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Please tell me what is wrong with this picture. A bill originates in the House of Representatives in Congress supporting a $482 million tax break for active duty military and reservists. No sooner was this idea turned into legislation than, like bees to honey, lawmakers decided to attach pork barrel spending and tax breaks for…
Manassas Journal Messenger | The right fit . . .
U.S. News & World Report ranked the University of Richmond 34th among the nation’s liberal arts colleges in this year’s annual college rankings. The Princeton Review also selected UR for this year’s list of “The Best 361 Colleges.” While school officials say it’s flattering to be included on such prestigious rosters, they say it’s virtually…
For families, an uncertain future
Imagine Osama bin Laden and his associates were hiding in the mountains in Pennsylvania, and you have relatives there. The United States is dropping bombs and running air raids over a broad area of the state, hoping to take out the terrorists and destroy their communication and military infrastructure. Innocent Pennsylvanians might be killed even…
Manassas Journal Messenger | Restaurant owner says fence disrupting access
Construction activity in Old Town Manassas is causing enough trouble for an area pizza and sub shop that its owner is seeking help from the city. Abdullah Toma, the owner of the Old Town Grill, is asking city zoning officials to look at a security fence pushed up to the back of his Center Street…
Hawpe buries Cannons
WOODBRIDGE — The Potomac Cannons decided they’d take their chances pitching to Brad Hawpe this weekend. They got away with it on Saturday, but last night the Carolina League’s best hitter made them pay for their bravado. Hawpe, who appears to be completely recovered from the tendinitis in his right wrist that forced him to…
Manassas Journal Messenger | Police to hit the streets, help rally community
Though the official 20th National Night Out is Tuesday, Prince William law enforcement agencies will celebrate early with weekend events throughout the county. To commemorate the event, which is designed to send a message to criminals that citizens are watching, the police department will run a motorcade through area neighborhoods, go on foot patrols with…