Craig’s Grinch Like Maneuver in Senate Powers Abuse
Dan K. Thomasson argues Senate abuse of nominations and pork politics is escalating led by Idaho Republican Larry Craig. He cites blocking 800 Air Force officer promotions over cargo planes for the Air National Guard and calls for reform and scrutiny by Idaho voters.
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Senate
Air Force
Air National Guard
Idaho
Larry Craig
Idaho Air Guard
Boise
Air Force Academy
Cluefield Daily Telegraph Editorial Staff
The note lists positions at Cluefield Daily Telegraph including News Editor State Editor Sports Editor Executive Editor County Editor and Script Copy Editor. It quotes a biblical line: but many that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first.
Rate hike sparks cross border debate in Bluefield area
The Bluefield Board of Directors approved a 9 percent rate increase for the Bluefield Sanitary Board, 3-2, amid resident objections. A proposed task force to cut costs was rejected by city officials, while Bluefield, Va. Mayor Bill King plans his own review to address citizen concerns and potential savings across the state line.
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Bluefield Board of Directors
Bluefield Sanitary Board
Bluefield
Bill King
King
Sanitary Board
Reading Bee celebrates teamwork in Mercer and Tazewell Counties
The I Can Read I Can Write Literacy Committee of the Greater Bluefield Area Chamber of Commerce completed the third Spelling Bee in Mercer and Tazewell Counties. Sponsors include Bluefield Daily Telegraph and First Virginia Bank Southwest.
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Bluefield Area
Sharon Borich
First Virginia Bank Southwest
Mercer
Tazewell County
Liar plans career in politics amid toll road push
Virginia Governor Mark Warner warned that money for new roads is tight and tax hikes may rise. He indicated the federal commitment to transportation funding may shrink unless voters approve higher taxes, as Virginia eyes more toll roads to cope with a winter and fiscal strain. Justin Wood was named the Liars Contest winner at the Vandelia Gathering.
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George Washington High School
Virginia
Mark Warner
Warner
Legislature update highlights WV and VA funding rounds
Virginia lawmakers approved 179 million in general obligation bonds with 2.7 percent interest, funding 50 million for colleges and parks and 129 million to refinance debt while snow removal and flood costs push past 78 million. West Virginia congressmen announced college grants and a Medicare reform debate shapes rural health access and seniors’ care nationwide.
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Nick Rahall
D-W.va
Concord College
West Virginia
C. Byrd
West
Byrd
Congress
America
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