(2005)  2006 News Link Archive  (2007)

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News Relevant to CAG Issues 
* indicates direct mention of CAG

12-20 Bottle tax would help curb littering
12-17 Fresh bottle bill already creating stir at Capitol
12-13 Deposit bill is one step to eliminate litter problem
12-12 Citizens group and mayor tout ‘bottle bill’
12-12 Bottle Bill Returns
11-30 The Insurance Companies' Plan for Covering the Uninsured
11-2 Bottle Bill Update
10-17 The Bush Tax Cuts: Are West Virginians Better Off?
10-17 CTJ's Congressional Tax Report Card: See how your Senators and Representative voted on the big issues of tax fairness and responsible fiscal policy
10-11 * Community Groups Applaud PSC Agreement on Net Metering
10-5 Social Security - Video
10-5 Bush's Tax Cuts - Video
9-28 Habeas Corpus, R.I.P. (1215 - 2006) With a smug stroke of his pen, President Bush is set to wipe out a safeguard against illegal imprisonment that has endured as a cornerstone of legal justice since the Magna Carta.
9-26 Reports estimate 7 Million Nationwide and over 50,000 WV Seniors Risk Falling into the Part D ‘Donut Hole Trap’
8-29 Officials schedule public meetings for tax plan
8-27 City rallies cry for justice
8-13 TED BOETTNER: Cutting business taxes won't help grow the state's economy
7-27 President hears cheers, jeers: Bush helps raise money for Capito
7-17 * Major changes needed in senior drug program
7-16 * Tiny minority funds state campaigns, report says
6-5 *

"Protecting West Virginia's Priorities: The Hidden Costs of Repeal or Drastic Reduction of the Federal Estate Tax"  May 2006 (pdf)

5-26 * Capital Eye, May-June, 2006
5-12 * Bottle Bill Update
5-11 * New Report Shows That Part D Has Failed West Virginia’s Low Income Seniors
5-4 * WV-CAG Endorses Mayor Richie Robb for the 2nd Congressional District Race
4-12 * Hoppy's Commentary For Wednesday
4-7 * Panelists say policies harmful to W.Va.
3-29 Americans United’ TV Ad “Time” on Corruption Produced by GMMB Wins Bronze Award at the 15th Annual Pollie Awards --  View the Ad
2-24 Discussion but no action on campaign financing
2-24 Public financing of campaigns bill appears dead
2-24 Campaign finance reform works, Arizona official says
2-17 Bottle deposit may encourage recycling, but what would it do for business?
2-15 Bottle deposit would not be a tax
2-13 A Coal CEO's Unusual Pastime: Firing Up West Virginia Politics
2-13 Senate panel endorses publicly funded campaigns
2-2 A new way to vote; Touch-screen demonstration converts leery voters to experts
2-2 * Bottle bill gains support, but still has a way to go
2-1 * Don't wait until another dam breaks
1-20 Clean Elections Needs Your Help!
1-16 House budget proposal hides tax cuts for wealthy
1-13 Bill would let county count at precincts
1-13 Tell your representative: Fix The Mistake The House of Representatives Made In The Dead of Night!
1/9 Coal companies are big political donors
1-11 U.S. Rep. Shelly Capito Voted to Slash Healthcare, Education and Childcare by $40 Billion Right before Christmas - But What Else was in the Bill?  HOW THE BUDGET IS EVEN WORSE THAN Rep. Capito Thought and Why She Should Reject it on Final Passage February 1st