Jeffords Switch Recasts Senate Control in 2001 Shift
Vermont Senator James Jeffords left the Republican Party to become an independent, giving Democrats control of the Senate for the first time since 1994. Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle pledged principled compromise and warned President Bush that Democrats will push to modify his agenda. He outlined using new power to shape top items on the coming agenda.
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Decision elevates Byrd to Appropriations chair
Sen James Jeffords announced he will leave the Republican Party to become an Independent. The move clears the way for Sen Robert C Byrd of West Virginia to regain the chairmanship of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee after days of Capitol speculation. Byrd’s role would resume with Jeffords’ party switch.
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Knight to decide if BHS students stay in school
A special hearing examiner, retired Judge David Knight, must rule within five work days on whether three Bluefield High School students tied to a revolver found on May 4 should face a year’s expulsion. Hearings were held at Mercer County Technical Education Center as attorney discussions followed.
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Mountain Festival Gears Up With Family Entertainment
Vivid events unfold as the Comcast Mountain Festival begins at Chicory Square with a noon concert by the Bluefield High School Stage Band. The performance kicks off the Daily Telegraph Chicory Square Concert Series.
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Grandparents seek visitation can turn to court says WV AG
West Virginia Attorney General Darrell V. McGraw Jr told AARP West Virginia meeting that judges may grant grandparent visitation if shown in the child's best interest. He noted the burden on grandparents to prove their case and to hire expert witnesses, citing Census data on family structures.
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Low gas prices spotted in Bluefield Tazewell and Princeton
A regional sweep finds the lowest listed prices on Wednesday. Bluefield Virginia Tim's on U S Highway 460 offers 1.45 for regular and 1.65 for super. Tazewell Town Express Mart lists 1.44 for regular and 1.54 for unleaded plus. Princeton Go-Mart Green Valley posts 1.49 for regular and 1.54 for unleaded plus while KO Green Valley matches 1.49 for regular and 1.58 for unleaded.
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FDIC recovers assets from Keystone bank collapse
The FDIC has recovered 61 million from First National Bank of Keystone assets mainly via 2,900 bank loans sold. Combined with 74 million from Ameribank, dividends total about 9.6 percent of insured claims. FDIC spokesman Barr says final totals await ongoing settlements and restitution in criminal cases.
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