House blends wage rise with tax cuts in split bills
Washington AP reports the House backing a two year 1 minimum wage rise plus 122 billion in business tax cuts while the Senate favors a three year 1 increase with different tax cuts. Clinton warns against a tax heavy package and calls for a simple clean bill, urging a $1 raise over two years. The clash pits Democrats against Republicans as talks loom before fall elections.
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West Virginia House Approves Higher Education Bill
West Virginia House of Delegates approves a significantly altered higher education bill, with lengthy 193 page text and funding uncertainties. Chancellor Trump and state officials urge months of planning. expect conference committee work to reconcile differences with the Senate version and fund allocations. Concord College leaders note amendments may shift funding toward West Virginia University.
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Finance Committee approves budget in late session
BARBARA HAWKINS reports the $13,979,800 budget proposal passed by Friday, $51 million above FY 2000. Del Eustace Frederick says a conference committee will merge House and Senate bills, and a special session will be called next week to finalize the budget amid Mountain Top Mining concerns. The plan allocates 52.48 percent to public education, 14.81 percent to higher education and the arts, and other shares to Health and Human Resources MAPS Commerce and other departments with West Virginia ranking 49th per capita.
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WV House debates higher education funding bill
Frederick criticizes a proposed higher education bill citing a likely $120 million shortfall over six years. He warned that if the bill passes, more funds will be needed and sources are uncertain, while supporters say the measure speaks well for West Virginia and its people.
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GOP budget chairmen reach framework for 1.8 trillion plan
Republican leaders from the House and Senate budget committees agree on a 1.8 trillion dollar budget outline for next year. The plan backs 596.5 billion for defense and domestic programs, with tax cuts potential across 2001 to 2005 and options for Medicare changes and farmer aid. Clinton criticizes the approach as unrealistic and a gridlock precursor.
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House Passes Bill to Boost Jobless Benefits in Virginia
In Richmond the House of Delegates approved Gov. Gilmore s unemployment plan by a 95 2 vote after a partisan clash. Democrats criticized the measure as insufficient for textile workers in Martinsville and Henry County where unemployment hits 20 percent.
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Correction note on Friday ad in Bluefield Daily Telegraph
A correction appears in the Friday March 10 issue. The Free delivery line was mistakenly included under bonus 2 in the Correction Direct Furniture Mattress World advertisement. The error is acknowledged and apologized for to readers.
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