Massey Energy Gets Their Way as Fight For Mine Safety Legislation Continues

By: Wednesday September 29, 2010 1:05 am

Massey CEO Don Blankenship is back in the news again, and so are the Senators from West Virginia. One still trying to make money and keep unions out of mines, the other fighting for better mine safety regulations. I’ll let you guess who’s who.

WV-2: Capito (R) Will NOT Run for Byrd’s Senate Seat

By: Wednesday July 21, 2010 7:11 am

GOP District 2 Rep. Capito not vying for Senate Seat

“Hear me now”: Thank You, Senator Byrd, and Farewell

By: Thursday July 1, 2010 7:39 pm

A farewell to the longest-serving federal legislator in American history, Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia. Including excerpts from the tributes of his colleagues, and recommending that certain modern abusive practices be ended to restore the true glory of the institution he loved, served, and defended so well for so long – the United States Senate.

Rest In Peace, Sen. Robert C. Byrd

By: Monday June 28, 2010 7:00 am

Sen. Robert C. Byrd passed away last evening at the age of 92. A fellow West Virginian remembers his service.

Obama Demands Investigation Report By Next Week Over Massey Mine Explosion

By: Friday April 9, 2010 7:42 am

The Obama Administration wants to get to the bottom of the mining disaster, rescue efforts still going on.

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