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House passes health care bill
After months of debate and compromise, the House of Representatives passed the landmark health care bill by a 220 to 215 vote. Now, the Senate will start to debate the legislation within a few days. U.S. Rep. Glenn Nye opposed the bill.
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How the Beltway Sniper came to face death in Virginia
After six years of appeals and more than $1 million worth of taxpayer money spent on his defense, the curtain closes Tuesday at 9 p.m. for John Allen Muhammad.
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Franklin paper mill closure to have widespread economic effects
International Paper is Isle of Wight’s top personal-property-tax payer, contributing nearly 30 percent of the county’s personal-property-tax revenue. Now leaders grapple with what to do next.
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Companies use incentives to get workers healthier
More companies are creating incentives for employees to adopt healthy lifestyle changes. But some critics say this may make health coverage more expensive for people with risk factors.
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