Frivolous lawsuits and personal responsibility debate
A Daily Telegraph editor criticizes rising frivolous lawsuits and a culture of blame shifting. He cites a New York subway incident where a woman sued after surviving a train strike, hot coffee cases, and a plane incident, arguing costs fall on all taxpayers and insurers. Samantha Perry is cited as Daily Telegraph managing editor.
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Daily Telegraph Editorial Staff Notes
The document lists newsroom leadership including Samantha Perry as Managing Editor News Editor State Editor and the City Editor Business Editor Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins, with Bill Archer Jordan Senior Copy Editor and Andy Patton. It also quotes Genesis 1 1 AV.
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Andy Patton
West Virginia weighs arming weight officers with semiautomatics
The West Virginia Division of Highways seeks to arm weight enforcement officers after training at the State Police Academy and psychiatric exams. Up to 100 stainless Smith & Wesson 4006 or equivalent handguns are to be purchased, pending approval from the Governor's Crime committee and the Purchasing Division. Officers may opt to carry guns. some have declined.
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State Police Academy
DOH
Cameron Lewis
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Letters about Anarchy Club at Sissonville High
A Kanawha County jury found the school board erred in denying Katie Sierra permission to form an Anarchy Club. The letter argues public schools should teach respect for law and order and notes limits on student free speech in schools. It likens anarchy and KKK themes to inappropriate school clubs.
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Katie Sierra
Kanawha County School Board
Gary Pullin
Sierra
Bluefield Town Council Declines Map Request in Meeting
The Bluefield Virginia Town Council said they would supply a map of the annexation study area to the Daily Telegraph only if asked. Town Attorney Steve Arey queried why they should share without a request, prompting criticism that echoes the phrase of, by, and for the people.
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Telegraph
Steve Arey
Corporate accountability and drug benefits debate in WV
A Morgantown Dominion Post round up assesses corporate accountability and the high cost debate over senior prescription drug benefits. It cites Republicans pushing drug plans, Democrats demanding limits, and analysts warning costs could balloon beyond budgets. It notes calls for sane policy and gridlock as the Baby Boom enters retirement.
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