Miner Laments Coal Slump Amid Stricter Rules and Shifts
In Barrackville West Virginia Andy Morris 56 president of the United Mine Workers laments dwindling demand for high sulphur coal. He cites stricter air pollution rules safety requirements and work stoppages tied to union politics as factors in a broader shift toward strip mining and midwest western coal beds with less reliance on traditional markets.
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Lie detectors move into private industry screening jobs
The lie detector, once mainly used by government and police, is increasingly used by firms to screen employees and applicants. Examples include Harry Winston Inc. testing applicants, Pamida stores warning workers, Flying Tiger testing for past work injuries, and Twin Fair conducting periodic tests. ACLU study notes quick, cheap verification, with tests costing about $25 versus $100 for background checks.
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West Virginia Senator Leads Public Works Push for 18‑Year Vote
Elected to Congress in 1933, the senior West Virginia senator chairs the Public Works Committee. A influential figure in the Senate, he backs the Appalachian Regional Development Act and advocates extending voting rights to 18-year-olds.
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