McDonnell talks with Obama, approves disaster assistance for Pulaski tornadoes

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President Obama called Gov. Bob McDonnell Thursday to discuss the deadly storms that ripped across Virginia Wednesday and Thursday, according to McDonnell spokesman Tucker Martin.

The president expressed his “personal sadness” over the loss of life and property resulting from the storms that have hit the state, and noted that Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano would work with the state regarding federal assistance for the recovery effort, according to Martin.

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