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David Sherfinski

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David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

Articles by David Sherfinski

Virginia posts surplus, but federal deficit threatens bond rating

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell said Tuesday the commonwealth finished fiscal 2011 with a revenue surplus of $311 million but could still have its bond rating downgraded unless the federal government resolves an ongoing dispute over the debt ceiling.

July 19, 2011
Virginia state Sen. Richard L. Saslaw, Fairfax Democrat, hopes his party can retain its narrow control of the upper chamber in this November's state legislative elections. (Associated Press)

Va. Democrats hoping cash edge saves state Senate

Democratic candidates for the Virginia Senate have outpaced their Republican rivals in second-quarter fundraising, with control of the General Assembly's upper chamber on the line this fall.

July 17, 2011