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Sexual Assault In The Military

A new report indicates sexual assault cases in the military increased more than 30 percent in two years. Diane and guests discuss pressures on the Pentagon to prosecute offenders and prevent future crimes.

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Virginia Ethics Investigations

Virginia law doesn't require elected officials to disclose gifts given to their family members, but Governor Bob McDonnell is facing questions about a donor picking up the $15,000 catering bill for his daughter's 2011 wedding. The FBI is currently looking into the relationship between Virginia's first family and the donor, the CEO of Star Scientific, a nutritional supplement company, and some are calling for ethics reform in the Commonwealth. A reporter covering the story brings us up to speed on the players involved and possible fallout.

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Supreme Court Upholds Virginia Limiting FOIA Requests In-State

Those residing outside of the Commonwealth of Virginia will continue face hurdles in getting state documents, after the Supreme Court upheld the state's rights to restrict FOIA requests to residents.

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Analysis: 'Anonymous' Targets Maryland Lawmaker For Crafting Cyber Security Bill

David Hawkings, writer for the Hawkings Here column for Roll Call, talks about how one local lawmaker is learning about cyber security firsthand.

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Virginia Court Questions Beneficiary Status

Supreme Court justices are questioning a state law that would override a federal employee's designation of a beneficiary in a federal insurance program.

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"Payback: The Case for Revenge"

Kojo explores the complexities of revenge, where it's appropriate and how it might be effectively deployed.

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O'Malley To Sign Death Penalty Repeal Next Month

Maryland will join 18 other states in a repeal of the death penalty when Governor Martin O'Malley signs it into law early next month.

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The Growing Demand For Home Health Aides

As baby boomers age, the demand for home health aides is on the rise: What the shortage of caregivers means for patients, their families and the home health care industry.

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Death Penalty

Maryland becomes the sixth state to repeal the death penalty in the last six years. Diane and guests explore the growing debate over capital punishment.

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