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A Guide to the Constituent Correspondence-Robert F. McDonnell, 2009-2013 (bulk 2010-2013)

31.7 cu. ft. (33 boxes)
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The office of Constituent Affairs, which operates as an extension of the Governor, receives and replies to correspondence sent to the Governor and from citizens of the Commonwealth, political officials, and other organizations. The records are correspondence written to and from the Governor's office covering a broad range of topics such as: discrimination, abortion, crime, economic development, budget cuts, education, capital punishment and other issues that have an impact on the citizens of the Commonwealth. A substantial amount of the collection consists of appeals for assistance in personal legal matters outside the purview of the governor. Of note are also concerns about the U.S. President Barack Obama.

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