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W.Va. Guard Troops Remain In D.C. For Now

Judges with the D.C. Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals decided Thursday that National Guard troops can remain in Washington, D.C. beyond Dec. 11. That was a date set by a lower court judge for troops to leave, following a lawsuit from D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb.

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UPDATE: State Democrats Ask For Clarification Of Guard Role In Washington

West Virginia Democrats are asking the governor to clarify what the West Virginia National Guard is doing in Washington, D.C. after reports that guard members have been assigned landscaping and trash-removal duties.

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Morrisey Calls For Statewide Moment Of Silience Following D.C. Shooting

Gov. Patrick Morrisey has called for a a statewide moment of silence or prayer at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, to honor Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe and Specialist Sarah Beckstrom. President Donald Trump said Thursday evening that Beckstrom, 20, had died from her injuries sustained in the attack. Authorities say 24-year-old Wolfe remains in critical condition.

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