Gingrich Withdraws From House Speaker Race After Midterm Losses
Newt Gingrich abruptly ends plans to seek another term as House speaker after a bruising midterm. He cites need to end bitterness and signals leaving Congress after a decade representing Atlanta suburbs. A wide open succession battle looms with Rep. Bob Livingston Rep. Bill Archer Rep. James Talent and others weighing bids. President Clinton praises Gingrich’s past leadership as party unity efforts resume.
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Gingrich to resign after ten terms in Congress
Newt Gingrich announces he will leave his congressional seat after ten terms. He plans to resign early Friday, ending a long tenure in the House.
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Beckley to Get 45000-Square-Foot Postal Facility
Beckley will house a new 11 acre postal complex between Industrial Drive and Ragland Road. The 7 to 9 million dollar project aims for 2000 completion with multiple access options and expanded parking, replacing the 2000 square foot downtown post office and Sprague annex. The site at Skelton was selected and awaits internal approval.
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Snow Removal Prep In Beckley And Raleigh County
Beckley Public Works Director Robert Robinson says the city has 100 tons of salt one grader and 11 trucks ready for snow along with a state contract to refill as needed. Raleigh County state road supervisor Jeff Lilly notes about 5,000 tons of salt ready. The state averages 127,000 tons yearly with locations 138 to minimize storage and environmental impact.
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