Virginia legislators return to work this week, facing bleak budgets and partisan gridlock. But some leaders in Richmond are holding out hope for new spending on education, transportation and social services. Kojo talks with two state Senators about their legislative priorities and the prospects for the year ahead.
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Red, Blue and Purple Politics in Virginia
Listen Monday, Jan. 12, 2009 at 12:06 p.m. in PoliticsGuests
Dick Saslaw
Virginia State Senator (D-35th Dist.); Senate Majority Leader
Ken Cuccinelli
Virginia State Senator (R- District 37, Fairfax)
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