Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., was one of only a handful of Republican Members to press President Obama on jobs at today’s meeting at the White House.

“Most Americans, at least from what I’m hearing, do not agree with the President’s handling of the economy. They’re frustrated with the reckless spending in Washington and concerned about the direction of our fragile economy. They’re certainly wondering why the Administration is making it harder for energy producers to operate when gas and utility prices have skyrocketed,” stated Capito after returning from the White House. 

By JOEL KOTKIN
Forbes

Ideas matter, particularly when colored by religious fanaticism, wreaking havoc even in the most favored of places. Take, for instance, Iran, a country blessed with a rich heritage and enormous physical and human resources, but which, thanks to its theocratic regime, is largely an economic basket case and rogue state.

June 06, 2011 @ 10:05 PM
The Herald-Dispatch

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - West Virginia University says it's getting $5 million from coal company owner Chris Cline.

WVU says the give announced Thursday will be split between the medical school and basketball program.

PITTSBURGH, June 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven CONSOL Energy (NYSE:CNX - News) mining operations in West Virginia were named recipients of safety awards in May during the 28th annual State Council meeting of the Holmes Safety Association in Roanoke, W. Va.

The awards recognized each operation and its employees for their commitment to and record of safety excellence.