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Since the end of the this year’s regular General Assembly on March 13, David has enjoyed meeting with various groups throughout the 45th District to brief them on this year’s legislative activities and to listen to their feedback. On Monday, the Alexandria Democratic Committee hosted its annual desert reception and legislative wrap up, where David joined local colleagues from the House and Senate to share highlights of this year’s session. On Tuesday, the 45th District played host to NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia’s legislative reception.
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This week’s edition of the Alexandria Times includes a terrific article covering our most recent Volunteer Night:
“Campaigning or not, Englin has support”
by David Sachs, Alexandria Times, April 18, 2008
Del. David Englin (D-45) is not on any ballot, and likely won’t be, until he is up for reelection in 2009. But that did not stop dozens of volunteers from stuffing several thousand envelopes at the delegate’s campaign headquarters — his Del Ray home.
Such early support among Englin’s followers indicates a different kind of politician and a distinctive approach to constituents than a traditional delegate, according to volunteers who attended the casual envelope-stuffing event over a few beers last [Thursday].
“He’s constantly seeking input from us about issues,” said volunteer Wally Sinaiko, who began his political volunteer career working for Harry Truman’s cause. “He tells you what he’s doing, and he keeps people informed.”
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As April 15th quickly approaches, here are two free tools to help you file your federal and state taxes online:
The Free File Alliance is a voluntary coalition of tax software preparation companies that partner with the Internal Revenue Service to provide free tax preparation services to millions of Americans. Through the Free File Alliance, 70 percent of taxpayers can file online for free in 2008, including all 95 million taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $54,000 or less.
The Virginia Department of Taxation’s iFile program provides free online filing of state income taxes. You can prepare and file your state taxes, request an extension, and and make payments online. Answers to frequently asked questions about the iFile program can be found here.
