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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case involving someone assigned to prevent sexual assault.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Updated with video; The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and it was one of southwest Georgia's local organizations that helped convince officials to pass the law.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  "Bath salts" ban could curb use of some legal drugs linked to violent behavior, but not all

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Local state lawmakers get up early to eat with local leaders.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  Updated with video; Recent legislature is pushing for the ban of a certain over-the-counter inhaler because it's harmful to the environment.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  Local law makers were helping to celebrate the program in Dougherty and Lee counties Monday morning.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Officials ask Dept. of Agriculture for help.

Friday, January 28, 2011  Rush Limbaugh's comments about Chinese language sparks backlash among Asian lawmakers

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  Newly elected speaker John Boehner hailed the Republican Party's return to control of the House Wednesday, vowing a more open legislative process but acknowledging that "a great deal of scar tissue has built up on both sides of the aisle."

Tuesday, June 22, 2010  About 60 people representing businesses in Albany showed up to honor state senator Freddie Powell-Sims and Representatives Carol Fullerton, Ed Rynders and Winfred Dukes.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010  Fit by example: Lawmakers in Mississippi, the fattest state, shed pounds in boot camp challenge

Monday, March 22, 2010  State lawmakers are again stopping the clock on the year's legislative calendar to give them more time to agree on a budget and move a crush of bills through committee.