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Governor Northam’s Mandatory Minimums Decision Continues to Spark Controversy
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 6, 2019
Credit: NPR
Governor Ralph Northam made headlines last week when he vetoed a bill that would have established a minimum two month prison sentence for third-time domestic abusers.
In a statement sent out Monday, Republicans say the governor’s veto undercuts protections for people trapped in abusive relationships. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
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From NPR News- NSC Official Finds Fault With Sondland-Led Shadow Ukraine Policy November 17, 2019But Tim Morrison, the top Russia official on President Trump's National Security Council, said he found nothing wrong with the July 25 call between the U.S. president and his Ukrainian counterpart.
- Barr Accuses Democrats Of Trying To 'Cripple' The Trump Administration's Power November 16, 2019The Attorney General's remarks at The Federalist Society drew swift criticism from some legal experts, who decried his ideas as "authoritarian" and "dangerous."
- READ: Testimony Of Jennifer Williams, Aide To Vice President Pence November 16, 2019At the time of her deposition on Nov. 7, her lawyer told NPR that Williams' testimony "will largely reflect what is already in the public record."
- READ: Testimony Of Tim Morrison, Former Russia Director For National Security Council November 16, 2019In his closed-door deposition on Oct. 31, Morrison said President Trump had indeed asked Ukraine's president for assistance, but he argued the president's conduct wasn't unlawful.
- University Of Colorado's Live Buffalo Mascot To Retire Because She Runs Too Fast November 16, 2019Because of her speed and temperament, Ralphie V, the 1,200-pound buffalo who leads the football team onto the field, has created safety concerns for her and her handlers, university officials say.
- NSC Official Finds Fault With Sondland-Led Shadow Ukraine Policy November 17, 2019
- From BBC News
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- UK government and military accused of war crimes cover-up November 17, 2019Soldiers should have been prosecuted for killing civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan, insiders say.
- General election 2019: Conservatives promise 'equal' immigration system November 17, 2019The party's post-Brexit immigration plans include a rise in the cost migrants would pay to use the NHS.
- General election 2019: Labour vows to end dental check-up charges November 17, 2019Check-up charges in England of £22.70 will be scrapped under a Labour government, the party says.
- Bolton flats blaze: Student flats' cladding 'a concern' November 16, 2019Greater Manchester's mayor is to talk to the prime minister in the wake of the major blaze in Bolton.
- Prince Andrew 'categorically' denies sex claims November 16, 2019
