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Formerly the Office of Representative Gerry Connolly
The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Connolly will continue to serve the people of the 11th Congressional District of Virginia under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Connolly passed away on May 21, 2025. See Press Release
Washington Post: Virginia Democrats ask McDonnell to Oppose GOP Transportation Bill
Washington, DC,
February 15, 2012
Virginia Democrats are asking Gov. Robert McDonnell to weigh in against a controversial federal transportation bill written by his fellow Republicans. Read more.
Virginia Democrats ask McDonnell to oppose GOP transportation bill By Ben Pershing Virginia Democrats are asking Gov. Robert McDonnell to weigh in against a controversial federal transportation bill written by his fellow Republicans. Reps. Gerald Connolly, James P. Moran Jr. and Robert C. Scott wrote to McDonnell Wednesday to argue that the massive highway measure “would have near catastrophic consequences” for Virginia, as the state ”stands to lose $361 million in federal highway funding, tens of millions of dollars in federal mass transit support, and millions more in federal congestion mitigation and air quality (CMAQ) funding.” They also complained that the bill “will eliminate the dedicated funding for mass transit systems like the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority,” shifting money currently devoted to mass transit to highway projects. The $260 billion transportation measure had been scheduled for a vote in the House this week but has now been punted until after next week’s recess, as Republican leaders scramble to shore up support for the bill in their own ranks. The bill would be partially funded by opening more territory up for oil exploration, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as well as the Virginia coast. The latter proposal has split state officials, with most Republicans and some Democrats in favor, while Connolly, Moran and Scott reiterated Wednesday that they were opposed. McDonnell’s office had not responded to a request for comment as of this posting.
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