Virginia Senate Split Likely to Cause Jams

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Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's legacy is on the line as the General Assembly convenes Wednesday to take up initiatives that would plug money into the state's retirement system, its schools and its crumbling infrastructure while considering Republican-backed measures to streamline government and strengthen personal property laws.

Assuming, of course, that lawmakers can get past the first day.

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Virginia Senate Split Likely to Cause Jams

Before members of the assembly can tackle any issue of substance, the Senate first has to hash out how it is going to be organized. The normally rote task is expected to be complicated in the Senate this year by the 20-20 split between parties after November's legislative elections and the standoff threatens to cast a shadow over the entire session.

Republicans have declared themselves the majority party...

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