Posner attack on Constitution sparks impeachment talk
James H. Smokey Shott argues that Judge Richard Posner's Slate remarks undermine the Constitution and threaten the rule of law. The piece warns against discarding the founding document for evolving rules and defends existing protections, including impeachment as a check on overreach. Bluefield, Va resident Shott writes as Daily Telegraph columnist.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Directors Note
Brian Woodson publisher Randy Mooney and Samantha Perry lead the Bluefield Daily Telegraph with Charles Owens as news editor. The staff signs on with a biblical quote from Matthew 12 30 AKJV.
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McAuliffe eyes executive actions on Virginia coal plants
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe pledges to use executive orders to curb emissions from state power plants without General Assembly approval. Critics say the move defies budget limits and EPA limits, threatens job losses in Southwest Virginia coal communities, and ignores Supreme Court stays on federal rules.
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Morefield
R-Tazewell
Richmond
Daily Telegraph invites public letters for publication
The Daily Telegraph asks readers to send letters on public interest topics for consideration. Letters must include signature, address and phone number. Submissions may be sent by e mail to editor bdtonline com or by mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 1599 Bluefield WV 4701.
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End of Era in Supreme Court After 45 Years of Conservative Majority
Erwin Chemerinsky argues the current term shows a liberal bloc under Kennedy with Ginsburg Breyer Sotomayor and Kagan, possibly signaling decades of liberal influence if Clinton wins. The 4 4 ties and a lone conservative win in Utah v Strieff illustrate a shift, with justices aging and vacancies likely to reshape the court.
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