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Feb 06, 2011

Virginia Liquor Store Privatization Bill Killed in Committee

Photo by lorigoldberg One of Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s flagship plans to privatize state liquor stores has been put to sleep in a key Senate committee Friday. In a strictly procedural move, the Democrat-controlled Rehabilitation and Social Services committee declined to consider a bill, backed by McDonnell, until the Republican-controlled House proceeded with a similar proposal. That is, if they’re not busy catching up on their DVRs. One would think that McDonnell could easily…

 
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