Byrd Legacy: Coal Country Champion Dies at 92 in West Virginia
Sen Robert Byrd longtime West Virginia Democrat and longest serving U S senator dies at 92 in Williamson with a storied legacy from coal country. His dominance of state politics is memorialized in local election books in Mingo County reflecting deep regional loyalty.
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Barack Obama
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Mingo County
David Baisden
Health Care Reform Goodlatte Opposes Bill
U S Rep Bob Goodlatte Roanoke criticizes the Affordable Health Care Reform Act at a Harrisonburg Rotary Club luncheon saying debt would balloon and that while some elements like cross state insurance shopping could help, other federal mandates push costs up and reduce choices. Public opinion remains split ahead of November elections.
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Roanoke
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Obama
Bike Virginia Cyclists Tour Through Rockingham County
Harrisonburg hosted about 2,000 cyclists for Bike Virginia a five day tour from Staunton. Joan Oppel 67 from Arlington rode about185 miles since Saturday and planned a 52 mile ride through Singers Glen Fulks Run and the George Washington National Forest. The event blends tough training with vacation vibes and included Bike Fest in the Burg a welcome concert by Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance.
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Harrisonburg
Joan Oppel
Arlington
Rockingham County
Singers Glen
Fulks Run
George Washington National Forest
Oppel
Virginia
Staunton
Supreme Court Upholds Right to Bear Arms Nationwide
The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that Americans have a right to own firearms for self defense anywhere they live, signaling limits on bans and a broad interpretation of the Second Amendment. The decision, amid a busy term, signals the court will scrutinize gun restrictions while preserving core rights and openly addressing broader constitutional challenges. Justice Samuel Alito voiced that the Second Amendment protects an individual right, shaping future cases on gun controls and public policy.
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Supreme Court
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Chica
Gro
Arizona
Jo Paul Stevens
Senate
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Elena Kagan
Barack Oma
Stevens
Juice Samuel Alito
App
Russia lifts ban on U S poultry boosts Shenandoah Valley firms
Area lawmakers and industry officials welcome Russia’s decision to end its embargo on U S poultry pending actual lifting by Moscow. The move follows talks between President Obama and President Medvedev and a pledge to require alternative chemicals on exports. Local reaction notes political progress and potential economic benefits for Virginia producers.
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah
Russia
U.S
Moscow
Barack Obama
Dmitry Medvedev
Kagan Frames Self as Consensus Builder at Hearing
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan told lawmakers she seeks broad agreement on the court while Republicans warn she may struggle to stay impartial. The confirmation hearing spotlighted her approach as a consensus builder amid partisan scrutiny.
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Supreme Court
Elena Kagan
GOP
Tropical Storm Alex Aims for Category 3 Threat
Tropical Storm Alex strengthens toward Category 3 as watches extend for southern Texas and northern Mexico. The storm center is not projected to reach the BP oil spill site, but its path could push the slick farther inland, affecting coastal communities and response efforts.
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Obituary notices list seven residents from multiple towns
The Daily News Record lists Louise H. Brown 92 of Bridgewater Robert W. Cramn 72 of Staunton Norman G. Presgraves Sr 70 of Luray Carl W. Robertson 66 of Churchville Charles L. Silliman Sr 77 of Moorefield West Virginia Christina L. Smith 49 of Harrisonburg Contact the Daily News Record for papers and delivery times, 9 a.m. deadline.
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Louise H. Brown
Bridgewater
Robert W. Cramn
Staunton
Norman G. Presgraves Sr
Luray
Carl W. Robertson
Churchville
Charles L. Silliman Sr
Moorefield
W.va
Christina L. Smith
Harrisonburg
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