Polls show Americans grim about direction of the country
Gallup daily tracking December poll finds 23 percent satisfied with the nation’s direction in 2014. Democrats 38 percent satisfied, independents 21 percent, Republicans 10 percent. Other results include unemployment around 5.9 percent, Obama 43 percent approval, Congress at 15 percent, and Rasmussen showing 86 percent proud to be American.
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Notable Staff and Publication Motto at Bluefield Daily
The Bluefield Baily Telegraph lists staff in roles including News Editor Sports Editor Randy Mooney Publisher Andy Patton and editors Samantha Perry Bill Archer Charles Owens. A quoted biblical verse appears, contrasting visible temporality with unseen eternal truths from 2 Corinthians 4 18 AKJV.
Little Jimmie Campaign Celebrates 97th Christmas Spirit
The Bluefield region prepares for the Little Jimmie party at Bluefield City Auditorium as 800 plus children receive toys, books, fruit and more. Santa arrives around 12 20 p m with music by Don Whitt and Bill Archer, funded by donations including a $10 000 gift from Phipps Mineral Holdings Ltd. Volunteers stuffed hundreds of red bags and will distribute them starting at 12 30 p m.
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Public Letters Guidelines From The Daily Telegraph
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph invites readers to submit letters on matters of public interest. Letters must include the writer’s signature address and phone number for publication consideration. Submissions may be sent by email or mail to the editor at the listed address.
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Cuba normalization shift begins under Obama amid 2016 GOP debate
Dan Thomasson reflects on how decades of U S Cuban hostility gave way to warmer ties as Raul Castro steps in, sanctions ease and negotiations intensify. He notes Rubio and Rand Paul divide over policy while Jeb Bush’s entry reshapes Cuban American politics and the path to broader rapprochement. He credits Obama leadership and cautions lingering barriers remain before full normal relations resume.
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