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Analysis: Biz has role in Va. gov-elect transition

Dec. 11, 2009
Corporate titans, well-connected lobbyists and staunch conservatives share Virginia Republican Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell's transition team with some Democrats. Some who now sit on McDonnell transition work groups even held senior positions in the...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa