Governor Orders New Protection for LGBTs, Warns Lawmakers Against Divisive Legislation
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As Virginia’s General Assembly prepares to do business later this month, Governor McAuliffe is warning members not to introduce controversial bills that involve social policy. He urged them to be tolerant and to focus on jobs, transportation and education. Sandy Hausman has more on that story.
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