No Child Left Behind Funds Put Public Schools at Risk
West Virginia faces a potential $71 million shortfall in federal education funds under No Child Left Behind, with states urged to cover the gap. Maine could lose about $90 million unless it accepts federal standards, threatening budgets and schooling as lawmakers push for stricter rules nationwide. columnist Larry Hypes notes officials hope Washington funds align with child needs.
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West Virginia
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Barbara Hawkins
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Maine
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Four Seasons
Virginia
Washington
Cluefield Daily Telegraph Staff and Bible Quote
The Cluefield Daily Telegraph lists staff roles including News Editor State Editor Sports Editor Samantha Perry and editors Samantha Perry Rereiacesnd Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins Bob Redd Thomas A Colley Executive Editor and Managing Editor City County Editor Charles Owens Senior Copy Editor and Business Writer. A biblical proverb is cited: He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from the LORD.
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Tammie Toler
Barbara Hawkins
Bob Redd
Charles Owens
Mercer County Drug Ring Indictment Caps Off Yearlong Case
Federal indictment charges fifteen Mercer County suspects in a 16 count case linked to a yearlong crackdown. Ten defendants have been sentenced in Beckley U.S. District Court with three more awaiting sentencing. Local officials urge continued enforcement to curb pockets of drug activity across rural areas and towns including Princeton and Bluefield.
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Beckley
Princeton
Bluefield
Secretary Manchin halts timetable for electronic voting overhaul
The Secretary of State favors dropping the Direct Recording Electronic deadline due to county clerks doubting readiness for the 2004 elections. An absolute January 2006 target exists for the statewide voter database. Counties must supply Internet access to connect to the database, and if deadlines slip, the state will hire a contractor for computer gear software and training to ease election workloads for courthouses and voters.
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Joe Manchin
Secretary of State
Buchanan County Litter Control Appeals to Citizens
Buchanan County Litter Control Officer Pat Boardwine appeals for help to curb roadside litter. The program pairs probationers with county roadways, uncovering vehicle-caused trash from trucks and deliveries. Citizens urged to report tag numbers to (276) 498 1516 and set anti litter standards at home and work.
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Buchanan County
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Boardwine
Byrd Leads Fight Against Overtime Pay Limits
U S Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia urges Congress to block Bush proposals limiting overtime pay for millions of workers. He cites unemployment and wage concerns while other lawmakers announce fire department grants and tax breaks for long term care policy buyers and in home care. Barbara Hawkins joins Governor Wise in supporting Byrd’s stance.
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Virginia
Wytheville
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Legislature highlights push for more federal education funding
Wise and 24 governors urge the U.S. Senate to back West Virginia Senator Byrd's amendment to boost funding under No Child Left Behind for states and local districts. Virginia lawmakers back incentives for long term care insurance to curb Medicaid growth, while a broad tax overhaul is planned for 2004.
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U.S. Senate
West Virginia
Byrd
Congress
del. L. Preston Bryand
Lynchburg
Mark R. Warner
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