Press Releases

Press Releases

GOVERNOR SIGNS DELEGATE RAMADAN’S SCHOOL SAFETY BILL INTO LAW
Dulles, VA | June 6, 2013

On June 5th, Governor McDonnell ceremonially signed eleven school safety bills which were passed into law by the Virginia General Assembly this February. House Bill (HB) 2347 was authored by Delegate David Ramadan (R-87). Delegate Ramadan is also the chief co-sponsor of HB 2343 and co-sponsor of HB 2344 and HB 2345……

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Citizen Notice: SCC Hearing re Greenway Tolls; Thursday June 6th in Sterling
Dulles, VA | June 4, 2013

SCC Public Hearing re High Tolls on the Greenway
Citizens are encouraged to attend and testify

June 6th, 2013
4pm and 7pm

Park View High School
400 W. Laurel Avenue
Sterling, Virginia

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DEL. RAMADAN CONTINUES TO WORK ON TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS FOR THE 87th DISTRICT
Dulles, VA | May 30, 2013

On May 29th, Delegate David Ramadan (R-87) testified before the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) in support of widening Rt. 606, widening the intersection of Pleasant Valley and Braddock, and expanding the interchange at Rt.15 and I-66. Delegate Ramadan also listened as concerned citizens from around the area shared their opinions regarding projects currently on CTB’s Six Year Plan in the Northern Virginia region…..

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DEL. RAMADAN TO VOLUNTARILY AMEND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS FOR FULL TRANSPARENCY
Dulles, VA | May 20, 2013

“In July of 2012 I traveled to Taiwan with the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office along with three fellow Virginia legislators and few other legislators from Maryland and West Virginia –Republicans and Democrats. The purpose of my trip was economic development opportunities for the Commonwealth. As a co-founder and co-chairman of the Business Development Caucus in the Virginia House, job creation for our community is my top priority and will always be….

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DEL. RAMADAN RECEIVES AN “A” RATING FROM WILDLIFE FOUNDATION OF VIRGINIA
Dulles, VA | May 14, 2013

Delegate David Ramadan (R-87) received an “A” Rating from the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia. Delegate Ramadan was notified of this in a May 10thletter from the conservation organization.

“Your actions in the 2012 and 2013 General Assembly sessions underscored both your concern for wildlife habitat in Virginia as well as your ability to take on challenges normally met by those with many years’ seniority in the House of Delegates,” Executive Director Jennifer West said. “We are appreciative of your efforts on behalf of Virginia’s wildlife and look forward to working with you in the coming years as we continue to protect and improve the people’s access to Virginia’s fields, forests and streams.” …

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DEL. RAMADAN RECEIVES AN “A” RATING FROM VIRGINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Dulles, VA | May 9, 2013

Delegate David Ramadan (R-87) received an “A” Rating from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce on their 2013 Legislative Report Card at the annual Chamber Legislative Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May 8. …

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DEL. RAMADAN PRESENTS BRIAR WOODS HS WITH COMMENDING RESOLUTIONS
Dulles, VA | April 17, 2013

Delegate David Ramadan (87th – R) was joined by Delegate Randy Minchew (10th – R) yesterday in presenting several athletes and coaches at Briar Woods High School with Commending Resolutions honoring their various recent successes. Ramadan and Minchew presented House Joint Resolutions 427 and 859 to the football team to recognize their three consecutive state championships. Then Ramadan presented House Resolution 524 to the cheer team, who have now won 4 state championships, and House Resolution 541 to the softball team for their state championship in 2011…

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DEL. RAMADAN APPOINTS DONALD B. HIRST AS VETERANS AFFAIRS LIAISON
Dulles, VA | April 11, 2013

Delegate David Ramadan (87th – R) appointed Mr. Donald B. Hirst as his 87th District Veterans Affairs Liaison. Hirst has been a life-long resident of Northern Virginia, with the exception of his time in the Air Force. In 1967, Hirst enlisted in the United States Air Force. He is proud of being a Disabled American Vietnam Veteran and a life member of Disabled American Veterans. After serving in Vietnam, he left the Air Force with the rank of Staff Sargent in 1971. Some of the awards he received include the Air Force Commendation Medal and Vietnam Campaign and Service medals. …

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SCC HOLDS HEARINGS AS PART OF INVESTIGATION INITIATED BY DEL. RAMADN
Dulles, VA | April 10, 2013

The State Corporation Commission (SCC) conducted its first hearing into the toll structure along the Dulles Greenway in Purcellville yesterday afternoon and evening. Testimony against the high tolls was given by Delegate Randy Minchew (R – 10th), Supervisor Janet Clarke (Blue Ridge), Supervisor Gary Higgins (Catoctin), and several other concerned citizens and experts. Congressman Frank Wolf submitted written testimony highlighting some of the problems with the existing toll structure. Most of the testimony presented pointed to the fact that high tolls strongly discourage daily use by commuters; leading commuters to use secondary roads to get to and from work, school, and other activities. Experts also testified that the Greenway is in essence a monopoly that benefits foreign investors at the expense of Virginia commuters. …

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DEL. RAMADAN PARTICIPATES IN SENDOFF OF VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD UNIT
Dulles, VA | April 4, 2013

Delegate David I. Ramadan (87th – R) participated in a planeside sendoff for the members of the 1710th Transportation Company, 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support group before they boarded planes Thursday at the Richmond International Airport. Delegate Ramadan was joined by Senator Bryce Reeves (17th – R), Delegate Rich Anderson (51st – R), Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Long, Jr., the Adjutant General of Virginia, as well as other senior military leaders from the Virginia National Guard. …

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RAMADAN ANNOUNCES FILING OF MORE THAN 400 SIGNATURES FOR RE-ELECTION
Dulles, VA | March 26, 2013

Delegate David I. Ramadan (R-87th) filed for reelection on March 25th by turning in the completed forms to run in the Republican Primary being held June 11th.

So far, Ramadan is the only candidate to file for the Republican Primary in the 87th. Ramadan turned in more than 35 signature forms with over 400 signatures gathered – more than three times the number required. …

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GOVERNOR SIGNS LEGISLATION CO-SPONSORED BY DEL. RAMADAN
Dulles, VA | March 21, 2013

Governor Bob McDonnell signed two bills co-sponsored by Delegate David I. Ramadan during the 2013 Virginia General Assembly Session. House Bill 1606 states that any person who solicits sex from a minor 16 years of age or older is guilty of a Class 6 felony; if the child is younger than 16 years of age, it becomes a Class 5 felony. House Bill 1745 makes it unlawful for any person 18 years of age or older to use any communications system, such as a phone or website, for the purposes of soliciting any child younger than 15 years of age for sexual purposes. …

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GOVERNOR SIGNS LEGISLATION AUTHORED BY DEL. RAMADAN
Dulles, VA | March 19, 2013

Governor Bob McDonnell signed two bills introduced by Delegate David I. Ramadan during the 2013 Virginia General Assembly Session. House Bill 2101 directs the Board of Education to develop guidelines for the establishment at each public high school a program for students to become engaged with business communities through internships and job-shadow programs. This training will enable students to explore their long-term career options. House Bill 2341 allows the citizens of the Commonwealth to register to vote online through the State Board of Elections (SBE) and/or the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The citizen must already have a Virginia driver’s license or state issued ID from the DMV. This will reduce SBE costs, reduce fraudulent voter registration, and lead to better voter access. …

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GOVERNOR SIGNS LEGISLATION AUTHORED BY DEL. RAMADAN
Dulles, VA | March 14, 2013

Yesterday, Governor Bob McDonnell signed two bills introduced by Delegate David I. Ramadan during the 2013 Virginia General Assembly Session. House Bills 2095 and 1760 are both designed to enhance the efficiency of government. HB2095 makes some changes to the structure of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs in Richmond. HB1760 requires the State Corporation Commission to integrate their online forms with the already established Virginia Business One Stop website. …

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DEL. RAMADAN TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETING IN PRINCE WILLIAM
Dulles, VA | March 8, 2013

Delegate David I. Ramadan announced on Friday that he will be hosting in Prince William County a community town hall meeting on March 23rd to discuss the recent Virginia General Assembly Session, and other community concerns. This will be an informational non-partisan gathering: all residents of Alvey and Evergreen in Prince William are encouraged to attend.

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SCC SCHEDULES HEARING IN EASTERN LOUDOUN AT REQUEST OF DEL. RAMADAN
Dulles, VA | March 5, 2013

Delegate David I. Ramadan (R – 87^th House District) was notified on Tuesday that the State Corporation Commission (SCC) issued a ruling (http://bit.ly/YMsrx6) regarding scheduling an additional hearing in eastern Loudoun on the Dulles Greenway issue – as per his latest request to the SCC. The hearing will be open to the public to receive testimony and/or comments on the SCC’s investigation into the Dulles Greenway and the rates set by the Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II). The hearing shall convene beginning at 4:00 pm and reconvene at 7:00 pm on June 6^th, 2013, in the auditorium of Park View High School in Sterling, VA.

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SCC TO SCHEDULE HEARING IN EASTERN LOUDOUN AT REQUEST OF DEL. RAMADAN
Richmond, VA | February 20, 2013

Delegate David I. Ramadan (R – 87th House District) was notified that the State Corporation Commission (SCC) issued a ruling today to schedule a hearing in Eastern Loudoun. The hearing will be open to the public to receive comments on the SCC’s investigation into the Dulles Greenway and the rates set by the Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II). The new location has not yet been determined, but it will be in Eastern Loudoun so that constituents in the 87th District can attend…

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DEL. RAMADAN CHIEF CO-SPONSOR OF SCHOOL SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
Richmond, VA | February 18, 2013

On February 18th, the House passed HB2343 which creates the Public School Security Equipment Grant Act of 2013. Under this Act, the Virginia Public School Authority is authorized to issue up to $6 million each year in grants to school divisions for the purchase of security equipment to improve and ensure the safety of students. Local school divisions may apply for grants to make capital infrastructure improvements to correct their identified security equipment needs. Delegate Ramadan (R-87th) joined with Delegate Sherwood (R-29th) in introducing this bill to the General Assembly…

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DELEGATE RAMADAN CONNECTS WITH CONSTITUENTS
Richmond, VA | February 6th, 2013

Delegate David I. Ramadan (R-87th District) spoke with over 1,300 constituents on Tuesday during his fourth telephone town hall covering topics such as job creation, education and transportation. Ramadan also left messages with nearly 7,000 other residents.
“A critical issue facing our District is transportation. The transportation issue I hear the most complaints about – besides overall congestion – is the Dulles Greenway,” said Ramadan in his call introduction. Ramadan went on to field several questions from callers regarding some of the major traffic arteries in and around Loudoun and Prince William counties…..

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DEL. RAMADAN’S TELEWORK TAX CREDIT PASSES HOUSE
Richmond, VA | February 5, 2013

House Bill 1336, entitled the Telework Tax Credit Bill, passed out of the House of Delegates today and will now be sent to the Senate for a final vote. Delegate David Ramadan (87th – Loudoun) introduced this legislation to incentivize employees to work from home. The bill is considered to both encourage a family-friendly work policy as well as help reduce the congestion on the roadways in Northern Virginia….

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DEL. RAMADAN SUCCEEDS IN RESTORING PARTIAL FUNDING FOR SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF
Richmond, VA | February 5, 2013

On February 3rd, the House Appropriations committee approved the 2013 House Budget amendments which included Cost to Compete funding for Loudoun and Prince William school support staff. In January, Delegate David Ramadan (R-87th) put in a request for $32.5 million in funding to be restored to pay for support staff in Northern Virginia school districts. This would have resulted in $12 million for FY 2014. However, because of budget restraints, the amount for next year was cut in half to $6.1 million…

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SCC RESPONDS TO DEL. RAMADAN’S REQUEST FOR AN INVESTIGATION
Richmond, VA | January 31, 2013

Delegate David Ramadan (R-87th) was notified yesterday afternoon that the State Corporation Commission (SCC) issued an order initiating an investigation into the Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II), the operator of the Dulles Greenway….

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DEL. RAMADAN AMONG HOUSE REPUBLICANS TO HIGHLIGHT EDUCATION INITIATIVES
Richmond, VA | January 23, 2013

Republicans in the Virginia House of Delegates held a press conference Wednesday to highlight K-12 Education initiatives. Five major pieces of Governor Bob McDonnell’s All Students Initiative will be debated on the floor of the House of Delegates Wednesday. Other components are expected to pass out of committee this week…

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DEL. RAMADAN JOINS LEGISLATION TO HELP VETERANS GAIN EMPLOYMENT
HB 1906 will direct the Department of Veterans Services to reduce unemployment among veterans

Richmond, VA | January 18, 2013

Delegate David Ramadan (R – 87th House District) signed on as chief co-patron to House Bill 1906, which will direct the Department of Veterans Services to reduce unemployment among veterans by assisting businesses to attract, hire, train, and retain veterans.

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GOVERNOR SUPPORTS DEL. RAMADAN’S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEGISLATION
HB 1760 and HB 2120 will help encourage business growth and workforce development

Richmond, VA | January 17, 2013

Governor Bob McDonnell released his Job Creation and Workforce Development Agenda which included support for two of Delegate David Ramadan’s (R – 87th House District) bills. In a press release yesterday, Governor McDonnell outlined his support for House Bills 1760 and 2120.

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Governor McDonnell Announces Job Creation and Workforce Development Agenda for 2013 Legislative Session
Legislative proposals and budget items includes measures to make it easier to start, locate and grow a business in Virginia, and to more closely align education and job creation

Richmond, VA | January 16, 2013

Governor Bob McDonnell today announced his job creation and workforce development agenda for the 2013 General Assembly session, including measures to make it easier to start, locate and grow a business in Virginia, and to more closely align education and job creation. He included nearly $10 million in proposed budget amendments to support entrepreneurship, job creation and workforce training initiatives, including a pilot program to help entrepreneurs to grow sustainable start-ups, a Governor’s School on Entrepreneurship for Virginia middle school students and support for community college job-training programs. 2012 was the Year of the Entrepreneur in Virginia and this legislative agenda is focused on growing Virginia’s innovation economy. The Jefferson Innovation Summit for the Commonwealth produced a Policy Playbook of ideas, many of which are included in today’s release. The recently released Policy Playbook is available here.

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DEL. RAMADAN JOINS LEGISLATION TO FIGHT SEX TRAFFICKERS
HB 1606 will make soliciting a minor for sex a felony

Richmond, VA | January 15th, 2013

Delegate David Ramadan (R – 87th House District) signed on as a chief co-patron to House Bill 1606, which will stiffen the penalty for soliciting a minor for prostitution from a misdemeanor to a felony. This bill will result in longer prison sentences for those who prey on young people.

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DEL. RAMADAN REQUESTS $33 MILLION FOR SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF
Funds requested to restore original funding for Loudoun and Prince William Counties public school support staff

Richmond, VA | January 14, 2013

Delegate David Ramadan (R – 87th House District) submitted a 2013 Session Budget Amendment request today to restore $32.5 million in funding for Northern Virginia school divisions for FY 2014. Approximately $6 million of the request would go to Loudoun County Public Schools, and $11 million would go to Prince William County Schools.

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DEL. RAMADAN APPOINTED AS SUB-COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
Appointed as Chairman of the House Privileges and Elections Appointments Sub-Committee

Dulles, VA | January 11, 2013

Delegate David Ramadan (R – 87th House District) was appointed Friday as Chairman of the House Privileges and Elections Appointments Subcommittee.

“I am honored by the trust placed in me by Speaker Howell and Chairman Cole. I look forward to working with my fellow delegates as we review appointments to various important state boards” said Delegate Ramadan on Friday morning shortly after the appointment was announced…..

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DEL. RAMADAN FINDS GREENWAY’S RESPONSE TO TOLL COMPLAINT LACKING
Last-minute answer received from Greenway’s owner ignores issues Delegate raised

Dulles, VA | December 19, 2012

After reviewing the response to his complaint filed Dec. 4 regarding noncompliance in the Dulles Greenway’s toll structure, Delegate David I. Ramadan (R-87th District) discovered that the 10-page document provided by Greenway owner Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II) fails to address any of the concerns raised in the three-part complaint…..

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SCC ISSUES ORDER TO GREENWAY TO RESPOND TO DEL. RAMADAN’S COMPLAINT
Delegate’s demand that rates comply with Virginia code requires a response from the Greenway

Dulles, VA | December 14, 2012

Delegate David I. Ramadan (R-87th District), who had filed an official complaint with the State Corporation Commission (SCC) on December 4, 2012, has been informed by the State Corporation Commission that they have ordered Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II) to respond to the complaint before they will continue their review of TRIP II’s requested Toll increase. Click here for the SCC order….

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Delegate David Ramadan Connects with Constituents
Delegate uses telephone town hall to reach 10,000 residents

Dulles, VA | December 5th, 2012

Delegate David I. Ramadan (R-87th District) connected with over 1,600 constituents on Tuesday during his telephone town hall teleconference covering topics such as education and transportation. Ramadan also left messages with over 8,400 other residents….

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RAMADAN FILES COMPLAINT ON GREENWAY TOLL RATES
Responding to toll increase request, Delegate demands rates comply with Virginia code

Dulles, VA | December 4, 2012

Delegate David I. Ramadan (R-87th District) filed an official complaint with the State Corporation Commission (SCC) on Monday, requesting that current toll rates on the Dulles Greenway Toll Road be investigated to ensure compliance with the Code of Virginia, and that the recent application by Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II) to increase toll rates be suspended until compliance is assured…

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DEL. RAMADAN NAMED NATION CO-CHAIR OF ARAB-AMERICANS FOR ROMNEY
DULLES, VA | OCTOBER 15, 2011

The Romney for President campaign today announced its Arab-Americans for Romney: http://mi.tt/QhKyds.

“I am very proud to have so many distinguished Arab-Americans on my team,” said Mitt Romney. “This country has been a beacon to people around the globe. The American Dream belongs to the world, but lately, it has been harder to pursue that dream. I am committed to bringing prosperity to the United States and creating the good jobs that foster opportunity and will inspire another generation of dreamers. Together, we will restore America to the land of possibility it has always been.”

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SPEAKER HOWELL SELECTS RAMADAN FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Dulles, VA | June 19, 2012

Delegate David I. Ramadan (R-87th District) has accepted an appointment to the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) by House Speaker William J. Howell…

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RAMADAN, HUGO, LEMUNYON & BLACK REQUEST $1.6 MILLION FOR BRADDOCK ROAD/PLEASANT VALLEY INTERSECTION
Dulles, VA | June 7, 2012

Delegate David I. Ramadan (R-87th District), Delegate Tim Hugo (R-40th District), Delegate Jim LeMunyon (R-67th District) and Senator Dick Black (R-13th District) announced Thursday that they have requested $1.6 million in funding to address the heavily congested intersection of Braddock Road and Pleasant Valley Road near the Loudoun County border….

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Legislators create first ever ‘Business Development Caucus’
Quartet of freshman Delegates unite to grow business and jobs in the Commonwealth
Richmond, VA | April 18, 2012

Four freshman Delegates have joined together to form the first ever “Business Development Caucus” in Virginia’s General Assembly. Delegates Chris Head (R-Roanoke), David Ramadan (R-Loudoun), Mike Watson (R-James City) and Michael Webert (R-Fauquier) – all business owners employing Virginians – recently founded the Caucus with the mission of “introducing legislation to promote entrepreneurship and job growth in the Commonwealth,” Ramadan said…

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Delegate David Ramadan Connects with Constituents
Delegate uses telephone town hall to reach 8,000 residents
Richmond, VA | January 26, 2012

Delegate David I. Ramadan (R-87th District) connected with over 1,800 constituents on Tuesday during his first telephone town hall teleconference of the 2012 General Assembly Session. Ramadan also left messages with over 6,500 other residents….

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Delegate Ramadan (R-87^th District) Helps Lead Effort to Lower Taxpayer-Funded Public Works Project Costs
Competitive bidding paves way for Phase 2 of Dulles Rail Project
Richmond, VA | January 17, 2012

Delegate David Ramadan (R-87th District) announced today that he has joined Delegates Barbara Comstock and Tim Hugo as the Chief Co-Patron of legislation that allows for competitive bidding on taxpayer-funded public works projects……

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Delegate-Elect David Ramadan (R-87th District) to Take Voluntary Pay Cut
Says budget restraint, cost cutting require leading by example, shared sacrifice

Richmond, VA | January 9, 2012

Delegate-elect David Ramadan (R-87th District) announced today that he will take a voluntary 20-percent pay cut as Governor McDonnell, lawmakers, and he face budget challenges and the necessity of trimming government spending….

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