WV Congressman Rahall Defends Pay Raise Motive
Rep Nick Joe Rahall of West Virginia defends the 12100 annual congressional pay raise as justified while colleagues Byrd Rockefeller and Wise vow to return or donate theirs. Rahall, 4th District Democrat, says the raise reflects proper pay for a member of Congress.
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Nick Joe Rahall
West Virginia
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Jay Rockefeller
Bob Wise
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Federal Treasury
Heavy Snow Forecast With Cold Conditions Today
Accu Weather predicts heavy snow and overcast skies with a high of 36. Tonight remains cloudy and cold with heavy wet snow expected, potentially accumulating a foot or more. low around 30.
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First National Bank Opens in Bluefield on Opening Day
April 3 1891 marks the opening of the First National Bank of Bluefield as the city's first banking house. The new institution begins business in the developing urban center, offering financial services to local residents and merchants.
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Weekend Classifieds Volume 92 No 93 Page D
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Winter storm to blanket area with heavy snow
Meteorologists issued a winter storm watch as heavy wet snow is forecast to begin this afternoon and last through the weekend. NWS observer notes 100 percent today with highs near 38, dropping to 60 percent tonight as temps fall to the low 20s. Bluefield region could see 6 to 12 inches by evening with potential for over a foot, risking downed power lines and branches.
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National Weather Service
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Senate Overrides Reagan Veto On 88 Billion Highway Bill
The Senate voted 67 to 33 to override President Reagan's veto and enact into law an 88 billion highway and mass transit bill. The two thirds margin sealed two days of partisan struggle, with Democrats regaining a vote and Republicans unable to flip any additional GOP senators.
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Interstate 65 mph speed plan eyed across West Virginia roads
West Virginia highways commissioner William Ritchie says about 90 percent of the interstate system could raise speeds to 65 mph within weeks. The governor may set the limit in rural areas without new legislation after studies. Anthony Haskins notes the commissioner has authority to adjust speeds.
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Ritchie
Anthony Haskins
Department of Highways
West Virginia Wins Injunction Over Medicaid Debt Funding
Charleston AP Gov Arch Moore's administration secured a temporary injunction blocking federal HHS from halting the accelerated Medicaid financing plan. The suit argues the state used $12.8 million in voluntary hospital donations to draw $34 million in federal matching funds, with the court setting a 10 a.m. April 9 hearing.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
West Virginia
Department of Human Services
Reginian Lipscomb
Otis Bowen
HHS
Maurice Hartman
Federal Health Care Finance Administration
Frances Hughes
U.S. District Court
Dennis Knapp
BCH patient care pay hike approved by state health panel
Bluefield Community Hospital will raise the average daily charge by about 42 dollars. The West Virginia Health Care Cost Review Authority approved the rate increase from 610.01 to 652.31 for fiscal 1987, a 6.93 percent rise. The decision covers non Medicare Medicaid patients only and reflects inflation, financial needs, and cost containment. overall gross patient revenues are set at 21,009,530. Administrator Terry Jones welcomed the increase but lamented the lengthy approval process. He urged speedier future action.
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McNeel Opposes School Aid Plan in Charleston
State Schools Superintendent Tom McNeel warned a news conference that a compromise education bill could cost 400 additional education jobs. The measure, cleared by the House, funds the school aid formula and offers a 5 percent teacher raise if money is found when lawmakers reconvene. Critics including McNeel urged defeat, amid declining enrollment and budget disputes with Gov. Arch Moore.
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House of Delegates
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D-Kanawha
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