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tragedies with caring, compassion and, finally, a commitment to action. In one day, the first-term Democrat ushered a landmark mine-safetybill through the state Legislature, then went to Washington to urge federal lawmakers to do the... Published: Sunday, January 29, 2006 Words: 827
despite the split party vote, for two reasons: Senate Judiciary Chairman Jeff Kessler, D-Marshall, led the charge against the bill, and because Manchin had the power to make Democrats vote for the bill. "Mine safety got through in a... Published: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Words: 1019
a "safety stand down." Sen. Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., took to the Senate floor Thursday morning to demand immediate action on a bill to require MSHA to write numerous new safety and rescue rules. "We cannot delay in responding," Byrd... Published: Friday, February 03, 2006 Words: 935
lead. Byrd and other members of West Virginia's congressional delegation have proposed national legislation similar to Manchin's bill. On Monday, MSHA officials conducted special mine safety training at mines around the nation as part... Published: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 Words: 698
must have at least two years' experience in underground mining under legislation introduced Thursday at the request of Gov. Joe Manchin. The requirement is meant to quell criticism of a bill that passed the Legislature on Tuesday, which... Published: Friday, February 17, 2006 Words: 248
Virginia's congressional delegation said Monday that they are putting the final touches on what could become a landmark mine safetybill. The legislation, expected to be introduced Wednesday, would improve mine emergency response and... Published: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 Words: 619
THE SAGO mine in West Virginia is identified with tragedy. Now the governor wants to associate it with safety. Joe Manchin said he hopes the state investigation of the Sago disaster will serve as a catalyst for more effective mine... Published: Friday, January 13, 2006 Words: 695
pump fresh air into underground mines, Gov. Joe Manchin said Thursday. Manchin said he would include a ban on the practice - which safety experts say spreads fires and toxic gases - in the additional mine safety reforms he proposes... Published: Friday, January 27, 2006 Words: 867
kward@wvgazette.com The head of West Virginia's mine safety office plans to resign as soon as Gov. Joe Manchin can name a replacement, the governor's office announced Tuesday. Doug Conaway had been director of the state Office of Miners'... Published: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 Words: 782
an hour on July 1, then increase it to $6.55 in 2007 and $7.25 in 2008. "That's $4,000 a year to a minimum wage family," said Manchin. The bill would not affect a business with six or fewer employees, and there are a number of occupations... Published: Saturday, February 25, 2006 Words: 506
