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West Virginia Senator Seeks More Money for Chemical Board

U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller is seeking more funding for the U.S. Chemical Safety Board following a spill in West Virginia that tainted the water supply for about 300,000 residents. Rockefeller says in a news release that he has asked the …

West Virginia Senator Sponsors New Head Injury Legislation

A West Virginia senator who’s long pushed parents, coaches and communities to help protect young athletes from concussions is now sponsoring federal legislation to set safety standards for helmets. U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller says the Youth Sports Concussion Act would …