Manchin Promotes Ramsburg, Turner for 2nd Term
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Posted: 5:35 PM Nov 20, 2008
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Gov. Joe Manchin says some familiar names in his administration will have new titles once he begins his second term next year.

Communications Director Lara Ramsburg will move up to the now-vacant post of director of policy. Ramsburg will help oversee the governor's policy proposals starting with the 2009 legislative session.

Press Secretary Matt Turner will succeed Ramsburg as communications director. Former press aide Sarah Payne Scarbro will return to the administration as press secretary. Scarbro had been on leave to coordinate Manchin's re-election campaign.

Manchin, a Democrat, won Nov. 4 with nearly 70 percent of the vote. His inauguration is Jan. 19.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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Posted by: hey on Nov 21, 2008 at 10:37 PM
would be interesting has a valid question you going to investigate this WSAZ?
Posted by: concerned deputy on Nov 21, 2008 at 03:22 PM
He needs a NEW WVSP COLONEL. He really is no good for the state police. Need someone in there that will get rid of the good old boys and value the ones that really work.
Posted by: Old Bigin on Nov 21, 2008 at 08:56 AM
The trouble with this one is, It's rotten in the core.
Posted by: Sue on Nov 20, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Oh yes jeremy this is how it works. The circle shall be unbroken! It no difference in any world organizations.
Posted by: it would be interesting on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:21 PM
to see if the utilization of approved leave is legal to work a political activity such as getting your boss rehired? It would also be interesting to see if this person gained senority for the period they were off doing political work.
Posted by: jeremy on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:20 PM
what no new family members to run this state in the ground joe?
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