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Collapse of KY Health Co-op Emblematic of Obamacare’s Broken Promises

The administration knew beforehand that this plan was not viable and that tens of thousands of people could lose their coverage. They chose to cling fast to a disastrous left-wing experiment with our health care system over choosing stability and affordable coverage for the many people caught up in Obamacare and these failed health care co-ops.’

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Cigar Memorial Statue to be unveiled at Hall of Champions

LEXINGTON, Ky.- The Kentucky Horse Park will unveil a new memorial statue dedicated to the great Thoroughbred champion Cigar on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 3 p.m. Created by artist Douwe “Dow” Blumberg, the statue will be placed at Cigar’s gravesite at the Hall of Champions and features Cigar with jockey Jerry Bailey winning the 1995

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Local Mining Operations recognized for exceptional Mine Safety or Reclamation practices by Department for Natural Resources and the Kentucky Coal Association

Prestonsburg, Ky. – (October 21, 2015) – The Kentucky Department for Natural Resources (DNR) and the Kentucky Coal Association (KCA) jointly presented awards to local companies for exemplary mine safety or outstanding reclamation practices on coal mining operations.

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Gov. Beshear Formally Presents $3.9 Million for Long-Awaited Riverfront Commons Trail in Covington

Governor Steve Beshear today formally presented $3.9 million in federal funding to spur further development of the much-anticipated Riverfront Commons Trail in Covington.

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McConnell Encouraged by White House Focus on Addressing Prescription Drug Abuse and Heroin Epidemic

‘I’m encouraged to see both [ONDCP Director Botticelli] and the President engaged and proposing certain steps that my home state of Kentucky has embraced.’

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Whitfield Votes to Avert Default, Protect Social Security

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01) voted Wednesday evening in support of H.R. 692, the Default Prevention Act, which would provide the Secretary of the Treasury the authority to ensure the United States never misses a debt payment and that Social Security benefits are paid in full and on time.

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USCO: 2 Webster County women, Dekoven man arrested in Union County

Two Webster County women are facing drug possession charges after local authorities went to a Union County residence to serve a warrant on a Dekoven man for probation violation.

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Rayovac FLW Series Championship Readies For Paducah, Ohio River, Oct. 29-31

PADUCAH, Ky. – The Rayovac FLW Series is headed to Paducah and the Ohio River Oct. 29-31 when 200 boaters and co-anglers will take to the water for the Rayovac FLW Series Championship.

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Secretary Grimes Announces Online Services Available to Voters for General Election

Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes encourages Kentucky voters to prepare for the Nov. 3 General Election by taking advantage of online services to verify their polling places, view sample ballots and research candidates.

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