GOP lays out 104th Congress agenda amid party gains
Senate leader Bob Dole and Newt Gingrich announce a conservative plan including a balanced budget amendment and term limits for lawmakers. They promise to push the Contract with America in the first 100 days, with bills on tax cuts, welfare reform, crime, and defense spending, while Clinton pledges center cooperation.
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Republican surge meets mixed local reaction in Bluefield
Bluefield residents and party leaders react to Republicans taking House control for first time in 40 years and Senate for first time since Reagan era. Mercer County officials say the shift was expected amid concerns over Clinton, deficits, and health care reform, with some optimism and some fear about GOP performance.
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Local Meetings and Event Notices Across Bluefield Area
Thursday listings include Mercer County Board of Realtors meeting at Frankie’s La Salute Bluewell with officers election on agenda. Federal Retired Employees luncheon at Ramada Inn Bluefield, all retired federal workers invited. After noon Unly Virginias board room Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Tazewell Area Chamber After Hours at Acme North Tazewell with wine demonstrations from six Virginia vineyards. $3 plus business card. Flamenco Ole performance at Bluefield State College Basic Science Auditorium. $7 toll.
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Mercer voters set turnout record in off year election
Barbara Hawkins reports Mercer County saw 53 percent turnout in the off year election, among the highest in modern history. Democrats and Republicans fielded full slates with key issues like a school levy and a water and sewer amendment driving interest. Balloting showed 2,908 Democrat votes and 1,747 Republican votes within 13,653 total, reflecting shifts away from straight ticket voting and affecting local county commission races.
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Bluefield approves labor plan for East River Mountain overlook
Bluefield West Virginia city workers will perform most first phase improvements on the East River Mountain Overlook after the Board of Directors approved a labor agreement. The plan enables faster completion, supports a $187,000 ISTEA grant, and targets restrooms and a handicap accessible guardroom with vandalproof fittings. costs exceed $42,580 for those facilities.
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McDowell approves Big Four annexation into Kimball
McDowell County Commission approves the annexation of Big Four into Kimball effective immediately with two phase plan. Phase 1 covers Tidewater section including Kimball Elementary School and a one mile expansion around the Kmart Plaza, to be completed by December 14 or the action is rescinded. Darlene Godson and Kimball officials express relief and optimism about Big Four joining Kimball.
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