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Richard Rogers Interviews Gov. Elect Bob McDonnell-Dec. 16

December 16, 2009

Richard Rogers, morning talk show host of WHEO 1270AM in Stuart, VA interviewed Governor Elect Bob McDonnell on Dec. 16, 2009 at the Pre-Legislative Luncheon in Martinsville, VA

On hand also for this event was Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, Del. Ward Armstrong, Sen. Roscoe Reynolds, Del. Danny Marshall and Del. Don Merricks. The event was hosted by the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce. Gov. McDonnell says he will focus on the following to help Economic development: Film Production Tourism Small business Workforce development Become energy capital of the East Coast Private nuclear corridor (Rt. 29) Off shore energy production, oil, gas and wind Deal the most difficult challenges in transportation including, Rt. 58, Rt. 29 and I-73 Education- More charter schools, More Merit pay. Plus new effort to emphasize science, math and engineering