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    Kaine Vetoes Bills That Would Have Ended 'Triggerman' Rule in Capital Murder Cases
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    Kaine (D), who vetoed similar legislation last year, said in a statement that Virginia is second in the nation in the number of executions carried out since 1976. "While the nature of the offense targeted by this legislation is very serious, I do not believe that further expansion of the death penalty is necessary to protect human life" Kaine said. The Senate failed yesterday to override Gov. Full Article at The Washington Post
    While the nature of the offense targeted by this legislation is very serious, I do not believe that further expansion of the death penalty is necessary to protect human life
    SOURCE: The Washington Post 21 months ago

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