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Primary Day

* CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - GOP PRIMARY MARCH 1, 2016 - If you are not sure where your polling place is, we have a "WHERE TO VOTE!" link at www.NorthernVirginiaGOP.com. If you are interested in Presidential candidate events running up to the primary, we have some listed below in the calendar and please check our events list at www.NorthernVirginiaGOP.com.

Yours for Republican (and ANTI-TAX!) Victory,
James Parmelee - President - Republicans United for Tax Relief
Chairman - NorthernVirginiaGOP.com-The NOVA GOP PAC

* LOCAL CONSERVATIVE TV! - NOVA GOP TV is hosted by James Parmelee on 40+ cable systems including… ALEXANDRIA: Comcast-Ch.69 every Sun.@8:30 PM. ARLINGTON: Comcast-Ch.69 & Verizon-Ch.38 every Mon.@11 AM & Tue.@7:30 PM. Also on Verizon-Ch.10 every Mon.@12 AM, Tue.@11:30 AM & Thurs.@7 PM. FAIRFAX CITY: Cox-Ch.10, Cox-Ch.810 & Verizon-Ch.10 every Mon.@12 AM, Tue.@11:30 AM & Thurs.@7 PM. FAIRFAX COUNTY: Cox-Ch.10, Cox-Ch.810 & Verizon-Ch.10 every Mon.@12 AM, Tue.@11:30 AM & Thurs.@7 PM. FALLS CHURCH: Cox-Ch.11, RCN-Ch.2 & Verizon-Ch.35 every Sun.@9:30 AM, Tue.@11:30 AM & Wed.@4:30 PM. Also on Cox-Ch.10, Cox-Ch.810 & Verizon-Ch.10 every Mon.@12 AM, Tue.@11:30 AM & Thurs.@7 PM. FREDERICKSBURG, STAFFORD & SPOTSYLVANIA: Cox-Ch. 25 & Verizon-Ch.43, times rotate. LEESBURG & LOUDOUN: Verizon-Ch.10 every Mon.@12 AM, Tue.@11:30 AM & Thurs.@7 PM. PRINCE WILLIAM, MANASSAS & MANASSAS PARK: Comcast-Ch.2 every Mon.@7 PM. Also on Verizon-Ch.10 every Mon.@12 AM, Tue.@11:30 AM & Thurs.@7 PM. RESTON: Comcast-Ch.28 every Sat.@Noon & Mon.@7 PM. Also on Comcast-Ch.10 & Verizon-Ch.10 every Mon.@12 AM, Tue.@11:30 AM & Thurs.@7 PM. WASHINGTON DC: Comcast-Ch.95, RCN-Ch.10 & Verizon-Ch.10, times rotate. RICHMOND, CHESTERFIELD, HENRICO, HANOVER, ASHLAND, GOOCHLAND, POWHATAN & LOUISA: Comcast-Ch.95 & Verizon-Ch.36 (Comcast-Ch.17 & Verizon-Ch.27 in Chesterfield), times rotate on these 8 systems. ONLINE STREAMING: Every Mon.@11 AM & Tue.@7:30 PM at www.arlingtonmedia.org/programming/live-stream and times rotate at www.dctv.org/Live (schedule at  www.dctv.org/Schedule). Times & stations subject to change. For more information on NOVA GOP TV, call (703) 502-0161.


GOP CALENDAR (for more events go to www.NorthernVirginiaGOP.com)

Do you know of an event our 30,000+ subscribers should know about? Let us know at (703) 502-0161 or JTParmelee@aol.com. NOTE: Some event details may change after publication, so we recommend you check www.NorthernVirginiaGOP.com before attending.

2/27 - Marco Rubio for President Meet And Greet & GOTV Kickoff w/Rep. Barbara Comstock - 12:30 PM, Rubio For President Leesburg Office, 107 South King Street, Leesburg. Call: (804) 404-5386.

2/27 - Prince William County GOP Committee Lincoln-Reagan Dinner & Presidential Straw Poll - 6 PM, Heritage Hunt Country Club, Gainesville. Call: (703) 680-7388.

2/28 - Marco Rubio for President Rally - Noon Doors Open, 1 PM Rally, Patrick Henry College, Gymnasium, 10 Patrick Henry Circle, Purcellville. Call: (804) 404-5386.

2/28 - Marco Rubio for President Rally - 2 PM Doors Open, 3 PM Rally, James River High School, Athletic Field, 3700 James River Road, Midlothian. Call: (804) 404-5386.

2/28 - Marco Rubio for President Rally - 5 PM Doors Open, 6 PM Rally, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. Call: (804) 404-5386.

2/28 - Marco Rubio for President Rally - 7:30 PM Doors Open, 8:30 PM Rally, Roanoke College, 221 College Lane, Salem. Call: (804) 404-5386.

2/29 - Loudoun County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, SE, Leesburg. Call: (703) 627-5272.

2/29 - Donald Trump for President Rally - 10 AM Doors Open, Noon Rally,  Radford University, 801 East Main Street, Radford. Call: (646) 736-1779.

3/1 - Virginia Presidential Primary - 6 AM-7 PM, at regular polling places. Call: (804) 780-0111.

3/1 - John Kasich for President Rally - 11 AM Doors Open, Noon Rally, George Mason University Law School, Hazel Hall Atrium, 3301 Fairfax Drive, Arlington. Call: (614) 972-8580.

3/1 - Fauquier County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Warren Green Building, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton.

3/2-3/5 - 43nd Annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) - Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. Call: (202) 347-9388.

3/3 - Alexandria GOP Committee Meeting - 7:30 PM, Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Call: (571) 281-7042.

3/3 - Republican Presidential Candidates Debate - Detroit, MI. Aired on Fox News Channel.

3/5 - Prince William County GOP Convention - Forest Park Senior High School, 1571 Forest Park Drive, Woodbridge. For preregistration information and rules, call (703) 680-7388.

3/5 - Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade - Noon-2 PM, to march with the Alexandria GOP, please meet at Noon at the staging area, for details please call (703) 823-1801.

3/9 - Rep. Barbara Comstock's (VA-10) Campaign Kickoff w/Frank Wolf - 6:30 PM, Sterling Volunteer Fire Station, 46700 Middlefield Drive, Sterling. $25. Call: (571) 445-0062.

3/10 - Alexandria GOP Canvass - Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. For Canvass details, call (571) 281-7042.

3/10 - Clarke County GOP Mass Meeting - Old Court House, 102 North Church Street, Berryville. For Mass Meeting details, call (540) 247-1501.

3/10 - Republican Presidential Candidates Debate - Miami, FL. Aired on CNN.

3/12 - Arlington County GOP Canvass - Arlington County GOP Committee HQ, 405 S. Glebe Road, Arlington. For Canvass details, call (703) 685-2488.

3/12 - Fairfax County GOP Convention - Waterford at Springfield, 6715 Commerce Street, Springfield. For preregistration information and rules, call (703) 766-4GOP.

3/16 - Republican Women of Clifton Meeting - 7-9 PM, Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station.

3/17 - Rep. Dave Brat's (VA-7) Fundraiser w/former Treasurer of the United States Bay Buchanan & Prince William County Chairman Corey Stewart - 7-8:30 PM, 14513 General Washington Drive, Woodbridge. $75.

3/17 - Falls Church City GOP Mass Meeting - American Legion Post 130, 400 North Oak Street, Falls Church. For Mass Meeting details, call (703) 672-1188.

3/19 - Loudoun County GOP Mass Meeting - Riverside High School, 19019 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg. For Mass Meeting details, call (703) 627-5272.

3/21 - Republican Presidential Candidates Debate - Salt Lake City, UT. Details TBA.

4/2 - Fauquier County GOP Canvass - Warrenton Community Center, 430 East Shirley Avenue, Warrenton. For Canvass details, call (540) 729-0265.

4/2 - "Road to Richmond" Political Roundtable - 10:30-11:30 AM, NOVA GOP PAC Chairman James Parmelee debates Dems live on Fairfax Cox Cable Channel 10. Also airs tape delayed on other stations across NOVA.

4/2 - NOVA GOP TV Taping - for more information, call (703) 502-0161.

4/7 - Alexandria GOP Committee Meeting - 7:30 PM, Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Call: (571) 281-7042.

4/16 - 10th Congressional District Republican Convention - Stone Bridge High School, 43100 Hay Road, Ashburn. For preregistration information and rules, call (804) 780-0111.

4/20 - 68th Annual Shad Planking - Wakefield Sportsmen's Club, 12205 Brittles Mill Road, Wakefield, VA. Call: (800) 935-4004.

4/20 - Republican Women of Clifton Meeting - 7-9 PM, Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station.

4/22-4/24 - Virginia Federation of Republican Women Convention -  McLean Hilton, 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean. Call: (703) 425-8534.

4/25 - Prince William County, Manassas & Manassas Park GOP Firehouse Primary to select the GOP nominee for Clerk of the Court, Sheriff, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and District Supervisor for Coles, Occoquan and Woodbridge Districts - 10:00 AM-3 PM. For details on voting locations, call (703) 680-7388.

4/29-4/30 - Virginia Republican State Convention - James Madison University Convocation Center, 895 University Boulevard, Harrisonburg. For preregistration information and rules, call (804) 780-0111.

5/3 - Election Day for City and Town Offices - To help the GOP, call (804) 780-0111.

5/5 - Alexandria GOP Committee Meeting - 7:30 PM, Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Call: (571) 281-7042.

5/7 - 1st Congressional District Republican Convention - James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg. For preregistration information and rules, call (804) 780-0111.

5/7 - 8th Congressional District Republican Convention - Kenmore Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. For preregistration information and rules, call (804) 780-0111.

5/7 - "Road to Richmond" Political Roundtable - 10:30-11:30 AM, NOVA GOP PAC Chairman James Parmelee debates Dems live on Fairfax Cox Cable Channel 10. Also airs tape delayed on other stations across NOVA.

5/7 - NOVA GOP TV Taping - for more information, call (703) 502-0161.

5/7 - 16th Annual NOVA GOP PAC Kentucky Derby Day Fundraiser - 5:30-7 PM, location TBA. Call: (703) 502-0161.

5/14 - 11th Congressional District Republican Convention - Centreville High School, 6001 Union Mill Road, Clifton. For preregistration information and rules, call (804) 780-0111.

5/18 - Republican Women of Clifton Meeting - 7-9 PM, Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station.

5/21 - McLean Day - 11 AM-5 PM, Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Volunteers needed for the GOP booth.

6/4 - "Road to Richmond" Political Roundtable - 10:30-11:30 AM, NOVA GOP PAC Chairman James Parmelee debates Dems live on Fairfax Cox Cable Channel 10. Also airs tape delayed on other stations across NOVA.

6/4 - NOVA GOP TV Taping - for more information, call (703) 502-0161.

6/9 - Alexandria GOP Committee Meeting - 7:30 PM, Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Call: (571) 281-7042.

6/14 - Primary Day (Non-Presidential) - 6 AM-7 PM, at regular polling places for any contested GOP nominations in districts holding a primary. Call: (804) 780-0111.

6/15 - Republican Women of Clifton Meeting - 7-9 PM, Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station.

7/2 - "Road to Richmond" Political Roundtable - 10:30-11:30 AM, NOVA GOP PAC Chairman James Parmelee debates Dems live on Fairfax Cox Cable Channel 10. Also airs tape delayed on other stations across NOVA.

7/2 - NOVA GOP TV Taping - for more information, call (703) 502-0161.

7/4 - Independence Day - Daytime Parades & Evening Fireworks - Many campaigns will be looking for volunteers to hand out literature, participate in floats, etc. For details, call your local campaigns and/or check out our updated list at www.NorthernVirginiaGOP.com.

7/4 - Leesburg Independence Day Parade - Marching w/local candidates & more - 9 AM (parade at 10 AM), Ida Lee Recreation Center, 60 Ida Lee Drive, Leesburg. Call: (703) 627-LCRC.

7/4 - Dale City Independence Day Parade - Marching w/local candidates & more - 9 AM (parade at 10 AM), Dale City Boys and Girl's Club, 5070 Dale Boulevard, Dale City. Call: (703) 680-7388.

7/4 - Fairfax City Independence Day Parade - Marching w/local candidates & more - 9:30 AM (parade at 10 AM), Massey Building. Call: (703) 352-1337.

7/4 - The Leadership Institute's Conservative Soirée - Bull Run Regional Park, Centreville. Call: (703) 247-2000.

7/7 - Alexandria GOP Committee Meeting - 7:30 PM, Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Call: (571) 281-7042.

7/9 - USA & Alexandria Birthday Celebration - 7 PM (fireworks 9:30 PM), Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison Street, Alexandria. To volunteer at the Alexandria GOP booth, call (571) 969-4467.

7/13-7/16 - Fauquier County Fair - Fauquier County Fairgrounds, 6209 Old Auburn Road, Warrenton. Volunteers needed at the GOP booth. Call: (540) 729-0265.

7/18-7/21 - Republican National Convention - Quicken Loans Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, OH. Call: (202) 863-8500.

8/4 - Alexandria GOP Committee Meeting - 7:30 PM, Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Call: (571) 281-7042.

8/6 - "Road to Richmond" Political Roundtable - 10:30-11:30 AM, NOVA GOP PAC Chairman James Parmelee debates Dems live on Fairfax Cox Cable Channel 10. Also airs tape delayed on other stations across NOVA.

8/6 - NOVA GOP TV Taping - for more information, call (703) 502-0161.

8/13 - Alexandria Irish Festival - noon-7 PM, Waterfront Park, 1A Prince Street, Alexandria. To volunteer at the GOP booth please call (571) 969-4467.

8/14-8/20 - Clarke County Fair - Clarke County Fair Grounds, 890 West Main Street, Berryville. Volunteers needed at the GOP booth. Call: (540) 247-1501.

8/17-8/21 - Arlington County Fair - Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd Street. To volunteer at the Arlington GOP booth please call (703) 685-2488.

9/1 - Alexandria GOP Committee Meeting - 7:30 PM, Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Call: (571) 281-7042.

9/3 - "Road to Richmond" Political Roundtable - 10:30-11:30 AM, NOVA GOP PAC Chairman James Parmelee debates Dems live on Fairfax Cox Cable Channel 10. Also airs tape delayed on other stations across NOVA.

9/3 - NOVA GOP TV Taping - for more information, call (703) 502-0161.

9/10-9/11 - Burke Centre Festival - Burke Centre Conservancy Festival Grounds, 6060 Burke Centre Parkway. Volunteers needed at the GOP booth. Call: (703) 766-4GOP.

9/17 - Haymarket Day - Volunteers needed for the Prince William County GOP. Call: (703) 680-7388.

9/21 - Republican Women of Clifton Meeting - 7-9 PM, Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station.

9/TBA - 20th Annual NOVA GOP PAC Monday Night Football Fundraiser - 8-11 PM, location TBA. Call: (703) 502-0161.

10/1 - "Road to Richmond" Political Roundtable - 10:30-11:30 AM, NOVA GOP PAC Chairman James Parmelee debates Dems live on Fairfax Cox Cable Channel 10. Also airs tape delayed on other stations across NOVA.

10/1 - NOVA GOP TV Taping - for more information, call (703) 502-0161.

10/6 - Alexandria GOP Committee Meeting - 7:30 PM, Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Call: (571) 281-7042.

10/19 - Republican Women of Clifton Meeting - 7-9 PM, Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station.

10/26 - 70th Annual Vienna Halloween Parade - Marching w/GOP local candidates & more - Call: (703) 766-4GOP.

10/31 - Leesburg Halloween Parade - Marching w/GOP local candidates & more - Ida Lee Park. Call: (703) 627-LCRC.

11/3 - Alexandria GOP Committee Meeting - 7:30 PM, Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Call: (571) 281-7042.

11/5 - "Road to Richmond" Political Roundtable - 10:30-11:30 AM, NOVA GOP PAC Chairman James Parmelee debates Dems live on Fairfax Cox Cable Channel 10. Also airs tape delayed on other stations across NOVA.

11/5 - NOVA GOP TV Taping - for more information, call (703) 502-0161.

11/8 - Election Day - 6 AM-7 PM, Please don't forget to vote!

11/16 - Republican Women of Clifton Meeting - 7-9 PM, Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station.

12/TBA - Christmas and Holiday Parties - For an updated list of parties, please see our online calendar at www.northernvirginiagop.com.

12/1 - Alexandria GOP Committee Meeting - 7:30 PM, Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Call: (571) 281-7042.

12/3 - "Road to Richmond" Political Roundtable - 10:30-11:30 AM, NOVA GOP PAC Chairman James Parmelee debates Dems live on Fairfax Cox Cable Channel 10. Also airs tape delayed on other stations across NOVA.

12/3 - NOVA GOP TV Taping - for more information, call (703) 502-0161.

1/11 - Virginia General Assembly Convenes - Richmond.

2/20 - Alexandria George Washington Birthday Parade - 1-3 PM, to march with the Alexandria GOP, please meet at Noon at the staging area, for details please call (703) 823-1801.

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2016 Legislative Session: Week 7

96th District, Virginia House of Delegates                                      February 25, 2016 Stay Connected!         www.BrendaPogge.com Contact Delegate Pogge Richmond Office  General Assembly Building Room 403 P.O. Box 406 Richmond, VA 23218 Phone: 804-698-1096 Fax: 804-786-6310 DelBPogge@house.virginia.gov    Legislative Aide Amanda Johnston Amanda@brendapogge.com During yesterday's floor session, both the House and Senate completed work on their respective budgets. I am often asked how certain programs receive state funding. The process begins with the Governor's proposed budget, which is introduced as a bill in both the House and the Senate. General Assembly members are then able to submit amendments to their chamber's respective budget bills. In the House of Delegates, the Appropriations Committee is tasked with considering House members' requests for budget amendments. The Appropriations Committee is divided into subcommittees that consider specific areas of the budget. These subcommittees then make recommendations as to which amendments should be adopted. Final recommendations were disclosed last Sunday, and the proposed amendments were posted on the budget website. What happens if a delegate doesn't like the budget proposed by the Appropriations Committee? General Assembly members are able to object to budget items and offer floor amendments. The House reviews these requests individually and can make changes to the proposed budget. We did so during yesterday's floor session. Our work is far from finished, though. Next week, the House will review the Senate budget while the Senate considers the House budget. Because there are differences between the two versions, each chamber will reject the other body's budget. Budget conferees are then appointed and tasked with resolving those differences. Expect an update next week! What's in the budget? I recognize that your tax dollars support our state government, and I take seriously my commitment to fiscal conservativism. The House budget does not include any tax or fee increases. We deposit $605 million in the state's rainy day fund, thereby restoring the fund to 90% of its previous balance. This fund enables the state to weather economic downturns without resorting to tax increases. Compared to the budget proposed by Governor McAuliffe, the House budget reduces Virginia's borrowing by over $900 million over the next few years. Education Education remains a top priority for Virginians, and I am pleased that the House will send over $270 million back to local schools through the lottery program. This offers flexibility on the local level rather than a top-down mandate from Richmond. Additionally, the House budget designates $237.1 million to hold college tuition increases to three percent or less per year. Affording college remains a concern among my constituents, and I am pleased that this investment will increase access to higher education. Healthcare Medicaid expansion is not included in the House budget. For years, we have argued that Virginia cannot afford expansion. Earlier this week, our concerns were validated when Kentucky disclosed a $611 million shortfall due largely to Medicaid expansion. Our approach to improving healthcare access includes a $28.9 million investment in the healthcare safety net for Virginia's most vulnerable citizens. Funds will be directed to substance abuse treatment and to Programs of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT), which provide care for patients with serious mental illnesses. Additionally, the budget funds 100 new Developmental Disability waiver slots to address the waiting list of people transitioning from institutional care to community based care. Garter snake update Earlier this week, the Senate considered my legislation designating the garter snake as Virginia's official reptile. Aiden again traveled to Richmond, where he offered convincing testimony before the Senate General Laws Committee.  The bill passed with near unanimous support. Little did I dream of the subsequent stir that would be generated! While on the Senate floor, a Senator offered an amendment instead proposing the timber rattlesnake as the state reptile. After heated debate and a brief lesson on snakes, my legislation passed on a vote of 33-Y 6-N. Congratulations Aiden! Read more here: Bill to anoint state snake slides through Senate panel Richmond Times-Dispatch, February 22, 2016 Williamsburg boy wins: Eastern Garter as state snake slides through assembly Daily Press, February 25, 2016 Eastern garter snake beats back rattlesnake in Virginia Senate debate The Virginian-Pilot, February 25, 2016 Stinky and wimpy but it's ours: Virginia legislature picks a state snake Washington Post, February 25, 2016 Sen. Black tries to rattle backers of eastern garter snake Richmond Times-Dispatch, February 25, 2016 Photo credit: Jim Nolan/Richmond Times-Dispatch Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, March 1! Be sure to vote in Tuesday's presidential primary. Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Not sure where you vote? Click HERE to find the answer. Can't remember who is on the ballot?  Click HERE for the Democratic sample ballot Click HERE for the Republican sample ballot As a reminder, the following Republican candidates have suspended their campaigns: Chris Christie Lindsey Graham Rand Paul Carly Fiorina Mike Huckabee Rick Santorum Jim Gilmore Let me know your thoughts! Although the pace has slowed, there are still bills under consideration in Richmond. I appreciate your feedback, and I ask that you continue making me aware of your legislative priorities. I may be reached by email at DelBPogge@house.virginia.gov or by phone at 804-698-1096. If you visit Richmond prior to March 12, please stop by my office, Room 403 in the General Assembly Building.  Enjoy your weekend!     Delegate Brenda Pogge Paid for and Authorized by Brenda Pogge for Delegate

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