The following stories were released for publication the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 3. 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 CNS stories may not be published elsewhere without written permission from the VCU School of Mass Communications.

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Bloggers Go Ball-istic Over Proposed Ban (w/ photos)

Animals Tracked From Birth to Deli Counter (w/ photos)

Animal-Fighting Bills Flood the Assembly (w/ illustration)

Survey Supports 'Snuff Smoking' (w/ photos)

Shag Clubs License Plates Might Face Delays (w/ photos)

No Satisfaction for Virginia Song Lovers (w/ illustration)

Expansion of Va. War Memorial Approved

High School Football Team Praised by General Assembly

Uranium Mining Hotly Contested in General Assembly

Bill Seeks Funds for Tazewell Drug Courts

House Considers Bill to Expand Sunday Liquor Sales

Sexually Themed Art Show at W&M Sparks Controversy

School Sex Offender Ban Might Be Extended

McCain Campaign Announces Virginia Leaders

Senate Votes to Repeal Abusive Driver Fees

Suffolk Delegates Banking on Budget Grants

GA at a Glance

Honoring Lives of Two Petersburg 'Giants' [for the Petersburg Progress-Index]

Tree Conservation Bills Stir Up Debate [for Connections Newspapers]

House OK's tax on off-track betting in Weber City [Scott County Virginia Star]

Herring's bills re development-plan disclosure [for Connections Newspapers]

Bills would give DEQ more authority [for Coalfield Progress]

For Virginia teens, elections are a primary concern (w/ photos and graphics) [for '757' - Virginian-Pilot]

Senate OKs Inmate Rehabilitation Bill

260 attend Catholic Advocacy Day (w/ photos) [separate versions for Arlington Catholic Herald and Richmond.com]

Reaction to the latest developments regarding the rail extension to Dulles Airport [for Connections Newspapers]

Legislators want to get a handle on plastic bags [for Tidewater News]

Virginia Senate unanimously approves repeal of driver fees [for Washington Examiner]

House OKs repeal of driver fees a day before crucial votes are cast [for Washington Examiner]

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