A collection of news clips that you might find informative about Senator Robert Byrd, Governor Joe Manchin, and other connected with the replacment process of Senator Robert Byrd:
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The following is the schedule of events to memorialize the life of Senator Robert Byrd:
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Sen. Robert Byrd, who holds the record as the longest-serving member of Congress, died early this morning, his office said in a news release issued by spokesman Jesse Jacobs:
“I am saddened that the family of U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., tearfully announces the passing of the longest serving member of Congress in U.S. history. He was 92.
“Byrd died peacefully at approximately 3 a.m. at Inova Fairfax Hospital.
Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies go out to Senator Byrd’s family and his countless friends across the State of West Virginia.
Sen. Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.) was admitted to a Washington-area hospital late last week, his office said in a statement Sunday: “Byrd was admitted to the hospital late last week suffering from what was believed to be heat exhaustion and severe dehydration as a result of the extreme temperatures. He was expected to remain in the hospital not more than a few days. “However, upon further examination by his doctors, other conditions have developed which has resulted in his condition being described as ‘serious.’”
From HuntingtonNews.net…
In what some saw as a first test of First Congressional District Republican nominee David McKinley’s strength in his opponent’s home turf, the former State GOP Chairman proved that he has staying power even in Morgantown, State Senator Mike Oliverio’s hometown.
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The current Chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party often says that he has done a lot for Republicans around West Virginia. Let’s take a look at how well he has done at electing Republicans to the West Virginia Legislature.
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The West Virginia Economic Development Authority has been authorize to issue $150 million in bonds to pay for the capital improvement projects this week.
The Governor’s office is controlling how the $150 million dollars are spent. Many of the projects recieving money will greatly benefit state residents, but there are a few projects that are absolutely 100% outrageous.
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The biggest topic of dicussion in most political circles around the State of West Virginia yesterday was polling results released by Spike Maynard for Congress, which showed incumbent Congressman Nick Rahall barely edgeing out former Supreme Court of Appeals Judge Elliot “Spike” Maynard.
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Mike Stuart, President of the WV Conservative Foundation and candidate for WVGOP Chairman, said today that West Virginia Republicans need a Chairman who won’t praise Democrat opponents and works to elect Republicans.
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I guess by now most of you have seen the video of Congressman Bob Etheridge going Don Blankenship on two students outside a fundraiser being hosted by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The video from the assault is below.
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This is the Chairman of the West Virginia Young Republicans Mike Howerton…
Leadership endorsed by West Virginia Republican Party Chairman Doug McKinney.
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West Virginia U.S. Senators Robert Byrd and Jay Rockefeller parted ways on Thursday when it came to a vote on a resolution sponsored by Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski which would have removed the green house gas rule making authority from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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