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WV lawmakers deserve credit for OPEB fix

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  • Tuesday, May 22 2012 2:24 PM EDT2012-05-22 18:24:09 GMT
    Emergency responders are on the scene of a possible accident on the West Virginia Turnpike Tuesday, May 22.It happened at around 1:45 p.m.  Traffic was closed at the Bluestone bridge in Mercer County,
    Emergency responders are on the scene of a possible accident on the West Virginia Turnpike Tuesday, May 22.
  • Tuesday, May 22 2012 1:57 PM EDT2012-05-22 17:57:43 GMT
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    Someone bought a Powerball ticket worth $1 million in Beckley. But the prize hasn't been claimed.
  • Tuesday, May 22 2012 12:08 PM EDT2012-05-22 16:08:43 GMT
    A string of smartphone workshops held by cell phone carrier U.S. Cellular continue in southern West Virginia.U.S. Cellular aims to help new and potential smartphone users get the most from their mobile
    A string of smartphone workshops held by cell phone carrier U.S. Cellular continue in southern West Virginia.
  • Tuesday, May 22 2012 10:52 AM EDT2012-05-22 14:52:10 GMT
    The American Civil Liberties Union says single-gender classes in three West Virginia county school systems are illegal.    Media outlets report that the ACLU sent letters Monday to school officials in
    The American Civil Liberties Union says single-gender classes in three West Virginia county school systems are illegal.
  • Tuesday, May 22 2012 9:09 AM EDT2012-05-22 13:09:50 GMT
    West Virginia American Water plans to re-examine providing support for local water projects under a proposed settlement with eight public service districts.    The districts had filed a complaint last
    West Virginia American Water plans to re-examine providing support for local water projects under a proposed settlement with eight public service districts.

No one is more critical of our elected leaders – specifically our state Legislature – than I am.

However, I also think it's important to give credit where credit is due.

Their swift and decisive action this session in regards to our OPEB debt is a great example of everyone getting on the same page and working for the good of the people.

Rather than play politics and pander to the special interests, they addressed a monumental challenge with direction, diligence and compromise.

We can only hope this kind of leadership becomes the rule, not the exception.