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On a vote that fell largely along party lines, the House of Representatives has approved a GOP measure reauthorizing the expired Violence Against Women Act the latest issue that was once the sujbect of

House passes Violence Against Women Act, grudgingly - 56 Minutes ago

The Violence Against Women Act breezed through the Congress in previous years, but it's suddenly a heavy lift. The GOP House passed its version of the bill on a largely party-line vote, but getting to

Bordallo Opposed to Reauthorized Version of Violence Against Women Act; Passed by - 110 Minutes ago

Guam News - Guam News Guam - Guam Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo spoke on the floor of the House Wednesday against the republican backed bill that reauthorizes the "Violence Against Women" act [VAWA].

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SIDS guide to include breastfeeding - 75 Minutes ago

The very latest research for SIDS and Kids includes breastfeeding. The SIDS and Kids safe sleeping message has made an enormous difference to the number of babies lost suddenly and unexpectedly since

Breastfeeding halves SIDS risk - 112 Minutes ago

Breastfeeding halves the chances of a baby dying suddenly and unexpectedly, according to a child health group. The organisation SIDS and Kids has revised its guidelines for reducing the risk of sudden

Maloney on passage of House majorityâ??s version of Violence Against Women Act - 22 Minutes ago

Issues: Women's Issues, Criminal Justice Press Contact: Jon Houston (202) 225-7944 WASHINGTON, DC â?? Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) voted against the House Majorityâ??s version of the Violence Against Women

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House passes Violence Against Women Act renewal that critics say doesnÂ?t protect - 3 Hours ago

WASHINGTON â?? Unfazed by a White House veto threat, the House of Representatives on Wednesday approved anti-domestic violence legislation that opponents charge doesnâ??t sufficiently protect gay, lesbian,

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May 16, 2012Blumenauer on the Need for Robust Violence Against Women Act - 70 Minutes ago

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is one of the great legislative successes of the past 20 years. Since 1994, when VAWA was signed into law by President Clinton, it has helped millions of women by

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Congresswoman Hirono Votes to Protect All Women from Abuse and Violence - 95 Minutes ago

Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) today voted against H.R. 4970, the House Majorityâ??s Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization bill that lacks key protections for immigrant, American

Is GOP waging 'war on women'? - 2 Hours ago

After the Republican-controlled U.S. House passed a budget bill in February 2011 that would have cut spending on some women's healthprograms and eliminated federal funding for Planned Parenthood, Democrats

Theatre shines light to stop violence against women - 97 Minutes ago

How far would you go to control someone, and is it ever justified? These are the questions that playwright and director, Dirk Zadra, poses in his play â??I looked into the darkness around meâ?. The story

House OKs Violence Against Women Act - 3 Hours ago

The House voted this evening to approve the Republican version of the Violence Against Women Act, also known as VAWA, 222-205. The bill would have failed had it not won the support of six Democrats. Twenty-three

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House OKs GOP's anti-violence against women bill - 2 Hours ago

House Republicans set up a showdown Wednesday with the Senate and President Barack Obama over legislation to protect women from domestic violence, a fight that's become as much about female voters this

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GOP Senator pressures House Republicans on Violence Against Women Act - 7 Hours ago

Its been widely reported that house Republicans are in a difficult spot over the Violence Against Women Act, at a time when the battle over the female vote has intensified between the parties. Now, with

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House passes GOP version of Violence Against Women Act renewal - 4 Hours ago

Washington (CNN) - The House of Representatives passed the Republican version of the Violence Against Women Act on Wednesday, despite strong opposition from Democrats. The GOP version, passed 225-205,

PostScript: Rubin and a â??war on womenâ?? - 5 Hours ago

Jennifer Rubin blogged this morning about 10 things to take away from Deb Fischers win in Nebraskas GOP Senate primary, but commenters and the blogosphere at large wanted to dispute and/or cheer one in

Strong 2012 Q1 for Expanded Greenberg Glusker Corporate Law Group With 8 M&A, Financing - 8 Hours ago

MNX-AirNet, Sports Club-Equinox Among Top Acquisitions Led By Firm Greenberg Glusker today announced for the quarter ending March 31, 2012 its Corporate Law Group attorneys successfully steered and closed

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Rachel Manteuffel: PostScript: Rubin and a â??war on womenâ?? - 6 Hours ago

House GOP uses one of its own to back Violence Against Women Act - 12 Hours ago

A Florida representative is the GOP's latest weapon in the fight against Democrats' charges that Republicans are waging a war against women.

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