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He said some tax-credit proceeds also go to the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority, which helps lure new businesses involved in data-processing, software and other high-tech enterprises.

In shaky economic times, Virginia doling out tax breaks 2011

He said some tax-credit proceeds also go to the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority, which helps lure new businesses involved in data-processing, software and other high-tech enterprises.

In shaky economic times, Virginia doling out tax breaks 2011

There's still roughly a third yet to be spent, so were hopeful for even more money for major arteries in the southern part of the state, like the Coalfield Expressway and King Coal highway that are receiving stimulus money.

Heath Harrison: Rahall Touts Seniority, Accomplishments On Mine Safety Heath Harrison 2010

He said some tax-credit proceeds also go to the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority, which helps lure new businesses involved in data-processing, software and other high-tech enterprises.

In shaky economic times, Virginia doling out tax breaks 2011

There's still roughly a third yet to be spent, so were hopeful for even more money for major arteries in the southern part of the state, like the Coalfield Expressway and King Coal highway that are receiving stimulus money.

Heath Harrison: Rahall Touts Seniority, Accomplishments On Mine Safety Heath Harrison 2010

Coalfield residents are putting their lives on the line to stop mountaintop removal projects in Appalachia, which Barack Obama called an “environmental disaster.”

Think Progress » Citing ‘irreversible damage,’ EPA nears veto of mountaintop removal permit. 2010

Given the location of the U.S. 460 and Coalfield projects, the new jobs may just as well go to North Carolina or Kentucky, both a stone's throw away.

Lines drawn over McDonnell's transportation plan Peter Galuszka 2011

Coalfield residents who live in proximity to mining are being subjected to poisoned wells, toxic air and a near-total degradation of the quality of their lives.

Jeff Biggers: Taking on Big Coal Governors: West Virginia Mountain Party Candidate Inspires the Nation Jeff Biggers 2011

Way Down In The Hole - This story literally takes us down into the depths as it journeys to the heart of one of the most violent episodes in American labor history, the great Colorado Coalfield War of 1913-1914.

Wyatt Closs: Best Films and More About Work, for Labor Day Wyatt Closs 2011

There's still roughly a third yet to be spent, so were hopeful for even more money for major arteries in the southern part of the state, like the Coalfield Expressway and King Coal highway that are receiving stimulus money.

Heath Harrison: Rahall Touts Seniority, Accomplishments On Mine Safety Heath Harrison 2010