Here are a few Virginia (and national) news headlines, political and otherwise, for Monday, February 25. Also, check out the video of Gov. McDonnell arguing that putting 50% of the cuts in the sequester on defense is wrong. Of course, I'd add that the cuts on the domestic side would be equally wrong, or even more so, as they cut into crucial programs that keep our economy going, that keep Americans safe, and that make crucial investments in our future. I'd also add that Gov. McDonnell would be well served to spend his energies telling his own party to stop being absolutists and to agree on a balanced approach to our federal budget issues.
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