1. Gov. Jim Justice Is Beloved in West Virginia. Just Not by His Creditors.
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Steinberg, Julie and Maher, Kris
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DEBTOR & creditor , *LAWYERS' fees , *LEGAL judgments , *BASKETBALL for girls , *UNITED States presidential election, 2024 - Abstract
This article discusses the financial troubles of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the job market in the United States. Governor Justice and his companies have accumulated significant debts, but he remains popular and is favored to become a U.S. senator. The article focuses on the challenges faced by workers in industries heavily affected by lockdown measures and social distancing guidelines, such as hospitality, retail, and entertainment. It also explores the government and business efforts to support workers through unemployment benefits and job training programs. Overall, the article provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the job market in the US during the pandemic. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024