West Virginia politics and national shifts spark New Year reflections
A year in review highlights the presidential race dynamics with Jeb Bush Rubio and Ryan among GOP contenders while Sanders gains on the Democratic side. Trump upends the GOP from a Truman era upset, Clinton’s momentum fades. West Virginia politics surface with Jim Justice’s gubernatorial lead and Cole’s regional bid. Memorials note retirements of local figures including Marc Meachum and Rusty Hatfield, and a wave of community resilience follows floods and fires.
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God and Savior Quoted in Historic Bluefield Publication
Transcribed excerpt credits The God of our fathers raising up Jesus as a Prince and Savior, crafted with God’s right hand to grant repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. Names listed include Randy Mooney Samantha Perry and Charles Owens with Brian Woodson in editorial context.
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Sleep and economy link study urges rest over fixes
Rand Corporation finds a sleep deficit costing $680 billion across the U S Canada Germany Britain and Japan with $411 billion borne by the United States due to 2.3 million missed work days yearly. Lack of sleep reduces health and productivity and some firms like Aetna Nike Zappos and Google offer nap incentives and rest spaces.
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Protectionism and 1953 America in a modern debate
A critique of tariff nostalgia argues protectionism mirrors 1953 postwar dynamics. It notes shifts from farming to manufacturing, cites job losses from productivity gains, and questions tariff efficacy using studies from Ball State University and Peterson Institute. George Will analyzes policy pitfalls and consumer costs.
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