Social Security at 80 Faces Modest Reform Push
As Social Security nears its 80th birthday the program faces long term funding gaps driven by demographics. Lawmakers must act quickly to avoid future benefit cuts and tax increases while balancing competing priorities between retirement and disability funds.
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Carolyn Colvin
Social Security Administration
Social Security
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington
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Houston double murder suspect tied to domestic dispute
A Houston home crime left six children and two parents dead from head gunshot wounds. David Conley, 48, is charged with capital murder. He had a violent past and a contentious relationship with Valerie Jackson, the mother. The case prompted a hourslong standoff before Conley surrendered.
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Houston
David Conley
Bus routes adjusted for Mercer County schools in May
Transportation director Fred Scott says a 20 passenger bus will run two daily trips on the Grant Street-Pulaski Street route for elementary middle and high schools. He notes overcrowding concerns from the public but says the driver on the special run never carried too many students. A crossing guard is urged for Maryland Avenue in front of Whitethorn School during the 2:25 to 2:45 p.m. window.
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Scott
Mercer County
Grant Street
CMX
Bluefield State College
Harris-Jefferson
Pulaski Street
Maryland Avenue
Whitethorn School
Josh Cline
Tony Wagner
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline.com
Trailhead ATV Resort Plan Reveals Area 1 Area 2 Layouts
Supervisor Garland Roberts presented concept drawings at the economic development announcement by Gov. Terry McAuliffe for the Preliminary Site Plan of the Trailhead ATV Resort at the former Bossevain Miners Memorial.
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Garland Roberts
Tazewell
Trailshead Lodging project touted as largest private invest in 44 years
Garland Roberts on the Tazewell Board of Supervisors outlined Phase I and II plans for Trailhead Lodging LLC, featuring six RV sites 13 rental cabins and a cabin rental store with laundry. He detailed the investment during Gov Terry McAuliffe's Bluefield Virginia visit at Pemco, calling it a major Northern District private investment in four decades.
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Northern District
Tazewell Board of Supervisors
Terry McAuliffe
Pemco
Bluefield
Roberts
Trailhead Lodging LLC
Restore continues to convert coal company store into museum
Jean Battle describes the Houston Coal Company Store and its history as a central hub for miners. Restoration of the exterior is underway while interior work seeks about one million dollars. past grants and new fundraising efforts aim to fund repairs, with plans for a museum, gift shop, and visitors center.
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Houston
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Carswell
Houston Coal Company
Coal Heritage Foundation
U.S
Nick Rahall
D-W.va
McDowell County
Florida
Terry Stillwell
Swope Construction
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