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Dems Rally Support, Take in Baseball Game

By Potomac Local News
A group of members of the Prince William County Young Democrats rallied alongside congressional candidates on Sunday. (Submitted)

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — On Sunday, members of the Prince William County Young Democrats rallied on Marblestone Drive in Woodbridge, across from the Prince William County Government Center, to rouse support for local Democratic candidates and speak about the important issues in the upcoming election cycle.

Kristen Cabral, a congressional candidate, Chairman of the Prince William County Democrats Harry Wiggins, and congressional candidate Adam Cook, all spoke about the issues and challenges in the coming months leading up to Election Day.

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First Lady’s Appearance Canceled

By Potomac Local News
First Lady Michelle Obama addresses a crowd of nearly 500 people at VFW Post 1503 in Dale City, Va., on June 7, 2012. She was slated to speak in Fredericksburg, Va., on July 20, but that event has been canceled. (Photo by: KJ Mushung )

By KJ MUSHUNG

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — First Lady Michelle Obama was scheduled to speak at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg today. However, in light of the massacre in Aurora, Colo., the event has been canceled.

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Sheriff Jett Donates $20,000 to Memorial

By Potomac Local News
Stafford County Sheriff Charles E. Jett and Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell sat next to each other during a ceremony Wednesday at the Stafford County Public Safety Center. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

STAFFORD, Va. — With the pomp and circumstance, Stafford welcomed Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell.

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Occoquan Schools Nominee a College Advocate

By Potomac Local News
Lillie Jessie, of Lake Ridge, will run to represent the Board’s Occoquan District. She greeted the public as a candidate for the first time Sunday, July 15, 2012. (Photo: Uriah Kiser/PotomacLocal.com)

By URIAH KISER

OCCOQUAN, Va. — A retired educator and administrator with 35 years experience at Prince William County Public Schools will make a run for the School Board.

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McDonnell will Sign New Laws in Stafford

By Potomac Local News
Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell

STAFFORD, Va. — Governor Robert F. McDonnell is coming to Stafford to sign bills into law.

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Hospital, Local Politicians React to Healthcare Ruling

By Potomac Local News

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Leaders at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge are unclear on how to react to the landmark decision today to uphold President Barack Obama’s healthcare reform law.

The healthcare organization that purchased Woodbridge’s Potomac Hospital in 2009 and changed its name to Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in April, says advances in technology and their sheer size will best position them adapt to the healthcare mandate that requires every U.S. citizen to purchase medical insurance.

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Gibson to Face Connolly, Perkins in 11th Race

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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — There will be an independent congressional candidate on the ballot this fall for voters in the 11th District.

Fairfax County resident Mark Gibson said he collected more than 1,000 signatures from area voters, which clears the way for his name to be listed alongside Democratic Incumbent Rep. Gerry Connolly and Republican challenger Chris Perkins.

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