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Rotating Primary plan well worth considering

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Ireland

CHARLESTON — During every presidential cycle of the past two decades, we have seen states growing more concerned with holding their Primary elections sooner rather than later.
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Chesapeake’s expansion an investment in state

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Gov. Joe Manchin, left, and CEO Aubrey McClendon speak during the Chesapeake Energy Corporation Eastern Division Headquarters unveiling ceremony on Aug. 21.

CHARLESTON — In 1989 with just a $50,000 investment and nine employees, Aubrey McClendon had a vision that he could build one of the world’s leading energy exploration companies.
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A sad (and hopeful) day for South Charleston

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I remember the first time I rolled into South Charleston, West Virginia, as a junior chemical engineering student from Penn State.
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Web site brings health care costs in perspective

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Manchin

CHARLESTON — Last year I had knee replacement surgery and, thanks to the expertise and care from our West Virginia physicians and health care professionals, I’ve had a tremendous recovery. I am more active and feeling better than I did before.
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A state open for business � or a state of denial?

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Cohen

CHARLESTON — The signs that West Virginia’s broken legal system needs to be fixed seem to pop up faster than the fireworks explosions at the West Virginia State Fair.
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Parents, guardians need to look for signs of lead in kids’ toys

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McGraw

CHARLESTON — If you are a parent, guardian, babysitter or even a passer-by then you know that children are notorious for constantly putting things into their mouths whether it is food, a toy, or even dirt.
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Celebrating our West Virginia Business Volunteer Council

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Manchin

CHARLESTON — It is always fun to have something, someone or some place to brag about in my monthly column. That is never hard to do!
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Recognizing the importance of service to others

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Manchin

CHARLESTON — Mahatma Gandhi said,” The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
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State economy is better than you think

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Decanio

CHARLESTON — Regarding Forbes magazine’s recent report of West Virginia’s business climate ranked 50th, there is evidence to the contrary. There are several studies that indicate West Virginia has a better climate than Forbes claims.
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