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March & April News & Information Recap

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

BEST REGARDS FROM DULLES!

Since the General Assembly adjourned our highly productive Session in Richmond on February 23, I have been getting out and about all over our 87th District. I have been attending various meetings and events, and I have been busy connecting with my constituents to hear your concerns.

This newsletter updates you on my recent announcements and activities on your behalf since Session ended. Due to the myriad of activities, please find below few highlights then a detailed list of my March and April activities. …

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Update from Richmond: Week Six Recap

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Best regards from Richmond. This week of the General Assembly Session was extremely busy, with significant pieces of legislation making their way through the House of Delegates and Senate. Discussions and debates about important topics such as transportation and the state budget filled much of the week. Also, several of my bills were heard on the Senate Floor and I’m happy to announce that this week six of my bills unanimously passed the Senate. To date, seven of my bills have passed the House and Senate. Below are a few highlights from this week in Richmond: …

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Update from Richmond: Week Five Recap and Greenway Petition

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Best regards from Richmond. The fifth week of the 2013 General Assembly is wrapping up. February 5th was “crossover” at the Capitol – the deadline where all legislative action must be completed by its house of origin. Over the next two weeks, the House will consider all the bills which have passed the Senate, while the Senate considers all House bills. Bills that pass both bodies will be sent to Governor Bob McDonnell for his review. Below you’ll find a few highlights from this week in Richmond…

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Update from Richmond: Week Four Recap and Greenway Investigation

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

The fourth week of the 2013 General Assembly is wrapping up. Almost all the bills introduced this year have been heard. Those bills which pass the House Floor will be sent next week to be heard by the Senate. In Richmond, this is known as “crossover week.” On Tuesday evening I will be holding a live telephone town hall meeting from my office in Richmond to give you a mid-Session update and hear your opinions and suggestions. Over the next few days, you should be receiving a call from my office with details on how to join the telephone town hall meeting. In the meantime, the following is a summary of my efforts for the week:…

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Update from Richmond: Week Three Recap

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Best Regards. We are almost in the middle of the 2013 General Assembly Session. Between subcommittee meetings, committee meetings and House Floor sessions, we’re working on advancing legislation that has been introduced this year. At this stage we’re operating at a very fast pace. Below you’ll find a few highlights from this week in Richmond:…

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Update from Richmond: Week Two Recap

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Best Regards. The second week of the 2013 Session is in the books. We are now starting to make our way through the myriad of house bills and resolutions that have been introduced for the 45-day “short” Session. Below you’ll find a few highlights from this week in Richmond…

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Update from Richmond: Week One Recap

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Best regards. I’m back in Richmond for the 45-day “short session” of the General Assembly. The 2013 Session officially kicked off on Wednesday, January 9th.

This year, I’m again serving on the oldest & newest committees in the House of Delegates: Privileges & Elections (P&E) and Science & Technology (S&T). I’m also pleased to announce I’ve [H1] been named today as the Chairman of the P&E Subcommittee on Appointments; this committee reviews appointments to various boards made by Governor McDonnell. This assignment is a great honor and privilege – [H2] I look forward to considering legislation brought before my subcommittee…

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December News & Information Recap

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

BEST REGARDS FROM DULLES!

From my family to yours, I hope you enjoyed a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah, a time of festivity and reflection which I hope you shared with your loved ones. I hope you had a safe and Happy New Year and look forward to a happy and prosperous 2013 for you, for our 87th District and for our great nation…..

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Merry Christmas and Community Announcements & Events in the 87th

Dear Friends and Neighbors:

Best regards from Dulles. With so many community events and opportunities that are forwarded to my office, I felt it was important to highlight some of the key happenings in a monthly email separate than my monthly newsletter. And let me take this opportunity to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. ….

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November News & Information Recap

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

BEST REGARDS FROM DULLES!

From my family to yours, I hope you had the best possible Thanksgiving and are enjoying the sights and sounds of this joyous Christmas season.

We have much to be thankful for here in America — and we have our military veterans to thank for it all. I hope you joined me in remembering and honoring our veterans November 11 on Veterans Day, and I hope you will remember their sacrifice for us all year long….

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Community Announcements & Events in the 87th

Dear Friends and Neighbors:

Best regards from Dulles.

With so many community events and opportunities that are forwarded to my office, I felt it was important to highlight some of the key happenings in a monthly email separate than my monthly newsletter. Please take a moment to review and consider participating in the following:…

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Election Day Info and October’s News from the 87th District

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

BEST REGARDS FROM DULLES!

Tomorrow is Election Day. I would like to take this opportunity to remind you to Triple Check your polling place (click here for details >>). Precincts were re-drawn earlier this year and new Voter Registration Cards were mailed to all registered voters in Virginia. It is critical that everyone be certain where they are voting in this close election to ensure your vote is counted…

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Important Voting Information for Loudoun & Prince William Counties

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

BEST REGARDS AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM DULLES!

With the November election just days away, I thought it important to share with you information on critical voting dates and to make you aware that early voting has begun across the Commonwealth. With Hurricane Sandy impacting so much, Loudoun County has extended its voting hours….

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The Latest on Hurricane Sandy, Roads and Power

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Despite the worst of Hurricane Sandy being behind us, I’d like to caution everyone to remain vigilant and careful with the high winds and continued rain today. As Virginia, Prince William and Loudoun begin the long clean up from this powerful storm, it is best to heed the requests to stay home if possible.

I know there are many in the 87th still without power. I have been in contact with Dominion Electric and Novec over the last 24 hours and they are working diligently to restore electricity as soon as possible…

Many roads are closed this morning, including Routes 15 & 50. Please be very careful if you MUST be out today.
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Get Your Romney Signs at the 87th District Office This Weekend!

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

With the election just 11 days from today, now is the time to show your support through signs, bumper stickers and other campaign materials for the Comeback Team: ROMNEY/RYAN, George Allen for Senate, Frank Wolf for Congress TICKET….

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Important Voting Information for Loudoun & Prince William Counties

BEST REGARDS FROM DULLES!

With the November election less than two weeks away, I thought it important to share with you information on critical voting dates and to make you aware that early voting has begun across the Commonwealth. Here is some very important information for you:

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot by mail – October 30, 2012 by 5 p.m.
Last Day for In-Person Absentee Voting – November 3, 2012 by 5 p.m.
All ballots MUST be received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day (when the polls close)…

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Del. Ramadan Named National Co-Chair of Arab Americans for Romney

BEST REGARDS FROM DULLES!

I wanted to pass along the great honor that Governor Mitt Romney has asked me to be a National Co-Chair of his Arab-Americans for Romney. The campaign has also announced that Governor Romney will be coming to Leesburg this Wednesday at Ida Lee Park! Please follow the link to the right for more details…

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September News & Information Recap

BEST REGARDS FROM DULLES!

I hope you and your family had an enjoyable summer and are off to a terrific autumn.

September was a busy month. I attended a multitude of events throughout the 87th District and met with many constituents at my District office. In addition, the Business Development Caucus (BDC), which I co-founded earlier this year, hosted four more Town Hall meetings, including a very successful meeting in Ashburn.

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Important Voting Information for Loudoun & Prince William Counties

BEST REGARDS FROM DULLES!

With the November election rapidly approaching I thought it important to share with you information on critical voting dates and to make you aware that early voting has begun across the Commonwealth. Here is some very important information for you:

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Delegate Ramadan Invites You to Multiple Events Across the 87th

September 22: September Blitz for George Allen!

September 26: Business Development Caucus TownHall Luncheon
Germanna Community College at the Daniel Tech Center, Culpeper…

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August News & Information Recap

Best regards from Dulles. I hope that you and your families enjoyed the Labor Day weekend.

August was yet another busy month. This newsletter lists my August activities and includes an update on events upcoming in September starting with an important event this Monday. For continuous, up-to-date news and information, please visit the front page of my website (www.DavidRamadan.com) and follow me on both Twitter (www.Twitter.com/davidiramadan) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/DavidIRamadan)…

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August News & Information

July was a busy month, but a very productive one. After enjoying a wonderful Fourth of July here with family and friends, I spent much of the month traveling overseas, encouraging and facilitating economic trade relationships for Virginia in Taiwan, the Middle East and India – Note that no taxpayer funds were used for any part of this trip…

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Best Regards and a Very Happy Fourth of July from Dulles!

By now, 10,000 families in our 87th District should have received a package in the mail from our office. This package contains an American flag, a letter from me regarding our Independence Day, and a copy of “In Due Course,” a publication from the Virginia Division of Legislative Services which provides a brief summary of legislation passed by the 2012 Regular Session of the General Assembly and became law on July 1…

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Today’s Supreme Court Ruling

I am very disappointed in the ruling handed down this morning from the United States Supreme Court on ObamaCare. What the ruling clearly shows is this will be one of the largest tax increases in American history and a tremendous burden on States and our Commonwealth….

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Route 50 Meeting Set for June 28

You’re invited to a Route 50 Construction Update Meeting:

Thursday, June 28, 2012 6:00 PM
Dulles South Public Safety Center
25216 Loudoun County Parkway, South Riding, VA 20152

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Funding Approved for Preliminary Engineering of Braddock-Pleasant Valley Intersection

Following up on my email from June 7th (link), the Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved funding on a critical infrastructure project for residents of the 87th District. I’d like to thank Supervisor Letourneau, Del. Hugo, Del. LeMunyon and Sen. Black for all of their efforts on this intersection. I’d also like to thank Secretary of Transportation Sean Connaughton, Deputy Sec. David Tyeryar & VDOT for their cooperation…

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ALERT: Rt. 50 Lane Closure Tonight!

Supervisor Letourneau and I were informed earlier today that VDOT’s contractor will be closing one lane westbound on Route 50 at Pleasant Valley Road in Fairfax County tonight. Work can commence as early as 7 P.M., but I fully support Sup. Letourneau’s request to delay construction until 7:30 – 7:45 p.m. if traffic conditions warrant.

The purpose of the lane closure is to install a traffic signal….

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Del. Ramadan Supports George Allen for US Senate & Rally Information

Best Regards from Dulles. I am writing today inviting you to join me in welcoming Governor McDonnell and Governor Allen to Loudoun tomorrow, Monday June 11th at 2:00pm…

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June 1 - URGERT! PLEASE READ re: Metro & Transportation – News & Information from the 87th District

Best regards from Dulles. My newsletter today contains important, urgent information about Metro to Loudoun and about the Braddock/Pleasant Valley intersection – please read these transportation updates thoroughly.

The month of May has been a very busy one for me, starting with multiple activities on May 1 and continuing even as I write this update. Below is a summary of my activities for this month. Please excuse the length of this edition…

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May 17 - Session Wrap Up News & Information from the 87th District

Best regards from Dulles. The General Assembly recently adjourned the 2012 Special Session. Monday was the last and longest day of this year – the House came to order at 1:00 p.m. and the Session closed at 1:54 a.m. on Tuesday morning. During the 13-hour marathon, we considered 107 budget amendments submitted by the Governor. We passed 79 of those amendments for Senate consideration. The Senate, in turn, passed 74. The Governor is set to complete action on all amendments by the end of the week and thus state agencies, counties and cities can move forward on their budgets. Although the media concentrated on those few amendments that didn’t pass, the good news is that we passed 72% of Governor McDonnell’s amendments in both Chambers. I am honored to have supported key amendments that grow Virginia’s economy and add jobs. I am committed to continue advocating for additional transportation solutions, better and more effective government, and economic prosperity…

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May 2 - District News and Information

Best regards from Dulles. The 87th District Office is now open and ready to receive you. The Grand Opening event Sunday was a success. Over 150 constituents and friends attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony with The Honorable Bill Howell, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, as special guest. Boy Scouts of America Troop 970 from Sterling United Methodist Church performed the flag ceremony while Freedom High School’s marching band played the National Anthem. Pastor Charlie Whitlow of the Community Church in Ashburn delivered the invocation…

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April 10 - Budget Wrap Up

Best regards from Dulles. This is my first e-mail newsletter from the new District Office at the Dulles Trade Center off Rt. 606. Please save the date for the upcoming District Office Grand Opening on Sunday, April 29, at 4:00 p.m. My special guests will include The Honorable William J. Howell, Speaker, Virginia House of Delegates and several of our local public officials. Invitations and further information will be mailed to you soon…

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March 9 – News & Information

Best regards from Richmond. This is our final scheduled week of the 60-day 2012 General Assembly Session. As we move towards adjourning for the year, the Commonwealth is still without a Budget due to the Senate Democrats’ failure to act. In the House of Delegates, we passed a fiscally responsible budget with bipartisan support; the Senate Democrats killed it. We introduced it again, passed it again and sent it to the Senate; they’ve yet to act on it. The Senate Democrats are holding the Budget hostage. They demanded additional committee assignments and it is now reported that the Senate Democrats are demanding $489 million in additional spending before they consider the budget – yes ‘consider’ not ‘agree to’. They are doing this for purely partisan gain….

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March 2 – News & Information

Best regards from Richmond. I am writing today from the Floor of the House during the reintroduction of the Budget since the Budget which we passed last week was killed in the Senate. Legislation is continuously passing through both Chambers and being sent to the Governor for his review; but not the Budget. Senate Democrats decided to hold the Commonwealth’s Budget hostage in a partisan attempt to gain committee seats. We will hopefully pass another set of Budget Bills in the House today and send them to the Senate again to give Senate Democrats another chance to act and do the responsible thing. In the meantime, here are few updates:…

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Feb 29 – News & Information

Many of you are aware of the increased congestion that has occurred the last several days along Route 50 due to VDOT’s much-needed widening project. I wanted to let you know that Loudoun Supervisor Matt Letourneau, Del. Jim LeMunyon and I are working diligently with VDOT officials to improve the situation. VDOT is considering a number of different options and have let us know that they should have a solution quickly for this situation. Stay tuned for more updates:…

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February 24 – News & Information

Best regards from Richmond. The seventh week of the 2012 General Assembly is wrapping up. We’re heading into the final few weeks of Session and will consider a total of 2,515 bills and resolutions before adjournment on March 10th. This week, progress has been made on the Commonwealth’s biennium budget and more bills are being sent to the Governor for his review. Here are a few updates:…

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February 17 – News & Information

Best regards from Richmond. The sixth week of the 2012 General Assembly is wrapping up. February 14th was “crossover” at the Capitol – the deadline where all legislative action must be completed by its house of origin. Over the next few weeks, the House will consider all the bills which have passed the Senate, while the Senate considers all House bills. Bills that pass both bodies will be sent to Governor Bob McDonnell for his review. Here are few updates:…

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February 10 – News & Information

Best regards from Richmond. The fifth week of the 2012 General Assembly is wrapping up and almost all of the 1200-plus bills introduced this year have been heard. Those bills which pass the House Floor will be sent next week to be heard by the Senate. In Richmond, this is known as “crossover week.” Here is a summary of some of my efforts over the past few days:…

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February 3 – News & Information

Best regards from Richmond. The fourth week of the 2012 General Assembly is now wrapping up. To date, the House has passed 249 bills – many of which are Republican items that will generate jobs and improve the education system in the 87th District and the entire Commonwealth. Twelve of the bills that have passed through the House thus far will have a direct impact on our economy and school systems if enacted into law. Here is a summary of some of my efforts over the past few days:…

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January 27 – News & Information

Best regards from Richmond. The General Assembly is almost in the middle of the 2012 Session. Between committee meetings and House Floor sessions, we are working hard on advancing legislation that has been introduced this year. It sometimes makes for a feverish pace, and it can occasionally be difficult just to keep on track. Here is a summary of my efforts over the last week:…

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January 20 – News & Information

Best regards from Richmond. As the first full week of session is now complete, we have started to make progress in tackling over 1,200 Bills and Resolutions that have been introduced so far in the House for this 60-days Session – approximately 3,000 are expected overall. This Tuesday I will be holding a live telephone town hall meeting from my office in Richmond to update you on issues and hear your opinions and suggestions. Over the next few days, you should be receiving a call from my office with details on how to join the telephone town hall meeting. In the meantime, the following is a summary of my efforts for the week:…

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