Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is looking to give 2 percent pay raises to public school teachers in exchange for increased flexibility to fire educators deemed incompetent on their performance reviews. (Associated Press)
**FILE** Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (left), has a light moment with Wesley Bush, CEO of Northrop Grumman, and Democratic Rep. Gerald E. Connolly (right) on July 30, 2012, after speaking at a “stop sequestration rally” in Arlington. In January, $1.2 trillion in congressional sequestration cuts could affect the U.S. military and other government operations. Analysts say 2.14 million jobs could be lost. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell (at podium) addresses President Obama's announcement of offshore oil and gas exploration as (from left) Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Jim Cheng, Deputy Secretary of Natural Resources Maureen Matsen and Secretary of Natural Resources Dout Domenech look on at the Capitol in Richmond on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Bob Brown)
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell says he does not expect revenue to decline next year, although it could grow at a slower pace depending on what happens in Washington. He has told state lawmakers that Virginia could be significantly affected by the “fiscal cliff.” (Associated Press)
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell says he does not expect revenue to decline next year, although it could grow at a slower pace depending on what happens in Washington. He has told state lawmakers that Virginia could be significantly affected by the “fiscal cliff.” (Associated Press)
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Indiana Gov.-Elect Mike Pence, left, and Republican Governors Association Chairman Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell participate in a panel discussion during the 2012 RGA Annual Conference at Encore hotel-casino Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)
