Omnibus spending bill passes amid controversy and debates
The Friday omnibus spending bill, funded through next October, clears House and Senate with votes of 316-113 and 65-33, President Obama signs it, and its provisions include tax breaks, first responder health care funding, and an H-2B visa expansion drawing conservative critique. Critics say negotiations were opaque and argue the bill reflects broader government reform failures. James H. "Smokey" Shott, Bluefield Va., Daily Telegraph columnist.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph masthead and staff list
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph shows Randy Mooney as Publisher and Andy Patton as editor in chief with Samantha Perry serving as Senior Editor and Bi Archer as Assistant Managing Editor. Charles Owens also appears in the masthead.
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West Virginia lifts from Judicial Hellhole label after reforms
The American Tort Reform Association removed West Virginia from its Judicial Hellholes list, crediting 2015 legislative reforms backed by the Republican majority and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin. Leaders Senate President Bill Cole and House Speaker Tim Armstead praised gains in predictability, lower insurance costs, and job growth. The group notes continued work ahead in 2016 to further improve the business climate.
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Focus group explores Muslim fears after San Bernardino shock
National TV session led by Frank Luntz gathers young American Muslims to discuss stigma and terrorism fears while a Virginia school district shuts down over anger at a geography assignment about Islam. The episode follows the San Bernardino killings and broad Muslim community reactions.
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Insidious terror toll and religious tolerance debate
Tribune News Service columnist Dan Thomasson discusses Islamic bias in America, noting anti Muslim bigotry and calls to ban or register Muslims by Republican contenders. He cites police threats to schools, media bias, and public reactions while urging tolerance among Christians Jews and Muslims sharing Abrahamic roots.
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