The following stories were released for publication the week of Jan. 21-27. CNS articles are e-mailed to our clients as Microsoft Word documents and are posted here in the same format. CNS stories may not be published elsewhere without written permission from the VCU School of Mass Communications.

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Commission would boost Southwest Virginia's tourism

Efforts to close gun 'loophole' appear dead

Inmate Rehabilitation Bill Stalls in Senate [updated Saturday]

GA at a Glance

Otto Accepts VA Lottery Position, Leaves VCU

Mental Health Treatment Threshold to be Lowered

Republican Legislators Emphasize Unified Agenda

Massey's Mission on Capitol Hill

Lawmakers Seek to Update State's Mental Health System

Bills to Define Placement of Power Lines

Report Links Early Education and Crime Reduction

Tempers Flare on House Floor

Proposed Substance Testing for Commercial Drivers

Guns Still OK in Va. House of Delegates

Richmond Report: Delegate Vanderhye [Connection Newspapers only]

Scott's gun-control efforts fail in House [Connection Newspapers only]

Photos of a legislative page for the Loudoun Times-Mirror

Senate Panel OK's More Aid for Rappahannock Schools [Rappahannock News only]

Showdown on Gun Law Looms before Senate Panel

Pastors lobby for family values, marriage

House votes to delay HPV vaccine requirement

500 rally for more aid for mentally disabled

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