Cuccinelli applauds — yes, applauds

Here’s an interesting Friday afternoon news dump: Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli — not exactly a stranger to scuffles with the federal government — is applauding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Residential Homebuilder Beazer Homes USA, Inc., had agreed to pay $925,000 to resolve alleged federal violations in 21 states, including Virginia. The announcement was made Thursday by the Justice Department and the EPA.