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NIOSH Cuts A Matter Of Life Or Death For Workers, Scientist Says

Two weeks ago, almost all the workers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety (NIOSH) and Health offices in Morgantown woke up to notifications that they were out of a job.  The cuts are part of a sweeping reduction in force at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as across the federal government in general.

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Cuts At NIOSH Morgantown And Revitalizing A Coal-Fired Power Plant Site, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a conversation with a NIOSH worker affected by cuts earlier this month, and the redevelopment of a recently demolished coal-fired power plant.

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Education Legislation, A Statewide Camping Ban And Budget Bills, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, as both the legislative session winds down, both chambers are working to pass a balanced budget. Meanwhile, bills related to education, the energy sector and a statewide camping ban also progress.

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Postal Unions Warn Privatizing Mail Industry Could Hurt Rural Communities

Picket signs and posters in hand, dozens gathered outside Charleston’s main post office last week to sound the alarm over looming postal job cuts and a move toward privatizing domestic mail services.

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