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ILION, N.Y. — A gun factory in upstate New York with a history stretching back to the 19th century is scheduled to close in March, according to a letter from the company to union officials. RemArms, the current version of Remington Arms, will close its facility in the Mohawk Valley

A gun factory in upstate New York with a history stretching back to the 19th century is scheduled to close in March, according to a letter from the company to union officials.

This month’s governor’s race was among the most expensive in Kentucky history.

The miners have raised concerns about the risks of going underground. 




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The petitioner, initially turned away by the Bombay High Court last month, was advised to ‘not be so narrow minded’.

‘I know that for some time now Num and Amcu and so on have complained about the Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate not effectively investigating and checking on winch cables, which are incredibly important,’ says David van Wyk, mining analyst and chief researcher at the Bench Marks Foundation.

Wendell Withrow of Arborland Acres estimated he’d have to pay $300 to $400 more per year for his water service — and that his neighbors have already paid dearly.

An employee at the troubled Gold One mine has told how he escaped an attack by his colleagues outside the company’s gates and moments later his car was torched.

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