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Chris Freund, Vice President Friday, October 7, 2011 Information Alert: Federal Reserve Bank – No More Gay Pride Flag An internal document circulated at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond today inidcates that the bank will no longer display the "Gay pride" flag during "Gay Pride" month. You may recall that the decision to fly the flag earlier this year met with significant opposition from within and outside the Bank. The document, from bank President Jeff Lacker and VP Sally Green states, "Ultimately, this decision rests with the two of us. At this time, we have decided to limit our...

Herman Cain is the American story. Born the son of a chauffeur and house cleaner, his rise to the highest levels of corporate management and now as a prominent conservative leader is truly extraordinary. After earning a Master's degree from Purdue, he served in the U.S. Navy, shared the pastorate of a Baptist church, beat stage IV cancer and finished second in a three-way bid for a U.S. Senate seat. His life as a celebrated CEO of Godfather's Pizza and turnaround expert has given Herman Cain an unparalleled national platform. Hailing from Georgia, Herman is married to his wife, Gloria,...

Manufacturing activity in the central Atlantic region contracted at a less pronounced rate this month, according to the Richmond Fed's latest survey. Looking at the main components of activity, employment grew at a slightly quicker rate, while shipments exhibited more moderate weakness and new orders slipped further into negative territory. Evidence of diminished weakness was also reflected in most other indicators. District contacts reported that backlogs, capacity utilization, and delivery times remained negative but improved from August's readings. Manufacturers reported somewhat quicker growth in finished goods inventories. Looking forward, manufacturers' assessments of business prospects for the next six months were...

President Barack Obama hit the road on Friday to drum up support for the American Jobs act, which he announced in a speech to a joint session of Congress on Thursday, and he really put his back into it. "Obama is yelling again," tweeted David Corn, Mother Jones's Washington editor, shortly after the speech began. Toward the end, his volume grew even louder -- Politico's live blog described his crescendo of "Let's get something done" as a roar, before the "forceful" words, "let's get to work." The president is flogging a $447 billion plan that aims to create jobs. He...

It's The Last Chance for a few to make it into the Chase DanceOffs , Saturday Night under the lights at Richmond. .. for others, a chance for payback. BoOOOYaaaa .. Is this Flash's last best chance for a Fifth Championship?

Obama to take jobs plan on the roadBy ERICA WERNER - Associated Press Fri, Sep 2, 2011 WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama will take his jobs plan on the road next Friday in a visit to Richmond, Va. The trip on Sept. 9 will allow the president to begin selling the plan to the public a day after unveiling it before a joint session of Congress. It was confirmed by a White House official speaking on condition of anonymity ahead of a public announcement. Obama will face a tough lift getting congressional Republicans to sign...

For Immediate Release Contact: Garren Shipley (540) 686-1138 Texas Gov. Rick Perry to Headline RPV Grassroots Luncheon -- Former RGA Chair turned Presidential Candidate will keynote Richmond event -- RICHMOND - Texas Governor Rick Perry will be the keynote speaker at the Republican Party of Virginia's Grassroots Luncheon on Sept. 14, RPV Chairman Pat Mullins announced today. "We're absolutely thrilled that Governor Perry will be with us for this event," Mullins said. "Governor Perry's record in Texas of lower taxes, limited government, and job growth looks familiar to anyone who pays attention to Virginia politics. Like our own Governor Bob...

There have been four small aftershocks tonight all near the original quake site. I am about 15 miles away and felt a 2.7 earlier, the others were lower. So we are not quite done with this one.

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The Richmond Fed said Tuesday that its manufacturing index slumped to -10 in August from -1 in July... The article is very short so I pulled the below data from the Richmond Fed release: In August, the seasonally adjusted composite index of manufacturing activity — our broadest measure of manufacturing — declined nine points to −10 from July's reading of −1. Among the index's components, shipments lost sixteen points to −17, and new orders dropped six points to finish at −11, while the jobs index inched down three points to 1. Other indicators also suggested additional softening....

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Spurred in part by an Advance editorial that criticized her, state Sen. Diane Savino (D-North Shore/Brooklyn) today apologized for referring to Tea Party members as "the new mafia" on her personal Facebook page. In a posting on her Facebook page, Ms. Savino said, “when you use language that upsets people it muddies your message. So, if the term mafia is offensive to anyone, I offer my apology.” Ms. Savino said “leaders should be able to admit when they are wrong.” As part of her mea culpa, Ms. Savino also posted a link to the critical Advance...

For the month of June, those working in the city of Richmond can view the Gay Pride flag as they go about their day as the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has hoisted the colorful flag to fly just under our Stars and Stripes. President Obama has declared June as LGBT Month. Local Christians and conservatives are outraged but there is little that can be done about it. A private firm like the Richmond Federal Reserve can promote the homosexual agenda all they want. Marshall to Richmond Fed: "Take Down That Flag" Lawmaker questions gay pride flag flown from Federal...

Join us this Saturday Night for a whole lot of bumping and banging, hugging and heeyaaain' and some racing too at Richmond!! Don't miss the grand-prize winner of the annual Crown Royal “Your Name Here” 400 program. 'Traditionally, the race at Richmond International Raceway has donned the first and last name of the grand-prize winner, but the April 30th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race will not just recognize Matthew, but also his identical twin brother and fellow Marine, Daniel, who was killed in action Feb. 14, 2009.' -- Country Music Star Rodney Atkins to Perform Saturday Pre-Race Concert Crown Royal...

I went to the Glenn Beck show in Richmond, VA last night with the wife. Thanks to Glenn's generosity for former military we were able to get free tickets in center orchestra, very good seats. The show starts around 7:30 with Pat and Stu doing the warmup which is just OK. Glenn then does a stand up routine that is entertaining and funny. You can't believe he makes some of his stories funny but he does. He mixes in a little of his political schtick, not as much as I would have liked, but it works. Following the break he...

There were some children who addressed Jim as Jim Limber Davis for fun.

Richmond Police are looking for information about the people responsible for the assault and robbery. According to Richmond Police, the video was shot in Richmond's Shockoe Bottom neighborhood around 1:00 a.m. Friday, January 21, 2011. The video shows two men being attacked by other men in the 1700 block of East Cary Street. Police say one of the victim’s wallet was taken during the assault. The victims were treated and released from a local hospital. Police are asking anyone with information about the attack or the video posted on YouTube to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or text Crime Stoppers...

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Cities and counties don't have to consult with unions before deciding to lay off workers to save money, the state Supreme Court ruled Monday. The court unanimously upheld Richmond's decision to eliminate 18 of its 90 firefighting jobs in 2003, when the city said it faced potential bankruptcy. The International Association of Fire Fighters argued that the city could have avoided layoffs by cutting costs in other areas, and filed a complaint with the state Public Employment Relations Board. The board said decisions to cut the workforce for financial reasons are not subject to collective bargaining, and the court agreed....

Richmond International Raceway president Doug Fritz announced today that Richmond International Raceway’s grandstands will be smoke-free beginning this season. Fans who smoke may continue to do so, but in approved areas only. The new policy is in response to fan feedback. “Beginning this season, smoking will not be permitted in and in front of the grandstands or in portals leading to seating areas,” said Fritz. “Additionally, restrooms, buildings and areas that were already smoke-free at Richmond International Raceway will continue to be smoke-free,” said Fritz. “We are implementing this policy based on comments received from fans. Those who wish to...

Richmond judge expected to rule in health care lawsuit case MondayA.G. will hold a news conference later that day. Mike Bergazzi Executive Producer December 10, 2010 We should know early next week whether a federal judge in Richmond thinks the recent health care reform law is constitutional. The Attorney General's Office released a statement Friday night, saying Judge Henry Hudson is expected to make his ruling known by midday Monday. Ken Cuccinelli says that he will hold a news conference within two hours of that ruling. Virginia is challenging the constitutionality of the historic health care reform signed into law...

This newspaper makes the following recommendations for Tuesday's ballot. CONGRESS U.S. Senate David Vitter Much of Sen. Vitter's first term in the Senate came in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the levee breaches that left 80 percent of New Orleans under water. The senator fought hard to hold the Army Corps of Engineers accountable and to get recovery resources for South Louisiana, including vital funding for coastal restoration. He was a leader in the push to finally close the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet, the corps-built waterway that contributed to the devastation during Katrina. He also played an important role in...