Telecommunication trips highlight Rep Boucher travel costs
Abingdon Democrat Rep Rick Boucher disclosed seven privately funded trips totaling 31 travel days to the United Kingdom the Netherlands California Colorado Florida and Arizona. Trips funded by telecom groups Sprint United Telephone and others included a Boca Raton speech on Superfund reform and a Keystone Electricity Project event. Another lawmaker Rep Nick Rahall reported 40 days of travel funded by the transportation industry.
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Washington
Rick Boucher
Abingdon
United Kingdom
Netherlands
California
Colorado
Florida
Arizona
Boucher
Telecommunications and Finance
House Commerce Committee
United States Telephone Association
National Association of Broadcasters
Sprint
United Telephone Company
Boca Raton
Fla
W.R. Grace & Co
Keystone
Colo
Keystone Electricity Project
Nick Joe Rahall
D-Beckley
Rahall
House Transportation Committee
Transportation Industry
Leaders Back NATO Peacekeepers Amid Mexican Bailout Debate
In Halifax, top world leaders gathered for a class photo as Andrei Kozyrev and Boris Yeltsin pressed for unity against terrorism. Clinton urged congressional approval to fund a new NATO peacekeeping force in the Balkans while Dole questioned rapid deployment. A $58 billion international bailout fund was to be discussed to aid nations at risk, including Mexico.
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Andrei Kozyrev
Yeltsin
Halifax Harbor
United States
Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Japan
Canada
Sarajevo
Major
Clinton
Congress
America
NATO
Balkans
Washington
Senate
Bob Dole
R-Kan
Mexico
U.S
International Monetary Fund
West Virginia's hardwood expo showcases growth and industry
Mercer County hosts a two day hardwood exhibition at the Mercer County Armory to showcase regional woodwork and attract new industry. The event draws loggers, furniture makers, and sawmill suppliers with seminars and latest equipment on display. Winners of Cross Cut and Lumber Yield receive U.S. Savings Bonds.
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A-1
Mercer County
Martens
David Groom
Robert C. Byrd Hardwood Technology Center
Princeton
Armory
West Virginia
U.S
Bailey
Appalachian Hardwood Expo, Inc
Byrd
Jay Rockefeller
Gaston Caperton
Ahexpo Center
Thorn Leads NBA Through Pressure and Home Roots
Rod Thorn battles contract talks amid a busy off season with NBA expansion and player-owner negotiations. The former Princeton standout and West Virginia alum reflects on returning home to see his family, his son JJ playing at WV Wesleyan, and the league’s push to avoid strikes after strains in baseball and hockey. Thorn, alongside West, shapes a new era focused on loyalty, teamwork, and sportsmanship during a period of growth and reform.
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Thorn
A-1
League
Players Association
Rod Thorn
Prince of
Princeton
West Virginia
West Virginia University
Jerry West
West
NBA
Mountain State
J.J
West Virginia Wesleyan
WVU
Los Angeles Lakers
Boucher Income Report Details Assets and Income
The report shows Earned income of 133600 dollars from congressional salary. Honoraria donated to charity. Major assets valued 69000 to 210000 dollars, including 66000 to 165000 in savings checking and retirement accounts, a Damascus lot 1000 to 15000, and bank stock 2000 to 30000. Unearned income ranges 2200 to 6000 from account interest plus 200 to 1200 dividends from First Va Bank and Community National Bank stocks, no Damascus lot income.
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Damascus
First Va. Bank
Community National Bank
Damascus Lot
East River Mountain project moves toward start with $235,000 budget
Five year effort advances as city crews prepare to build a guardhouse restrooms landscaping and viewing deck atop East River Mountain. ISTEA funds of about $189,000 cover most costs with local donations totaling roughly $75,000. Project aims to boost tourism and attract locals once completed.
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Walker
Chamber
Bill Carper
Norm Kirkham
Princeton
East River Mountain
Looney
ISTEA
City of
Bluefield
Bluestone Convention and Visitors Bureau
Armory bid opening delayed again in Richlands Va
Richlands Virginia bid opening for the new National Guard Armory has been postponed with a new date of July 13 after delays and prior funding threats by Gov George Allen. Bids will be accepted until July 12 with the low bidder to be chosen by the Department of Military Affairs.
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Charles Owens
Daily Telegraph
Richlands
Richlands National
SVCC
Department of Military Affairs
Buskill
Tim Taylor
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NY Central
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Florshiem Shoes
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