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MORGANTOWN — An election is an exercise that flexes the muscle of democracy. It is the reminder that the government’s legitimacy is derived from the consent of the governed.
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WASHINGTON — I am delighted by President Obama’s nomination of Judge Irene C. Berger’s nomination for a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, as she is an exceptional candidate.
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WASHINGTON — Senator Jay Rockefeller, who recommended the Honorable Irene C. Berger for a federal judgeship on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia and applauded her nomination by President Obama, introduced Judge Berger at her confirmation hearing Sept. 9 before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he praised her credentials and commended her dedication to public service.
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CHARLESTON — As Chief Justice, I’ve had the pleasure of traveling the Mountain State and speaking with a number of groups on a wide variety of issues.
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MORGANTOWN — The tragedy at Hawks Nest Tunnel near Gauley Bridge is the worst industrial disaster in the country’s history, yet it’s not a story commonly known, even in our own state.
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