Cheney Lieberman Debate Highlights Tax and Readiness Clash
In Anville Kentucky Republican Dick Cheney and Democrat Joseph Lieberman sparred politely on military readiness tax cuts and Social Security. They agreed Milosevic should exit Yugoslavia after an election loss but rejected forcing him out with U S troops. Lieberman charged Medicare raid for tax cuts while Cheney defended surplus funds as enough for broad relief.
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Daily Telegraph report surveys 25 area residents about recognition of Dick Cheney and Joe Lieberman. Most identify them as vice presidential candidates, but many lack knowledge of their backgrounds or current roles. Some recall Cheney as secretary of defense and Lieberman as Connecticut senator, while others are unsure or uninformed.
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Richlands pharma ring busted in largest drug case yet
Five people linked to a conspiracy to distribute Oxycontin were indicted in Roanoke on federal charges. The group, including Cedar Bluff residents Thomas Meadows and Beatrice Haden and Bluefield Virginia and Knox County Tennessee residents, could face up to 330 years if convicted. The probe, led by the Tazewell County Drug Task Force, targeted Custom Exhaust in Richlands during a July raid.
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King Coal Highway breaks ground with Mercer County contract
The West Virginia Division of Highways awarded Trumbull Corporation a 21.68 million dollar contract for the I 73 74 interchange in Mercer County as part of the King Coal Highway project. A groundbreaking is planned for October 20 at Brushfork Armory with officials including Sam Beverage.
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Gore pledges preserve air and mining towns cooling coal jobs
Gore campaign officials say they can keep a clean air stance while fighting to preserve coal mining communities and their jobs. He vows to defend coal mining employment and provide lifetime health care for retired miners and widows. He proposes a National Energy Security and Environment Trust Fund to save energy and cut pollution.
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Fe Vita Energy Plan Promotes High Wage Green Projects
A proposal outlines a menu of financial mechanisms including tax incentives loans grants bonds and other instruments to fund power plants and industries cutting pollution while preserving national economic strength. It notes generations of coal miners and the need to support workers amid transition.
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