McDonnell proposal would kill state funding for public broadcasting

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Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell sent 86 amendments to the state’s two-year budget for state lawmakers to chew on, including measures that would eliminate state funding for public broadcasting and increase funds for the state’s retirement fund.

McDonnell is continuing his push to shore up the depleted Virginia Retirement System; he wants to increase the state’s contribution rates to provide an estimated $27.8 million for the system.

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