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Workers To Lose Unemployment Benefits

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This week, more than 10-thousand out of work Virginians are losing benefits because the U-S Senate has yet to act on a bill to extend federal jobless benefits. Jessica Stone reports from Washington.

Jobs Bill Presents Difficult Choice

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A jobs bill winding its way through Congress is giving Virginia lawmakers a tough choice: create jobs or reduce the deficit. Matt Laslo reports from Washington.

Congress Pushes Policy Changes for Mine Safety

Capitol Bureau in News

Congressional lawmakers are pushing for policy changes that include more funding to improve safety at all mines. Virginia is home to thirty three hundred mine workers. Sara Sciammacco reports from Washington.

Too Fat To Fight

Capitol Bureau in News | Science Matters

A new report found that more than 40 percent of Virginia’s young adults are too fat to fight in the military. The group of retired generals and admirals behind the report warned members of Congress that the nationwide trend is a threat to national security. Sara Sciammacco reports from Washington.

Warner Plays Major Role in Financial Reform Legislation

Capitol Bureau in News | Politics

Senator Mark Warner is playing a major role in one of the most important pieces of legislation up for consideration in Congress this year. Manuel Quinones reports from WCVE's Capitol Hill Bureau in Washington.

One of Three Undecided Dems Votes Yes on Health Bill

Capitol Bureau in News | Politics

Three Virginia Democrats were in the spotlight in advance of the big House health care vote last night. In the end, only one of them decided to support the legislation. Manuel Quinones reports from WCVE's Capitol Hill Bureau in Washington.

Virginia Last in Road Spending

Capitol Bureau in News | Politics

Virginia is dead last on a list of states when it comes to spending federal stimulus dollars on transportation projects. State officials say they used a slow diligent process, but some in Congress are frustrated with the approach because many Virginians are still out of work. Sara Sciammacco reports from WCVE's Capitol Hill Bureau in Washington.

Partisan Divide on Reaction to State of Union

Capitol Bureau in News | Politics

Most of President Obama’s ideas were met with criticisms from Richmond area Republicans. Democrats applauded his State of the Union Speech for its focus on the economy. Sara Sciammacco reports from WCVE's Capitol Hill Bureau in Washington.

Democrats Lose Senate Seat in Massachusetts

Capitol Bureau in News

Virginia’s Democratic U-S senators say Tuesday’s special election in Massachusetts sent a message to Washington. And their party’s health care bill is now in jeopardy. Alex Keefe reports from WCVE's Capitol Hill Bureau in Washington.