Bob McDonnell
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Romney backs union limits during Fairfax visit
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Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney says he is "110 percent" behind Ohio's ballot measure that would limit union rights.
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Bob McDonnell's approval rating hits 61 percent
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A new statewide poll shows strong support in Virginia for tougher regulation of outpatient abortion clinics, and overwhelming approval of the job Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell is doing.
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Virginia suprlus runs nearly $545 million in 2010
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Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell says that a decrease in rhetoric and conservative budgeting has led the commonwealth to report a budget surplus of nearly $545 million over the last fiscal year.
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Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell to head GOP governors association
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With Texas Gov. Rick Perry now in the Republican presidential field, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell takes over for Perry as head of the Republican Governors Association.
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Jerry Terrell Jackson execution in Virginia to go forward
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Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell won't stop Thursday's scheduled execution of a man who was convicted of raping and killing an elderly Williamburg woman.
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Virginia politicians split over debt ceiling
CommentTwo Virginia politicians expressed opposing views on a plan to raise the debt limit backed by Republican House Speaker John Boehner.
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Gov. McDonnell to host meeting on Chesapeake Bay issues
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Gov. Bob McDonnell will host a meeting on Chesapeake Bay restoration as Virginia begins the second phase of its watershed improvement plan.
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Bob McDonnell promoting clean energy in latest round of bills
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The bills include renewable energy projects and the creation of a voluntary solar resource development fund.
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McDonnell criticizes Napolitano over immigration
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Gov. Bob McDonnell is criticizing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano for not acting on the state's request to allow state police to enforce some immigration laws.
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Va. launches new economic development program
CommentVirginia is launching a new program to assist regions in creating and sustaining economic development opportunities.
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No Kid Hungry campaign to be launched in Va.
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Actor Jeff Bridges will join Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in northern Virginia to promote a new initiative to fight childhood hunger.
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Gov. McDonnell won't recommend parole for diplomat’s son
CommentGov. Bob McDonnell said Tuesday he will not recommend parole for a former German diplomat's son who is serving two life sentences for killing his ex-girlfriend's parents.
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Virginia faces opposition in "Outer Beltway" plans
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Some environmental groups are opposing an effort by the administration of Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell to resurrect plans for a highway that would connect northern Virginia's outer suburbs in Loudoun and Prince William counties.
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McDonnell appealing FEMA decision
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Virginia's governor is appealing FEMA's decision to deny disaster assistance for Virginians affected by the April tornadoes.
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FEMA denies Virginia's request for federal disaster assistance
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Gov. Bob McDonnell is considering appealing the decision by the federal government to deny emergency funding. Ten people died and thousands of homes damaged by tornadoes in April.
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Autism insurance bill signed, enacted in Virginia by Gov. Bob McDonnell
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Virginia is the 26th state to adopt the program for children and their parents, which is meant to help families who have been financially impacted by lack of insurance.
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Va. cuts PBS funding by $424K
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Gov. Bob McDonnell got the last word in his quest to reduce funding for public radio and television, vetoing just one item in the voluminous state budget and signing everything else.
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Osama bin Laden dead: Va. Governor Bob McDonnell, Md. officials release statements
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Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and other Maryland officials have issued statements following news of Osama bin Laden's death.
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