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House Republicans seek congressional control over DC operations, citing crime surge

Amidst a surging wave of crime in Washington, D.C., House Republicans have ignited a fierce debate by unveiling a contentious bill that seeks to dismantle the District's Home Rule, placing operational control under Congress. The proposal, spearheaded by Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles, has sparked a clash over local governance and federal intervention, with DC officials and advocates vehemently opposing the move.

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Campaign spending: Top Q2 political donation recipients in Virginia

By Fredericksburg Leader | Jul 11, 2022

These Virginia political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from April 1 to June 30, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Virginia

By Fredericksburg Leader | Jun 1, 2022

These Virginia political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from Jan. 1 to March 31, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Campaign spending: Top Q4 political donation recipients in Virginia in 2021

By Fredericksburg Leader | Jan 1, 2022

These Virginia political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2021, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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New website to publish which Fredericksburg residents voted, did not vote in gubernatorial election

By Fredericksburg Leader | Oct 28, 2021

A new website is posting individual Fredericksburg residents' voting records online, including who did and didn’t vote in the 2021 gubernatorial election between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin.

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OPINION: 'Stay away from socially divisive issues'

By Marilyn Quigley | 3 years ago

On schools, Candidate McAuliffe isn’t taking former Governor McAuliffe’s advice

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Stewart Navarre's campaign committee refunds $2,900 to Dale Taylor

By Fredericksburg Leader | Oct 4, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Stewart Navarre, Stewart Navarre for Congress, refunded $2,900 to Dale Taylor on Aug. 2, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Stewart Navarre's campaign committee refunds $2,900 to Patrick Johnson

By Fredericksburg Leader | Aug 4, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Stewart Navarre, Stewart Navarre for Congress, refunded $2,900 to Patrick Johnson on June 24, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Stewart Navarre's campaign committee receives $250 from Clifford Carnes

By Fredericksburg Leader | Jun 26, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Stewart Navarre, Stewart Navarre for Congress, received $250 from Clifford Carnes on June 25, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Stewart Navarre's campaign committee receives $500 from Amy Bryer

By Fredericksburg Leader | Jun 23, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Stewart Navarre, Stewart Navarre for Congress, received $500 from Amy Bryer on June 22, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Stewart Navarre's campaign committee receives $250 from Michael Caplin

By Fredericksburg Leader | Jun 19, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Stewart Navarre, Stewart Navarre for Congress, received $250 from Michael Caplin on June 18, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Stewart Navarre's campaign committee refunds $2,900 to Thomas Tierney

By Fredericksburg Leader | Jun 11, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Stewart Navarre, Stewart Navarre for Congress, refunded $2,900 to Thomas Tierney on April 4, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Stewart Navarre's campaign committee refunds $2,900 to Patrick Johnson

By Fredericksburg Leader | Jun 10, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Stewart Navarre, Stewart Navarre for Congress, refunded $2,900 to Patrick Johnson on April 4, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Stewart Navarre's campaign committee refunds $100 to Joseph S. Navarre

By Fredericksburg Leader | Jun 9, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Stewart Navarre, Stewart Navarre for Congress, refunded $100 to Joseph S. Navarre on April 14, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Stewart Navarre's campaign committee refunds $2,900 to Mark O'Hare

By Fredericksburg Leader | Jun 8, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Stewart Navarre, Stewart Navarre for Congress, refunded $2,900 to Mark O'Hare on April 11, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Stewart Navarre's campaign committee refunds $2,900 to Elizabeth Tierney

By Fredericksburg Leader | Jun 7, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Stewart Navarre, Stewart Navarre for Congress, refunded $2,900 to Elizabeth Tierney on April 11, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Stewart Navarre's campaign committee refunds $2,900 to Gregory Navarre

By Fredericksburg Leader | Jun 6, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Stewart Navarre, Stewart Navarre for Congress, refunded $2,900 to Gregory Navarre on April 11, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Stewart Navarre's campaign committee refunds $2,900 to Tom Nowland

By Fredericksburg Leader | Jun 5, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Stewart Navarre, Stewart Navarre for Congress, refunded $2,900 to Tom Nowland on April 11, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Stewart Navarre's campaign committee refunds $2,900 to Joseph Preis

By Fredericksburg Leader | Jun 4, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Stewart Navarre, Stewart Navarre for Congress, refunded $2,900 to Joseph Preis on April 11, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).