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May 16, 2013

Hillman Racing and Eddie Asbury advanced the Association and the Friends of Coal logos on the #27 truck in Friday night's race in Charlotte.   A press release announcing the representation and a picture of the #27 truck is included below.  We appreciate Hillman and Eddie bringing national attention to the Association and the Friends of Coal as the race was broadcast on the Speed Channel Friday evening.

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May 16, 2013

The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) reported that the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted to send the nomination of Gina McCarthy to be EPA Administrator forward by a straight party line vote of 10 to 8.  During the committee’s meeting, Senator David Vitter, ranking Republican, said that Acting Administrator Robert Perciasepe had made some real progress toward satisfying the committee Republicans’ five requests for more transparency.  He added that if more progress were made, he would not try to block a vote on McCarthy’s confirmation by demanding a cloture vote, and that if EPA fully satisfied all five requests, he would vote for McCarthy.

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May 16, 2013

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the appointment of Speaker Rick Thompson as Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Veterans Assistance. The appointment will be effective following the retirement of Secretary Keith Gwinn.

 

"I want to take this opportunity to thank Secretary Gwinn, our first Secretary of The Department of Veterans Assistance, for his service to our state and his enthusiastic commitment to our veterans," Gov. Tomblin said. "Secretary Gwinn accomplished much during his tenure, including his role in helping to secure the largest federal grant for a state veteran's cemetery. I'm truly grateful for his service."

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May 16, 2013

Governor Tomblin has appointed Speaker Rick Thompson as Secretary of Veterans Assistance, effective in mid-June.  The Governor's press release is included below.  As you would expect, the race to replace the Speaker started immediately!  Likely candidates include House Finance Chairman Harry Keith White (Mingo), Kanawha County Delegate Doug Skaff, House Judiciary Chairman Tim Miley, and House Majority Leader Brent Boggs (Braxton).  A Special Session for purposes of electing a new Speaker is expected to be called in mid to late June.

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May 15, 2013

CONCORD, N.C. – Hillman Racing today announced that the West Virginia Coal Association and the Friends of Coal organization will be the primary marketing partners on the No. 27 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series entry driven by Team 7 Motorsports driver Jeff Agnew at Charlotte Motor Speedway for Friday night’s N.C. Education Lottery 200.

Located in Charleston, W.Va., the West Virginia Coal Association is a trade association representing more than 90 percent of the state's underground and surface coal mine production.  Its purpose is to have a unified voice representing the state's coal industry as well as increase emphasis on coal as a reliable energy source to help the nation achieve energy independence.

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