Biden honors fallen troops as Obama speech rainout alters Memorial Day
Vice President Joe Biden saluted the nation’s service members at Arlington National Cemetery calling them the spine of the nation. President Obama’s Lincoln Day address at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Illinois was canceled by a severe thunderstorm, though he spoke briefly under an umbrella and met veterans’ families before leaving.
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WV mine inspection blitz finds 128 violations
West Virginia inspectors issued 128 citations in a blitz ordered by Gov. Manchin targeting 51 problem mines and reviewing about 200 underground coal mines within a week. Two mines were closed for fixes as safety focus on ignition sources and electrical standards. Federal figures show more than 1,300 citations nationwide during a concurrent MSHA blitz.
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Massey Energy
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Wooten
Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration
States bow out of Race to the Top second round
About two dozen states seek another chance at Race to the Top billions while nine large states including Idaho Indiana Kansas Minnesota Oregon South Dakota Virginia West Virginia and Wyoming opt out. Delaware and Tennessee are the only recipients from round one.
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D.C
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Center For School Change
Macalester College
St. Paul
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Pawlenty
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WVU Summer Lineup Opens Public Classes On Campus
WVU offers a public summer slate in Lifetime Activities with options from massage to tango. The Healthy Kids Camp targets ages 5 to 11 with trainer-led fitness and nutrition, while teens and adults can join First Aid, yoga, and strength classes. June through August sessions available. online registration.
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