Virginia Gas Tax Debate Opens 1980 Session in Richmond
Virginia lawmakers opened the 1980 General Assembly amid fierce debate over Gov. Dalton's four percent gasoline tax proposal. Many opposed it or demanded proof of need, while a few unreservedly supported it. Dalton warned highway funding is dire, urging fiscal responsibility and a two thirds vote for tax changes, as he unveiled an $11.5 billion two year budget and increases for education health welfare prisons and transportation.
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Dalton
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Virginia Tech
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Eva Scott
Amelia
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State faces first execution in 18 years
Convicted murderer Morris Odell Mason, denied by the U S Supreme Court, is slated for execution in Virginia's electric chair on January 22 unless a stay is granted. Four lawyers have filed for habeas corpus in Northampton County Circuit Court challenging the conviction and death penalty.
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Morris Odell Mason
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Virginia Supreme Court
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Margaret K Hand
Northampton
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Ursula Stephenson
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