Editorial board consensus on column opinions
Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents the opinion consensus from Gary Adkisson and Thomas A. Colley. Publisher and executive editor quote a biblical line about outward homage versus inner faith, framing the editorial stance of the paper.
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Daily Telegraph
Gary Adkisson
Thomas A. Colley
Editorial on Tomblin committee plans for economic reform
The January formed select committee chaired by Senate President Earl Ray Tomblin aims to craft a comprehensive West Virginia economic plan. It should broaden tax base master education and workforce programs while shifting away from band aid tactics toward climate friendly small business growth and diverse economic focus.
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Earl Ray Tomblin
Tomblin
West Virginia
Mac Holladay
Holladay
Select Committee
Mercer County Delegation Faces Busy Legislature
Mercer County's lawmakers brace for a busy session focused on state revenue, budget prep for FY 2002, and a proposed gambling machine tax. Delegates and senators report fragmented communication within the county delegation despite Mercer Day at the Legislature.
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Senate
House
Bob Wise
Mercer County
Leonard Anderson
Anita Caldwell
Mark Wills
Eustace Frederick
Richard Flanigan
Emily Yeager
McDowell County
Lance Tabor
States Soil Conservation Agency
Thank you for love and support after Thomas Perdue accident
A letter from a grieving family thanks Bluefield Rescue Squad BRMC staff and medical teams for rapid aid after Thomas TW Perdue suffered a severe head injury in a December 22 2000 crash on Rt 52 near 84 Lumber. The writer credits God family friends and the community for prayers encouragement meals visits and generosity while Thomas recovers at Roanoke Rehabilitation Center awaiting further care.
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84 Lumber
Roanoke
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Roanoke Memorial Hospital
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Jody Neal
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Packaging, image drive Bush tax cut in politics
A Washington commentary argues President Bush uses packaging and image to push a tax cut while Democrats falter. It compares Kennedy era tax cuts, warns of deficits, and notes GOP messaging like working-class costumes for lobbyists. Authors Jack Anderson and Douglas Cohn.
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Ashington
Billy Wiersia
Clinton
George W. Bush
John F Kennedy
Kennedy
NASA
House
Washington Post
GOP
Tony Blankley
Bush White House
Blankley
Paul Volcker
Federal Reserve Board
Bob Rubin
Treasury
Senate
Pete Domenici
Rn.m
Congress
Bipartisan push teeters on reform as costs of campaigns soar
The Senate debates curbing campaign costs amid warnings reforms are temporary. McCain Feingold pieces and McConnell critique highlight limits on contributions and the rise of soft money. Proposals include lower TV ad rates and free air time, both raising First Amendment questions.
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Senate
Mitch McConnell
R-Ky
Teddy Roosevelt
Congress
John McCain
Russell Feingold
McCain
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