Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee approved legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994, but failed to include critical provisions that would ensure that all victims of domestic violence can access vital services and protections.

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Now, this particular charge was not included in Mr. Starr's referral and it was not debated by the members of the Judiciary Committee or the House of Representatives.

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