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Congress has passed legislation renewing a payroll tax cut for 160 million workers and jobless benefits for millions more, backing the main items on President Barack Obama's jobs agenda in a rare burst of Washington bipartisanship.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:54:56 GMT
West Virginia legislators are considering several bills that advocates say would encourage new mothers to breast-feed their babies.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:24:59 GMT
State and local employees who use 401(k)-style contribution plans will have a new investment option later this year.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:20:59 GMT
With little debate, a Senate committee has endorsed a House-passed bill allowing private child placement agencies to deny adoptions for gays or others who offend their religious or moral teaching.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:14:42 GMT
The George Huguely murder trial resumes Friday morning after an unexpected illness to co-defense attorney Rhonda Quagliana postponed court on Thursday. So far, the defense has called just two of its witnesses.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:19:17 GMT
State regulators are proposing a $6,825 civil penalty against a Timberville farm for spilling thousands of gallons of manure into the Shenandoah River.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:18:27 GMT
Some Harrisonburg residents are trying to keep their neighborhood safe and free of crime. They're starting by asking city leaders to tear down or refurbish what many consider to be eyesores.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:31:00 GMT
Federal and state officials are closing the joint field office set up to coordinate recovery operations following Hurricane Irene, Tropical Strom Lee, and the central Virginia earthquake.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:17:47 GMT
You've probably noticed your heat bills rising the past few weeks, and you might be looking for ways to bring them down. If you're thinking about buying the Amish "Miracle" Heater, that supposedly cuts those bills, then there might be a few things to think about first.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:15:01 GMT
Students at Blue Ridge Community College got to see what it's like to get behind the wheel after having too many drinks.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:19:48 GMT
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