West Virginia governor backs consolidation of public colleges
Gov. Wise said cutting public higher education in West Virginia is inevitable and urged accountability. He supports House-passed legislation to close or merge at least two institutions by mid-2007 to save about 20 million dollars, funding that would reduce the state’s deficit. He called another payroll-cut proposal a sideshow, while critics warned of budget impacts on Bluefield State and a 252,500 chancellor salary.
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More than 400 miners to be laid off in Kentucky mines
ENORE Marrow ne Development Co. said it will suspend work at its four mine coal complex in Mingo County. The Tug Valley prep plant, Triad surface mine, Marrowbone Creek mine, Morris Wayins mine and East Ingess Tunnel will go idle. About 460 workers will be laid off starting March 17 as part of a company reorganization after a November bankruptcy filing.
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Iraq war debate grows as U.N. inspectors probe further
Residents voice mixed views on Iraq and potential military action. Blue Ridge area residents say U.N. inspectors lack conclusive evidence and question Bush's decision, while others worry about missing weapons. The debate reflects uncertainty over whether more science will reveal decisive proof.
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Facts and figures about Iraq and public opinion on war
Iraq area 171599 sq miles and population about 22 million in 2002. Life expectancy 66.3 men 68.5 women. Arabs 75-80 percent Kurds 15-20 percent Turkoman 5 percent. Muslims 97 percent. Chief crops grains dates cotton. Resources include petroleum natural gas phosphates sulfur. Government republic led by President Saddam Hussein. Export crude oil. imports food medicine manufactures. Bluefield residents weigh war versus evidence with mixed views. Contact Mark Blevins.
West Virginia cigarette tax seeks more Senate support
HARLESTON AP Ox Bob Wise needs more votes to push a 38 cent per pack cigarette tax hike to fund Medicaid. The Senate Finance Committee shows split opinions with nine votes required for passage. Five back the tax, five oppose, five undecided. Concerns focus on impact to border gas stations and stores.
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