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AARP tips on how to avoid online shopping scams this holiday season

AARP Virginia says, "The holiday deals have already begun, but not all those great deals you see online are legit. The start of the online holiday shopping season means that online scams intensify with it.Here are the two simple steps you can take to stay a step ahead of the online Grinch this holiday shopping season."

Town hall meeting July 20 on the “Future of Prince William County”

A "Listening Panel" headed by Gainesville Supervisor Pete Candland and members of the Prince William County School Board will conduct a town hall meeting on Wednesday,July 20, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Park Valley Church, 4500 Waverly Farm Drive. Haymarket, Attendees are asked to speak out about what they want the county to do in the next five tears to improve property values and to protect and to improve quality of life.

Wittman on committee to iron out Nat’l Defense Authorization differences

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, has been named to the congressional conference committee that will resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of the FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). VA-1 includes part of Prince William County.

Congressman Wittman assails President Obama over troops cap for Afghanistan

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, said :“The President’s new troop cap reveals either a lack of understanding or a lack of concern about our mission in Afghanistan" and told Obama he should make good on the US commitment.

TODAY’S COLUMN: New Virginia laws go into effect July 1

Delegate Richard Anderson, who represents much of Prince William County, summarizes some of the new laws taking effect today, July 1.

Bill aims to make sure students are financially savvy before they take out college loans

Bipartisan legislation to help students make smart decisions in the financing of their higher education has been introduced in both houses of Congress, according to a news release from US Senator Mark Warner's office.

The future of Social Security: Long-range projection unchanged for trust fund reserve depletion

The combined trust fund reserves are still growing and will continue to do so through 2019. Beginning in 2020, the total cost of the program is projected to exceed income.

Manassas Police bulletin on new kind of phone scams involving “police impersonators”

Residents can rest assured that Manassas City Police does not act on behalf of any federal agency for the purpose of collecting payment or serving federal warrants for delinquent accounts, reports Off. Adrienne Helms, crime prevention specialist for Manassas City Police Department.

George Mason University Foundation welcomes new trustees

George Mason University Foundation has announced the recent appointment of 11 new trustees to the board effective July 1. The newest members represent both government and private business professionals, all committed to the continued success of George Mason University and its Faster Farther Campaign.

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