Nothing seems to be easier than seeing someone whom you can help but not helping.
I suggest we start giving it a try. Give love to the ones that need it.
God will appreciate it.
Re: Delegate Ward Armstrong’s comment re the House Ethics Committee investigation of Delegate Hamilton. As he ought to know those proceedings are condfidental( “secret”) by law unless the subject–Phil Hamiton–wants them public Why not ask him?
It used to be called loan-sharking, but now it is business as usual. We need to stop predatory lending in Virginia in the next legislative session.
Some are proposing a 36% cap. This is woefully inadequate to protect people from predatory lending. Very few people can escape from the noose of a 36% loan. It is an unethical business practice to trap people in this way.
As a Certified Public Accountant in Virginia, I prepare a lot of tax returns. I stopped offering next-day refund loans years ago because they are such a bad deal for people. I lost some clients because of my decision.
To protect working families, I recommend a 24%, or less, cap on lending in Virginia. Allowing unethical businesses to exploit people in need is simply wrong.
I have resided in VA several times as well as CA as both a military member and a military spouse. The posting against the bill regarding milspouse relief act was both lopsided and under researched.
I have paid taxes in each of these states as well as my home of record-that is why this bill is so important. I would like to know if you have ever been a mil spouse/military member. I am guessing not if you think 5 million (in essence )relief to these families is not needed. An enlisted E4 with two years service has a base pay of 1921.00 a month. Most lower enlisted families qualify for WIC and are encouraged to apply for food stamps.
I seriously doubt that states are losing that much in income as many service members are not married, are married to other service members, or spouses do not work due to high operational tempo.
I will be forwarding this blog to everyone I know and encouraging them to send it along. Check it out as it will be posted facebook.
I feel you should identify where the true needs are as well as the factual information before spitting out such misinformation.
VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local 
What an amazing blog how do you keep so many people interested????????
Sorry – I just noticed that this page had the comments automatically turned off.
Hey Vivian! Been a long time since I’ve commented on a blog – but wanted you to know, I’ve signed the petition over at Bearing Driftwood.
Keep fighting the good fight!
Much peace, love, hope and respect!
Tom Palumbo
Norfolk/Virginia Beach
Tom – good to hear from you. And glad you signed the petition 😉
Nothing seems to be easier than seeing someone whom you can help but not helping.
I suggest we start giving it a try. Give love to the ones that need it.
God will appreciate it.
Hello… 😉
Hi,
This is a gr8 blog you have….
How do you manage it when you are such a busy person?
Keep up the great work.
Great post! Just wanted to let you know you have a new subscriber- me!
Re: Delegate Ward Armstrong’s comment re the House Ethics Committee investigation of Delegate Hamilton. As he ought to know those proceedings are condfidental( “secret”) by law unless the subject–Phil Hamiton–wants them public Why not ask him?
Excellent site, keep up the good work
hello everyone
It used to be called loan-sharking, but now it is business as usual. We need to stop predatory lending in Virginia in the next legislative session.
Some are proposing a 36% cap. This is woefully inadequate to protect people from predatory lending. Very few people can escape from the noose of a 36% loan. It is an unethical business practice to trap people in this way.
As a Certified Public Accountant in Virginia, I prepare a lot of tax returns. I stopped offering next-day refund loans years ago because they are such a bad deal for people. I lost some clients because of my decision.
To protect working families, I recommend a 24%, or less, cap on lending in Virginia. Allowing unethical businesses to exploit people in need is simply wrong.
Vivian, in light of the recent DoJ decision in the Kinston case (go Indians!), you may wish to revisit this topic.
Um, no. Different circumstances.
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Friend of friends,
Lamont
I have resided in VA several times as well as CA as both a military member and a military spouse. The posting against the bill regarding milspouse relief act was both lopsided and under researched.
I have paid taxes in each of these states as well as my home of record-that is why this bill is so important. I would like to know if you have ever been a mil spouse/military member. I am guessing not if you think 5 million (in essence )relief to these families is not needed. An enlisted E4 with two years service has a base pay of 1921.00 a month. Most lower enlisted families qualify for WIC and are encouraged to apply for food stamps.
I seriously doubt that states are losing that much in income as many service members are not married, are married to other service members, or spouses do not work due to high operational tempo.
I will be forwarding this blog to everyone I know and encouraging them to send it along. Check it out as it will be posted facebook.
I feel you should identify where the true needs are as well as the factual information before spitting out such misinformation.