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Obama Speaks At Centreville High School

Saturday, July 14, 2012

President Obama Campaigns at Centreville High

Thousands pack into Centreville High School for a campaign appearance by President Obama.

"Hello Wildcats!" On Saturday afternoon, President Barack Obama ended two days of campaigning across Virginia at Centreville High School, where he spoke about the need to renew the American middle class and the economy. Central to his theme was his call to Congress to extend a Bush-era tax cut to families that make less than $250,000. Republicans want to see that cut applied to all, including families making more than $250,000. Obama has said previously that he would veto anything that includes tax cuts for all. Photo gallery of today's campaign stop at Centreville High "What I’ve said is, look, middle-class families, folks who are making $250,000 or less, 98 percent of Americans, you shouldn’t see your taxes go up one dime," Obama said in…

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Mary C. Stachyra

7:25 am on Wednesday, July 18, 2012

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The CVHS Presidential Visit: What You Need to Know

Traffic will likely be significantly impacted.

President Obama will visit Centreville High School on Saturday. Whether you plan to attend or not, the appearance has the potential to impact your day. Here's what you need to know: Can I attend the event? Not unless you have a ticket. The Obama campaign distributed a limited amount of tickets earlier this week. Those who have tickets may enter starting at 2 p.m. Arriving early is best for security screening purposes.  What will the president talk about? The event is called "A Vision for Virginia's Middle Class." Virginia has emerged as a battleground state, and this is an official campaign appearance.  Will traffic be impacted? Most likely. The event doesn't start until 4 p.m., but doors open at 2 p.m. People will likely arrive much …

The Analyst

2:50 pm on Saturday, July 14, 2012

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