OPINION - From The Daily News Record

This letter appeared on The Daily-News Record's website on March 20, 2006. I figured I would post it for those that might be interested.

There’s No State Budget

Before Attorney General Bob McDonnell, Sen. Mark Obenshain, and Del. Matt Lohr get too caught up in a self-congratulatory victory lap for their legislative achievements ("McDonnell Touts Sexual Predator Bill," March 15), perhaps the voters need to remind them that we still don’t have a budget in place.

Our state has critical transportation needs, and Mr. Obenshain’s Republican controlled Senate and Mr. Lohr’s Republican controlled House of Representatives need to get back to Richmond and work out a sensible compromise that will provide a long-term solution to these problems. So please, let's hold the champagne until the real work gets done.

Don Roderick
Chair, Rockingham CountyDemocratic Committee

This letter appeared on http://www.dailynews-record.com/opinion_details.php?LID=1100