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Virginia Rep. Bob Goodlatte Accused Of Trying To Kill Immigration Bill

Immigration reform has been bogged down in recent weeks as Democrats and Republicans have squabbled over both the grandeur and the specifics of the legislation.

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The Growing Demand For Home Health Aides (Rebroadcast)

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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Hearing In Richmond Today On McDonnell Chef Case

A former chef who worked in Virgina's Executive Mansion through last year will be in court today, in a complex case that calls Gov. Bob McDonnell's ties with a political donor into question.

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Virginia Ethics Investigations

Virginia law doesn't require elected officials to disclose gifts given to their family members, but Gov. Bob McDonnell is facing questions about a donor picking up the $15,000 catering bill for his daughter's 2011 wedding. A reporter covering the story brings us up to speed on the players involved and possible fallout.

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Virginia Ethics Investigations

Virginia law doesn't require elected officials to disclose gifts given to their family members, but Gov. Bob McDonnell is facing questions about a donor picking up the $15,000 catering bill for his daughter's 2011 wedding. A reporter covering the story brings us up to speed on the players involved and possible fallout.

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Prospects For Immigration Reform Legislation

A key Senate panel approves an immigration plan that would provide the nation’s 11 million unauthorized immigrants a path to citizenship. Details of the bipartisan bill and its prospects in Congress.

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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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