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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: 2 (movie), Joe Paterno, Josh Powell, Josh Groban, David Archuleta
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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: Joan V Hartley, Toni Boucher, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Behavioral Conditions, Pomfret
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Senate Democrats take redistricting complaints to the Governor
ReporterA controversial plan to redraw district lines in the State Senate will face a test on Wednesday in the House of Delegates. And Democrats are trying to hold Republicans' feet to the fire. The surprise plan came out of the Senate on the day of President...Tags: Barack Obama, Government, Executive Branch, Henry L. Marsh III, Politics
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Local lawmakers react to Gov. McDonnell's State of the Commonwealth address
WDBJ7 ReporterWednesday night, Governor McDonnell laid out his plans for Virginia. His fourth State of the Commonwealth address touched on recurring themes, more jobs, better education, improved roads. Speaking to the General Assembly in Richmond, McDonnell also...Tags: Parties and Movements, Medicaid, Justice System, Republican Party, Government
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Virginia Democrats propose early voting legislation
WDBJ7 Senior ReporterThousands of Virginians waited in line for hours to vote in November. Now, Virginia Democrats are proposing changes in the state's election laws. Long lines were common on Election Day in some Roanoke precincts and in many other polling places around...Tags: Elections, Parties and Movements, Voting, Politics, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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Warner says Newtown massacre has altered his guns stance
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner says the massacre at a Connecticut elementary school has changed his supportive stand on assault weapons. Warner is among the few Senate Democrats who has found favor with gun rights groups. He said in interviews Monday that...
Tags: Mark R. Warner, Parenting, Parties and Movements, Republican Party, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia)
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UPDATE: Kaine sworn in as U.S. Senator
Tim Kaine says he's excited to take his seat in the U.S. Senate, and ready to get to work on the nation's financial problems. Kaine took the oath of office Thursday afternoon on the Senate floor. Later he attended a ceremonial swearing-in with Vice...
Tags: Mark R. Warner, Arts and Culture, George Allen, U.S. Senate, Ceremonies
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Michigan House approves right-to-work limiting unions
The Republican-led Michigan House has approved a contentious right-to-work bill limiting unions' strength. The measure approved Tuesday morning deals with public-sector workers. Another bill focusing on the private sector was approved last week, when...
Tags: Rick Snyder, Labor Legislation, Career and Workplace, Politics, Employees
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Election not over yet, Virginia's electoral college set to vote next week
WDBJ7 ReporterWe know President Obama won the election last month but voting is far from over. Congressional districts in every state choose an elector to cast the official ballot of the region. In Virginia's 5th district that man is Chris Daniel. Daniel is the...Tags: Barack Obama, Elections, Voting, Politics
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Senator-elect Tim Kaine confident that Congress can avoid fiscal cliff
WDBJ7 Senior ReporterSenator-elect Tim Kaine says he's confident Congress will work out a short-term deal to avoid going over the fiscal cliff. He said Thursday that he will work with Democrats and Republicans in the search for a long-term solution. Kaine says...Tags: Parties and Movements, U.S. Congress, Fiscal Cliff, Politics, Republican Party
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Virginia House panel rejects Governor McDonnell's felons' rights bill
Gov. Bob McDonnell's plea for legislation to automatically restore the civil rights of nonviolent felons has been rejected by fellow Republicans in the House of Delegates. A GOP-dominated House subcommittee killed the legislation Monday, less than a...
Tags: Government, Parties and Movements, Ken Cuccinelli, Executive Branch, Bob McDonnell
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Senator Mark Warner won't run for governor
U.S. Senator Mark Warner announced today that he would not make a run for the governor's office ending speculation that he might run for another term in Richmond. He called his term as governor "the best job I ever had" but says he wants to be a...
Tags: Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Mark R. Warner, Government, Elections, Executive Branch
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