Senate OKs Stopgap Bill Averts Shutdown
The Senate passed a four month stopgap spending bill by 63 to 36 to avert a government shutdown ahead of a midnight deadline. The measure funds health care benefits for 16,500 retired miners at a cost of 45 million dollars while Democrats vow to press for more working class relief next year. Sen. Joe Manchin led coal state Democrats in the battle, noting the fight continues.
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GO Virginia Gets Regional Framework Initiated
Harrisonburg officials collaborate with colleagues in Frederick Clarke and Warren counties and Winchester to build a state funded regional economic plan led by private sector leaders. Carrie Chenery of the Shenandoah Valley Partnership coordinates with government and business leaders on the initiative.
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Season For Traffic Woes In Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg traffic backs up on Reservoir Street in a 1.1 mile section under construction. A&J Development and Excavation crews work for the city. Public works assistant director Tom Hartman says drivers, especially Christmas shoppers, cause the delays.
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Groups That Give Give Give 80 Years of Service
Judy Rhodes, treasurer for the Broadway Timberville Raritan Club, outlines projects including dictionaries for elementary students, college scholarships, and donations to the Plains District Memorial Museum and local emergency services. The Linville Edom, Broadway Timberville and West Rockingham Raritan clubs each marked 80 years of community service this month at Virgina Mennonite Retirement Community.
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Obama orders broad review of election season hacks
President Obama directed intelligence agencies to conduct a deep dive into malicious cyber activity tied to the campaign season. The review will examine tactics targets actors and the government's response to recent email hacks and past election incidents before he leaves office.
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