Living wage myth exposed by business realities
James H. "Smokey" Shott argues that the demand for a $15 living wage ignores business value. He says minimum wage jobs are entry level and that raises require broader wage increases and price hikes, risking competitiveness. He notes most workers under 25 and stresses owners bear risks and investments.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Listing
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Randy Mooney as Publisher and News Editor with Andy Patton as Sports Editor and Brian Woodson as Senior Editor. Samantha Perry is Editor and Bill Archer serves as Assistant Managing Editor. Charles Owens quotes Leviticus 19 30 AKJV.
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Rules of the road for Hatfield-McCoy ATV riders
A regional editorial urges safe ATV use near Hatfield-McCoy Trails urging locals and visitors to follow WV road laws on Route 52 in Mercer and McDowell counties. It notes many riders lack helmets, licenses, or awareness of the rules, calls for permits, and highlights the trails as a regional asset.
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Boucher and Griffith on cap and trade in Virginia
Letter writer argues Boucher supported cap and trade to keep energy policy under Congress, while Griffith opposes it and blames Congress for coal decline. Cites acid rain cleanup in the northeast as success, praises Boucher as moderate, condemns Griffith as ideologue who says no to everything and cannot pass a farm bill. Southwest Virginia needs economic diversification.
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Jones to lead ATF after Senate approval amid gun debate
The Senate confirmed B Todd Jones to head the ATF amid long standing battles over gun control and enforcement. The agency, once hindered by Fast and Furious fallout and frequent acting directors, seeks a cohesive policy and budget boosts to combat illegal firearms and movement to Mexico.
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