Local forecast for Wednesday June 30 2010
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 2010
Page
1
The bdtonline.com forecast calls for sunny conditions with a high near 79 and calm winds turning north northwest around 6 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 54.
A compact report notes West Virginia Senate history tied to Byrd’s seat and opposition to Joe Manchin’s nomination. It outlines prior stances, regional implications, and potential political repercussions in a heritage of party alignment and state representation.
The White House says President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Charleston on Friday to attend memorial services for Sen. Robert Byrd.
Sports brief notes Rod Thorn is finishing up with the New Jersey Nets amid ongoing trade discussions. Officials expect Thorn to depart as the club reshapes its front office and roster through the offseason moves.
Market figures show Dow Jones up 268.22 to 9870.30 and Nasdaq at 2135.18 with Nasdaq volume at 1.51 billion. S&P 500 falls 33.33 to 1041.24 while Russell 2000 declines 25.58 to 615.96. NYSE diary totals advance 260, declines 2853, unchanged 64. Source SunGard.
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The Public Service Commission approved an 8.1 percent increase in American Electric Power's Expanded Net Energy Cost, lifting the typical residential bill using 1,000 kilowatts per month from 80.47 to 86.39 dollars. The South Bluefield Neighborhood Association opposes the hike, citing hardship on seniors and low income residents, and lawmakers like Sen. John Shott and Senate Majority Leader H. Truman Chafin have been involved in the debate.
Senate prepares for the farewell of Robert Byrd the longest serving U.S. senator. Byrd 92 died after dehydration prompting a final resting journey from Washington to Charleston and Arlington for burial near his wife Erma. His casket will lie in repose in the Senate chamber per resolution.
Democratic lawmakers propose legislation to shut down mines with poor safety records, raise penalties, grant subpoenas to mine regulators, and shield whistleblowers. The measure follows the West Virginia Upper Big Branch accident, seeks bipartisan support, and aims to curb Repeat violators.
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West Virginia lawmakers and highway supporters warn Sen. Robert Byrd's passing could slow federal backing for the King Coal Highway and the Coalfields Expressway. Mitchem and Browning cite Byrd's decades of funding, while Rahall and Rockefeller are pressed for continued support and urgent funding in upcoming appropriations.
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