West Virginia executives seek Canadian business
West Virginia officials and eight state firms tour Canada to expand exports beyond the current 513 million dollars. Companies like Walhonde Tools, Steel of West Virginia, National Church Supply, Simonton Windows, Batteries Direct, Magnets Direct, Strictly Business Computers, and FMW Rubber Products pursue new markets, partnerships, or joint ventures. Aquarix eyes metal mining clients, while Canada awareness aims to protect jobs in Huntington, South Charleston, Kingwood, Chester, Parkersburg, and Clarksburg.
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Clarksburg
Coal land ownership change eyed to aid mining
West Virginia lawmakers consider a bill urged by the coal industry to allow a company owning more than half of a coal tract to mine without court action. The change would require notifying co owners and the state tax office and publishing notices, potentially saving up to 50 000 in court costs. Critics warn environmentalists will seize on the move as a scare tactic in mining towns. Contacts for the West Virginia Coal Association and editor are listed.
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West Virginia Coal Association
Sympathetic men transform Clinton era rivals into allies
A columnist recounts how polls and household attitudes reflect a shift in male sympathy toward Bill Clinton. He contrasts early distrust with today’s view, linking it to notions of fairness and women. The piece ties Starr’s image to public appetite for accountability and features a probing memory from Palatka and a Time magazine quote.
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Hedge fund collapse prompts scrutiny of financiers and risk
A group including Nobel laureates, a former Fed official, and a Wall Street star started Long-Term Capital Management borrowing billions to wager on global rates. After heavy losses, creditors led by major banks and brokers provided 3.5 billion to keep the fund afloat, highlighting regulatory gaps and the risks of highly speculative, computer-assisted bets.
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Wall Street
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Manhattan
Capital Management L.P
National View on Fiscal Year Origin of Delays
The article notes Congress has failed to enact the federal budget as the new fiscal year begins with a continuing resolution extending last year’s spending to Oct 9. It cites historical delays since 1950, the potential for government shutdowns, and debates on budget cycles proposed by Sen. Domenici, while blaming both parties and depicting systemic issues rather than the process itself.
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White House
Pete Domenici
R-N.m
Senate Budget Committee
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