Biden calls Manchin changes a step forward on voting bill
The White House welcomed Sen. Manchin's revised voting rights plan as a step forward amid a Senate filibuster battle. A 60 vote threshold blocks debate on the For the People Act, with Democrats pursuing new paths while Republicans oppose federal overreach.
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Probation for mail carrier in absentee ballot case
West Virginia postal carrier Thomas Cooper received five years probation after pleading guilty to altering eight mail in absentee ballot requests in April 2020. Investigators found five requests changed from Democrat to Republican with ink alterations and blue then black ink markings.
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Wall Street Rebounds After Worst Week Since February
Wall Street rebounds as the S&P 500 rises 1.4 percent to 4224.79 and the Dow adds 586.89 points while the Nasdaq moves higher. Investors weigh Fed signals on rate policy and inflation as energy, banks, and oil stocks lead gains and tech lags.
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Fireworks Vendors Report Varied Stock As Season Opens
Despite shortages, local vendors offer a wide selection this summer. Sossamon notes mortars are popular and sales should pick up next week. In Bluefield TNT Fireworks opened with early customers, saying shipping costs limit larger items and mortars remain in demand as customers stock up early.
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Virginia ends COVID-19 measures after vaccination milestone
Virginia reports 8.8 million vaccine doses administered and 60.3 percent of adults fully vaccinated. Daily cases, hospitalizations, and deaths decline sharply. the state ends mitigation measures on May 28 and plans to end the state of emergency on June 30. Health officials urge continued vaccination, especially for children under 12 and immunocompromised individuals.
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