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Promises about Environment on Bob-O-Meter

Establish tax credit for green jobs

"Bob McDonnell will establish Virgina as a "Green Jobs Zone' to incentivize companies to create quality green jobs. Qualified businesses would be eligible to receive an income tax credit equal to $500 per position created per year for the first five years (up to 350 jobs annually).'

Conserve 400,000 acres

“As governor, I will do so by ensuring we conserve another 400,000 acres by the conclusion of my term in January 2014.”