Trump moves to fix weaknesses in federal employment
Daily Telegraph columnist James H. Smokey Shott reports on Donald Trump altering civil service rules to make federal workers more accountable. The piece cites Lois Lerner as an example of past mismanagement and notes union opposition, arguing for faster firings and limits on organizing. It contrasts Democratic and media reactions and stresses taxpaying citizens deserve efficient public service.
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Jarrett Stepman
Daily Signal
Stepman
Lois Lerner
Internal Revenue Service
Department of Justice
IRS
Peter Kadzik
Lerner
Donald Trump
J. David Cox
American Federation of Government Employees
Trump
Hillary Clinton
Clinton
The
Washington Post
Post
Mmost
NBC News
Post Office
Merit Systems Protection Board
Bluefield Baily Telegraph Staff byline and Bible verse
A reader friendly note lists Randy Mooney as Publisher and Samantha Perry as Editor with assistants noted. The page features a quoted Bible verse from Psalms 86 9 10 AKV about nations worshiping before the Lord.
Trump orders immediate steps to bolster coal plants
President Trump directed Energy Secretary Perry to act now to safeguard coal fired plants amid grid reliability concerns. West Virginia lawmakers applaud, noting coal’s role in jobs and energy security. Senators Capito and Manchin, and candidates Morrisey and Manchin, support the move citing national security and grid resilience.
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Donald Trump
Rick Perry
Trump
America
White House
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Sanders
Associated Press
West Virginia
U.S
Evan Jenkins
W-Va
Shelley Moore Capito
R-V.va
U.S. Senate
Joe Manchin
Patrick Morrisey
Morrisey
Manchin
Jenkins
Capito
Virginia
Carson Wentz Shuns First Class For Coach On Miami Flight
Kenneth H. Thomas recalls meeting Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz on a Miami to Philadelphia flight. Wentz declined an upgrade, remained in coach after connecting from Port au Prince where he did relief work, and graciously posed for a selfie with the author. The writer praises Wentz as a role model for children.
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Miami
South Beach
Port-au- Prince
Haiti
Philadelphia Eagles
Carson Wentz
Philadelphia
Wentz
Eagles
Miami Dolphins
Jason Kelce
Mne
Carson
Port au-Prince
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Wharton School
Community Development Fund Advisors
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