The Virginian Pilot, January 3rd, 2009
By Dena Potter
The Associated Press
RICHMOND
Some legislators want Virginia to join the growing chorus of states that have defied the federal government by refusing to participate in a national identification program billed as a way to fight terrorism and identity theft .
Two pieces of legislation for consideration when lawmakers return to Richmond on Jan. 14 call for Virginia to ignore the federal mandate to come into compliance with the Real ID Act by the beginning of next year.
Similar bills went nowhere last year, but supporters say the looming deadline gives the issue new urgency. ...
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