Former House member David McKinley dies at 79
Senator Capito remembered McKinley as a 'fighter' who was dedicated to West Virginia's coal miners and the legislative process.
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Former West Virginia Republican Congressman David McKinley has died at age 79. He is remembered for his advocacy for the coal industry and his willingness to cross party lines on infrastructure and the January 6th commission.
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