and Henrico fell more than ...

  • Economic gauges are good news

    Local business from the Times-Dispatch | 11/03/2009 05:01 am

    Hopes for the fledgling economic recovery got a boost yesterday from better-than-expected news on manufacturing, construction and contracts to buy homes. The surprisingly strong readings provided some comfort that the ...

  • Deep divisions over long-awaited health care plan

    WRIC 8 News | 09/17/2009 03:50 pm

    President Barack Obama's call for an overhaul of the nation's health care system gained fresh momentum with the introduction of long-delayed Senate legislation to rein in spiraling medical costs and ...

  • U.S. wants vehicles to get 35.5 mpg by 2016

    Local business from the Times-Dispatch | 09/16/2009 05:01 am

    With global talks on climate change looming, the Obama administration sought to gain momentum yesterday by unveiling its plan to require better gas mileage for cars and trucks and toughen ...

  • GOP optimistic at Va. party fundraiser

    Local News from Richmond-Times Dispatch | 08/29/2009 01:52 am

    Sensing a comeback after nearly a decade out of the Executive Mansion, Republican loyalists packed a party fundraiser in Richmond tonight to rally around their statewide ticket. The dolled-up crowd, ...

  • Dealers look to build on 'clunker' momentum

    WWBT 12 News | 08/26/2009 12:52 am

    Now that cash for clunkers has hit the end of the road - local car dealers are working on ways to keep the momentum going. But no matter what they ...

  • Deeds, McDonnell and Dog Days Polls

    SLANTblog | 08/06/2009 10:19 pm

    A new piece of mine, "Deeds, McDonnell and Dog Days Polls," is up at Richmond.com. Obviously it's about Virginia's gubernatorial race.However, the trend that's probably more worrisome to Deeds and ...

  • Business owners rally for healthcare reform

    WWBT 12 News | 07/15/2009 11:10 pm

    Small business owners are urging lawmakers to keep the momentum going. This, despite the warnings of house republicans who say it will have a damaging effect on their bottom line.

  • On the Homefront

    Home & Garden from Richmond Times-Dispatch | 06/26/2009 05:02 am

    Church Hill lauded This Old House magazine has named Church Hill among the best old-house neighborhoods. The July/August issue credits the Richmond neighborhood with architectural diversity, home craftsmanship, preservation momentum ...

  • After the Storm

    SLANTblog | 06/11/2009 01:22 pm

    Creigh Deeds surged? Terry McAuliffe melted down? Of the three candidates, which guy would the GOP rather have faced?Of course, the instant wisdom is telling us that Deeds surged, that ...

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