Underwood defends church activists over mining stance
Gov Cecil Underwood said his criticism targeted church activists opposing mountaintop removal mining, not United Methodists with faith. He linked the Capitol Complex bomb threat to a church resolution opposing the mining method and warned leaders to avoid statements that could incite violence.
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At A Glance State college savings plan options listed
Two plan types exist prepaid tuition and savings account trusts. Prepaid plans lock in tuition costs via lump sums or monthly payments, and unit based variations sell future increments. States offering prepaid plans include Alabama through Wisconsin with several 1998 dates. Savings trusts provide tax advantages but not tuition coverage, with states such as Arizona California Connecticut and others plus the District of Columbia offering them.
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West Virginia prepaid college plan promotes Oct 1 enrollment
Treasurer John Perdue pushes the West Virginia Prepaid College Plan as a means for parents to save for their children's college. The plan accepts applications in its first enrollment period from October 1 to December 31, with payments due starting in March. Critics call it a front for Perdue's 2000 gubernatorial campaign, and Republicans object to a $1 million startup appropriation for marketing.
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Cecil Underwood
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John Perdue
West Virginia
West Virginia finances show revenue in, debt near average
West Virginia per person revenue reached 4112 while spending per person was 3935 in fiscal 1997. Debts stood at 1674 per person, placing the state 18th in revenue, 12th in spending, and 21st in debt. Cash and security holdings ranked 48th, excluding pension funds, per Census data. House Speaker Kiss blames unfunded liabilities from past overspending. He warns long payoff time despite current revenue surplus. FINANCES on Page 10A.
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House
Bob Kiss
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Kiss
Democrats discuss possible resignation
Democratic leaders across the nation weigh the option of President Clinton resigning if the Starr report threatens the party agenda and fall campaigns. Some urge censure or a dignified exit, while no one directly calls for resignation.
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