W.Va. Gov. Justice Issues Statement on Closing of Cleveland-Cliffs Weirton Facility
February 16, 2024
February 16, 2024
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 16 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement:
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Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today following the news that Cleveland-Cliffs is closing their Weirton facility:
"The news of Cleveland-Cliffs closing their Weirton operation hits me like a ton of bricks. Nearly 900 West Virginia jobs are lost; it's a gut punch to families, to the community and to our state's very spirit.
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Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today following the news that Cleveland-Cliffs is closing their Weirton facility:
"The news of Cleveland-Cliffs closing their Weirton operation hits me like a ton of bricks. Nearly 900 West Virginia jobs are lost; it's a gut punch to families, to the community and to our state's very spirit.