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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 2012
Page
2
The Center for Public Integrity and partners awarded West Virginia a Dplus for government transparency. Weak records laws and lobbyist disclosure drew heavy criticism while auditing and procurement got higher marks. Civil service, FOIA failures, and redistricting received failing grades.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin asked for a federal disaster declaration covering Lincoln Logan and Mingo counties after last week's heavy rain caused flooding mudslides and landslides. FEMA aid could provide temporary housing home repairs low-interest loans and other programs for homeowners and businesses. Disaster assistance was already granted last week for 11 counties from storms between February 29 and March 5.
Virginia ranks 47th nationally with an overall F grade for government accountability and anti corruption efforts. The study by the Center for Public Integrity Public Radio International and Global Integrity criticizes public access to information lobbying disclosure ethics enforcement and budget processes while praising internal auditing and procurement. Governor McDonnell defends Virginia as open and well governed and orders reviews of the findings.
A pretrial hearing for Christopher Scott Winkler, 24, of Princeton, was postponed until a new defense attorney is ready. Winkler, a former Princeton police officer, surrendered in March 2011 and was arraigned on a bribery charge after allegedly seeking sexual favors from a 17 year old male. He resigned two days after the incident and remains out on suspension.
The FAA plans a collaborative approach with airlines manufacturers and unions to assess practical testing methods for personal devices to operate during takeoff and landing. Current policy allows tests on specific models but broad testing is impractical given device variety. Even approved devices may require retesting after updates such as new iPad generations.
Welch will receive state aid to cover demolition and restoration costs for the Libby Building after a January fire. Delegates Clif Moore Linda Good Phillips Daniel Hall and House Finance Chair Harry Keith White secured 25000 dollars for the city to preserve services. The five story Libby Building held 13 apartments two businesses a bar and a vacant storefront before it was demolished.
Michael J Lindell presents the MyPillow line claiming a patented medical fill that stays cool and conforms to any sleep position. He highlights a 10 year warranty, dust mite resistance, machine washability, and a marketing history at fairs and medical endorsements.
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