Will now rise, please remain standing for the pledge of allegiance, the national anthem. Governor, grace is your name and all the world. Grace is your presence in this land. You were here when native people first lived, loved, and governed themselves. You were here when the first englishmen emigrated and when they held their First Legislative Assembly 400 years ago. You were here when the first english women chose to come and join the men and dabblers communities and when the first African People were brought here in harrowing circumstances against their will you were with our ancestors men and women of diverse races and cultures through trial adversity , hope, and fear. In the same way that you are with your people then. Be with us now while we remember the relationship and legacy that has shaped us as americans today. Give us the courage to do the hard work of real reconciliation, and bless our continued effort for justice, freedom, and peace for everyone in this land, everyone witho
Capitol, a twoyear, 60 million renovation is underway. Gaveling will be constructed around capitol dome but work continues with the house gaveling today at noon. They are expected to approve a resolution and limiting the need to hold sessions while on break. They do return on letter slated for it on tuesday, january 7. From the Labor Department this morning, reports that the number of unemployment benefit applications dropped by 42,000 last week. Planes had jumped by 75,000 over the two weeks ending december 14. Todays news is a sign of a decline in the improving job market. The issue of Unemployment Benefits is shaping up to be a good focal point when congress returns. Congress failed to agree on a deal to extend longterm benefits which were said to expire december 31 for 1. 3 million americans. President obama has called for a retroactive or wrappers asian of the program, and house and Senate Democratic leaders have vowed to make it there first order of business when they return from
Life in the digital age soon may become easier for members of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, whether it s learning to use a computer to make medical appointments or connecting to high-speed internet service at the tribal center in Charles City County.
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