House voting on violence bill, draws veto threat
House Republicans are pushing ahead with their bill to renew the Violence Against Women Act, despite opposition from President Barack Obama and hundreds of advocacy groups who say the measure doesn't go far enough to protect battered illegal immigrants, Native Americans or gays.
North Carolina, known for moderate politics, weighs amendment banning same-sex marriage
North Carolina has long prided itself on its moderate politics dating to the civil rights era, as well as its place as a New South leader and a hub for high-tech, banking and higher education.
House passes GOP anti-violence bill with some Democratic help in the face of Obama veto threat
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 vote...
Battered Indian Tribal Women Caught in Legal Limbo
Legislation to close tribal loophole in domestic abuse stalls in Washington
House OKs anti-violence against women 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 much about female voters this election year as cracking down on abuse. The House voted 222-205 to reauthorize the 1994 Violence Against Women Act for five [...]
House OKs GOP's anti-violence against women bill
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 on abuse.
Moderate NC Weighs Constitutional Gay Marriage Ban
North Carolina, known for moderate politics, weighs amendment banning same-sex marriage
Gay marriage protest to continue next week in NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A campaign to allow gays and lesbians to marry is continuing in North Carolina, where couples will continue to try to get marriage licenses next week.
House GOP anti-violence bill gets vote, draws veto threat over alien, gay, Indian provisions
WASHINGTON - House Republicans are pushing ahead with their bill to renew the Violence Against Women Act, despite opposition from President Barack Obama and hundreds of advocacy groups who say the measure doesn't go far enough to protect battered illegal immigrants, Native Americans or gays.
Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsHouse voting on violence bill, draws veto threat
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans are pushing ahead with their bill to renew the Violence Against Women Act, despite opposition from President Barack Obama and hundreds of advocacy groups who say the measure doesn't go far enough to protect battered illegal immigrants, Native Americans or gays.