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House Targets Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence - Common Dreams WASHINGTON - May 17 - In a move that impacts police criminal investigations and endangers immigrant victims of crime and domestic violence, the House of Representatives has removed important protections in the current Violence Against Women Act ... Posted on 17 May 2012 | 2:04 pm |
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Another showdown on the Hill - Times Union House GOP sets up a battle with Democrats on domestic violence bill WASHINGTON — 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 ... Posted on 17 May 2012 | 12:02 pm |
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House approves bill to protect women from domestic violence - AZCentral.com WASHINGTON - 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 election year as cracking down ... Posted on 17 May 2012 | 6:19 am |
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Domestic violence cases on rise in Williamson Co. - WKRN Bridges Domestic Violence Center, the only domestic violence shelter in Williamson County, reports a surprising increase in victims seeking help. "It [domestic violence] can happen to anybody in any walk of life. It's not just the poor, we're upper middle ... Posted on 17 May 2012 | 4:17 am |
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House domestic violence bill excludes specific protections - Press Herald WASHINGTON - Unfazed by a White House veto threat, the House on Wednesday approved anti-domestic violence legislation that opponents charge doesn't sufficiently protect gay, lesbian, transgender people, Native Americans and immigrants. Posted on 17 May 2012 | 3:56 am |