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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 2002
Page
1
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The Nation reports a vice president has filed a lawsuit against the firm once led by Dick Cheney as criticism escalates. Details remain unclear as opponents call for accountability amid ongoing scrutiny of corporate ties and political influence.
The House passed a bipartisan measure 310 to 113 to allow trained pilots to carry guns in the cockpit to defend aircraft against terrorism. The bill would cover more than 70,000 pilots, removing earlier limits that restricted the program to about 1,400 pilots. Senate prospects appeared doubtful with White House opposition and critics such as Senator Ernest Hollings.
A proposed multi million dollar coal fired power plant near Welch could create up to 1200 temporary jobs and 60 permanent positions, add thousands in annual revenue, and tie into American Electric Power’s 765kV line. McDowell County Commission signed an agreement with GenPower McDowell County LLC as planning continues with construction possibly starting in 2004.
Residents weigh views on the firing of former Bluefield City Manager Ron Crabtree. Joseph Graham said he did not think Crabtree deserved to be fired and believed he was doing a good job. The discussion reflects a divided opinion across the community.
A Federal-commissioned study for the Appalachian Regional Commission finds Appalachia lags national averages in home computers Internet access and basic telephone service. The report draws on FCC data and state policy reviews to show a telecommunications technology gap affecting residents in the Four Seasons Country area.
Rock and Spanishburg area residents opposing the Bluestone River dam received a letter from U.S. Representative Nick Rahall thanking them for supporting the idea. Local supporters have submitted a $39.9 million grant application to the West Virginia Economic Development Grant Committee for Build A Lake. If approved, funding would come from a state lottery fund to create a lake over 500 acres in size.
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