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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

VA: Welfare Reform

Un estudio reciente dice que desde que comenzó la pandemia, las llamadas de emergencia al 911 solicitando servicios médicos en los EE.UU. han bajado 26% en comparación con los dos años previos. (Adobe Stock)
Una Campaña de divulgación anima a la gente a vencer su Miedo a los Hospitales

RICHMOND, Va. -- Los nuevos casos de coronavirus van escalando en estados como Virginia, pero aún hay preocupación de que la gente que …

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Around 84% of Democrats and only 16% of Republicans polled approve of the Affordable Care Act, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. (Adobe stock)
10 Years Later, Obamacare Even More Essential During COVID-19 Outbreak

RICHMOND, Va. -- Today is the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Affordable Care Act, and health care advocates say the federal health insurance …

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) makes immigrants who are lawfully present, including green card holders and temporary visitors, eligible for subsidies to purchase private health coverage. (Pixabay)
Public Can Comment on Green Card Limits to Immigrants Who Use Benefits

RICHMOND, Va. – People can now officially weigh in on a proposal by the Trump administration to punish legal permanent residents who have used …

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The current agriculture bill, which impacts farm commodity prices and would make healthy food more affordable and accessible, expires Sept. 30. (Pixabay)
SNAP Work Rules Slow Progress on Farm Bill

RICHMOND, Va. — Congress may not be able to finish the farm bill by the end of the month, when the old one expires. One deadlock is a …

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Shifting Medicaid costs from the federal government to states like Virginia, where the budget is already tight, could mean fewer children are covered. (David Ragusa/Barn Images)
Advocates: Medicaid Changes Could Hurt VA Children's Health Care

RICHMOND, Va. -- Advocates say that the changes to Medicaid that are part of the proposed Obamacare repeal would likely damage health programs for …

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Alabama businessman Shaun McCutcheon is the plaintiff in a campaign-finance case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Supremes Could Decide Sky's the Limit for Campaign Donations

WASHINGTON - Another major Supreme Court decision on campaign finance could come as early as next week. In McCutcheon v. Federal Elections Commission…

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GRAPHIC: Pie chart of who doesn't pay federal income tax. Courtesy of CBPP.
Report: The Backstory on Who "Doesn't Pay" Taxes

RICHMOND, Va. – Pundits and politicians are throwing around a lot of numbers these days, and when it comes to taxes – and who is…

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ID Cards for Illegal Immigrants: A Good Thing?

President Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Wednesday criticized Arizona's law that makes failure to carry immigration documents a crime…

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AARP: Facts Critical in Health Care Reform Debate

RICHMOND, Va. - Despite polling that shows a majority of Americans believe the nation's healthcare system is in need of a major overhaul, finding …

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Abortion Issues Complicate Health Care Reform Effort

RICHMOND, Va. - Meeting with Virginians across the state, federal lawmakers are answering questions in person, attempting to separate lies from truth …

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Predatory Lenders Find Loophole in New Lending Law

RICHMOND, Va. - Quick-cash lenders have found a loophole around Virginia's new law cracking down on predatory lending. Last year, legislators limited …

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President Obama Calls on Virginians to Support Health Care Reform

RICHMOND, Va. - President Barack Obama will meet with 100 employees of a Kroger supermarket in Virginia to discuss his plans for health care reform…

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