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Sharpening their tacks in final debate

Deeds and McDonnell. (AP)

With little time remaining before the Nov. 3 election, Democrat R. Creigh Deeds and Republican Robert F. McDonnell go on the attack.

William Maldonado, 25, surveys the fire damage to the living room of the Arlington County house he shares with 15 family members.
Arlington
The occupants of the house span three generations and include four children. Some family members think the fire was electrical because they noticed problems with the electricity at 10 p.m. Monday. (Photos By Katherine Frey/the Washington Post)

Virginia Supreme Court decision that overturned a conviction for drunken driving could result in the commonwealth's intoxicated drivers being given "one free swerve."


A slowdown in the production of the H1N1 flu vaccine is forcing some Washington area health officials to cancel or limit immunization clinics until more supplies arrive.


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Washington Area Furniture and Antiques Sales (Post, October 22, 2009)

Bill Clinton, McAuliffe campaign as friends of Deeds:  McAuliffe and Bill Clinton reach out to supporters (Post, October 21, 2009)

Loudoun uses education reserves to help fill shortfall: Move irks School Board, which had been saving money for lean years:  Move irks School Board, which had been saving money for lean years (Post, October 21, 2009)

Diamond thieves hit Tysons Corner Center jewelry store (Post, October 20, 2009; 2:47 PM)

Deeds, McDonnell prepare for final debate:  JOBS, TAXES ARE KEY TOPICS Candidates break little new campaign ground (Post, October 21, 2009)

Loudoun County:  Amid budget crunch,
administrator hired
(Post, October 20, 2009; 10:56 AM)

Va. House candidates have raised more than $22 million so far (Post, October 20, 2009; 9:36 AM)

Arlington parking spots could sprout meters:  Arlington may join others in telling drivers to use mass transit or pay up (Post, October 20, 2009)

In a place for heroes, a soldier's grandmother remembers:  Woman recalls visiting Arlington with her grandson (Post, October 20, 2009)

Fire that destroyed D.C. mansion and art ruled accidental:  Report rules blaze was accidental; water-supply improvements outlined (Post, October 20, 2009)

Deeds races to ensure Obama's voters are his:  Campaign's continued lack of focus, visibility have some worried (Post, October 20, 2009)

Va. woman set boyfriend on fire, tried to thwart 911 call, police say (Post, October 19, 2009; 7:26 PM)

Former Md. teacher pleads guilty to crossing state lines for sex with student (Post, October 19, 2009; 7:18 PM)

Virginia Government
Deeds's Trip Targets Disaffected in N.Va.: Obama's Support Could Play Role
(Post, October 17, 2009)

Deeds Trailing McDonnell in Money on Hand By $1.8 Million
(Post, October 16, 2009)

GOP Fervor Mounts As McDonnell Leads: Deeds Fans Less-Excited, Poll Shows
(Post, October 10, 2009)

How They Voted on God, Guns And Gays: Deeds, McDonnell on Schools, Taxes, Too
(Post, September 27, 2009)

Issues of Perception Try McDonnell's Alma Mater
(Post, September 20, 2009)
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Schools News
Swine flu suspected in increase of school absences
(Post, October 21, 2009; 9:59 AM)

When and where to get vaccinations
(Post, October 16, 2009)

Fairfax Schools Drop Out Of PTA: Splinter Groups Have Local Focus
(Post, September 28, 2009)

Thinking Outside The School Lunchbox: Va. to Follow Md.'s Homegrown Lead
(Post, September 24, 2009)

Sideline Report This Week in High School FOOTball: More Students Take the Field
(Post, September 24, 2009)
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Crime News
All That Glitters Isn't Stolen: In N.Va. Heists, Only the Finest Jewelry Nabbed; Lesser Karats Snubbed
(Post, October 17, 2009)

Mentally Ill Fairfax Man Gets Life in Father's Slaying
(Post, October 17, 2009)

Regional Briefing: Regional Briefing
(Post, October 16, 2009)

Va. Couple Wounded In Machete Attack: 3 Charged; Victims Possibly Targeted
(Post, October 10, 2009)

Police Link 2 Attempted Sex Assaults: Descriptions, Methods Are Thought to Point to Same Attacker
(Post, October 8, 2009)
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Tysons Corner Development
18 Feet Done, Many More to Go: Building a Metrorail Tunnel at Tysons Corner Takes Brute Force Applied With a Deft Touch
(Post, October 18, 2009)

30,000 Stimulus Jobs, Many in D.C. Area, Reported
(Post, October 16, 2009)

Economy Slows Establishment of Tax District: Move Would Help Fund Metro Extension to Dulles
(Post, October 8, 2009)

Builders Take Wait-and-See Approach to Purple Line: Completion Is Too Distant For Strapped Developers
(Post, August 23, 2009)

Allen Tries to Shake Off the 'Macaca' Shadow: Work With GOP, Energy Think Tank Prompts Speculation About Comeback
(Post, August 14, 2009)
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