Virginia Tech victims urge Virginia gun law change
Survivors and families of the Virginia Tech shootings gathered on the Capitol lawn to back a bill requiring background checks at gun shows, while gun rights supporters argued for firearms on campus to prevent similar killings. The measure would close loopholes by expanding checks to unlicensed sellers, with current background checks only for federally licensed dealers. Gov Kaine has ordered mental health orders added to a state gun ban database.
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Super Tuesday ads push and political media strategy
Campaigns weigh high value buys for Feb five contests as Super Bowl airtime price tag looms. With 22 states in play and proportional delegate rules, Obama and Clinton blend paid media with news coverage, mailers, and phone banks while Republicans assess their path forward.
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Long-term health effects tied to past food poisoning cases
Washington report explains E. coli and other foodborne illnesses can trigger kidney damage hypertension diabetes and paralysis years after initial infection. Scientists and advocacy groups warn many survivors face unseen chronic problems and are launching a national registry to study links and improve research. Alyssa Chrobuck recalls multiple health issues since a 1990s hamburger outbreak, noting diet restrictions and unresolved ties to the past illness.
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