McDonnell signs new redistricting bill

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Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell on Friday signed revised maps for the state’s 100 House and 40 Senate district seats after vetoing an earlier plan approved by the General Assembly.

McDonnell had criticized the original legislation approved by lawmakers, taking particular umbrage at a Senate map he said could violate state and federal law and failed to garner a single Republican vote.

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