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Frantic assembly rush to pass new Virginia bills
In Richmond, the 1977 Virginia General Assembly faced a flood of measures as members rushed to meet a self imposed deadline for introducing new legislation. Senate filed 170 bills and the House 401 on the final day, with proposals ranging from bond issues up to 175 million dollars to raise taxes, shift funds, and expand state programs across health, education, and transportation.
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