National Guard rated No 1 in readiness in US
Gov. Bob Wise praised Virginia and West Virginia National Guard for Iraq service at a Pipestem Resort State Park meeting with coal officials. He noted a 15 percent workers compensation increase for three years, a two year premium moratorium, and projected $60 million administration savings as reforms progress.
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Cluefield Baily Telegraph staff and scripture quote
The Cluefield Baily Telegraph lists editors including News Editor State Editor Sports Editor Samantha Perry hei Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins Bob Redd Thomas A. Colley Executive Editor Managing Editor City County Editor Senior Copy Editor and Business Writer. The article quotes Matthew 10 32 33 AV about confessing or denying before men and Father in heaven.
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Wise admits personal failings shake WV politics
Gov Bob Wise reveals he was unfaithful to his family and takes responsibility apologizing to West Virginia voters. The disclosure sparks political fallout as voters face betrayed trust and a troubled path for Wise’s political future, with families and privacy demanding consideration.
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Taxpayers revolt urged against WV workers comp bias
Georganna M. Caffee of American Block Co. Princeton WV argues in a letter that lawmakers rely on business taxes to fix workers compensation and recalls quarterly surcharges failed. She calls for a taxpayer uprising and a class action against state tax mismanagement.
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Byrd and Rahall praised for Middle East stance
A reader endorses Senator Byrd's criticism of the President and credits Congressman Rahall with significant but underrecognized Middle East efforts. The writer stresses the need to consider opposing views and reflect on both sides of the issue.
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Passing of Louisiana Senator Russell Long recalled
Dan K. Thomasson reflects on the life and tax era of former Sen. Russell Long of Louisiana, a longtime Senate Finance chair who died at 84. He notes Long and fellow lawmakers Wilbur Mills and John Williams shaped tax policy with blunt wit, popu list rhetoric, and a focus on relief for taxpayers, even amid personal struggles.
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