Interims in Beckley and overtime rules spark debate
Mercer County residents fret over politics as Beckley hosts interim sessions and Bluefield eyes August talks while lawmakers plan future visits across the state. Federal overtime changes draw questions with critics predicting millions losing pay, and a flood committee meets in Raleigh County. Governor Wise contemplates a fall special session on drug costs. Barbara Hawkins, Daily Telegraph state editor.
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Mercer County
West Virginia
Bluefield
Labor Department
Raleigh County
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Parks, Recreation and
Bob Wise
Charleston
Dinefield Daily Telegraph Editors and Quote Passage
The Dinefield Daily Telegraph lists Thomas A Colley as Executive Editor and Samantha Perry as Managing Editor and City County Editor. The publication includes a religious quotation about marriage from a biblical passage emphasizing unity and the sacred bond.
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Thomas A. Colley
Samantha Perry
Serve Kids, Serve Time campaign targets underage drinking
Mercer County officials, aided by a state grant to Community Connections, Inc., launch a campaign and sting operations to stop adults from buying alcohol for minors. The program starts in September with law enforcement and teens aiding in identifying offenders and bringing suspects to Mercer County Magistrate Court.
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Four Seasons
Mercer County
Community Connections, Inc
Virginias
School Safety Reminder as Students Return to Classes
Officials issue a cautious reminder as the new school year begins. Motorists should watch for children walking, biking, or skating to and from school and for school buses stopping to pick up or drop off students. Safety first remains the guiding rule.
Economy strong says data show gains and job plan works
The Labor Department reports 288,000 new jobs in April with over 1.1 million added since August and eight straight months of gains, supporting claims that the economy is strengthening and the president's growth plan is yielding results. User thanks Mr. Terry for editorials amid reflections on life.
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Labor Department
Kerry Vietnam record and antiwar shift haunt campaign
Dan K Thomasson notes Kerry’s Vietnam heroism contrasted with postwar antiwar stance. He argues veterans resent Kerry’s charges against them and say Kerry shifts to hero status decades later amid terrorism fears. The piece surveys voter perceptions and Kerry’s political strategy.
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John Kerry
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Mekong Delta
Kerry
National Guard
George W. Bush
Bill Clinton
White House
Yale
Navy
U.S. Senate
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