West Virginia voters reject Amendment 1 on bond plan
West Virginia voters defeated Amendment 1 by 180000 to 143000, 56 percent against. Supporters urge reworking the measure and resubmitting to voters, arguing it would fund economic development via bonds paid by new business taxes and safeguarded by guarantees and local voter approval.
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West Virginia
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Cecil Underwood
Gaston Caperton
Underwood
House of Delegates
Bob Kiss
West Virginia Joins Tobacco Settlement Despite Criticism
State Attorney General Darrell V. McGraw announced West Virginia will sign the national tobacco settlement. The deal could net about 1.67 billion dollars over 25 years starting April 2000, roughly 68 million annually, amid concern from health officials about adequacy and haste. The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington.
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Daily Bible Verse Mercy and Faithfulness Through Generations
The verse speaks of proclaiming God’s mercies forever and declaring his faithfulness to all generations through song and testimony.
Readers Speak On Substance Abuse And Smoking
The piece argues cigarettes and alcohol are the most abused legal substances. It notes smoking risks including heart disease and cancer, cites a $72 billion annual spend, and promotes public health programs and cessation aids. It urges quitting with help from health providers and the American Cancer Society helpline.
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U.S. Public Health Service
American Cancer Society
Teresa A. Roatsey
R.N. Princeton
Letters on Oak Hill nuisance and regional transpark debated
Signatories from Oregon Ohio and Avon Ohio describe abandoned houses in Oak Hill creating health hazards for children amid rats and bats. The West Virginia Roundtable reports 75 percent support for a regional transpark but calls for economic feasibility, cost estimates, and site analysis before backing any location.
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Oak Hill
Barbara Tischine
Oregon
Ohio
Delores McGriffin
Avon
West Virginia
Roundtable
Port Authority
Should school be out during deer hunting season first week
Question asks whether schools should close during the first week of deer season and seeks arguments for or against. Proponents cite safety, transportation risk, and student hunting duties. opponents emphasize lost instructional time, precedent, and district logistics.
Reno misstep in Gore probe sparks independent counsel debate
National view argues Reno wrongly avoided naming an independent counsel to probe possible campaign finance violations by Clinton and aides. Critics say the probe was political theater and the decision undermines duty, with Hatch pressing that the statute requires action despite calls it may be flawed.
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al Gore
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Orrin Hatch
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Clinton
Gore
House votes on Clinton impeachment stance urged
Guest columnist Mark Cie argues the House should vote yes or no on impeachment and proceed, criticizing Clinton for backing down in key crises and warning that censure or null steps threaten the Constitution. He urges representatives to uphold duty and warns against pure democracy driven by polls.
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Ken Starr
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