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McLean Letter: Committed to Keeping Us Safe

Letter to the Editor

As a long time Northern Virginia resident, and parent, I am very concerned about national and community safety and security.

McLean Letter: Committed to Religious Freedom

Letter to the Editor

For the last 30 years of my activism, I have worked to promote political engagement among Arab Americans in the Greater Washington D.C. area. I am working to unite all communities and political participation is a key part of that.

McLean Letter: ‘Gov. McAuliffe, Tear Down This Wall!’

Letter to the Editor

Gov. Terry McAuliffe has built a wall - a virtual wall - between citizens and the voter registration records they are permitted to inspect. Under federal law, the public has a right to inspect records relating to "ensuring the accuracy and currency of official lists of eligible voters.”

McLean, Great Falls Letter: Korean American Community Supports Comstock

Letter to the Editor

Congresswoman Barbara Comstock continues to earn the support of Northern Virginia’s Korean American community by consistently championing issues important to us.

McLean Letter: What’s for Dinner?

Letter to the Editor

I keep hearing about how unemployment numbers are down, but I also hear that, inexplicably, local, state and federal budgets are dismal.

McLean Letter: Tysons Needs Schools Too

Letter to the Editor

As it is widely known, Spring Hill Elementary is bursting at the seams, and is officially over capacity. We currently have around 1,000 students.

Editorial: Voting Never Mattered More

Consider voting absentee in person since more than 500,000 other voters are likely to turnout on Election Day.

With more than 655,000 active voters in Fairfax County, and as many as 500,000 voters turning out on Election Day, it’s a good time to consider voting early, and preparing for a longer-than-usual process if voting on Election Day.

McLean, Great Falls Letter: Voting for National Security

Letter to the Editor

As a West Point graduate, I learned long ago that strength is a key deterrent to any potential enemy. Given McLean's proximity to Washington and remembering very well the chaos of 9/11, national security is something that is always in the forefront of my mind. Terrorists and radical regimes seemingly want nothing more than to destroy our way of life, and Washington is a prime target for terrorists and state actors alike.

McLean, Great Falls Letter: Standing Up for Seniors

Letter to the Editor

Barbara Comstock has a proven record of fighting for the 10th District’s senior citizens and deserves the opportunity to keep working for us in Congress. Like she does on all issues, Barbara has set aside partisanship in favor of producing results. Her record speaks for itself.

McLean, Great Falls: Leading Voice Against Human Trafficking

Letter to the Editor

The horrors of human trafficking are an unfortunate reality for our community. Fortunately, we have a Congresswoman who is leading on this important issue. Barbara Comstock has fought against human trafficking since her time in the state legislature and will continue to do so as our representative in Congress.

McLean, Great Falls Letter: Championing Student Debt Relief

Letter to the Editor

Barbara Comstock has made student debt relief a major priority during her first term in Congress, and that’s why she’s earned my vote for re-election in November.

Editorial: Independent Police Auditor Marks History

Kudos to Board of Supervisors for unanimous approval of independent police auditor; now on to the Civilian Review Panel.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to create the position and office of independent police auditor on Tuesday, Sept. 20, creating the first civilian, independent oversight of law enforcement in Fairfax County. The unanimous vote demonstrated the board’s commitment to the ongoing process that began early in 2015 when Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova established the 32-member Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission.

McLean Letter: The Right Choice

Letter to the Editor

I recently read that Congresswoman Barbara Comstock has been endorsed by the Virginia Police Benevolent Association, as well as the local chapter of the Fairfax County Firefighters and Paramedics. This is a significant development because in 2012 the VAPBA endorsed Frank Wolf’s Democratic opponent. I’m thrilled that our local emergency responders recognize that, even though she’s only been a Congresswoman for two years, Barbara has made a real impact in our community and she deserves their endorsement.

Herndon Letter: Positive Leadership

Letter to the Editor

Congresswoman Barbara Comstock has been serving our area well for 7 years now – first in the House of Delegates for 5 years, and now as our Congresswoman for the past two years.

Fairfax Letter: Keeping the Nation Safe

Letter to the Editor

As we pass the fifteenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, our nation takes time to reflect upon that tragic day. This solemn anniversary hits close to home to many in our area who lost loved ones or close personal friends. On this day we are also reminded that the dangers of terrorism are all too real.