Rockefeller Opposes Drug Bill Despite Bipartisan Support
The Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act of 2003 cleared the Senate 76 to 21 with 3 not voting. Support came from Republicans and some Democrats while U S Sen Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia opposed it, warning seniors will be angry once they learn the facts and saying the bill does not deliver a comprehensive drug benefit for Medicare.
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Storm Dumps Heavy Rain and Flooding in Tazewell West
In Tazewell Sunday a severe storm dropped two to three inches of rain in about 20 to 30 minutes. Flooding affected homes and the Sunnyside Apartment Complex as water filled a drainage ditch. Town officials described western Main Street to the Fourway area as flooded.
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Hackers Clash in Global Web Vandalism Contest
Washington AP reports a Sunday clash among hacker factions as thousands of sites faced disruption in a loosely coordinated contest. Zone h org, a security tracker, went offline for hours while authorities warned that vandalism in such online battles was likely.
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Keeping fit in the summer for young minds
Bluefield educator Eva McGuire stresses that summer activity helps both body and mind. She notes students who skip educational programming lose reading momentum and struggle to rejoin class routines, while recommending active nonacademic activities to stimulate mental skills.
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