Terry Mcauliffe

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Before Maurice Jones was named by Virginia Gov.-elect Terry McAuliffe as secretary of commerce and trade, he was suspected of improper lobbying. (Richmond) Times Dispatch Via Associated Press

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe questions Education Secretary Arne Duncan during the Education and Workforce Committee session at the National Governor's Association Winter Meeting in Washington, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

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Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe overpaid for what aides said was rental of email lists for his inauguration, according to people familiar with campaign financing tactics.

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Money trail: Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe routed $211,000 from his inaugural fund to his election campaign and the state Democratic Party. (Associated Press)