Friday Round-up: this week in the news

  • Virginia is considering a new bill to help women protect themselves from abusers. Find out the details from the Washington Post. http://wapo.st/eL0TQs
  • In the past month, the unemployment rate rose in 20 states and fell in 15… see how your state measured up: http://n.pr/fseVld

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