Political vitriol and rising stars in US Congress
Daily Telegraph columnist James H. Smokey Shott surveys political turmoil and polarizing figures, criticizing Jeff Flake for opposing nominees to shield Mueller, lauding Alexandria Ocasio Cortez despite gaffes, and reflecting on Electoral College debates and Democratic rhetoric amid a history of rough political discourse.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff and Bible Verse
A note lists staff positions including News Editor Randy Mooney Publisher Andy Patton Sports Editor Asst Managing Editor Charles Owens and Brian Woodson. The page features a quoted Bible verse from Psalms 33 18 AKJV emphasizing mercy and fear of the Lord.
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Mercer County Considers Fireworks Ordinance Change
Mercer County Commission plans a first reading on a proposed ordinance to regulate when fireworks may be launched and sold in the county. It would not ban fireworks but limits use times and sale hours, balancing consumer demand with noise concerns and business impact.
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While we have a duty to exercise oversight over the Executive Branch
Commentary analyzes a letter from 46 newly elected House Democrats, noting the rhetoric that begins with concessive clauses often leads to opposing policy aims. The piece argues the freshmen lack real power to advance legislating, predicting focus on the 2020 race and national stage rather to House actions, and cites Pelosi and McConnell dynamics.
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