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Redskins Try End Run to Save Millions Workers' Compensation Wouldn't Apply to Team By Michael D. Shear Washington Post Staff Writer Saturday, January 18, 2003; Page A01 RICHMOND, Jan. 17 -- Legislation filed in Virginia today on behalf of the Washington Redskins ownership would virtually exempt the team from paying millions of dollars to its players for injuries suffered on the field. Senior Democrats and Republicans in the General Assembly have lined up behind the measure, introduced just before today's deadline for new legislation. The bill was introduced in the House and Senate a week after the Virginia Supreme Court...

GOP stalwarts make issue of Carnahan benefits By JOSH FLORY of the Tribune’s staff Published Friday, June 21, 2002 State benefits paid to U.S. Sen. Jean Carnahan in connection with her husband’s death have prompted complaints from some Republicans, but her likely challenger in the upcoming election for her Senate seat said the payments aren’t an issue. J. Carnahan M. Carnahan Carnahan, a Democrat, was appointed to the Senate after her husband, former Gov. Mel Carnahan, was elected posthumously in 2000. She must stand for election to retain the seat and will likely face Republican Jim Talent. Carnahan was awarded...