Court ruling ends lifetime health care for retired miners
The Supreme Court ruled that coal companies no longer in the industry cannot be forced to honor 1978 CIRHBA lifetime health care contracts for retired miners and families, affecting up to about 6,500 workers by 2000. The decision hinges on Fifth Amendment takings and due process concerns.
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Sage of the Senate Robert Byrd defends Congress amid veto ruling
Senate veteran Robert C. Byrd, 80, hailed the Supreme Court ruling overturning the line item veto while vowing to keep pressing for highway spending. Byrd, a seven term Democrat from West Virginia, spoke of his life from humble coal country roots to power in Congress, and his belief in the Rome example of guarding purse strings. He highlighted his long career, landmark votes, and the Appalachian highway push that defined his tenure.
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Reform welcomed as IRS changes advance in Congress
National view outlines bipartisan momentum for IRS reform as Congress and President Clinton back changes. Key points include shifting burden of proof in disputes, better agency management, relief for spouses of deceased or divorced individuals, and penalties eased when notices are late. Emphasizes that reforms aim to curb abuses while preserving helpful agency work.
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Double J Farm Store Lets Frontier Spirit Thrive in Back Creek Road
Nerissa Young profiles Jim and Joann Orr who, five years ago, left Long Island for Monroe County West Virginia to start Double J Farm Store. The tiny trading post offers hunting gear crafts souvenirs and a legendary stacked pizza while fostering local trades and a neighborly feel.
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