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Landmark Violence Against Women Act may expire while Congress tends to other business

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A landmark federal law that governs investigations and prosecutions of violent crimes against women is set to expire this month — and Congress has little time to rush to its rescue

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It should expire. Protection of violence for ONLY Women? Excuse me but there's like.. at least 60 genders that are not protected against violence in this law!

The GOP wants to rename it the Violence Against Property Act.

Republicans want the Violence Against Women Act to expire. Women, esp women of color & minorities, are targets of GOP, particularly w/regard to removing healthcare protections. 54 days! Historic turnout needed to begin undoing harm R's have inflicted on US.

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Are violent crimes against women special? Or more violent than crimes against children, or men?

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