Tag: Steve Contorno

Virginia state auditors in a new report warned Gov. Bob McDonnell and state lawmakers that the restrictions they want to place on insurance coverage for abortions are not consistent with "the role of health insurance" and would likely do little to curb abortions. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Experts: Va. plan better for cheaper gas, easing gridlock

Andy Brownfield · March 6, 2013 5:00 am

Virginia economic advisor resigns over McDonnell’s transportation package

Steve Contorno · March 5, 2013 5:00 am

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell was not invited to speak at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

CPAC snubs Gov. Bob McDonnell, embraces AG Ken Cuccinelli

Steve Contorno · March 5, 2013 5:00 am

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell will serve on the Board of Directors for Step Up for Virginia's Kids. (Photo: Examiner file)

Gov. Bob McDonnell to lead school choice scholarship foundation in Virginia

Steve Contorno · March 4, 2013 5:00 am

This April 27, 2012, photo shows the Draganflyer X6 helicopter in Seattle. The mayor of Seattle is ending the police department's drone program after local residents protested, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/The Seattle Times, Alan Berner) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; SEATTLEPI.COM OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

Virginia seeks to become test site for drones, but also may ban them

Steve Contorno · March 3, 2013 5:00 am

States wrestle with domestic use of drones

States wrestle with domestic use of drones

Steve Contorno · March 3, 2013 5:00 am

The Susan B. Anthony List, a national anti-abortion group, endorsed Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli for governor. (Photo: Steve Helber/AP file)

Anti-abortion group spends big to make Ken Cuccinelli Virginia governor

Steve Contorno · February 28, 2013 5:00 am

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., center, chair of the Senate Budget Committee, holds up a copy of a "warn notice" that would be sent to workers if furloughed from their jobs under the automatic spending cuts that take effect March 1, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013. At left is Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., with Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., right. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

It takes a month to furlough a federal worker for a day

Steve Contorno · February 28, 2013 5:00 am

Republican Virginia Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling called TechPAC to pressure them to endorse Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia governor's race. (AP/Steve Helber)

Bill Bolling puts it to the people: Should he run for Virginia guv?

Steve Contorno · February 28, 2013 5:00 am

Fairfax County to clear yard signs from highway medians

Steve Contorno · February 28, 2013 5:00 am

Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli made $194,398 last year and paid a combined $10,881 in state and federal taxes, according to newly released tax returns. (Photo: Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Virginia Dems mock Ken Cuccinelli’s anti-sequestration stance

Steve Contorno · February 27, 2013 5:00 am

NEW YORK - JUNE 03: Terry McAuliffe, campaign chairman for Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, looks on as Clinton speaks to supporters at the final primary night party June 3, 2008 at Baruch College in New York City. The senator from New York spoke to supporters following the final presidential primaries in Montana and South Dakota. Clinton did not officially end her campaign, even though opponent Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) has earned enough delegates to clinch the nomination. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Democrat Terry McAuliffe running in Virginia on record of Republican governor

Steve Contorno · February 26, 2013 5:00 am