Federal Budget News
Jun 19, 2013 3:20 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the Congressional Budget Office that the measure would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits by billions of dollars.
Jun 6, 2013 12:00 PM
Boehner protests Obama veto threats on budget
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner says the White House's veto threats against legislation...
Jun 5, 2013 8:15 PM
Naval hospital employees get furloughs
Civil service employees at the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center have received furlough notices.
Jun 2, 2013 5:15 AM
Hagel tours new Navy combat vessel
SINGAPORE (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel toured the U.S. Navy's new small combat ship, the...
May 29, 2013 3:15 AM
Tax overhaul: IRS scandal could lead to changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups has little...
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Featured Legislation
Bill ID: 2012 House Joint Resolution 140
Introduced: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Status: In Committee
Study; revenue impact to Virginia of legalizing the sale of marijuana under conditions and restrictions; report. Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the potential revenue impact on the Commonwealth of legalizing…
Rights of unborn children. Provides that unborn children at every stage of development enjoy all the rights, privileges,…
Abortion; informed consent. Requires that, as a component of informed consent to an abortion, to determine gestation…
Reckless driving; failing to stop at a school bus. Provides that a driver is guilty of reckless driving who fails to stop,…
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