Gov. McDonnell’s Asian trade mission helps cities like Waynesboro
By | Friday, May 6th, 2011 | Virginia

Though Gov. Bob McDonnell has received some criticism for spending money to travel to Asia at a time when the economy is still shaky, the promise of a greater return lured him to seek agreements on economic development and investments for Virginia.

The small city of Waynesboro in the central Shenandoah Valley is an example of how Asian trade agreements can help the economy and rebuild jobs. I’ve written about it today at the Washington Examiner….?

Cross-posted at SWAC Girl


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Lynn R. Mitchell

As SWAC Girl (an acronym for Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County), Lynn has been writing in the Virginia political blogosphere since 2006. Active in area politics, she has coordinated campaigns and served in leadership for the past decade. The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia is one of the most beautiful places to call home ... the Republican Party carries her beliefs.

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One Response to "Gov. McDonnell’s Asian trade mission helps cities like Waynesboro"
  1. ToR May 6, 2011 22:20 pm

    10 days
    $278,000
    $27,800 a day
    16 travelers (those mentioned and 2 security)

    $1737.50 per day per person

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