Virginia Lawmakers Face Budget Tonight Amid Transport Abortion Debates
The assembly weighs a $48.1 billion two year budget with tax cuts and a 24 hour waiting period for abortions. Transportation needs loom in northern Virginia with calls for $30 million over 20 years. Health and local funding reforms also surface as lawmakers push for higher teacher pay and lottery money flexibility.
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Elderly Avoid Violent Crime More by Staying In
A Justice Department study finds Americans 65 and older suffer far fewer violent crimes than ages 12 to 64. From 1992 to 1997 the elderly faced 5.3 violent crimes per 1,000 annually, far below younger victims. The report links lifestyle, night activity, and self-defense differences to the gap.
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Correction on Islamic faith statement in historical religion piece
A past millennium article on religions contains an error. It should state that Muslims worship God and believe Mohammed is a prophet of God.
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