Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell wielded his executive powers to outflank the General Assembly last week and score victories on a pair of major items lawmakers had previously rejected. When lawmakers reconvened to consider amendments the governor proposed to previously passed legislation and the budget, McDonnell was able to push through a measure that allows him to appoint a member of the Metro board of directors and another that prevents plans offered through a state insurance exchange from providing coverage for most abortions.
Similar proposals were killed by the General Assembly during its regular session.
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