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Members of Congress want the Washington Redskins to change their name
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ten members of Congress are urging the Washington Redskins to change their name because it is offensive to many Native Americans. The representatives said Tuesday they've sent letters to Redskins owner Dan Snyder, NFL Commissioner...
Tags: Roger Goodell, Social Issues, FedEx Corporation, Tom Cole, National Football League
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W&L professor weighs in on online tax debate
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterA professor in Lexington is chiming in on the national battle over marketplace fairness. Mom and pop as well as brick and mortar businesses are pushing for the legislation because they say if something doesn't happen soon, they'll keep losing...Tags: U.S. House of Representatives
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 28 Hope you had a fabulous Memorial Day weekend! Of course, having yesterday off makes today feel like a Monday... We had perfect weather for all of the Memorial Day remembrance events. It's so important to take a moment and honor those who...Tags: September 11, 2001 Attacks, Disease Prevention, School Supplies, Burn After Reading (movie), Barack Obama
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Roanoke College poll shows Virginians undecided in gubernatorial election
WDBJ7 ReporterNew poll results released Wednesday night show the race for Virginia's governor is far from decided. Roanoke College's Institute for Policy and Opinion Research shows Republican Ken Cuccinelli has a narrow lead over Democrat Terry McAuliffe....Tags: Polls, Barack Obama, Government, Budget Control Act of 2011, Government Debt
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A look at the history of the Blue Ridge Marathon
WDBJ7 ReporterThe Blue Ridge Marathon started with a simple idea. “I thought that any city worth its salt needs a marathon,” race organizer John Carlin said. The opening was tied to the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway. “A great, great...Tags: Sports, Running, Bob Goodlatte, U.S. House of Representatives, Road Running
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Postal Service delays plans to cut Saturday mail
The U.S. Postal Service says it will delay plans to cut Saturday mail delivery because Congress isn't allowing the change. The Postal Service said in February that it planned to cut back in August to five-day-a-week deliveries for everything except...
Tags: U.S. Postal Service, Mail Order Industry
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Kaine supports assault weapons ban
Assignment ManagerSenator Tim Kaine says he will vote in favor of banning certain types of assault-style weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines. In an editorial published Tuesday morning in the Norfolk Virginian Pilot newspaper, Kaine says he also supports...Tags: Government, National Rifle Association of America, Personal Weapon Control, Civil Rights, Elections
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Connecticut lawmakers pass wide-ranging gun control law
Connecticut lawmakers gave final approval early Thursday to a wide-ranging bill that includes sweeping new restrictions on weapons and large capacity ammunition magazines, a response to last year's deadly school shooting in Newtown that one lawmaker...
Tags: Laws, Newtown, Barack Obama, Government, Firearms
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Organizing For Action: "We need tougher gun laws"
WDBJ7 anchor/reporterA group of mothers who lost children to gun violence joined President Obama in Washington today to push for tougher gun laws. The Senate is expected to consider gun legislation that expands background checks next month. The President says the votes in...Tags: White House, Barack Obama, Personal Weapon Control, Elections, Organizing for Action
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Traditional retailers in Virginia support Marketplace Fairness Act in Congress
ReporterTraditional retailers in Virginia say it's a question of fairness. They are continuing their fight for federal legislation that would require online businesses to collect sales tax on internet purchases. Countryside Classics has been a popular...Tags: Computing and Information Technology Industry, E-Commerce Industry, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, U.S. Senate
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Blue Ridge Parkway trims seasonal employees, closes some facilities to meet budget cuts
ReporterThe budget battle in Washington is having an impact on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Some popular spots along the scenic highway won't be opening this year, unless Congress reverses some of the automatic cuts that kicked in March 1st. The parkway is cutting...Tags: Career and Workplace, Budget Control Act of 2011, Music, Entertainment, Employees
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Federal site in Franklin County faces cuts, works to minimize impact on visitors
ReporterScenic trails and the park's historic setting make the Booker T. Washington National Monument a favorite of Michelle Siren. "It's a beautiful setting and honestly if we didn't have this I don't know what we'd do," Siren told us. Like other National Park...Tags: Gardens and Parks, National Parks, Booker T. Washington, Tourism and Leisure, Travel
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