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Arguments Category Archives: Arguments
West Virginians should stand up to Blankenship
By HUGH M. CAPERTON I would like to respond to your editorial entitled “Starcher’s mouth everyone’s problem” (Aug. 21). I find it interesting that while you criticize Justice Larry Starcher for his “railings” about Don Blankenship, you somehow give Mr. … Read More
Lawsuits have side effects
Forbes Magazine (circ. 900,000) proclaimed earlier this month that West Virginia was the second-worst state in the U.S. in which to do business. Read More
Chasing the American Dream … in W.Va.
Cohen
CHARLESTON — West Virginia is losing her children to the American Dream, according to well-known demographics expert William H. Frey.
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Reforms have insurance market resurging
Manchin
CHARLESTON — On April 29, 2005, I was pleased to sign into law civil justice and insurance reform legislation that provided our residents with some needed financial relief.
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Starcher’s mouth everyone’s problem
Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship is big enough to fight his own fights. Read More
The Record is blind to the truth
Jones
CHARLSTON — The West Virginia Record’s recent editorial (Aug. 7) on HCA’s decision to close Putnam General Hospital is not only irresponsible, but it also callously advances The Record’s position that all corporations should be immune when their reckless disregard for consumer safety leads to injury and death.
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State Plaintiff’s Attorney
Filed under “this controversy just won’t go away,” ex-Virginia Attorney General Jerry Kilgore is now taking on his former West Virginia counterpart over his use of private lawyers on contingency Read More
Clothing voucher: A back-to-school necessity for needy families
Gov. Joe Manchin
CHARLESTON — During the past 19 months, we as West Virginians have worked together like never before to make positive changes that will create a brighter economic future for our state.
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Putnam County pays for Jackpot Justice
The case of Dr. John King has been a true West Virginia tragedy for hundreds of his patients and their families. Read More
Lawyer ads: What’s the game plan now?
Cohen
CHARLESTON — Whenever there are winners and losers, the margin between victory and defeat always can be measured.
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