Freedom of Religion and Speech The First Amendment
Founding text stating Congress shall not establish a religion nor prohibit free exercise. It also protects freedom of speech and of the press. It guarantees the right of the people to peaceably assemble and to petition the Government for grievances.
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Mead to depart Bluefield Va as town manager after 17 years
Editorial notes Art Mead's 17-year tenure as Bluefield town manager and his planned departure. It highlights his steady leadership amid council tensions, the town's growth, and a Monday night meeting to explain the budget and status, with Mead sharing insights before his replacement is found.
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Judicial vacancies linger as politics stalls confirmations
AP analysis shows 101 federal judgeships remain vacant amid a slow Senate confirmation process. Reno blames unprecedented delays, while Hatch argues nominations are not a numbers game. Clinton aides say he has sent ample qualified nominees and that the drift could stretch for years with a new president to come.
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Safer use of $100 million in public funds urged
A reader argues for using secret $100 million in tax credits and giveaways to fund underfunded pensions rather than risky stock investments. The letter cites a Charleston story of a company receiving $4 million and laying off 200 workers, urging voters to demand more information before Sept. 27.
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Charleston
Kennedy Jr Essay on Temptation Stirs Debate and Backlash
Cal Thomas reports on JFK Jr writings criticizing cousins for moral lapses and exploring temptations, conventional norms, and the middle path. The piece questions the impact on his public image, relationships, and potential political prospects amid references to religion, ethics, and cultural shifts.
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Delights of summer mix with war talk and taxes
A Washington survey finds five herbicides in Midwest tap water amid large pesticide use, while the Pentagon boosts Bosnia troops by 50 percent to 12,000 total. Indicted war crimes, political contributions, union strikes, and blood donations intertwine with debate over a national sales tax potentially replacing income and estate taxes.
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