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McDonnell: Closing the gun show loophole isn't a solution
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell does not think closing the gun show loophole would be effective in curbing gun violence and does not think the state should get involved in the regulation of private sales.
McDonnell: It's time to discuss arming school officials
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell says it's time to discuss allowing school officials to carry firearms on campus to help keep America's children safe.
McDonnell: Reforms needed to Virginia's flat rate gas tax
While Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell says he won't raise taxes in the state, he is open to changing the flat gas tax so that's it's tied to economic factors, such as inflation, meaning Virginia drivers could see the tax go up.
Md. Gov.: Toll-shirking rental companies 'scofflaws,' 'deadbeats'
Va. Gov.: Nats, Metro 'regional issue'; Goode no good for GOP
"It's obviously a money issue, an unplanned expense," Gov. Bob McDonnell said on WTOP's "Ask the Governor" program. "It's obviously a regional issue."
Va. to get 29 more miles of HOT lanes in $1B project
Construction on the express lanes project, which will cost almost $920 million, will begin in August. The news follows an agreement between the department and a group of private sector companies.
Governor to entrenched UVa. board: Get this done
Gov. Bob McDonnell asked for a transparent, clear, unified statement about the future of the UVa. leadership by Tuesday, or he would follow through on his threat to ask for the Board of Visitors' letters of resignation.
Gov.: Drones over Va. 'great'; cites battlefield success
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, says he is open to any technology that makes law enforcement more productive. The use of drones, which was recently endorsed by the police chiefs of Fairfax County and D.C., would make better use of valuable police resources.
Governor: Md. gambling debate caused budget gridlock
"We had a compromise and a consensus, and for some reason it broke down," said Gov. Martin O'Malley, while speaking on WTOP's "Ask the Governor." "The legislature gridlocked in the final minutes."
Va. gov. supports abortion ultrasounds, denounces TSA scans
While speaking on WTOP's "Ask the Governor" program, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell said proposed state legislation "protects the dignity of women" by mandating they first have an ultrasound before an abortion, as a part of "providing them with all the information."
O'Malley proposes tying gas to sales tax, to alter traffic woes
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is a guest on WTOP's "Ask the Governor" program.
Va. Gov.: 'Occupy' should remain; GOP front-runner hasn't called
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell was a guest on WTOP's "Ask the Governor" program on Tuesday. Here's what he has to say.
McDonnell, O'Malley impressed with utilities post-Irene
As the region works to dig out from under the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, Va. Gov. Bob McDonnell was a guest in-studio Tuesday on WTOP's "Ask the Gov" program.
O'Malley on tolls: Bay Bridge more costly to paint than build
"It would cost more to paint the Bay Bridge than it did to build it," O'Malley said, referencing an upcoming rise in tolls.
Gov. McDonnell: U.S. ready to drill 1 year after oil spill
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is on WTOP's "Ask the Governor" with Mark Segraves on Tuesday.
Va. Gov: Schools' access to criminal records a 'tough decision'
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell was a guest Tuesday on WTOP's "Ask The Governor" program. Here's what he had to say.
McDonnell to ask Pentagon for delay on BRAC
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell was a guest Tuesday on WTOP's "Ask the Governor" program. Here's what he had to say:
McDonnell: Apps to avoid DUI checkpoints are not new
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is a guest Tuesday on WTOP's "Ask The Governor" program. Here's what he has to say:


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