Nontraditional students reshape college demographics at Bluefield State
In a discussion on adult learners the A-1 Center notes that nontraditional students over 22 or 23 are increasingly seen on campuses. Schools adapt for first generation entrants with remedial needs while older students balance work, family, and study. At Bluefield State College enrollment skews younger now with careers in mind. The mixed generations in class provide mutual inspiration and caution about college life.
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A-1
O’brien
Bluefield State College
Jim Nelson
BSC
Nelson
Clinton vetoes bill over marriage tax penalty and tax cut plan
President Clinton vetoed a 292 billion dollar ten year tax cut package arguing it regressive and skewed benefits to higher income families. He said the bill would fail to aid working families while favoring the wealthy, prompting a political clash with Republicans ahead of the election.
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Midwest
Dick Cheney
Bush
Pontiac
Mich
Clinton
Massachusetts
Martha’s Vineyard
Congress
Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Texas
Hutchison
Tom DeLay
House
White House
Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means
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Bill Archer
Archer
Bill Clinton
Rockefeller to Speak at Democratic National Convention
U S Senator Rockefeller of West Virginia has been chosen to address the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. The event spans four days and starts August 14 at the Staples Center. A spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Charleston
U.S
Yay Rockefeller
D-W.va
Rockefeller
Staples Center
Angeles
Downtown Street Fair Brings Vendors and Antiques to Bluefield
Merchants formed a downtown Association to boost the area from Wilson Street to the railroad tracks. One lane of Federal Street hosted visitors and vendors while antique cars lined the streets. Local participants including Dr Harold Linkous and Vernon Bryant praised the event as a community boost and a chance to snag deals.
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A-1 Uv
Federal Street
Starz School of Dance
Dan Turner
Riley
Bluefield
Wilson Street
Merchant’s Association
Harold Linkous
Vernon Bryant
Bluewell
Penney Bryant
Relay marks strong fundraiser for Buchanan County ACS
The Buchanan County American Cancer Society relay drew 4,200 visitors with 35 teams, up from 25 last year, surpassing its goal. Forty percent of funds stay countyward, 60 percent support research. Participants ranged from 82 year old Faye Looney to 69 kids in a 30 minute walk.
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Buchanan County
American Cancer Society
Peggy Yates
Faye Looney
Looneytune
David Thompson
Missy
Tax changes would raise deductions and credits through 2004
Proposals would raise the standard deduction for married couples to equal two single filers and bump the earned income tax credit income limit by 2000. The plan would extend the alternative minimum tax exemption through 2004 for couples claiming child and education credits, with phase-ins starting in 2000.
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