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Resuming Black Lung Research And Bolstering Cyclist Tourism, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, we look into barriers to resuming black lung research after a reversal of federal cuts, plus efforts to strengthen Charleston tourism for cyclists.

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AmeriCorps Cuts Devastating For Local Service Projects, Appalachian Leaders Say

Trump's Department of Governmental Efficiency has cut $400 million federally in funding for AmeriCorps, a volunteer workforce program. Appalachian community leaders are now speaking out.

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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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Charleston Postal Employees Rally Against Federal Workforce Cuts

Dozens of union workers and community members gathered outside Charleston’s main post office to voice opposition to federal job cuts Thursday afternoon.

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