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Latest Virginia News

Rare bust of George Washington to be auctioned (AP)

AP - Art lovers looking for a way to mark U.S. Independence Day may want to consider a rare bust of George Washington being auctioned by Sotheby's in London.

DynCorp's Sales Tied To Gov't
Dyncorp International A * Top-Rated Company DynCorp International's (DCP) sales grew by 45% in fiscal 2009 ended in March, and its earnings rose 86%. Analysts expect sales to rise about 8% this year while earnings slip 3%. The Virginia-based company

Hyundai Takes First Trade-In for the Government's 'Car Allowance Rebate System'
After months of debate and rounds of legislation, the wait has ended. Consumers can finally take advantage of the government's 'Car Allowance Rebate System' (CARS), and Hyundai is leading the way. Katherine Michon of Arlington, Virginia was the first to

Hybrid Cellular Satellite Will Boost Rural Coverage (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - European space transportation provider Arianespace launched its largest satellite ever on Wednesday on behalf of TerreStar Networks -- a Virginia-based company that intends to inaugurate a hybrid satellite/cellular service in the United States and Canada later this year.

Too many jobs lost, Obama says in AP interview (AP)

AP - With joblessness rising, President Barack Obama said Thursday he was "deeply concerned" about unemployment and conceded that too many families are worried about "whether they will be next" to suffer economically.

Obama interview: Too many jobs lost (AP)

AP - With joblessness rising, President Barack Obama said Thursday he was "deeply concerned" about unemployment and conceded that too many families are worried about "whether they will be next" to suffer economically.

China confirms loan talks with Zimbabwe
Senior Chinese official vows to advance relations with Zimbabwe UN: Zimbabwe's maize output doubles Zimbabwe exports 22 million kg Virginia tobacco Zimbabwe says to emerge as true beacon of success Zimbabwe PM Tsvangirai defends inclusive gov't A Chinese

Key Senate Democrats trim cost of health care bill (AP)

AP - Determined to advance President Barack Obama's health care agenda, key Senate Democrats are calling for a government-run insurance option to compete with private plans, as well as a $750-per-worker annual fee on larger companies that do not offer coverage to employees.

Carefx Signs Customer In Seattle
Scottsdale, Arizona-based Carefx, a developer of clinical information systems software, disclosed this week that its products have been chosen by Seattle-based Virginia Mason Medical Center. Size of the win was not disclosed, however, Carefx said that

New Dem health plan has public option, lower cost (AP)

AP - Democrats on a key Senate Committee outlined a revised and far less costly health care plan Wednesday night that includes a government-run insurance option and an annual fee on employers who do not offer coverage to their workers.

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Virginia became the United States tenth state on June 25, 1788. The capital is Richmond. Virginia got its name from England's "Virgin Queen", Elizabeth I. Jamestown was the first established European settlement of the Colonial Era in the United States. Two wars ended in Virginia: The American Revolution (when Cornwallis surrendered in Yorktown) and the Civil War (when Lee surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse). Eight presidents were born in Virginia: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William H. Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson. The Old Dominion State has 39,598 square miles and is ranked 37th in land size of all 50 states.

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