Ill. lawmakers take first step to oust Blagojevich
Illinois lawmakers moved to impeach Governor Rod Blagojevich as a bipartisan House committee was appointed to review possible proceedings. President elect Barack Obama said his team found no direct contact with the governor about replacing his Senate seat. Blagojevich, arrested last week, faces multiple corruption claims while continuing to sign bills.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Rod Blagojevich
Barack Obama
Senate
White House
Rahm Emanuel
Obama
Emanuel
Gregory Craig
House
Michael Madigan
Madigan
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
White House circles Detroit auto aid as crisis chills economy
President Bush described urgent government help for GM and Chrysler as a “car czar” may oversee restructuring and a possible 15 billion package. Senator Levin cited an 8 billion to GM and 7 billion to Chrysler, with Bush saying a bankruptcy would devastate the economy amid a fragile financial system.
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White House
Detroit
George W. Bush
General Motors Corp
Chrysler LLC
Bush
Air Force One
Iraq
Afghanistan
Carl Levin
Dmich
Chrysler
Treasury
Christmas mail surge stays steady despite online greetings
Postmasters Aleta Graham Hank Burnley and Rodney Butcher report Christmas card and package volumes remain strong near Princeton Bluefield and Cumberland Road with deliveries peaking on busy Mondays. They note online greetings rarely reduce holiday mail and Christmas outpaces Mother's Day as the year’s top mail volume.
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Graham
Hank Burnley
Cus
Rodney Butcher
Medicaid spending and enrollment in West Virginia in 2008
Health data show 386,085 West Virginia residents received Medicaid benefits in fiscal year 2008 from a state population of 1.8 million. State spending lags federal outlays, with federal shares reaching 1.6 billion in 2007. A Families USA report supports more federal funding to aid state programs during the recession, citing Reid's proposed 40 billion in temporary aid. Perry Bryant of West Virginians For Affordable Health Care emphasizes health care investment as stimulus.
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Shannon Landrum
West Virginia
Families USA
Perry Bryant
West Virginians For Affordable Health Care
K-9 Carson Remembered At Memorial Service In Virginia
Carson the police dog and his handler Dunn were honored at a Glen Lyn Church of Christ service attended by about 100. Sheriff Millicons said the bond between handlers and dogs is strong though the dog’s role is defense. A $500 donation from the Virginia Work Dog Association helped buy a new dog, and Carsen cost $2,000.
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Carsen
Carson
Giles
W.M. Millicons
Millirons
Chesapeake
Carson’s Memorial
Glen Lyn
McCoy Funeral Home
Blacksburg
Tony Zeitler
Virginia Work Dog Association
Dental program aids underinsured children in Princeton
The GKAS day on February 7 at Dr. David Najar’s office offers free dental care for qualifying children. Parents must apply by January 15, 2009, by calling (304) 487-3711 or writing GKAS at 1514 North Walker Street Princeton WV 24740. Volunteers are needed for entertainment, chaperoning, or dental experience.
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Thompson
David Najar
North Walker Street
Princeton
GKAS
Community Christmas Tree Campaign total nears goal
The poverty scene accompanies a report that $2,360 was donated Monday, bringing the campaign total to $23,378, still $1,622 short of the year’s target. Readers are urged to mail gifts to Bluefield Daily Telegraph c/o Community Christmas Tree, Box 1599, Bluefield West Virginia 24701, or deliver at the office.
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Chris’mas
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
c/o
Community Christmas Tree
Bluefield
W.va
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Avenue
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