West Virginia workers' comp reform urged amid looming insolvency
Samantha Perry reports that West Virginia faces a $870 million annual deficit in the workers' compensation program with only $600 million in revenue and a $3.6 billion unfunded liability. A bipartisan task force unveiled a bill, Sen. Vic Sprouse endorses it, and Gov Wise seeks a compromise to overhaul the system before the fund is exhausted.
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Princeton
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Wise
Greg Burton
Senate
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R-Kanawha
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Cluefield Daily Telegraph Editorial Credits Quote
The Cluefield Daily Telegraph lists News Editor State Editor Sports Editor Thomas A. Colley Executive Editor Samantha Perry Managing Editor City County Editor Senior Copy Editor and Business Writer. The page includes Exodus 13 14 AV saying by strength of hand the LORD brought us out from Egypt from the house of bondage and invites reader reflection.
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Virginia Gov creates Project Graduation for Class of 2004
Governor Mark Warner unveils a $400,000 pilot program to aid Virginia seniors facing the SOL tests required for graduation. The plan funds summer academies and online tutorials in core subjects using federal No Child Left Behind dollars to help students pass the standards tests.
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Irginia
Mark Warner
Virginia
Gov. Warner
Warner
Florida
SummerFest kicks off in Princeton with crowning and carnival
Princeton SummerFest 2003 begins with the Beau and Belle crowns honoring community volunteers and features the James Drew Carnival in Princeton City Park. Sponsored by the Princeton Mercer County Chamber of Commerce, the event funds local projects as clubs run concessions and activities. A shuttle from the parking area aids attendees enjoying music, food, and family entertainment at City Park and the Recreation Center.
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Veterans rights plea echoes after Memorial Day meeting
A veteran critic blasts politicians for cutting veterans benefits despite promises and annual handshakes. He cites the 2004 budget and VA services, calling for action and visibility. The Military Support Group meets Saturdays at 10 a.m. at the Vet Center in Princeton for retirees and dependents.
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Veterans Programs
U.S
Vet
Princeton
Park report blasts pork barrel spending and tax rebate backlash
West Virginia writer Susan Gullion decries $22.5 billion in pork amid 13 appropriations bills with 9,362 special projects. Cites $750,000 sea otter study, $1 million for brown tree snakes, and other line items like $800,000 for a national park outhouse. Argues for redirected funds to clean water and sanitation.
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Hawaii
Iraq
Montana
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International Fund For Ireland
Jeanie Johnson
Atlantic
Washington
Florida
Bluefield
Key West
International Arid Lands Consortium
Middle East
International Coffee Organization
McDowell County
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West Virginia
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