Coal supporters rally as nation debates energy future
In Pittsburgh miners press for protections for working families amid EPA policy talk. The piece argues coal’s central role in U.S. energy and economy, noting potential electric price spikes and lights going out without coal. It cites regional dependence and calls for sensible policy. Community life and a church reception in Bluefield are also described.
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Oal
Pittsburgh
Environmental Protection Agency
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff and Motto
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Randy Mooney as Publisher News Editor and sports editor. Andy Patton Brian Woodson Samantha Perry appear as editors and staff. The note ends with a biblical quote about profit and the soul.
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Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
New $8.3 Million Wastewater Plant Underway in Tazewell County
Groundbreaking for the Claypool Wastewater Treatment Plant will double capacity to 700000 gallons daily, enabling residential and commercial growth in Claypool Hill Wardell and surrounding areas. Construction aims for a September 2015 completion with funding from DEQ loans grants and local sources totaling $8.373 million.
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Tazewell County
Claypool
Wardell
Claypool Hill
Dunford
Rick Chitwood
Thompson and Litton, Inc
Chitwood
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Department of Environmental Quality
Southwest Virginia
PSA
Growth Laments in Bluefield as Wendy’s Closes
A reader laments Bluefield’s slow growth after Wendy’s on AL Cumberland Road closed. He notes new city councilors, questions tangible progress on attracting business and revenue, and contrasts Bluefield’s stagnation with Pigeon Forge’s 905 million revenue in 2012. He cites annexation, transit relocations, pothole and vacancy issues, urging real plans.
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Wendy's
AL Cumberland Road
Bluefield
Pigeon Forge
Tenn
John Nash
Michael Whitteker
The Peril of Comprehensive Legislation in Obamacares Era
Jay Ambrose argues against comprehensive sweeping laws in health care finance and immigration. He cites Obamacare subsidies ruling, Dodd-Frank complexity, and calls for prudent limited steps to avoid unintended consequences and bureaucratic overreach. He warns such efforts risk harming economic growth and governance.
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Bamacare
Supreme Court
Congress
Obamacare
Barack Obama
Peter Wallison
American Enterprise Institute
Wall Street Journal
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