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This week, the United States House of Representatives voted to slash food assistance to poor families and also defund the Affordable Care Act. Many in that body are willing to shut down the government because they are opposed to a health care law that Congress passed, that the President signed, that the Supreme Court affirmed and that has survived more than 40 Congressional repeal votes.
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The No. 4 Virginia field hockey team suffered its first loss of the season, falling to No. 1 North Carolina, 2-1, Friday night (Sept. 20) at Turf Field.
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The Virginia baseball fall exhibition game against High Point, originally scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, has been moved to 1 p.m. Sunday because of the probability for inclement weather Saturday.
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The Cuccinelli for Governor campaign released on Thursday a 30-minute speech that will air on television over the coming weeks.
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Among the most common reasons for short-term hearing loss is a build up of ear wax, which obstructs the ear canal and disrupts hearing.
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The UVa. women’s soccer team, playing its first game as the nation’s top-ranked team in 23 years, rallied for a 2-1 victory at Boston College in its road opener Thursday.
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Shenandoah Solar, LLC, a Harrisonburg-based solar company, is installing the largest solar energy system located on the building of a commercial business in Harrisonburg at the offices of Mid Valley Electric. Located at 1180 S. High Street, Mid Valley Electric is an electrical contractor serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
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Scores of University of Virginia students will gather this Friday, September 20th, at the University of Virginia’s rotunda steps (north side) at 1 p.m. to deliver a petition signed by over 8,000 concerned citizen calling on the University to restore in full its long-standing grant aid commitment to students from low-income families.
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An updated playing surface will be accompanied by a modernized look as JMU unveiled the official design for the Convocation Center basketball court.
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Shenandoah University’s Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing is now at the forefront of identifying and educating military veterans pursuing the field of professional nursing.
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