Editorial Board declares beliefs on religion and press rights
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board shares its consensus on constitutional freedoms including religion establishment, free exercise, speech, press, peaceful assembly, and petition. It cites Gary Adkisson as Publisher and Thomas A. Colley as Executive Editor and quotes Luke 10 20 AV on rejoicing in heaven.
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Editorial endorses methadone clinic in Tazewell County
An editorial argues a methadone clinic is needed amid an OxyContin crisis in Southwest Virginia. It notes 18 overdose deaths and a flooded court system, praises a Galax satellite clinic for traffic issues, and urges permitting despite local opposition.
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Mercer County
Senate power shift in Washington a change only by name
The Senate’s Democrats now hold a one vote margin under Tom Daschle. Yet observers see little practical change from the prior split, with potential gridlock and bipartisan deals likely to hinge on funding and negotiations. Bush’s judicial nominees and energy, environment, and education agendas face a cautious, money driven path ahead.
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Tom Daschle
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Letters to the Editor on Punishment for Honest Efforts
A reader laments being punished for actions not taken or efforts to prevent wrongs. The letter defends the intentions of the described good guys and urges fair treatment.
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Williams and Cannady defend actions in school gun incident
Letter from local readers defends Williams and Cannady for removing a gun from school without involvement in bringing it, praising their calm handling and urging the school system to teach proper incident response. Mention of Betsy Hart and Lydia’s academic award highlights community voices supporting life and inclusion. Readers urge fair treatment for the two teens and preservation of positive reputations.
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Replacements for Lott as minority leader shake GOP tone
Washington insiders say Sen. Trent Lott will be dumped as minority leader and replaced by a conservative with a moderate demeanor aligned to President Bush. With Jeffords gone, moderates McCain Chafee Snowe Collins and Specter face sidelining as Republicans seek to preserve a conservative mandate and court court nominees, including predictions of Orrin Hatch linking to Rehnquist’s seat.
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Utah
William Rehnquist
Hatch
John Ashcroft
Chafee
McCain
Tax reform should repeal Social Security earnings penalty
The piece argues tax reform is incomplete and highlights the Social Security earnings penalty that reduces benefits for working seniors aged 62 to 64. It notes the 90 percent marginal rate risk, cites Urban Institute data, and profiles Rep. Pete Sessions and Rep. Ralph Hall backing repeal with United Seniors Association support led by Art Linkletter as a national spokesman.
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