Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:24 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:24:30 GMT
Fitch affirms a AA+ rating for West Virginia's general obligation debts and a AA rating for both the West Virginia Economic Development Authority and School Building Authority.
Fitch affirms a AA+ rating for West Virginia's general obligation debts and a AA rating for both the West Virginia Economic Development Authority and School Building Authority.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:13:52 GMT
Secretary of State Natalie Tennant will seal a time capsule celebrating West Virginia's 150th birthday. The capsule will include items such as a letter, a photo and an iPhone.
Secretary of State Natalie Tennant will seal a time capsule celebrating West Virginia's 150th birthday. The capsule will include items such as a letter, a photo and an iPhone.
Rep. Shelley Moore Capito said Thursday afternoon that coal is under assault, and because of that, West Virginians are under assault.
Capito hosted a brief conference call Thursday afternoon to discuss with media House Resolution 3409, dubbed the "Stop the War on Coal Act."
Capito said she expected the bill to pass Friday morning with bipartisan support.
"The message I get at home is that we want to be treated fairly," Capito said.
She said Congress will wind down Friday morning until November, and she said she is hopeful that after the November elections, Congress could work on reducing the nation's $16 trillion debt.
Capito said House Resolution 3409 includes language she proposed that would require the EPA to consider jobs and the economy before it issues new rules and regulations. It also would disallow the description of coal ash as a toxic substance.
She called Alpha's announcement this week to cut 1,200 coal mining jobs in West Virginia and other states through early 2013 "deeply troubling."
"Those are communities and families," Capito said.
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