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Health Dept. Plans Survey Results Release, Burwell Faces Confirmation Hearing, Anna Sale, & More

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The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department plans the release of the results of their survey that attempts to gauge the impact of the Elk River chemical spill. Sylvia Mathew Burwell faces her first Senate confirmation hearing on her way to become the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Former West Virginia Public Broadcasting reporter Anna Sale launches a new podcast that attempts to tackle the issues we all deal with but rarely discuss. Also, Solas performs “Am I Born to Die” on thjis Mountain Stage song of the week.

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