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Journeys

'At Least I Know Where I'll Sleep Tonight' — Homeless Vet Gets Apartment

Ernie Maas, 61, has been homeless in Arlington County for at least the past two years.

Police & Fire

Police Ask Sex Assault Victims to Come Forward

Investigators believe man accused of similar crimes in Arlington and Fairfax counties may have victimized more people.

Awareness

Red Equality Symbol Floods Social Media with Defense of Marriage Act Arguments Under Way

State Sen. Adam Ebbin, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner among those who have changed their profile pictures.

Government

Longer Airport Security Lines, Fewer Flights with Sequestration

Sequestration could affect every traveler at airports nationwide, say U.S. Reps. Jim Moran, Gerry Connolly and U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine speaking from Reagan National Airport Monday.

Government

Virginia Texting-While-Driving Bill Heads to Governor's Desk

Bill would impose harsher penalties, make texting while driving a primary offense.

Government

Gov. McDonnell: Sequester Could Force Virginia Into Recession

Governor Bob McDonnell sends letter to president, congressional delegation.

Government

Virginia House Subcommittee Kills Nondiscrimination Bill

Proposed law was aimed at protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender state employees.

Government

Tougher Texting-While-Driving Law Moves Forward in Virginia Legislature

Jail time no longer a maximum penalty under proposed law.

Government

Virginia DREAM Act Dies in House, Del. Rust Still Encouraged

Herndon's Del. Rust was encouraged by the support the bill received this year, and will reintroduce it next year.

Government

Virginia Inches Closer to Allowing In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students

Herndon, Arlington delegates work together to move bipartisan bill forward.

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