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6-Figure Fundraising Hauls for West Virginia's 3 Congressman

West Virginia's three Republican congressmen each brought in six-figure fundraising hauls last quarter.In campaign finance reports, Congressman Evan…

West Virginia’s three Republican congressmen each brought in six-figure fundraising hauls last quarter.

In campaign finance reports, Congressman Evan Jenkins raised $175,500 from July through September, the most out of West Virginia’s delegation. The 3rd Congressional District representative ended with $404,900 in his campaign account, and has no challenger for 2016 yet.

Congressman David McKinley raised $152,400 and had about $610,800 in campaign cash on hand. Democrat Mike Manypenny, who is running against McKinley in the 1st District, has not filed campaign finance reports yet.

In the 2nd Congressional District, Alex Mooney raised $116,900 and had $257,400 left in his account. His GOP primary challenger, Ken Reed, raised $225 and had about $1,400 left.

In 2014, Reed put $525,000 of his own money into an unsuccessful 2nd District bid.

Antitrust Agreement Sets Conditions for Merger of Huntington Hospitals

 Cabell-Huntington Hospital is one step closer to acquiring St. Mary’s Medical Center. An antitrust agreement filed by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office establishes a series of conditions for the acquisition.

At a news conference Friday, Morrisey said the agreement ensures the merger follows state and federal law while also providing access to affordable health care in the area through economic competition.

In November, the hospitals agreed to merge after the Catholic-affilliated Pallottine Missionary Sisters announced in August 2014 that they were dropping their 90-year sponsorship of St. Mary’s. 

Among other conditions in the agreement, Cabell-Huntington agrees that St. Mary’s will continue to operate as a free-standing, faith-based organization for seven years. Neither hospital would be able to increase service rates beyond the benchmarks established by the West Virginia Health Care Authority.

Additionally, if the combined operating margins of both hospitals exceed an average of 4 percent during any three year period, the hospitals’ rates will be reduced by the excess for the following three years.

While the Attorney General’s filing does not tie into the Federal Trade Commissions’ review of the acquisition, Morrisey said he hopes his office’s actions accelerates the FTC’s review of the case.

St. Mary’s has more than 2,600 employees and Cabell-Huntington has more than 2,500 employees, making them the first and second biggest employers in Cabell County.

Morrisey was joined for the announcement of the filing by Rep. Evan Jenkins, who said the filing will protect the interest of those in need of health care as well as those employed by the hospitals. 

Feds to Review Teen's Fatal Shooting by Trooper

The U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing the fatal shooting of a West Virginia teenager by state trooper. The Charleston Gazette reports that U.S. Rep.…

 The U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing the fatal shooting of a West Virginia teenager by state trooper. 

The Charleston Gazette reports that U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins contacted the department on behalf of one of his constituents. Vanita Gupta of the department’s Civil Rights Division responded in a letter that officials are reviewing information about the death of 18-year-old Timothy Hill and will take appropriate action if any federal civil rights violation is discovered.

Trooper B.D. Gillespie shot Hill after a brief struggle last June near Kegley. Gillespie said he shot Hill when the teenager reached for the trooper’s gun.

A Mercer County grand jury declined to indict Gillespie in October.

Tomblin Says He Hasn't Decided on Possible Congressional Bid

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says he has been asked about running for Congress, and hasn’t decided either way yet.

The Logan County Democrat told The Associated Press he has been approached about vying for the 3rd Congressional District seat next year. The southern West Virginia seat is currently filled by freshman Republican Congressman Evan Jenkins.

Tomblin said he hasn’t made “any final decisions on anything yet,” adding that he’s keeping the door open.

Tomblin cannot run for re-election because he is reaching his term limits. The opening for governor is expected to draw a competitive field.

Tomblin won a special election for governor in 2011 and was re-elected in 2012.

Tomblin was appointed acting governor in November 2010 to replace Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin when he headed to Washington.

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