Posts Tagged Abortion
Lawmakers Eliminate State-Funded Abortion Program
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 31, 2019
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State lawmakers have cut funding for a Department of Health program that pays for certain abortions. The budget amendment slid under the radar during a busy legislative session. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
General Assembly Continues to Erupt Over Tabled Abortion Bill
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 31, 2019
A viral video of a House subcommittee meeting has turned the General Assembly upside down and made it the focus of conservative media. Michael Pope has more on the latest round of accusations.
2012 Ultrasound Bill Still A Factor In Lieutenant Governor’s Race
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 9, 2017
Republican candidate for Lt. Gov. Virginia State Sen. Jill Vogel, right, gestures during a debate with Democrat Justin Fairfax at the University of Richmond in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber
On the campaign trail, issues surrounding women’s health are becoming one of the hottest points of debate between statewide candidates. Michael Pope has details.
Proposed Legislation Would Make January 22nd a “Day of Tears” in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 16, 2017
Anne Fitzgerald (right) of the Day of Tears nonprofit says she would like to see other state take action similar to the one Virginia is considering. (Credit: Michael Pope)
Members of the Virginia House of Delegates are about to consider an effort to create a Day of Tears in Virginia. As Michael Pope tells us from the Capitol, the idea is to mourn the loss of unborn children to abortion.
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From NPR News- Trump Administration Moves To Speed Up Deportations With Expedited Removal Expansion July 22, 2019The changes will allow ICE officials to deport undocumented immigrants who can't prove they have been in the U.S. for more than two years, without a hearing before a judge. It takes effect Tuesday.
- 'A Small Part Of A Serious Problem': Criminals Hired As Police Officers In Alaska July 22, 2019A joint investigation by the Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica found that in one town, every officer had been convicted of domestic violence within the last 10 years.
- As Manhattan DA, Morgenthau Pursued Drug Dealers And Crooked Banks Alike July 22, 2019Robert Morgenthau, the patrician lawman who a former aide said spent four decades "making mischief for people who engaged in bad conduct," died Sunday at age 99.
- Art Neville, A New Orleans Icon, Dead At 81 July 22, 2019The keyboardist and singer was the co-founder of both the Meters and the Neville Brothers died Monday — bands that took the funk and swagger of New Orleans to a much larger world.
- Thousands In Puerto Rico Seek To Oust Rosselló In Massive 'Ricky Renuncia' March July 22, 2019Hundreds of leaked chat messages showed Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and his allies insulting women, gay people and even mocking victims of Hurricane Maria.
- Trump Administration Moves To Speed Up Deportations With Expedited Removal Expansion July 22, 2019
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- Carl Beech trial: 'VIP abuse' accuser guilty of false claims July 22, 2019A convicted paedophile made false allegations of murder and sexual abuse against public figures.
- Lib Dems: Jo Swinson becomes party's first female leader July 22, 2019The 39-year old says she will do "whatever its takes" to stop Brexit after defeating Sir Ed Davey.
- Iran tanker seizure: Hunt seeks European help on Gulf shipping July 22, 2019The foreign secretary wants to set up an international mission to respond to Iranian "piracy".
- Iran says it arrested CIA spies and sentenced some to death July 22, 2019Iran says it has arrested 17 spies who worked for the CIA - a claim the US categorically denies.
- Ronaldo will not face charges over alleged rape July 22, 2019The Portuguese football star will not face charges after being accused of rape in Las Vegas.
- Carl Beech trial: 'VIP abuse' accuser guilty of false claims July 22, 2019
