Lower West Virginia Turnpike Speed Limits Spar Over Safety
West Virginia leaders clash with the National Motorists Association over lowering highway speeds on the West Virginia Turnpike. Parkways Authority manager Billy Gavan cites tractor trailer wrecks and curves as safety proof while NMA officials dispute the PR motive and argue highway safety should trump speed. The feud questions who represents motorists best and hints at the NMA's small West Virginia reach.
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Feds embrace plain English in Gore backed reform
An editorial notes President Gore’s push for government plain English to replace gobbledygook. It contrasts a joking Jumping Jack Flash scene with OSHA wording and predicts cost savings, while urging balance to avoid over-simplification.
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States face Medicaid limit on Viagra funding
National view argues Medicaid should prioritize essential care and let states decide coverage limits for costly drugs like Viagra. While administration officials consider policy shifts as budget politics, critics warn expanding benefits could jeopardize funding for other needs and push federal withdrawal.
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Bailey invites Clarence Thomas to NA B A convention
Judge D Arty Bailey invites Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to speak at the National Bar Association convention, sparking debate within black legal circles. Critics compare the invite to controversial figures, while supporters call for dialogue and understanding across viewpoints in civil rights discourse.
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