Tax overhaul in trouble as opposition to import tax grows
Washington AP reports a central GOP plan to overhaul corporate taxation faces mounting opposition from retailers automakers and oil interests. Republicans fear higher import costs could lift consumer prices and impair support in the Senate. Some lawmakers urge replacing the idea with alternatives while phasing in any plan over five years.
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U.S
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R-Ky
Senate
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Brian Dodge
Retail Industry Leaders Association
Rohit Kumar
McConnell
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Evans voices threat reality after Capitol shooting
Representatives Larry Evans cautioned about a dangerous world after a shooting at the Capitol. He noted tight security around the Capitol and discussed the absence of protective details for most members, while stressing public service and accessibility. Other named reps and the injured Steve Scalise were also mentioned as the story covered aftermath and ongoing concerns.
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Morgan
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Harrison Counties
Rural Railroad Museum hosts family festival in Princeton event
The city owned building once a rail yard receiving station, restored to its 1909 look, now houses over 400 agricultural artifacts. Visitors flocked in with families from St Augustine and Princeton enjoying buggy rides, crafts, and petting animals while vendors and TOPS volunteers raised funds. A West Virginia Day celebration is planned in Athens with a 5 30 to 7 30 p m time slot.
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Carol Lawless
Richmond Farmer
Braxton Farmer
St. Augustine
Fla
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Richmond
Braxton
Princeton
Josie Kirk
Allen Dunagan
Hatcher Road
Oakvale
Dunagan
Tops
Athens
Athens Town Park
Vermillion Street
Jean Hanna Davis
West Virginia
Athens Lions Club
Charles Boothe
Cboothe
Bottonline
SNAP funding cuts threaten West Virginia SNAP support
State officials warn federal SNAP funding changes could hit Mercer and McDowell counties hard. With 7,569 and 4,046 recipients respectively, monthly benefits average 203.20 per person. Local groups fear reduced aid will reduce meals and baskets, increase demand on charities, and ripple through grocery and job markets.
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Mercer County
McDowell County
Craig Hammond
Bluefield Union Mission
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SNAP
Del
Ed Evans
Evans
Kimball
House
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CTC
U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service
USDA
Charles Boothe
Cboothe
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