Modern misinterpretation of Constitution fuels outrage over health care mandate
James H. "Smokey" Shott profiles a heated debate over the Commerce Clause and a health care insurance mandate. He cites Guns-Free School Zones Act flaws and argues the Constitution was meant to limit federal power, not expand it, urging readers to question living-constitution views.
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Congress
George
George Mason University
Walter Williams
Philadelphia
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S
Edwin Meese
Navy bafihor sports Fafiten ndy Patton senior Editor
City Fulter BH Archer Charles Owens seek you the LORD while he may be found. Call you on him while he is near.
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Bafihor Sports
Fafiten
Ndy Patton
Brian Woodson
City
Fulter
Archer Charles Owens
Tazewell County strengthens code to tackle dilapidated buildings
County supervisors approved parts of Virginia's uniform property maintenance code to empower building inspectors to condemn dilapidated structures that harbor rodents or insects or are filled with trash. Agricultural barns are exempt. Violations can be misdemeanors. The move targets unsafe properties threatening public safety across communities.
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Virginia
Tazewell County
Iazewell County
Beavers Football Farewell Inspires Community Support
A Bluefield High School letter celebrates the Bluefield Beavers football seniors Jake Lilly Marcus Patterson and others. The writer praises their hard work since January, thanks players for snacks, and encourages fans to attend the Wheeling Island Stadium game while highlighting their impact as community assets.
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Bluefield Opies
Wheeling Island Stadium
Bluefield Beaver
Jake Lilly
Simon
Marcus Patterson
Jake
Marcus
John Gibson
Alex Morris
Matt Riggs
R. J. Buford
Damian Price
Matt Altice
Micah Green
De’Lonnie Leggett
Derek Neal
Miles Patterson
Todd Peavy
Wheeling
Daily Telegraph invites public letters on issues
The Daily Telegraph invites readers to submit letters on matters of public interest. Letters must include the writer’s signature address and phone number and may be sent by email to editor bottonline.com.
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Daily Telegraph
Bottonline
From Coal Country to Jobs and Tourism in McDowell
A resident argues for gradual mining reform and diversified energy while expanding flood control, drainage, and reclamation. Proposes a railroad themed tourism strategy around Route 52, reuse of old schools like Northfork High, and preservation of county history to spur job growth and regional revival.
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McDowell County
Concord
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Northfork
Cinder Bottom
Keystone
Maybeury
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Kimball
Tazewell County
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