Tax and spend policies vs British tax shifts caution against higher taxes
James H. "Smokey" Shott argues that Britain's 50 percent top tax rate reduced 1 million pound earners, shrinking revenues by nearly 7 billion, and warns U S policymakers that raising taxes on high earners risks similar losses. He cites Gordon Brown's tax changes, corporate impact on small business, and calls for fiscal reform toward capitalism.
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Telegraph of London
HM Revenue and Customs
Gordon Brown
Brown
America
White House
Congress
Barack Obama
Americans For Tax Reform
U.S
Sena
Editor and Publisher Names in The Bluefield Daily Telegraph
The newspaper masthead lists Darryl Hudson as Publisher and News Editor with Samantha Perry as Editor and Assistant Managing Editor. The page includes a Bible verse from Ecclesiastes 7 9 in quotation.
Virginia governor orders $132 million state cuts over 18 months
Gov. Bob McDonnell directs agencies to list possible reductions to balance the budget as the fiscal cliff looms. The plan targets Southwest Virginia with nearly 350,000 for water and sewer funding, 590,000 for libraries, 9.8 million for sheriffs and clerks, and 30 million from Corrections, plus 34 million in Health and Human Services.
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Irginia
Bob McDonnell
Congress
Barack Obama
America
McDonnell
Virginia
Commonwealth
Department of Corrections
Health and Human Service
Associated Press
Veterans deserve respect year round letter to the editor
A retired Air Force sergeant laments inadequate veteran respect across the nation. He notes veterans from World War II to Afghanistan face homelessness and disrespect, urging Americans to sustain care beyond Veterans Day and support lasting change.
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Air Force
Ace Ameane
United States
Public Letters Policy And Contact Details
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public matters and requires the writer to include signature address and phone number. Opinions should be sent by email to editor bdtonline.com highlighting the writer’s stance on a public issue.
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Daily Telegraph
Inaugural Veterans Day Parade Honors Tazewell County Veterans
The first Tazewell County Veterans Day Parade on Sunday November 11 2012 paid tribute to local veterans who served to defend freedoms and preserve heritage. organizers thanked participants and donors including Senator Philli Puckett Eck o Grants Supermarkets Pyott Boone Electronics Four Way Pharmacy Dollar General Pizza Hut KFC New People s Bank First Community Bank Ramey Chevrolet McDonald s and community groups such as Pocahontas Correctional Center the Tazewell Twirlers Girl Scout Troop 113 and Kevin McCann.
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Tazewell County
Tazewell
Philli Puckett
D-Russell
ECKO
Grants Supermarkets
Pyott Boone Electronics
Four Way Pharmacy
Dollar General Store
Pizza Hut
KFC
New People’s Bank
First Community Bank
Ramey Chevrolet
McDonald’s
Mike Italian
Pocahontas Correctional Center
Kevin McCann
Community honors service and sacrifice in local parade
A long list of local groups and individuals are thanked for their contributions to a veterans and appreciation event in Richlands and Tazewell County. The message invites ongoing support, notes parade dates, and cites sponsors Consol Energy CNX Gas and Richlands Pharmacy, with CART leadership and volunteers thanked for their hours.
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Sara Crewe
CART
Consol Energy
CNX Gas Company
Richlands Pharmacy Associates, Inc
Century 21
Joe Adair
Frances Vance
Martha Hurst
Joanna Cover
Linda Tanner
Linda Patton
Donnie Perdue
Spotlight Rental
Richlands Middle School
Richlands, Va
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Tom Conley
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Debbie Ratliff
Carrie Hayes
Wanda Slaughter
John Biggs
Cindy Brooks
Tazewell County Free Press
Clinch Valley News
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Adventure Radio Group
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