Labor

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Erika Andiola (seen here) and Jose M. Quintero have been approved under a Homeland Security program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and have been hired to work in district offices for members of Congress. (Associated Press)

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Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell gestures “0” as he urges eliminating the state gasoline tax in favor of an increase in the state sales tax to fund transportation needs on Jan 8. (Associated Press)

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When asked if the mayor were trying to deter him from blocking a contract awarded to Huron Healthcare, D.C. Council member Vincent B. Orange replied, “I think that text message [I received late Wednesday night] speaks for itself.” (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times) **FILE**

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**FILE** Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli speaks during a press conference after a hearing before the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals on a challenge to the federal health care reform act in Richmond, Va., on May 10, 2011. (Associated Press)