Virginia's Board of Health Passes New Abortion Clinic Regulations + Bugs Of Fall




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Summary: <p>VIRGINIA'S BOARD OF HEALTH PASSES NEW ABORTION CLINIC REGULATIONS: After months of debate, Virginia's State Board of Health voted 13-2 on Friday to impose strict new building standards on abortion clinics across the Commonwealth. The regulations-- requiring existing clinics to meet the same standards as hospitals-- could force some of Virginia's 20 clinics to close. Some board members complained of intimidation by Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli in advance of the vote. We look at the legal and legislative wrangling behind the debate. (20 min.) BUGS OF FALL: Fall bug season is upon us, and this summer's warmer than usual weather left behind an exploding insect population. You can expect to see more mosquitoes, stink bugs and yellow jackets until the weather cools. And bugs are more than just a nuisance this year — the U.S. is dealing with its most serious outbreak of mosquito-borne West Nile virus to date. "Bug Guy" Mike Raupp helps explain what you're seeing, and how to protect yourself from insects that bite, sting or stink. (30 min.)</p>