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Mary Yates, a mentally disabled 22-year-old, is set to graduate from county schools in June. Her parents fear they won't be able to continue her education.
Families fear cuts in Fairfax County services may harm progress of mentally challenged. (By Katherine Frey -- The Washington Post)

PRINCE WILLIAM

School Web Sites' Ads Add to Funds, Debate

Businesses long have sponsored campus activities, but some parents and analysts say there are questions about what school-related advertising is appropriate.


States, City to Split Metro Budget Gap

Jurisdictions seek ways to boost contributions to the transit agency and reduce bus service.


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GOP Congressmen Urge Frederick to Step Down (Post, March 13, 2009; 4:57 PM)

Parents of Fairfax Girl Found Dead in Baltimore Release Sketch of Woman Who Might Have Been With Her Before She Died:  Woman Might Have Been With Teen (Post, March 13, 2009; Page B03)

FAIRFAX COUNTY:  Republican Wins Close Supervisor Race (Post, March 12, 2009; Page B01)

Virginia Beefs Up Disaster Planning:  Confusion at Tech Led to New Law (Post, March 12, 2009; Page PW01)

TAX SCAM:  Federal Authorities Seize Part of Personal Shopper's House Down Payment in D.C. Tax Scam Probe (Post, March 12, 2009; Page B04)

Reston Community Players' 'Full Monty' Is a Raucous (and Revealing) Good Time:  Reston Players Deliver Raucous (and Revealing) Good Time (Post, March 12, 2009; Page VA07)

Court Report This Week in High School Basketball:  This Week in Fairfax County High School Basketball (Post, March 12, 2009; Page VA08)

Leesburg Mayor Wants to Appeal Water Ruling (Post, March 12, 2009; Page LZ01)

HCA Sues Loudoun County Over Rejection of Broadlands Hospital:  Hospital Fight Returns to Court (Post, March 12, 2009; Page LZ01)

Hundreds Expected to Flock to Children's Consignment Sale at Prince William County Fairgrounds:  Children's Consignment Sale Feeds Off Austere Times (Post, March 12, 2009; Page PW01)

Trio of Talented Girls' Basketball Players Leave Forest Park High School a Legacy of Achievement:  After a Disappointing Final Outing, Trio of Friends Leave With a Legacy of Athletic Achievement (Post, March 12, 2009; Page PW09)

Manassas Police Get High Marks in Survey of Residents:  96% in Poll on '08 Express Satisfaction (Post, March 12, 2009; Page PW03)

McDonnell Risks Conservative Support by Joining Split in State Republican Party (Post, March 12, 2009; Page LZ04)

Va. Islamic School Changes Texts, May Still Face Criticism (AP, March 12, 2009; 8:00 AM)

Virginia Government
Ballot Machine Malfunctions, Fairfax Race Left in Limbo
(Post, March 11, 2009; Page B01)

Ballot Machine Malfunctions, Fairfax Race Left in Limbo
(Post, March 11, 2009; Page B01)

Stewart Tax Plan Strongly Opposed: With Home Values Down, Bid to Raise Rates Still Would Result in $550 Saving
(Post, March 4, 2009; Page B05)

What Would Jefferson Do?: Prayer Bill Roils Richmond
(Post, February 19, 2009; Page B01)

GOP Rift Over Howell Worsens: Support of Smoking Ban Further Irks Va. House Caucus
(Post, February 18, 2009; Page B01)
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Schools News
Money-Hungry Schools Getting Down to Business: Ads on Pr. William Web Sites Fuel Debate Over New Commercial Endeavors
(Post, March 13, 2009; Page B01)

ESOL Students in Md., Va. Leaping Ahead of U.S. Peers
(Post, February 28, 2009; Page A01)

Curriculum Program Relocating To Md.: Montgomery Is New Site for IB
(Post, February 24, 2009; Page B01)

A Tiny School Battles Powerful Odds: Middleburg Fights To Save Its 'Jewel' Amid Budget Pressure
(Post, February 17, 2009; Page B01)

Manassas Schools Look At Array of Possible Cuts
(Post, February 15, 2009; Page PW01)
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Crime News
U.S. DISTRICT COURT: Upholding of Plea Deal Questioned by Judge
(Post, March 10, 2009; Page B05)

Bias Claim In Child Porn Case Is Rejected: Bid to Remove Prosecutor Fails
(Post, March 8, 2009; Page LZ01)

FAIRFAX COUNTY: Drunk Driver Gets 15 Years For Fatal Wrong-Way Crash
(Post, March 7, 2009; Page B08)

SPRINGFIELD MALL: Man Incompetent for Abduction, Murder Trial
(Post, March 7, 2009; Page B08)

Mother Indicted In Va. Killing: Body of Girl, 13, Found in Creek
(Post, March 4, 2009; Page B01)
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Tysons Corner Development
There's Now No Question: Region Is Not Recession-Proof
(By Steven Pearlstein, March 6, 2009; Page D01)

Dear Gov. Kaine: Spare Some Stimulus Cash?: Virginians Run Wild With Web Pleas
(Post, February 22, 2009; Page C01)

Chairman Hopefuls Have Lots Of History: Fairfax Contest Pits Bulova vs. Herrity
(Post, January 30, 2009; Page B01)

Networkers Are on a Roll
(Post, January 26, 2009; Page D01)

Getting an 'Overqualified' Response
(Post, December 21, 2008; Page K01)
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