THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 

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DATE: TUESDAY, June 21, 1994                    TAG: 9406210447 
SECTION: BUSINESS                     PAGE: D1    EDITION: FINAL  
SOURCE: Short 
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VIRGINIA POWER REACTS TO SCC INQUIRY

{LEAD} During a special meeting Monday, the board of directors of Virginia Power endorsed the electric utility's management and appointed a five-member committee to deal with an unusual order from the State Corporation Commission. The SCC on Friday told Virginia Power and its parent, Richmond-based Dominion Resources Inc., to provide documents and answer questions about their organizational ties. The commission expressed concern that Dominion Resources' board might have compromised the independence of Virginia Power by asserting control over the utility's management. The new committee of Virginia Power directors will be chaired by William G. Thomas, an Alexandria attorney.

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