Weather Snapshot for West Virginia and Virginia Regions
The region experiences partly cloudy conditions with chances of showers and thunderstorms. West Virginia highs reach the low to mid 80s with overnight lows in the 60s. Saturday remains partly cloudy with similar chances of storms. Virginia sees variable cloudiness and highs in the 80s, with tonight's lows in the mid 60s and Saturday continuing partly cloudy skies.
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Four Seasons Country Weather Outlook
Friday forecasts low in the 60s with partial cloud and a chance of showers or thunderstorms. Saturday highs in the 80s to 90s with a low around 60s to 65. Sunday with highs near 80s, hazy humidity and possible storms. Monday highs in the 70s and lows 55 to 65 with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Fight over state block grants for Medicaid sparks clash
Republican governors urge Congress to allow Medicaid operations with no federal strings attached while Democrats warn about how to divide block grants. The House Commerce health subcommittee, once led by Democrats, now pursues a different path as GOF plans to convert it to a block grant.
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Democrats propose welfare overhaul plan in Senate debate
Democrats led by Tom Daschle unveiled an alternative to the GOP plan. It keeps a federal role while requiring work after two years, imposes a five year lifetime cash benefit limit, and offers two years of health and child care after leaving welfare. The cost remains undetermined as the CBO analyzes the bill. It would be financed by savings from other programs and welfare changes. Governors from Illinois Michigan Tennessee Utah criticize Medicaid costs as burdensome. Florida Governor Chiles warns against one size fits all growth.
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Congress Debates School Prayer Amendment Clash
Washington Democrats and Republicans clashed over a proposed constitutional amendment on school prayer. Rep. Ernest Istook urged a right to religious expression in public, while Democrats warned it could force beliefs. The GOP pushes ahead as debates continue on related amendments.
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