GOP fights to avert shutdown while backing Trump priorities
Washington sources report Republicans and President Trump seek to extend funding past April 28 without a shutdown while pursuing border security and Pentagon funding. Democrats resist wall money, favor drones and sensors. House Speaker Ryan and Senate leaders warn against blame if talks collapse. April 29 marks 100 days in office.
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Washington
Donald
Mexico
Trump
House
Nancy Pelosi
D-Calif
Chris Collins
R-N.y
Barack Obama
Oval Office
Pentagon
U.s.-Mexico
Texas
San Diego
U.S
Pelosi
GOP
Steve Pearce
New Mexico
Collins
White House
Sean Spicer
Senate
Charles Schumer
New York
Paul Ryan
CBS News
Trump White House
WV Legislature Sees Budget Debate Turn To Tax Reform
Governor Jim Justice pressed lawmakers to approve a budget with tax reform options as the Senate backed a 7 percent consumption tax plan and income tax cuts. House leaders signaled caution, noting no consensus on raising taxes while considering broadening the sales tax to cover the hole. Nine days remain as negotiations continue, with lawmakers split over who bears the burden and how to balance the budget.
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Justice
House
Grant Herring
Daryl Cowles
R-Morgan
Cowles
Senate
Eric Nelson
R-Kanawha
House’ Finance Committee
Nelson
Casey
West Virginia
Jim Justice
West
Mick Bates
D-Raleigh
Delegates push medical marijuana bill to floor action
West Virginia delegates move Senate Bill 386 to the floor for first reading after arguing the issue had not been prioritized. The measure would legalize medical marijuana for specified conditions, create a Medical Cannabis Commission, set license fees, and rollout starting July 1, 2018. Critics urged more vetting, cautioning about growers and physician oversight.
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House
Michael Folk
Berkeley
Senate
Judiciary and Health and Human Resources
Tim Miley
D-Harrison
Miley
Maryland
Medical Cannabis Commission
General Revenue Fund
Mercer County
John Shott
Shott
R-Mercer
Judiciary Committee
Falk
April Holy Week Events Across Bluefield Area Churches
Community churches in Bluefield and nearby towns announce a busy Holy Week and Easter schedule. Highlights include Mt. Ebenezer Baptist Church’s 14th Appreciation Day for Pastor Hairston, Saint Mathew VHC speakers, Scott Street Baptist Church Relationship Conference, Camel Rock’s Pre-Easter Gospel Celebration, and Sunrise and Resurrection services at Midway Church of Christ. Also listed are devotions, breakfasts, Noon services, and Women’s Day observances with multiple pastors, choirs, and guest speakers from across West Virginia and Virginia.
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Mt. Ebenezer Baptist Church
Timothy L. Hairston
Kenneth Orr
Havaco Temple Baptist Church
Havaco
W.va
St. James Mass Choir
Upland Baptist New Direction Choir
Camel Rock Inc
Pork Chop & the Fellas
Lancaster
Eddie & the Amazing Wonders
Mt. Airy
N.C
River Hill
First United Methodist Church
Bluefield
Ray Petty
Steve Aker
James Palmer
Brent Brown
David Olive
Palmer Hall
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Capitol
Ulysses S. Grant
Charleston
Saint Mathew Vhc
Wayne St
Charles Stores
Shiloh
Princeton
Jesus
Scott Street Baptist Church
Shelia Smith
Midway Church of Christ
DOC
Tazewell
Michael Bratton
First Baptist Church
Pearisburg
Chris White
Maxwell Christian Church
Pounding Mill
John Wesley McClintock
Richlands
First United Methoist Church
Kiwanis Club
Riverside Community Church
Riverside Drive
North Tazewell
Kenneth Gillespie
Edwin Tiller
Midway Church
Midway
Shiloh Temple Church
Keystone
Jaretta Morgan
Lawrence
Ruth Brown
Galilee Baptist Choir
John Hale
Allen Ashworth
Bill Lykins
Virginia Avenue
UMC
Honorable Jack S. Hurley, Jr
Katherine Asbury Bird
Church of God
James Hampton
Ebenezer
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