Asset forfeiture and the push for reform in law enforcement
James H. "Smokey" Shott argues that civil asset forfeiture, legalized in 2000, powers police to seize cash and property suspected of crime. He cites DOJ plans to pause the program, criticism from the ACLU and public notices, and highlights the Henry County case of the Perry family as an exemplar of abuse. He calls for amendments, stronger penalties, and protection for citizens.
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Institute For Justice
Justice Department
DOJ
Barack Obama
Loretta Lynch
National Sheriff's Association
Congress
Sheriff
Organi
ACLU
Adam
Jennifer Perry
Henry County
Mass
Perrys
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff and Motto Mentioned
A Bluefield Daily Telegraph item lists Randy Mooney as Publisher Samantha Pe as Editor in Aut and Managing Editor. It quotes Philippians 4 13 AKJV I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.
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Christ
West Virginia Courtesy Patrol under review for funding and reform
Lawmakers consider auditing the Courtesy Patrol amid concerns over high salaries and possible savings. A 2006 to 2014 audit suggested DOH control and sponsorship could cut costs. Executives at Citizens Conservation Corps earn substantial salaries, prompting calls to lean the program and fund highway maintenance instead.
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West Virginia
Courtesy Patrol
Legislative Auditor
State Division of Highways
Citizens Conservation Corps of
DOH
Citizen Conservation Corps
Patrol
Secretary of State
IRS
Robert Martin
Jennifer Douglas
Gearheart
The
Daily Telegraph
Community pets helped by holiday drive in Bluefield
Elizabeth MacDonald and Darlene Little thank donors for a December 18 pet supplies drive at the Bluefield Union Oster. The effort fed 62 dogs and 96 cats in the area, with blankets litter treats and toys donated by the community through the Bluefield Daily Telegraph and Prerogative magazine Shelter Drive.
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Bluefield Union
Oster I
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Shelter Drive
Ers
Second Chance
Save A Pet Food Bank
Bluefield Daily Telegraph and
Prerogative Magazine
Elizabeth MacDonald
Darlene Little
Texans and guns clash over open carry politics
Dan Thomasson notes Texas lawmakers overturn an 1871 ban on open carry as national debate on gun distribution grows. Obama weighs executive actions while AFRA Evolve push for expanded background checks and gun safety. Industry groups defend Second Amendmentrights amid opposition from gun manufacturers and critics.
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Ashington
Texas
Lone Star
Barack Obama
State Capitol
Obama
For Sane
American Firearms Retailers Association
Evolve
AFRA
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James H. “Smokey” Shott
Bluefield, Va
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Randy Mooney
Samantha Pe
Charles Owens
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Dan Thomasson
Tribune News Service
Scripps Newspapers
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