Daily Telegraph Editorial Opinion and Bible Quote
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Savings crisis and towns surrender charters in Virginia
An editorial warns that American savings are too low as 45 percent consider retirement needs while the 3.9 percent saving rate remains a 60 year low. It cites President Clinton urging more personal saving. It notes Clover Virginia votes to dissolve its charter after Castlewood, citing dwindling finances and loss of local identity as small towns struggle with taxes.
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Associated Press
U.S
Clinton
Castlewood
Russell County
Clover
Virginia
Halifax County Board of Supervisors
Richmond
The 70s windmill dream and a cleaner future
Susan Gullion argues the 1970s wind power moment remains relevant as she critiques coal and fossil fuels. She cites scientists, recalls Earth Day, criticizes the Kyoto Protocol, and urges quick adoption of solar, wind, and fuel-cell tech with industry examples from Ford, Toyota, and GM.
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Ford Motor Company
Daimler-Benz AG
Ballard Power Systems
Japan
Toyota
Health care shaping West Virginia growth and economy
Steven Summer of the West Virginia Hospital Association argues that hospitals and health systems drive WV economic growth by providing jobs and community revenue while maintaining competitive costs. He urges regulatory reform to move toward market-driven health care, preserve access, and expand managed care options. Charleston, WV.
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West Virginia
Mountain State
Medicare
Steven Summer
West Virginia Hospital Association
Charleston
W.va
Teen pregnancy education expands to boys nationwide
The National Center for Children in Poverty reports 6.9 billion dollars yearly in government funding for teen pregnancy and 200000 girls under 18 having children annually. States push prevention for male adolescents, noting past focus on girls only. Public school and home instruction may broaden to include boys and even Internet resources. West Virginia context cited with rising births to unmarried teens. Richard Grimes, Charleston Daily Mail political writer.
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National Center For Children In Poverty
Council of State Governments
United States
West Virginia
Charleston Daily Mail
Therese Cox
Cox
North Carolina
No to Viagra coverage by Medicaid would save taxpayers millions
The writer argues the Underwood administration should have rejected Medicaid coverage for Viagra. He cites potential costs, estimating 47 000 adult male recipients at 720 yearly per person, totaling over a million dollars, and contrasts with States like Virginia that are not considering coverage.
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Underwood
Department of Health and Human Resources
Robert W. Lauterberg
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
The
Washington Post
Lauterberg
West Virginia pilots welfare to work with $2 million plan
The Herald-Dispatch reports a $2 million state pilot by the Small Business Development Center and the Appalachian Regional Commission to aid welfare recipients. The program funds loans, training, and marketing through 12 microbusiness centers including Unlimited Futures Inc in Huntington. About 7 percent may qualify. 90 students have graduated from the center’s course, with 40 starting businesses.
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West Virginia
State Small Business Development Center
Appalachian Regional Commission
Hazel Palmer
Small Business Development Center
Unlimited Futures Inc. of
Huntington
Tom Bell
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