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hatrack

(59,583 posts)
Tue Jan 15, 2013, 10:54 PM Jan 2013

WV Governor Inaugurated Blahblah "Get Federal Gov. Off Our Backs" Blahblah Coal, Coal, Coal Blahblah

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Tomblin devoted nearly one-fourth of his address to education reform. By contrast, the only other initiative addressed in the speech -- continuing to improve the state's job climate -- was covered in a single paragraph.

However, that issue drew the loudest applause of the speech, when Tomblin stated, "Unfortunately for me, that means in many instances fighting the federal government to get off our backs and leave us alone."

During his tenure as governor, Tomblin has frequently been critical of federal regulations that he believes are overly burdensome for the coal industry.

Afterward, West Virginia Education Association President Dale Lee said he is awaiting to hear specifics of the governor's education reforms, which likely will be in the State of the State address in about a month. Lee said it is not clear whether Tomblin will propose real reform of the educational system or will "dance around the edges."

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http://wvgazette.com/News/201301140093

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