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March
- Mar. 31 - "McDonnell not expecting major budget changes" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 30 - "McDonnell rolls out economic development package" (Washington Examiner)
- Mar. 30 - "Va. governor to name team to reshape, shrink operations" (Washington Post)
- Mar. 24 - "Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli sues over health care overhaul" (FOX5/WTTG-TV)
- Mar. 24 - "Virginia, 13 other states sue over health-care law" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 24 - "Cuccinelli goes alone on health care lawsuit" (Washington Examiner)
- Mar. 24 - "McDonnell signsn bills looking to block health care overhaul" (Washington Examiner)
- Mar. 24 - "Cuccinelli sues federal government to stop health-care reform bill" (Washington Post)
- Mar. 24 - "McDonnell and Cuccinelli vs. Democrats on health care, continued" (Washington Post blog)
- Mar. 24 - "Va. gov names GOP delegate new technology chief" (WTOP Newsradio)
- Mar. 23 - "Va. AG sues over federal health care overhaul" (AP)
- Mar. 23 - "McDonnell backs Cuccinelli on challenge to health-care bill" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 23 - "Virginia attorney general to sue over health care" (Washington Examiner)
- Mar. 22 - "Va. looks to save by keeping small-time criminals out of jail" (Washington Examiner)
- Mar. 22 - "McDonnell: Health care overhaul to cost Virginia $1 billion over 12 years" (Washington Post blog)
- Mar. 21 - "State budget's balancing tool: fee increases" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 20 - "States join Virginia in EPA challenge" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 19 - "Cuccinelli renews threat to challehge health-care reform" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 18 - "Va. set to challenge federal heatlh-care reform legislation" (Washington Post)
- Mar. 16 - "In compromise, state slashes education funds" (Fairfax Times)
- Mar. 16 - "Lawmakers approve two-year, $70 billion budget" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 16 - "McDonnel claims an 80% success rate in assembly" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 16 - "State will dip into pension fund, repay with 7.5% interest" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 15 - "Va. Assembly approves pared-back spending plan" (Washington Examiner)
- Mar. 15 - "McDonnell shows some successes in first legislative session" (Washington Post)
- Mar. 15 - "Schools, heatlh care, public safety lose millions in Va. budget" (Washington Post)
- Mar. 15 - "McDonnell likely to call legislators back to Richmond for pair of special sessions later this year" (Washington Post)
- Mar. 15 - "Va. assembly increases fees to close budget hole but skips most controversial items" (Washington Post blog)
- Mar. 14 - "Virginia lawmakers reach agreement on budget" (Washington Post)
- Mar. 12 - "On-time state budget looks less and less likely" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 12 - "For McDonnell, rights directive is a 'balancing act'" (Washington Post)
- Mar. 12 - "McDonnell meets with Va. budget negotiators" (WTOP Newsradio)
- Mar. 11 - "Governor issues directive against discrimination" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 11 - "Va. tax collections continue to slide" (Washington Examiner)
- Mar. 11 - "Va. Gov. McDonnell prohibits bias against gay state workers" (Washington Post)
- Mar. 11 - "Va. assembly approves bill to bar health-insurance mandate" (Washington Post)
- Mar. 10 - "Mims named to Va. Supreme Court" (AP)
- Mar. 10 - "Va. OKs 1st bill banning mandated health coverage" (AP)
- Mar. 10 - "Assembly budget negotiators at odds amid grim tax report" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 10 - "Fees emerge as central issue in Va. budget" (Washington Examiner)
- Mar. 10 - "Va. budget plan would shrink general spending to 2006 levels" (Washington Examiner)
- Mar. 10 - "Va. Senate backs McDonnell education package" (Washington Post)
- Mar. 10 - "Va. Senate passes governor's plan to expand charter schools" (Washington Post)
- Mar. 10 - "Mims selected for Va. Supreme Court" (Washington Post blog)
- Mar. 9 - "Bolling enters debate over taxes adn fees" (Washington Post blog)
- Mar. 8 - "State budget cuts could bring large layoffs" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 5 - "Va. misses first cut for federal education funds" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 4 - "Va. Senate panel advances McDonnell education bills" (AP)
- Mar. 4 - "McDonnell, budget negotiators meet" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 3 - "McDonnell proposes budget compromises" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 3 - "Va. Assembly banks on economic pickup for pension plan" (Washington Examiner)
- Mar. 2 - "McDonnell considering two special sessions" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 2 - "McDonnell offers to broker budget deal" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 2 - "McDonnell's charter school plan advances" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Mar. 2 - "Compromise reached on Va. charter schools" (Washington Examiner)
- Mar. 1 - "McDonnell's team doubled savings goal during transition" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
February
- Feb. 28 - "Va. Senate backs McDonnell audit bill" (Washington Examiner)
- Feb. 27 - "Va. court tariffs tiff: plaintiffs vs. sheriffs" (AP)
- Feb. 26 - "Virginia House, Senate now must reconcile budget bills" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Feb. 26 - "Va. House, Senate pass opposing budgets" (Washington Examiner)
- Feb. 26 - "Virginia lawmakers approve competing budget plans" (Washington Post)
- Feb. 25 - "McDonnell's charter schools plan faces resistance from local officials" (Washington Post)
- Feb. 24 - "Compromise reached on charter schools bill" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Feb. 24 - "McDonnell wants more Medicaid stimulus for Va." (Washington Examiner)
- Feb. 22 - "Analysis: Proposed state cuts could roll downhill" (AP)
- Feb. 22 - "Budget battle takes shape in Virginia" (Washington Examiner)
- Feb. 22 - "Va. House, Senate pass competing budgets to close deficit" (Washington Post)
- Feb. 22 - "Senate rejects most of McDonnell job package in budget" (Washington Post blog)
- Feb. 21 - "Virginia legislators offer competing proposals to close $4 billion shortfall" (Washington Post blog)
- Feb. 20 - "Va. Senate to offer cuts; House, even sharper cuts" (AP)
- Feb. 18 - "Senate kills offshore drilling bill" (Alexandria Gazette Packet)
- Feb. 18 - "Cuccinelli seeks to block EPA's global-warming petition" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Feb. 18 - "McDonnell lays out $2.2B in spending cuts" (Washington Examiner)
- Feb. 18 - "Proposed state cuts: 500 fewer jobs, 10 furlough days" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Feb. 17 - "Gov. McDonnell's proposed budget cuts" (AP)
- Feb. 17 - "McDonnell proposes Va. budget cuts" (FOX5/WTTG-TV)
- Feb. 17 - "McDonnell tallies victories, setbacks in first month" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Feb. 17 - "In private, Virginia governor pushes deep budget cuts" (Washington Post)
- Feb. 17 - "Virginia challenges greenhouse gas curbs" (Washington Post)
- Feb. 17 - "Cuccinelli on UN global warming report: 'Unreliable, unverifiable and doctored'" (Washington Post)
- Feb. 16 - "Top Va. attorney challenges EPA on greenhouse gas" (AP)
- Feb. 14 - "Analysis: McDonnell keeps fingerprints off budget cuts" (AP)
- Feb. 12 - "Va. House passes bill to defy health care mandate" (Washington Examiner)
- Feb. 12 - "Va. Senate Democrats in a bind on balancing state budget" (Washington Post)
- Feb. 11 - "McDonnell plan invests deeply in charter schools" (AP)
- Feb. 11 - "McDonnell's plan changes process for charter schools" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Feb. 11 - "Democrats in Va. Senate vote down two budget-related bills backed by governor" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Feb. 11 - "Virginia governor wants more charter schools in state" (Washington Post)
- Feb. 10 - "Dems say oil, gas bill would give 'false hope'" (AP)
- Feb. 10 - "Senate in effect kills McDonnell priority bills on oil revenue, budgeting, " (Washington Post blog)
- Feb. 10 - "Redistricting bills meet different fates in panels" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Feb. 8 - "Virginia's effort for Race to the Top funds modest so far" (Washington Post)
- Feb. 7 - "Assembly seeks budget guidance from McDonnell" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Feb. 7 - "Virginia governor extends moderate approach to Cabinet picks" (Washington Post)
- Feb. 4 - "Anti-tax group says state could save by cutting state salaries and jobs" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Feb. 4 - "Cuccinelli ready to defy federal health-insurance mandate" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Feb. 4 - "Virginia attorney general wants more outpatient treatment for mentally ill" (Washington Post)
- Feb. 3 - "Analysis: House GOP faces car tax rebate dilemma" (AP)
- Feb. 3 - "Will fee increases pass muster with McDonnell?" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Feb. 2 - "Virginia Senate bills say no to requiring health insurance" (Washington Post)
January
- Jan. 31 - "Governor still considering school funding freeze" (AP)
- Jan. 31 - "Bolling's role: Point man for McDonnell jobs plan" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan .30 - "Democrats and McDonnell talk budget" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 29 - "Committee rejects proposal to raise insurance fee" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 29 - "Va. Democrats press McDonnell for plan to balance budget" (Washington Post)
- Jan. 28 - "Va. law-enforcement make pleas for no budget cuts" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 27 - "Gov says plan will grow 29,300 jobs, $311M revenue" (AP)
- Jan. 27 - "McDonnell wants to get out of booze business" (NBC4/WRC-TV)
- Jan. 27 - "McDonnell pushes job-creation program" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 27 - "McDonnell: Plan will bring 29,000 jobs, $311M in revenue" (Washington Examiner)
- Jan. 27 - "McDonnell concerned about a new possible delay in offshore oil drilling " (Washington Post blog)
- Jan. 26 - "McDonnell outlines cuts to offset jobs initiative" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 26 - "McDonnell cobbles together $50 million to pay for jobs plan" (Washington Examiner)
- Jan. 26 - "Virginia governor proposes budget cuts and no tax increase" (Washington Post)
- Jan. 24 - "Proposed fees challenge Va. governor, a foe of raising taxes" (Washington Post)
- Jan. 23 - "McDonnell set to outline cuts" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 22 - "House rejects Kaine's propsed tax-increase plan" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 22 - "Va. House kills Kaine's income tax plan" (Washington Examiner)
- Jan. 21 - "House kills Kaine's income tax proposal" (Washington Post blog)
- Jan. 20 - "GOP panel members ensure floor vote on tax hike" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 19 - "McDonnell: Cut spending, expect no tax increases" (AP)
- Jan. 19 - "McDonnell outlines budget priorities to lawmakers" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 19 - "McDonnell proposes easing speed limits, red tape" (Washington Examiner)
- Jan. 19 - "Democrats consolidate power in Senate" (Washington Post)
- Jan. 19 - "Va. governor outlines bold economic plan, is vague on funds" (Washington Post)
- Jan. 19 - "House Speaker looks to force Democrats to vote on Kaine tax" (Washington Post blog)
- Jan. 19 - "McDonnell not invited to appear with Obama in Virginia" (Washington Post blog)
- Jan. 18 - "Va. Gov.'s State of the Commonwealth address text" (AP)
- Jan. 18 - "Va. Gov. McDonnell picks new commerce secretary" (AP)
- Jan. 18 - "Va. Gov. McDonnell's new Cabinet sworn in Sunday" (AP)
- Jan. 18 - "Bob McDonnell takes oath as VA Governor" (FOX5/WTTG-TV)
- Jan. 18 - "McDonnell withdraws Sledd nomination for commerce post" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 18 - "Virginia's first lady outlines plans to promote women" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 17 - "Cuccinelli, Bolling sworn in" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 17 - "McDonnell calls for austere government, greater volunteerism" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 17 - "Prepared text of McDonnell's inaugural address" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 17 - "McDonnell becomes 71st governor" (Washington Examiner)
- Jan. 17 - "Column: Va. Gov. McDonnell reaches out to Democrats but leaves much unsaid" (Washington Post)
- Jan. 17 - "Robert McDonnell is sworn in as Virginia governor" (Washington Post)
- Jan. 16 - "McDonnell takes oath as Virginia's 71st governor" (ABC7/WJLA-TV)
- Jan. 16 - "Bob McDonnell becomes Va.'s 71st governor" (AP)
- Jan. 16 - "McDonnell names surgeon to be secretary of Health and Human Resources" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 16 - "McDonnell's commerce pick still opposed by Democrats" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 16 - "McDonnell to begin term as Va. governor with heavy burdens" (Washington Post)
- Jan. 15 - "McDonnell visits inmates, vows to be governor to all" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 15 - "Democrats say Virginia Cabinet appointee must resign from boards" (Washington Post)
- Jan. 15 - "Virginia governor-elect plans inauguration that is low-key" (Washington Post)
- Jan. 14 - "Virginia General Assembly gavels in gloomy session" (Washington Examiner)
- Jan. 14 - "Democrats to fight Virgnia governor-elect's cabinet pick" (Washington Post)
- Jan. 14 - "In farewell, Kaine cites successes and challenges Va. faces" (Washington Post)
- Jan. 13 - "Va. legislators return for a painful 2010 session" (AP)
- Jan. 13 - "McDonnell announces nine more appointments" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan .13 - "Kaine leaves incomplete tasks in Va." (Washington Post)
- Jan. 13 - "Virginia Republicans try to thwart federal gun, health-care bills" (Washington Post)
- Jan. 12 - "McDonnell's pick for education chief favors school choice" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 10 - "State legislators brace for 'brutal' budget-balancing" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 10 - "With stimulus spigot drying, Md. and Va. face budget crises" (Washington Examiner)
- Jan. 9 - "AG-elect Cuccinelli announce leadership team" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 7 - "McDonnell announces three more Cabinet choices" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 7 - "McDonnell picks N.Va. executive for technology post" (Washington Post)
- Jan. 7 - "Virginia legislators return to Capitol next week, facing $4 billion in cuts" (Washington Post)
- Jan. 6 - "Sledd defends keeping corporate board seats" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Jan. 6 - "McDonnell pledges austerity in Cabineit pay, inauguration" (Washington Examiner)
- Jan. 6 - "McDonnell to let Va. Cabinet heads serve on corporate boards" (Washington Post)
- Jan. 6 - "McDonnell to scale back on Va. inauguration activities" (Washington Post)
- Jan. 5 - "Va. gov.-elect McDonnell will cut Cabinet salaries" (AP)
- Jan. 5 - "McDonnell, Cabinet to take unspecified pay cuts" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
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