Paige Winfield Cunningham
Articles by Paige Winfield Cunningham
Film looks at children of war casualties
Nine-year-old Cierra and 41-year-old Jeanette have something in common: Their fathers were killed serving in U.S. wars. But separated by generations, the two grew up in radically different worlds for children of war casualties. Published May 13, 2011
Poll: Allen, Kaine in near-tie for Va. Senate seat
A new poll shows Tim Kaine and George Allen in a dead heat for Sen. Jim Webb's U.S. Senate seat in Virginia — but both are viewed less favorably than they were three months ago. Published May 12, 2011
McDonnell asks DoD to delay BRAC transfer
Gov. Bob McDonnell has asked the Defense Department to delay the relocation of thousands of military workers to the Mark Center in Alexandria. Published May 11, 2011
Health care appeal goes before 3-judge panel
A federal appeals panel of three Democrat-appointed federal judges heard arguments Tuesday in two cases attempting to overturn President Obama's health care overhaul. Published May 10, 2011
Federal appeals courts set to hear ‘Obamacare’ cases
Last year's massive health care overhaul is about to face a round of hearings in federal appeals courts, beginning Tuesday when the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals hears competing cases about the law's constitutionality. Published May 9, 2011
Va. watches for next steps in political dance
The two most obvious contenders for Virginia governor — the lieutenant governor and attorney general — have a decision to make every four years: Will they butt heads, broker a deal or just stay out of each other's way? Published May 8, 2011
Prince William Co. seeks bailout from voting-rights rules
Prince William County officials are trying to convince the federal government that they treat minorities fairly enough to be excused from extra oversight of their local elections. Published May 5, 2011
McDonnell line-item veto cuts PBS funds
Gov. Robert F. McDonnell has used a powerful executive tool to further his goal of phasing out state funding for public broadcasting. Published May 3, 2011
SEALs go unnoticed and like it that way
Members of the elite Navy SEALs team that carried out a painstakingly crafted assault that led to the death of Osama bin Laden won't be greeted with fanfare when they return home to Virginia Beach. Published May 2, 2011
Obama, Meyers target Trump at correspondents’ association dinner
No one provided more comedic material Saturday evening at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner than Donald Trump, who barely cracked a smile as President Obama and "Saturday Night Live" writer Seth Meyers cranked out the jokes for more than 2,500 guests. Published May 1, 2011
McDonnell says he will sign Va. redistricting plan
Gov. Robert F. McDonnell on Friday announced his intent to sign the second restricting plan submitted to him by the General Assembly, saying it is satisfactory but not ideal. Published April 29, 2011
State Senate passes 2nd redistricting proposal
Democrats persuaded reluctant Republicans to vote for their second attempt at a Senate redistricting map, approving the map on Thursday after extensive closed-door efforts to draw a plan they hope wont be vetoed by Gov. Bob McDonnell. Published April 28, 2011
Cuccinelli backs Va. Tech appeal of federal fines
Virginia Tech has the backing of state Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II in the school’s plan to appeal $55,000 in federal fines for charges that it failed to quickly alert the campus during the 2007 shooting that left more than 30 students and faculty members dead. Published April 27, 2011
Fairfax County won’t sue to stop BRAC relocation
Fairfax County officials say they won't sue the Defense Department over the relocation of thousands of workers from Arlington to Alexandria, despite a report that showed the Army misled lawmakers about potential traffic gridlock around the new offices. Published April 26, 2011
McAuliffe’s travels hint of another bid for Va. governor
Two years since Terry McAuliffe's quest for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination was thwarted by voters who viewed him as a carpetbagger out of touch with grass-roots Virginia, the multimillionaire entrepreneur is quietly mounting a second bid for the Democratic nomination for Virginia governor. Published April 25, 2011
High court won’t expedite health care ruling
Virginia Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II said he is disappointed but not surprised the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his request to fast-track the state's lawsuit challenging federal health care law. Published April 25, 2011
Legal fight eyed over BRAC I-395 plan
A Northern Virginia congressman is asking local jurisdictions to prevent a "looming traffic nightmare" by taking legal action against a planned relocation of 6,400 defense workers. Published April 21, 2011
Faith-based adoptions not for gays
Faith-based adoption agencies will not be required to allow gay individuals to use their services. Virginia's State Board of Social Services on Wednesday rejected proposed changes to the rules governing adoption and foster case agencies. Published April 20, 2011
Va. decides Wednesday on new regs for allowing gay couples to adopt
Stakeholders in a proposed new regulation allowing same-sex couples to adopt children in Virginia are waiting on the State Board of Social Services to make a decision Wednesday afternoon. Published April 20, 2011
Frederick makes comeback with PAC
Former Virginia Republican Party Chairman Jeffrey M. Frederick is re-entering politics as an anti-establishment conservative two years after he was ousted by his GOP colleagues. Published April 19, 2011
