Benghazi scrutiny and calls for full accountability in US response
James H. Smokey Shott notes continued anger over the Benghazi attack of September 11, 2012. He argues the Obama administration stonewalled requests for security details and timing of responses, citing FOIA disclosures and disputed talking points. The column names Ambassador Stevens and others, and frames the issue around transparency and political pressure.
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Libya
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Sean Smith
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Tyrone Woods
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White House
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Ben Rhodes
National Security
Susan Rice
State Department
Red Cross
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Ayman al Zawahiri
Abu Yahya al Libi
Pakistan
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff and Bible Verse Noted
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Randy Mooney as Publisher and Samantha Perry as Editor among its staff with Andy Patton, Bill Archer and Brian Woodson in senior roles. The edition features Psalm 118:1 AKJV, praising the Lord for His enduring mercy.
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Andy Patton
Bill Archer
Brian Woodson
Charles Owens
West Virginia AG urges EPA to delay power plant rules visit urged
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey asks the EPA to postpone emission standards for existing plants citing flawed rules for new plants. He urges EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to visit Southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia to hear directly from families and business leaders affected.
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Patrick Morrisey
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Environmental Protection Agency
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Gina McCarthy
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McCarthy
Southwest Virginia
White House
Virginia
Letters offer divided views on candidates and animal ethics
A reader thanks a profile piece and argues one position cannot deliver real change with two incumbents. They criticize Bundy comments, note media reactions, and suggest alternative readings on Grazing, Obamacare, and political party alignment.
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Shott
Mr. Bundy
Fox News
Colleges and Campus Sex Assaults Under Scrutiny
Dan Thomasson argues colleges must fairly investigate sexual assault allegations amid federal inquiries. He cites OCR actions, political pressure on Duke and the Naval Academy, and warns against shifting standards or blacklists while defending due process for both accuser and accused.
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Office of Civil Rights
Duke University
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