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Sago lesson: Do more to protect workers

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Gov. Joe Manchin

CHARLESTON — In the days following the Sago tragedy, Davitt McAteer, a native West Virginian and noted mine safety expert, volunteered to come to the forefront and help our state with our overall investigation and the process of improving safety in our mining industry.
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Building on the promise of volunteerism

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Manchin

CHARLESTON — Recently, my wife, First Lady Gayle Manchin, joined the West Virginia Commission for National and Community Service to formally recognize some of the Mountain State’s outstanding volunteers for their efforts to enrich West Virginia’s families and communities with the presentation of the 2006 Governor’s Service Awards.
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State court opens door to out-of-state lawsuit greed

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Steve Cohen

CHARLESTON — No one likes paying taxes, but if you especially don’t like paying taxes for things of no value to you, take a good look at the West Virginia Supreme Court’s Morris decision handed down last week.
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Lawyer Advertising Commission has been effective

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Elliot Hicks

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Record’s editorial in the June 26 edition showed concern that lawyers sometimes run ads that you or your readers consider tasteless or unprofessional.
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