Showdown over Violence Against Women Act
May 18, 2012 - 01:45 PM
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House Republicans set up a showdown with the Senate and President Obama over legislation to protect women from domestic violence. The House vote 222 to 205 on Wednesday to reauthorize the 1994 Violence Against Women Act for another five years.
The Senate took similar action already.
Still, big differences remain and advocacy groups say the House bill doesn't go far enough.
Erin Matson, Vice President of the National Organization for Women, discussed the issue on Capital Insider.
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