Topic: Domestic violence

When Violence Against Women Becomes a Political Game

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The Violence Against Women Act is a U.S. federal law signed into effect by President Bill Clinton in September of 1994, providing $1.6 billion to help investigate and prosecute violent crimes against women. Now, once again, it's the focus of a fight.

By Heather Horn

Apr 25, 2011

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