West Virginia and Virginia near end of 2002 sessions
As legislatures race to midnight Saturday, West Virginia lawmakers have passed about 67 bills in the House and 60 in the Senate with many remaining. Virginia’s General Assembly, in a long session, will act on 2830 bills, with 1099 approved and 757 defeated. WV duties include a disabled parking crackdown and a 10 percent county official pay raise plan, contingent on audits. Both states seek economic incentives and regional reforms ahead of adjournment. Barbara Hawkins, Daily Telegraph state editor.
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Local Telegraph Names Editorial Leaders And Staff
The paper lists senior editors and department heads including News Editor State Editor Senior Copy Editor Samantha Perry and City Editor Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins Andy Patton Thomas A. Colley Executive Editor Managing Editor Sports Editor and Business Editor. The piece quotes a biblical verse about sparrows and hairs of the head.
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PROMISE Scholarship debated as lawmakers weigh changes
West Virginia Governor Wise championed the PROMISE Scholarship with a 21 ACT score and a 3.0 GPA in state schools. Delegate DeLong seeks to allow lower scores with a B average and to interfere with local grading. The bill died in House Finance but may resurface. critics urge voters to insist on maintaining standards and oppose diluting the promise.
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Nurses Deserve Praise Amid Health Care Struggles
A reader urges prioritizing cancer treatment and hematology in new West Virginia health planning, praising nursing professionalism while highlighting shortages, long shifts, and administrative burdens. The letter laments underappreciated roles and calls for better support and recognition for nurses and doctors.
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Carter fuels debate over war unity and bold criticism
Dan K. Thomasson notes former President Carter's critique of President Bush's axis of evil as counterproductive strains bipartisan support for the war. Senate leader Daschle defends congressional questioning while urging unity with the president on defense. Carter's legacy and Iran incidents color international views and domestic politics.
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