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FVPSA Victory in the Senate
June 27, 2008 - Last Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed their Labor Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill with increased funding for essential programs, including the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) program that supports victim services at local battered women's shelters and domestic violence programs.
VAWA & VOCA victory in the House
June 26, 2008 - Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee passed their Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill with $35 million in increased funding for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs at the Department of Justice and a $60 million increase for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund.
VAWA & VOCA victory in the Senate
June 20, 2008 - The Senate Appropriations Committee passed their bill yesterday with $15 million in increased funding for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs at the Department of Justice and a $45 million increase for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund.