Democrats Struggle Over Tax Increase Debate
Tom Wicker notes Democrats within the party push for tax increases to cover deficits while opposing GOP plans. He argues voters have historically rejected tax hikes, citing Carter and Mondale defeats, and questions how a tax rise would improve the economy or yield political credit.
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Ronald Reagan
Mondale
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Editorial Don Keesling: it was our error
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph corrects a past endorsement of Don Keesling for Mercer County Commission after his Tuesday vote against a $4.8 million Bluefield shopping center. The paper condemns the flip flop and notes his departure to the state Health Care Cost Review Authority, urging no return to local politics. It praises Mayor Cole and Ben Paine for backing the project while criticizing Keesling and Paul Oliver for opposing job creation and tax base growth.
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Bluefield
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Mercer County Commission
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Feuchtenberger
U.S. 460
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County Commission
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Edwin Elliott
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Paine
Oliver
Charleston
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Health Care Cost Review Authority
Iran arms deal scandal echoes Watergate era
Lewis Grizzard notes parallels between Iran arms deal rumors and Watergate era. He recalls Ford Carter Nixon administrations, White House aids' distractions, and media obsession with political scandals, likening current chatter to past investigations and media portrayals.
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Ronald Reagan
Iran
Authority changes exciting in Bluefield area
Bluefield sees enthusiasm for economic revival as banker Buzzy Wilkinson takes over leadership of Mercer County Development Authority. He aims to grow membership from 18 to 25 and hire a qualified director with regional program experience. Plans include regional work, state legislative input, and attracting new industry to West Virginia.
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Mercer County
Wilkinson
Virginia
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West Virginia
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