Growth surge masks worker and supply shortages in US economy
Washington reports a rebound with 559000 payroll gains in May after 278000 in April, yet job openings outpace applicants. Economists note a short term mismatch from COVID disruptions, high consumer spending, and stimulus checks. Wages rise as firms like Ace Hardware expand hires. state budgets rebound on federal aid, with varied fiscal outlooks.
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Bluefield Railroad Museum Revives Local Heritage Exhibits
The two story bluefield railroad museum founded about a decade ago by curator Larry Akers reopened about three years ago after a hiatus. It houses artifacts such as a caboose operator seat and vintage tools, plus miniature layouts of a mining town and 1950s Bluefield. Akers notes items found at area flea markets and a replica Pocahontas Fuel Store linked to his grandfather. The Sanders House also offers weekly tours now resuming with summer hours from 12 to 4 pm Wednesdays and Thursdays and 12 to 4 pm Wednesday to Saturday in the second week of each month. tours cost 5 per person. Contact Greg Jordan for details.
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Manchin stalls voting bill amid calls for reform
In a push led by Democrats to pass a broad elections bill with no-excuse absentee voting, Senator Manchin opposes the measure as too broad. He favors reviving the Voting Rights Act and opposes filibuster changes, signaling a struggle as Biden and McConnell frame the fight and House Democrats previously approved the bill.
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Sinema
Capitol Hill
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