McAuliffe Signs VA Dems Petition Protesting McDonnell's Opposition to Extending Unemployment Benefits

Today, gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe signed the Virginia Democratic Party's grassroots petition to protest Bob McDonnell and Virginia Republicans for rejecting $125 million in federal economic recovery funds to extend unemployment benefits. McAuliffe released the following statement:

"Bob McDonnell's opposition to accepting $125 million to extend unemployment benefits is a slap in the face to the thousands of Virginia families struggling under the current economic crisis. With unemployment reaching over 20% in communities like Martinsville, it is unconscionable that McDonnell would turn a cold shoulder to Virginia's unemployed workers.

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Keep the Carrier

As the Bush administration was on its way out the door, a major decision was made about plans to transfer a critical Norfolk-based aircraft carrier to Florida. We cannot allow this to happen.

This unnecessary transfer would have devastating consequences here in Virginia. Thousands of jobs would be lost, and it would deepen the economic crisis in Hampton Roads.

Thanks to the leadership of Senators Webb and Warner, Governor Kaine and our Congressional delegation, the Department of Defense has agreed to review this decision.

But Florida’s lobbying hard to move this carrier, and I need your help to show where Virginians stand on this issue. By applying public pressure, we can demonstrate that Virginia’s the most military-friendly state in the nation. No one knows the Navy like we do.

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