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Trump Outlines ‘Merit-Based’ Immigration Plan, Still Far From Becoming Law
By: Tamara Keith | NPR
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President Trump’s proposal would keep legal immigration levels the same but dramatically change who would be let in. It does not address the estimated 11 million people in the U.S. illegally.
Senators Seeking Faster EPA Action On PFAS Chemical Pollution
By: Brittany Patterson | Ohio Valley ReSource
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A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators including West Virginia Republican Shelley Moore Capito this week introduced two bills aimed at further regulating a group of toxic chemicals known as PFAS. The chemicals include PFOA, or C-8, used to make nonstick products and other similar chemicals used in flame retardants. They have been detected in at least… Read More
NMF ’19 Interviews: Town Mountain
By: Emily Votaw
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Last year Asheville, NC based contemporary bluegrass outfit Town Mountain released New Freedom Blues, a swirling, beautiful, viscerally powerful album that combines elements of Americana, honky-tonk, and country music. WOUB spoke to Zach Smith (upright bass) about the making of New Freedom Blues, his path from ceramic student to musician, and the band’s upcoming performance at the… Read More
Fairfield County Airport to Celebrate 50 Years May 18
By: Emily Votaw
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On Saturday, May 18 the Fairfield County Airport will commemorate 50 years of service to the community and honor the region’s veterans with a celebration that will include military and vintage aircraft, airplane rides, helicopter rides, food trucks, and more. One particularly special moment will focus on retired Air Force veteran Patsy DeSilva, a current… Read More
Ohio State Loses Bid for Release of Medical Board Info
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A federal judge says it’s not up to him to decide whether Ohio State University can publicly share information from an old medical board investigation involving a team doctor accused of decades-old sexual misconduct. A law firm is investigating allegations about the late Richard Strauss for Ohio State. The school plans… Read More