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Debate Surrounding the Voting Process in Virginia Remains
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 15, 2017
Congressman Gerry Connolly, seen here at an election party last November, believes the voting process is broken. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
Do election officials have the equipment they need to prevent voters waiting in line for hours on end? One Virginia congressman says no, and he has a plan to fix it. But as Michael Pope reports, that plan may be headed for the same gridlock that confronts other changes to voting systems.
What Impacts Could Proposed Republican Healthcare Plan Have in Virginia?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 13, 2017
House Speaker Paul Ryan’s proposed replacement of the Affordable Care Act could potentially mean the end of coverage for nearly half a million Virginians. (Credit: J. Scott Applewhite / AP, File)
As the debate about health care takes center stage, what kind of impact could the Republican plan have in Virginia? Michael Pope is digging into the numbers.
Va News Topics: Roanoke Threatened Historic Structures, Navy Documenting Whale Accidents
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 13, 2017
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Threatened historic structures owned by local governments can be tough sells when it comes to persuading private developers to buy and preserve them, as the City of Roanoke is learning. And, the Chesapeake Bay is among the places where whales are most at risk of being struck by ships. The Navy has been leading the effort to document that danger. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week on the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va News link at vpap.org.
Low Enrollment Schools Set to Get Extra Funding
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 10, 2017
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Part of this year’s state budget includes much needed support for school districts who are rapidly losing students. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
‘Frankenturtles’ Used to Help Save the Real Things
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 9, 2017
David Kaplan, an assistant professor at VIMS, prepares “frankenturtles” for release. (Credit: David Malmquist / VIMS)
Each spring, thousands of young Loggerhead turtles migrate to the Chesapeake Bay for the summer — but the journey is dangerous for these protected species, some are struck by boats. Last summer, researchers from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science set out to identify the deadliest areas and to figure out what might be done. Pamela D’Angelo reports.
The Debate Over Felon Voting Rights Has a Long History in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 9, 2017
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Lawmakers in Virginia remain divided over how former felons should get the right to vote back. It’s a debate that has deep roots in Virginia history, not all of it pleasant. Michael Pope has this look into the bad old days.
Governor Set to Break Record Number of Vetoes, Here’s Whose Record He’s Breaking
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 8, 2017
Former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore gestures as he addresses the Virginia State Republican Convention in Harrisonburg. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
In the next few weeks, Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe is about to break a record — he’ll be vetoing more bills than any other governor in Virginia history. Michael Pope has this look at the governor who held the record until now.
Trump Critic Says Travel Priviledges Are Being Reviewed
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 7, 2017
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A Gold star father who scolded candidate Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention for failing to read the constitution may now be in trouble with the federal government. Sandy Hausman has that story.
Protesting to Protect Planned Parenthood and Reproductive Choice
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 7, 2017
Protesting Republican Delegate Ben Cline’s bills to defund Planned Parenthood and to designate Row v. Wade anniversary January 22nd as a “Day of Tears.”
Advocates for women’s rights rallied Republican Delegate Ben Cline’s law office in Lexington on Friday. They were protesting bills he introduced, to defund Planned Parenthood and to designate January 22 a “Day of Tears” to encourage Virginians to mourn abortion. Three Rockbridge County High School girls organized the action; One of them, a rising country music star who plays in the heart of Trump country. Jessie Knadler reports.
Will Democratic Energy Translate into Local Elections?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 7, 2017
A constituent of congressman Dave Brat, R-Va., gestures as she responded to the congressman during a town hall meeting with the congressman in Blackstone, Va., Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
Across Virginia, an unprecedented wave of candidates is emerging to take on Republicans this fall in elections for the state legislature. Those elections could be an early test on whether Democrats can harness the energy building against the Trump administration and focus it locally. Michael Pope has more.
Black Restaurant Week Kicks Off in Richmond
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 6, 2017
Ajay Brewer, owner of Brewer’s Cafe. Credit: Kelley Libby
Today kicks off Black Restaurant Week in Richmond. The city’s Office of Minority Business Development is encouraging the public to support the event, which promotes Richmond tourism and the city’s diverse food culture. Kelley Libby reports.
Va News Topics: Airline Service Performance Issues, Bristol City Council Complaints
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 6, 2017
Credit: Virginia Public Access Project
The company that provides airline service between the Shenandoah Valley and Charlotte is at risk of losing its federal subsidy because of performance issues. And, some members of Bristol City Council are upset about people who criticize them anonymously on the internet. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week on the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va News link at vpap.org.
Architecture Firm Holds Community Meeting on Lumpkin’s Jail
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 6, 2017
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The conversation about how best to memorialize Virginia’s history of slavery has been going on for years. But Richmond took a big step last fall when they announced a contract with a DC based architecture firm to build a memorial. Now that firm is ready to get to work. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Changing Weather Sparks Fear for Fruit Farmers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 6, 2017
Chiles in Crozet has been growing peaches, apples and other fruits for more than 100 years. Today, erratic weather is prompting fears for this year’s crop.
Virginians have enjoyed an unusually warm winter, with temperatures rising into the 70’s and 80’s in some places, but for the state’s fruit farmers it’s been a nightmare – raising fears of crop damage in the weeks to come. Sandy Hausman has that story.
Group Says Virginia’s Legal System Is Stacked Against The Poor
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 3, 2017
Legal Aid Justice Center’s Executive Director, Mary Bauer. (Credit: Legal Aid Justice Center)
For 50 years, Virginia’s Legal Aid Justice Center has been working to assure that poor people get a fair shake under the law. Now, the organization says it’s launching a new program to identify the biggest problems with this state’s legal system. Sandy Hausman has details.
State Republicans Show No Desire for Nonpartisan Redistricting Reform
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 3, 2017
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This week, the U.S. Supreme Court said a lower court should re-examine the redistricting efforts of Virginia’s Republican-led legislature. That prompted Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe to ask Republicans give up the fight and work together on nonpartisan redistricting. Michael Pope has the latest.
Virginia’s Place in a Deregulating Trump Administration
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 3, 2017
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-VA, left, discusses the Access to Care Act with Representative John Conyers, D-Mich., and Representative Jerrold Nadler, D-NY, right, during a session last month. Goodlatte wants to cut back on what he calls “burdensome regulations.” (Credit: J. Scott Applewhite / AP)
Virginia Democrats are raising concerns that the GOP effort to unwind regulations could have consequences for Virginia’s environment. Matt Laslo has the story from the Capitol.
The Virginia Slave Who Mailed Himself to Freedom
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 2, 2017
From the Library of Congress, a lithograph of “The Resurrection of Henry ‘Box’ Brown.” (Credit: Library of Congress)
Henry “Box” Brown was a born into slavery in Louisa County. At 15, he was sent to Richmond.
Today, a group of musicians has chosen to honor Brown’s story with a song about his escape. They performed recently during a Black History Celebration on Virginia’s Northern Neck.
In front of an audience, many of whom were descendants of slaves, Glenn Birch told the story of Brown’s unusual and daring journey.
Accompanying Glenn Birch were fellow musicians Ellen Birch and Frank Coleman. This story was produced by Pamela D’Angelo. You can read Henry Box Brown’s narrative of his own life here.
As Trump Abandons Environmental Protection, NRDC Urges McAuliffe to Step Up
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 1, 2017
As sea level rise threatens Virginia’s coast, the Natural Resources Defense Council offers advice to Virginia’s governor. (Credit: NPR)
With sea levels rising along Virginia’s coast and its forests threatened by a warming climate, Governor McAuliffe appointed a work group to suggest executive actions he could take to reduce carbon pollution. That group met for the last time yesterday, and got some advice from environmentalists. Sandy Hausman reports on what they suggest.
A Number of Virginia Responses to Trump’s First Congressional Address
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 1, 2017
President Donald Trump pauses after finishing his speech to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill last night. (Credit: Jim Lo Scalzo / Pool via AP)
So what kinds of reactions are Virginians having to the president’s first speech to Congress? Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.
Anti-Gerrymandering Lawsuit Moves Forward in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 1, 2017
Virginia’s 72nd House District is one of the ones mentioned in the lawsuit. (Credit: Virginia Public Access Project)
A lawsuit against Virginia’s House of Delegates for how they drew district lines back in 2011 will be moving forward. A judge in Richmond ruled today to not dismiss the case. Mallory Noe-Payne reports from the courthouse.
Virginia Senators Look to Make Statement With State of the Union Guests
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 1, 2017
Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are both planning on bringing guests to President Trump’s speech to the joint session of Congress. (Credit: J. Scott Applewhite / AP)
Virginia Democrats are planning to make a show of force during President Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress tonight. As Michael Pope reports, both Virginia senators are bringing politically charged guests.
Va News Topics: Exotic Animals in Northern Virginia, Norfolk Jury Duty
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 27, 2017
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A northern Virginia county plans to stop residents from adding lions, monkeys and other exotic animals to their households. And, a judge in Norfolk has called several hundred people to account for failure to show up for jury duty. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week on the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va News link at vpap.org.
2017 Legislative Session Wraps Up, Lawmakers Look Ahead to Elections
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 27, 2017
House Speaker William Howell , R-Stafford, right, accepts a few gifts from Delegate Terry Kilgore, R-Scott, center, and Delegate Steven Landes, R-Augusta, during House session at the Capitol in Richmond last Friday. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
Lawmakers are back in their districts this morning after a breakneck General Assembly session in Richmond. What did they accomplish? Michael Pope takes this look at the 2017 session.
Looking Back at Virginia’s 2017 General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 27, 2017
The State Capitol Building in Richmond. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
Virginia’s General Assembly session has come and gone. RADIO IQ host Luke Church sat down with Micheal Pope each week of the session to break down the latest news from the lawmaking body.
WEEK 1:
Church and Pope discuss the lawmaking process, the role of lobbyists, and the legacy of outgoing Governor Terry McAuliffe.
WEEK 2:
The second week of the session was a busy one that saw lawmakers coming closer to budget agreements and saw bi-partisan moves on a criminal justice issue.
WEEK 3:
This week saw what lawmakers called the “legislative crossover”: where bills introduced in the House move to the Senate and vice versa.
WEEK 4:
The 4th week of the General Assembly session marked the end of any new legislation.
WEEK 5:
Ethics reform and efforts to change redistricting were hot topics during the 5th week of the General Assembly session.
WEEK 6:
The last week of the session was marked by the announcement that long-time Republican Speaker Bill Howell would not be running for re-election.
Another Year, Same Results at the General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 23, 2017
Governor Terry McAuliffe, seen here at a news conference last month, has vetoed several measures this year that also made their way to his desk the past two years. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
In Virginia, Governor Terry McAuliffe is breaking out the veto pen — killing many of the same bills he vetoed last year and the year before that. Michael Pope has this look at the Groundhog Day General Assembly.
Scientists Build Avian Flu Defense for Chesapeake Farmers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 23, 2017
Georgie Cartanza’s chicken farm. (Credit: Katie Peikes / Delaware Public Media)
The Delmarva Peninsula lies under the Atlantic Migratory flyway, a path waterfowl migrate through. As Europe deals with recent outbreaks of a severe strain of Avian Influenza, some local poultry growers worry that just one infected bird passing through the region could contaminate and kill whole flocks of chickens.
That’s why poultry growers across Delmarva take precautions to avoid the possibility of the virus traveling from outside of the farm to the respiratory systems of their chickens. And research is being done that could help farmers better understand waterfowl patterns so they can prepare for when the virus surfaces.
Delaware Public Media’s Katie Peikes reports on possible repercussions avian flu could have and new research that could help avert that scenario for Chesapeake: A Journalism Collaborative.
Chesapeake: A Journalism Collaborative is funded with grant support from the Clayton Baker Trust, The Bancroft Foundation, Michael and Ann Hankin, The Jim and Patty Rouse Foundation, The Rob and Elizabeth Tyler Foundation, and the Mid-Shore Community Foundation.
How Should Local and State Law Enforcement Deal With Federal Immigration Laws?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 22, 2017
ACLU of Virginia Executive Director Claire Gastanaga asked Governor Terry McAuliffe to veto bills dealing with immigration issues at a news conference earlier today. (Credit: Steve Helber /AP)
Should local and state law enforcement officials enforce federal immigration laws? That’s a debate that heating up in the final days of the General Assembly session in Richmond this week. Michael Pope has the latest.
Could Skype Become a Court Testimony Tool?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 21, 2017
Webcams like this one could soon be used for video court testimonies if legislation currently before the General Assembly passes. (Credit: David Burillo / Flickr)
Should court testimony happen in person? Or would a video feed work just as well? As Michael Pope tells us, lawmakers in Richmond say Skype should be coming to a courthouse near you.
State Democrats Cry Foul at Republican Tactics, But Were They Any Different?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 21, 2017
Virginia House of Delegates speaker William Howell, front, takes his oath of office along with the other members of the House during opening ceremonies at the start of the 2016 Virginia General Assembly at the Capitol in Richmond. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
As we approach the end of Virginia’s General Assembly, Democrats in Richmond have complained the Republican majority has used underhanded tactics to push their legislative agenda, steam rolling bills by not scheduling hearings, killing proposals in unrecorded votes. But what happened when Democrats were in control? Michael Pope has this look at the way things worked in the era of Democratic rule.
One of Virginia’s Most Powerful Politicians is Stepping Down
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 20, 2017
Virginia House of Delegates speaker William Howell, R-Stafford, center, shakes the hand of Delegate Lee Ware, R-Powhatan, right, during opening ceremonies at the start of the 2016 Virginia General Assembly at the Capitol in Richmond. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
Virginia’s longstanding Speaker of the House of Delegates is stepping down after 14 years. Michael Pope has the story.
Virginia Congressman Could be Trump’s Go-To Man on Immigration
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 20, 2017
Congressman Bob Goodlatte, R-VA, gestures during a rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Roanoke, VA, Saturday, September 24th, 2016. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
Virginia Republican Bob Goodlatte represents the western part of the state, and he’s come under recent fire for his involvement in President Trump’s controversial travel ban. Goodlatte had his staff help President Trump craft the executive order. Matt Laslo reports from Washington on Goodlatte’s role in immigration reform going forward.
Lawmakers Struggle to Find Money for Mental Health Screenings for Inmates
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 20, 2017
Virginia State Senator, Creigh Deeds, speaks to Delegate James LeMunyon, R-Fairfax, left, during the House session at the Capitol in Richmond, VA, in 2014. Deeds is still pushing for mental health legislation, but funding is falling short. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
Lawmakers started the session with a resolve to do something about the problem of mental illness in Virginia jails, an effort that has urgency this year because of a tragic death that happened last year. But as Michael Pope reports, now lawmakers are saying they can’t find the money to change the system.
Push for Easier Access to Mental Health Care Fails in General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 20, 2017
Delegate Peter Farrell, R-Henrico, during a House of Delegates session in 2014. (Credit: STE)
Lawmakers in Richmond are not moving forward with an effort to expand the number of psychiatric beds in Virginia. Michael Pope has the story.
A Valentine’s Tribute: Looking Back on 79 Years of Marriage
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 20, 2017
William, 102, and Bessie, 98 next month, Hudnall have been married for 79 years. (Credit: Pamela D’Angelo)
For most of their lives William and Bessie Hudnall, lived in Northumberland County in the tiny village of Ophelia on the Chesapeake Bay. They’ve been married for 79 years. He’s 102 and next month she’ll be 98. For Valentine’s Day they look back on their lives, beginning with a card sent by William to Bessie’s sister.
Virginia Senate Considers Stripped-Down Broadband Bill
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 15, 2017
Delegate Kathy Byron, Republican of Campbell County, took heat this year for her proposal to regulate internet access provided by localities. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
Lawmakers in Richmond are considering an effort to increase transparency of internet providers. As Michael Pope reports, the effort is what’s left of a bill that would have cracked down on the ability of local governments to provide wireless access.
Reporting Finger Food: An Ethical Necessity or Obnoxious Hassle?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 15, 2017
Delegate Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, is pushing for an exception to lawmaker’s disclosure forms. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
It’s been more than two years since former Republican Governor Bob McDonnell was convicted of corruption, but lawmakers are still reacting to the scandal. As Michael Pope reports, this year’s ethics reform package includes some provisions critics call new loopholes.
Redistricting Reform Dead for Now
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 14, 2017
House Minority Leader David Toscano, left, speaks with House Speaker William Howell during a House session today. Toscano was hoping this was the year for redistricting reform. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
Attempts to change how Virginia lawmakers draw political boundaries died today in the House of Delegates. Advocates of reforming the system watched on this morning in Richmond, as the final three bills to prevent gerrymandering were voted on in a subcommittee.
Red-Tape Reduction and Welfare Reform Flame Out in Richmond Despite Being Republican Priorities
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 13, 2017
Majority Leader Kirk Cox, seen here in a photo from last year’s session, says failed legislation still serves a purpose. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
Republican leaders in the House of Delegates have an overwhelming majority — about two thirds of the members. But as Michael Pope reports from the Capitol, that doesn’t always mean that they get their way.
Va News Topics: Petersburg Baseball Team, New Norfolk Ordinance
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 13, 2017
Credit: Virginia Public Access Project
As Petersburg struggles to remain solvent, the city has found a buyer for its summer collegiate league baseball team. And, a first-term city council member in Norfolk was surprised when she wanted to propose a new ordinance and found that no knew exactly how that could be done. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week on the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va News link at vpap.org. Fred Echols has more.
State Republicans Look to Limit Governor’s Power
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 10, 2017
Rules and regulations from Governor Terry McAuliffe have sparked efforts among state Republicans to limit his and future governors’ power. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
Republicans in Richmond are trying to crack down on what they call regulation gone wild. Michael Pope reports.
Funding for Birth Control Dropped from House of Delegates’ Budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 10, 2017
Credit: Sarah Mirk / Flickr
In Richmond, Democrats and Republicans are divided about what kind of birth control should be available to low-income women. Michael Pope reports.
Ghost of Carter Glass Haunts Debate About Voting Rights
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 9, 2017
Senator Carter Glass in 1920. (Credit: Library of Congress)
Lawmakers in Richmond are not just debating among themselves. They are also debating the ghosts of a state senator from a hundred years ago. Michael Pope has this look at the skeletons in the closet at the Capitol.
Getting it Out: Richmonders Scream for Sanity
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 8, 2017
The group hopes to gather weekly to vent their frustrations. (Credit: Stacey Mills / The Stories That Connect Us)
The news out of Washington has many in the Commonwealth feeling anxious and despairing. In Richmond, some residents are releasing stress using a time-tested method. Kelley Libby reports.
Lawmakers Move Toward Keeping Rape Kits Longer
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 7, 2017
Vials of evidence from sexual assault cases, like the ones seen here, are allowed to be thrown out once a child turns 20 under current law. (Credit: Pat Sullivan / AP)
Lawmakers in Richmond aren’t disagreeing on everything. One issue Republicans and Democrats are working together on is helping victims of sexual assault. Michael Pope has more.
Under Trump Administration, a ‘Chill’ Through Virginia’s Federal Workforce
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 7, 2017
Credit: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Virginia is home to more than 170,000 federal employees – a workforce that feels under siege by the new Trump administration. Correspondent Matt Laslo reports from the Capitol on the battle federal workers feel they’re locked in.
After Failed Attempt, Republican Lawmakers Try Again on “Sexually Explicit” Books
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 6, 2017
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Last year, lawmakers passed a measure to keep parents in the loop when their children are reading books at school that reference sex. The governor vetoed that bill, but now members of the General Assembly are trying a different approach. Michael Pope has more.
In Midst of National Immigration Debate, Virginia Republicans Take Aim at Sanctuary Cities
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 6, 2017
If state Republicans have their way, sanctuary cities would have to pay for any property damage caused by undocumented immigrants. (Credit: Taber Andrew Bain / Creative Commons)
As the national conversation on immigration continues, Republicans in Virginia’s General Assembly are hoping to crack down on so called sanctuary cities. Michael Pope has the story.
Are Schools Doing a Disservice to Students with Excessive Long-Term Suspensions?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 3, 2017
Are Virginia schools suspending too many students? Lawmakers in Richmond are debating the issue, and it’s not falling along party lines. Michael Pope has the story.
House of Delegates Declares Porn a Public Health Hazard
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 2, 2017
Credit: Marcie Casas / Creative Commons
One Virginia lawmaker says the rise of online pornography is creating a crisis. Michael Pope has the story.
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