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George Allen goes on offense in Senate race in Northern Virginia
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“These defense cuts need to be stopped,” Allen said at the VFW Hall in Dale City, Virginia. Allen’s message today was tailored to Virginia voters, and veterans aware of the importance of a large defense budget.
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Virginia's U.S. Senate candidates debate in Richmond
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Tim Kaine and George Allen met in Richmond for a lively first debate, and the candidates didn't hold back.
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Yvonne B. Miller, Virginia state Senator, dies
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Yvonne B. Miller, the first African-American woman elected to Virginia's state legislature, died in her Norfolk home Tuesday.
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Senate reaches agreement on student loan interest rates
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The agreement, if approved by Congress, would spell an end to one of this election-season's higher profile conflicts between President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans.
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Marco Rubio endorses George Allen in Arlington
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“Few people have the leadership, vision and record of results of George Allen,” said Florida GOP Senator Marco Rubio, who endorsed Allen in Virginia's senate race in Arlington Thursday morning.
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Tim Kaine, former Virginia governor, talks U.S. Senate race
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The race for office that was all but assumed is now officially set - Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican George Allen will face off in a battle of former governors for a seat in the United States Senate.
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George Allen wins GOP primary in Va.
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With about 15 percent of the vote counted Tuesday, Allen had nearly 65 percent of the vote, setting up a fall battle to regain the seat he lost in 2006.
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Secret Service prostitution scandal probe heads to Senate hearing
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The head of the Secret Service apologized for the behavior of his employees at a Senate hearing on Wednesday. He also disclosed that an agent was fired four years ago after trying to hire a prostitute.
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Student loan bill debate blocked by GOP
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Senate Republicans derailed a Democratic bill on Tuesday keeping interest rates on federal college loans from doubling July 1 in an election-year battle aimed at the hearts - and votes - of millions of students and their parents.
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Buffett Rule vote blocked by Republicans in Senate vote
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The GOP used Tax Day eve to once again defy President Barack Obama, blocking a vote on the president's plan to force the wealthy to pay at least 30 percent of their income in taxes.
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Maryland child support bill heads to Senate vote
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A bill modifying a law that allows Maryland prisoners to ask the court to suspend their child support payments is scheduled for a final vote in the state Senate.
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Casino bill passes Maryland Senate
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The Senate voted 35-11 on a bill that will pave the way for a sixth state casino license in Prince George's County and increase the amount of revenue slots parlor owners are allowed to keep by 8 percent.
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Virginia's Senate passes tougher juvenile drug measure
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Under a bill passed by Virginia's Senate, juveniles facing a third conviction for serious drug offenses can be tried as adults.
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Olympia Snowe won't run for re-election
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The Republican senator said in the statement that she was confident she would've won re-election but said she was frustrated by "an atmosphere of polarization and my-way-or-the-highway ideologies."
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Virginia committee considers bill giving first time offenders a break
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A Virginia committee will consider legislation Wednesday that would prohibit judges from giving first time offenders a pass.
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Virginia Medicaid abortion fund ban killed
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On a 13-2 vote, the Senate Finance Committee voted Tuesday to kill a bill that would have eliminated state funding for low income women who have learned that their fetuses have incapacitating and perhaps mortal deformities.
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Virginia HPV vaccine requirement stays on books after repeal fails
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The Virginia Senate has rejected legislation that would have repealed a requirement that girls receive a vaccine to prevent a virus that can cause cervical cancer.
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Gay marriage bill up for Senate debate Thursday
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Same-sex marriage in Maryland is one step closer to realization Thursday morning after the state Senate voted to pass the legislation.
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