Federal Government Military Money & Taxes
IRS offers help to military members and veterans with their unique tax needs
11/14/24 / Federal Government / Military / Money & Taxes /
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families often qualify for special tax benefits. An IRS news release describes some of the most common deductions and exclusions and tells where to get more information.
Local Congressional delegation wants to take the “if” out of federal employees’ pay
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12/10/15 / Federal Government / Money & Taxes /
With the clock ticking on the federal government’s fiscal calendar, Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-VA) Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) and Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) are preparing legislation to protect federal employees from a government shutdown. The Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act would guarantee back pay for all furloughed workers in the event of a shutdown.
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Congress sends K-12 education reform bill to President Obama
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12/09/15 / Education / Federal Government / Money & Taxes /
Prince William County's preschool program is due to get funds from the K-12 education reform bill that the U.S. Senate passed and sent to the president's desk for signature Dec. 9.
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US Air National Guard selects Virginia location for new cyber operations squadron
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12/09/15 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Military /
The Air National Guard has chosen Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) for an Air Force Cyber Operations Squadron. Virginia’s bipartisan delegation has been advocating to locate the cyber facility at JBLE since December 2014.
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Senator Rand Paul now 8th on ballot for March 1, 2016 Va. GOP Primary
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12/05/15 / Federal Government / People & Places / Politics /
The Republican Party of Virginia (RPV) has announced that Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky is the eighth Republican candidate to submit signatures for "pre-check" review by the RPV and for submission to the State Board of Elections.
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Kettle Run HS guidance counselor to deliver White House Christmas tree
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By Justin Magill, Kettle Run High School student 11/26/15 / Agriculture / Federal Government / People & Places /
Kettle Run High School Guidance Director Sue Harmon will deliver the White House Christmas tree via horse and carriage on Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving. This is the fourth time in eight years her business has been chosen to make the delivery.
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U.S. Marshals’ Fugitive Task Force arrests suspect in Nov. 1 PWC murder in Georgia
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11/18/15 / Federal Government / Police & Fire Beat / Woodbridge /
Murder Investigation *ARREST – On November 17th, after an extensive search, Lamar LEWIS was located and arrested at an apartment located in the 3800 block of Mulkey Cir in Marietta, Georgia by members of the Atlanta U.S. Marshals’ Fugitive Task Force.
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Connolly, Comstock, Beyer & Norton talk turkey with Metro’s new general manager
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11/17/15 / Federal Government / Transportation /
Virginia delegation colleagues Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), and Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA) joined Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC) to meet with incoming Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld today, Nov. 17.
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More Virginia residents oppose Obama refugee plan than support it, survey shows
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11/17/15 / Federal Government / People & Places / Politics /
Virginians are solidly opposed to President Obama’s plans to allow Syrian refugees into the country, with many residents concerned that doing so would make a future terrorist attack more likely, according to a new survey sponsored by the University of Mary Washington’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies.
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Time to pay Prince William County property taxes; deadline is Dec. 5
Taxpayers are encouraged to pay their taxes before the Dec. 5 due date. A late payment penalty of 10 percent will apply to any unpaid tax balance after the Dec. 5 deadline. Additionally, interest will accrue monthly on unpaid balances at a rate of 10 percent per annum until they are fully paid.
