New Columbia statehood proposal sparks debate in D C
Activists in the District of Columbia back a proposed constitution to make Washington a 51st state. It guarantees rights to employment and equal pay, envisions a three branch government, a state bank, utility takeovers, and no grocery tax. Critics warn costs and legality. The plan heads to November ballots pending Congress approval.
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Bear and Badger vie for UMW presidency in West Virginia
Incumbent Sam Church Jr. and challenger Rich Trumka lead a bitter UMW race amid Appalachian layoffs. The contest spans mining regions from Dawes to District 4, with tensions rising over legal qualifications and leadership style as votes near November 9.
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