Obama scrapes Muslim immigrant registry under Obama
The Obama administration formally ended the NSEERS program that required certain immigrant men from Muslim-majority countries to register. The move limits potential revival by Trump, who has signaled tougher immigration actions. Homeland Security officials call the registry obsolete and resource-draining while noting any restart would need new authorization and a public notice period.
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Kansas
Kris Kobach
New York
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Justice Department
George W. Bush
Trump eyes nuclear modernisation as a deterrent policy
President-elect discussions with Pentagon leaders and defense chiefs explore expanding the nuclear stockpile and modernising deterrence. He frames it as pursuing peace through strength amid ongoing expansions of the U S arsenal and debates over Russia NATO ties and arms control.
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Kellyanne Conway
Conway
Sean Spicer
Hope Hicks
Santa's Bag marks 85th annual charity drive in Bluefield area
Craig Hammond of Bluefield Union Mission says the 85th Santa's Bag will aid over 300 families with signed up food bags awaiting ham deliveries. Altizer Walk & White contributed 100 bags. Shoney's baked cream pies and Matoaka Christian Church supplied materials. The mission runs Christmas dinner at 11 am and distributes coats blankets and unregistered gifts. Contact Greg Jordan for details.
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Greg Jordan
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Bottonline.com
McDowell County Sues Drug Firms Over Opioid Fallout
McDowell County seeks jury trial and damages against three drug companies alleging they flooded the county with opioids, wrecked the economy, and drained resources. Attorneys cite 423 million doses shipped to West Virginia from 2007 to 2012 earning more than $17 billion, with McDowell suffering the nation’s highest overdose rate. The suit targets negligent prescribing by Dr. Cofer and alleges illegal diversion and bogus pain clinics.
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Harry Bell
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Mark Troy
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Troy
Mingo
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Florida
John Morgan
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