Holiday traffic on West Virginia Turnpike breaks records
A record 177000 motorists used the Mountain State Turnpike on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. General Manager Greg Barr noted peak eight hour traffic from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Traffic rose about 6 percent from last year, with 178000 travelers on Thanksgiving Eve and guidance to travel before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. to avoid peak periods. Barr urged planning and departing earlier or later to ease overload.
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Senate opens partisan health care debate in Congress
The Senate launches weeks of debate on a sweeping health reform bill with a government option, insurance mandates, and subsidies. CBO estimates 31 million would get coverage and deficits would fall by about 130 billion over ten years, while Republicans forecast higher costs for many. The measure aims to extend coverage, curb pre existing denials, and shift funds through taxes and Medicare cuts. Leadership battles over the bill's provisions and cost projections intensify as final passage hinges on reconciliation with the House.
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Vick urges middle schoolers to avoid dogfighting
Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick spoke to about 400 sixth and seventh graders at Huntington Middle School in Newport News on Monday about the dangers and consequences of dogfighting. The appearance was sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States as part of his anti dogfighting outreach after his release from federal custody.
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Correction announces Pocahontas parade date change
The Pocahontas Christmas Parade in Pocahontas Virginia will be held December 12 at 6 p.m. not December 4 as previously reported in the Daily Telegraph on November 30.
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