Pitiful civic knowledge imperils American democracy
Ames H. Smokey Shot argues that widespread voter ignorance threatens democratic governance. Citing ISI studies showing high failure rates on a 60 question civic literacy test among Americans and college students, he notes scant impact from college degrees and warns that low civic literacy endangers self-government. He urges renewed civics education and public engagement to preserve democracy.
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Woodson Chart Runner Patton Sets Pace in Duel
Flor Andy Patton of Cluefield Daily Telegraph Sport surged in Woodson Chart action delivering top pace. The meet featured quotes from scripture as a thematic backdrop with pacing and resilience highlighted amid competitive fields.
ER Problems Unfunded Mandates Fuel Failing System
A reader defends Bluefield Regional Medical Center ER, noting ERs are loss leaders funded by unfunded mandates. They argue extensive testing and paperwork stem from liability and accreditation needs, not patient demand, and blame government insurance payers for red ink while praising the hospital’s lifesaving role. The piece cites high private premiums and a critique of a government run system in decline.
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Bluefield Regional Medical Center
BRMC
Ers
Workman
William C. Waters
Prayers for Safe Return of Bluefield Troops 1961
Letter from Chuck Granger in Graham NC recalls mobilization during the Berlin Crisis. He and Carol faced a year of duty with the 150th Armored Cavalry Regiment West Virginia National Guard, shipping to Fort Meade and returning early in August 1962. He asks readers to extend prayers for the 150th’s safe return and notes publication rules for Letters to the Editor.
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Carol
150Th Armored Cav
West Virginia Army National Guard
Hill Street
Bluefield
West Virginia
Fort George G. Meade
Maryland
3Rd Armored Cav
Germany
Fort Meade
150Th Armored Recon
Washington experience fuels Obama cabinet confidence
Washington insiders embrace a familiar cast with Obama naming Biden Geithner Emanuel and Clinton as key figures to run the administration The emphasis on experience aims to steady markets and guide policy through the global economic crisis while promising fresh thinking and swift action on the stimulus plan.
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Congress
Joe Biden
Senate
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Biden
America
Capitol Hill
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Treasury
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Ran Woodson
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