Jim Webb

Union ads take new tack: praising GOP members

2012-11-20 10:16:00

WASHINGTON—Labor unions seeking a fiscal solution that protects entitlement programs and raises taxes on the rich are trying the carrot approach before taking the stick to lawmakers. A new six-figure ad campaign backed by three major unions...

Weekend TV Talk Shows: The White House vs. Fox News

2009-10-24 04:34:10

Pressure mounts to stop 9/11 terrorism trials in New York

2010-01-28 16:34:44

A little something for the ladies

2008-02-29 00:00:00

You know how ladies, when they don't get what they want, can go a little crazy? Am I right, fellas? Right now, they're pretty upset about losing their first chance at a female president. This would have empowered little girls, shattered sexist beliefs...

Senate on verge of new agenda

2006-11-09 00:00:00

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats on Wednesday began planning their return to power as the chamber's majority, capping their party's strong showing in the 2006 election by claiming victories in closely contested races in Montana and Virginia. The wins,...

Fight today or occupy forever

2007-01-25 00:00:00

'AS I LOOK AT Iraq, I recall the words of former general and soon-to-be-President Dwight Eisenhower during the dark days of the Korean War, which had fallen into a bloody stalemate. 'When comes the end?' � And as soon as he became president, he brought...

Jim Webb, Hollywood's latest military man

2008-06-18 00:00:00

FOR A TIME, Hollywood was enamored with former NATO commander and Democratic presidential candidate Wesley Clark. He was feted at packed Beverly Hills parties every time he breezed through town. But these days, there's a new military man on the radar: Jim...

The Netroots aren't just about winning

2007-05-20 00:00:00

After years of being dismissed or mocked by press and politicians alike, the grassroots insurgents of progressive blogs won new credibility after the stream of Democratic victories in the 2006 elections. These decentralized "netroots" played...

Guns and politics, together again

2007-04-24 00:00:00

Today, the Independence Institute's Kopel and The Economist's Lockwood address the politics of gun control. Yesterday, they debated the lessons of Virginia Tech. Later this week, they'll talk about the international view, treasured myths and possible...

BRIEF: UVa graduation at a glance

2013-05-17 17:14:01

At a glance The University of Virginia holds its 184th Final Exercises this weekend. 30,000-35,000 Number of people expected on Grounds this weekend 6,363 total number of degrees being conferred (3,761 bachelor's, 1,634 master's and 509 first...

UVa prepares for final exercises

2013-05-17 06:24:03

Tens of thousands of graduates, family members, friends and faculty are slated to gather on the Lawn for the University of Virginia's 184th Final Exercises this weekend. The backdrop for the ceremonies will be rounded out by an unusual sight -- the...

Commencement ceremonies in full swing

2013-05-09 00:00:00

Commencement ceremonies for graduates of colleges and universities across the region are in full swing. Whether you plan to attend an upcoming ceremony or not, be prepared for potential heavy traffic near the locations in the hours before and after...

Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.)

2012-05-09 00:00:00

U.S. Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va.

2012-01-31 07:35:41

Recently, Virginia Sen. Jim Webb (with Barack Obama, left) and Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland (with Hillary Rodham Clinton, far left) publicly declined VP consideration. Webb said he wanted to use his "efforts and talents" in the Senate to work on issues he cares about.

2008-07-23 13:25:43