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McDonnell and Bolling Propose Energy Plan

McDonnell and Bolling Propose Energy PlanBob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Attorney General of Virginia, and Bill Bolling, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, announced their energy plan for the Commonwealth today.
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More Energy, More Jobs

More Energy, More JobsThe cornerstone of the McDonnell administration will be to create new jobs and opportunities for all Virginians. We cannot do this without a reliable and self-reliant energy system through the use of both traditional and renewable forms of energy.
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McDonnell Pledges to Make Virginia Leader in New Energy Technologies

McDonnell Pledges to Make Virginia Leader in New Energy TechnologiesBob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Attorney General of Virginia, and Bill Bolling, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, will roll out their energy policy for the Commonwealth today with separate events in Norfolk and Roanoke followed by a joint conference call with statewide press.
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Bob to be Honored by St. Joseph School in Petersburg Tonight

Bob to be Honored by St. Joseph School in Petersburg TonightBob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Attorney General of Virginia, will travel to Petersburg tonight to speak at the St. Joseph School Annual Gala. He will be honored by school officials for his involvement in last year's successful effort to raise nearly $1 million in just three weeks to keep the 133 year old Catholic school open.
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Bob Outlines Bold Plans to Improve Education in Virginia

Bob Outlines Bold Plans to Improve Education in VirginiaSpeaking at the Virginia Education Association's annual convention this evening, Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Attorney General of Virginia, outlined his support for bold new ideas to improve public education in the Commonwealth.
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On Earth Day McDonnell Sets Ambitious Goal: Conserve Additional 400,000 Acres of Land During Adminis

On Earth Day McDonnell Sets Ambitious Goal: Conserve Additional 400,000 Acres of Land During AdminisBob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Attorney General of Virginia, today set a goal of preserving an additional 400,000 acres of land in the Commonwealth during his term as Governor. McDonnell announced this policy proposal as Virginians statewide took part in Earth Day activities.
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New Rasmussen Poll

New Rasmussen PollRasmussen released their third poll on the Virginia Governor's Race. The poll finds Bob McDonnell opening wide leads over all three of his potential Democratic opponents. He now leads all three by double digit margins.
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McDonnell: Keep Guantanamo Bay Detainees Out of Virginia

McDonnell: Keep Guantanamo Bay Detainees Out of VirginiaBob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Attorney General of Virginia, announced today his support for federal legislation, introduced by Congressman Randy Forbes (R-4th), that would prohibit the use of federal funds to transfer terror suspects currently housed at Guantanamo Bay to any location or facility in the Commonwealth in Virginia.
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McDonnell Campaign Announces $3.5 Million Cash on Hand

McDonnell Campaign Announces $3.5 Million Cash on HandThe campaign of Bob McDonnell for Governor announced today that it has $3.5 million cash on hand, far ahead of any of the Democratic candidates in the race for Governor.
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