Feds urged to force DEP to follow mountaintop rules
West Virginia officials permit mountaintop removal sites to be reclaimed as fish and wildlife habitat, a use not allowed by federal guidelines. WV Highlands Conservancy seeks Office of Surface Mining intervention, accusing DEP of illegal practices and defiance of federal law.
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West Virginia Faces Rising Drunken Driving Arrests Amid Fatalities
The Charleston Daily Mail reports 11,000 drunken driving arrests in 1997, up from 8,400 in 1991, while alcohol related fatalities decline modestly. Experts urge lower legal BAC to 0.08 and stronger enforcement to curb repeat offenders.
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Bill and Hillary Clinton’s marriage under public scrutiny
Clarence Page notes the fascination with the Clintons' relationship after Jerry Falwell speculates on their motives. He argues outsiders should respect private life while acknowledging public figures face intense scrutiny, and he questions whether Falwell’s bias distorts reality. The piece cites Starr investigations and emphasizes enduring marriage amid scandal.
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Census sampling ruled unconstitutional in 2000 debate
A federal appeals court unanimously barred the Census Bureau from using statistical sampling to complete the 2000 head count. The ruling, sought by Congressional Republicans, challenges cheaper, potentially more accurate counting methods and could affect House control and federal funding. The case advances to the Supreme Court.
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