RGA Chairman Gov. Bob McDonnell Statement on Keystone XL

Jan 18, 2012

Republican Governors Association Chairman Bob McDonnell issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s decision to reject the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline:

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New Norfolk-Richmond-Washington rail service to begin by year’s end

Jan 18, 2012

South Hampton Roads will have passenger rail service to Richmond, and on to Washington and the Northeast Corridor, no later than Dec. 31, almost a year earlier than planned.

Operated by Amtrak, the service will provide one round-trip daily between Norfolk and Washington: a morning departure from the new Harbor Park station in Norfolk and an afternoon departure from Union Station in the nation’s capital.

“This service will provide immediate relief to road-weary travelers between two of the state’s most congested regions,” Gov. Bob McDonnell said in a statement Wednesday.

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The governor’s education plan for Virginia

Jan 15, 2012

VIRGINIA GOV. Robert F. McDonnell (R) began the second half of his term outlining an expansive agenda to remake public education. He is on solid ground in wanting to give parents more choices, improve teacher quality and keep students in school longer. His willingness to take on entrenched interests should be applauded and, we hope, followed by the General Assembly when it considers the proposed legislation.

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Opportunity Virginia PAC Ends First Quarter with   $1.91 Million Cash on Hand

RICHMOND, VA - On the March 31, 2011 campaign finance report, Governor Bob McDonnell's political action committee, Opportunity Virginia PAC, reported $1.91 million cash on hand. Opportunity Virginia reported raising $501,000 during the first quarter of 2011. Phil Cox, senior political advisor to Governor McDonnell, commented, "We continue to be extremely grateful for the generosity of so many Virginians. Governor McDonnell's focus on creating jobs, investing in transportation, expanding access to higher education, and reforming state government is getting results Virginians appreciate. The strong financial position of the Governor's PAC will allow him to support candidates for the General Assembly this November who support his agenda and share his goal of bringing new jobs and greater opportunity to every region of the Commonwealth."

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Gov McDonnell Amends Bill to Prohibit Breed Based Euthanization of Dogs in Public Animal Shelters

	Governor Bob McDonnell has amended a bill passed by the General Assembly to insert a prohibition banning breed-based killing of dogs in the Commonwealth.
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