VA Failure and Government Overreach Critique
James H. Smokey Shot, Daily Telegraph columnist from Bluefield, VA, argues that the Veterans Affairs crisis reveals a bloated federal bureaucracy. He cites mismanagement, waste, and union protections as bailiwicks, calls for halving federal civilian staff to save costs, and urges a return to prudent governance at federal, state, and local levels.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff List and Quote
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Randy Mooney as Publisher News Editor with Randy Patton as Sports Editor and Brian Woodson Samantha Perry as Editor and Assistant Managing Editor. The page includes a religious quotation from Revelation 4 11.
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Randy Patton
Brian Woodson
Coalfields react to Obama carbon plan as war on coal
In southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia residents argue Obama climate rules threaten jobs and raise power costs. The plan aims to cut emissions 30 percent by 2030, shifting states to meet EPA targets and potentially bypassing Congress via the Clean Air Act. Governors direct agencies to craft state plans, while coal remains a pillar of regional power.
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America
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Washington
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New York Times
Will Rogers
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Closing of Calvary Baptist Church Sparks Community Prayer
A reader laments Calvary Baptist Church closure, arguing it was not God’s will and urging a new congregation to fill the vacant building. The note recalls Cole Mountain Festival gospel singing and canned food drives for missions, lamenting secular trends and praying for renewed Christian presence.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Satan
Cole Mountain
Inaction and politics and the American Congress
Dan Thomasson critiques Congress and the presidency, arguing a culture of inaction and self preservation has paralyzed government. He cites past presidents, current leadership, and the use of continuing resolutions as wasteful, with little legislative progress. he laments the erosion of accountability and the dominance of money in politics.
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