State GOP sees reversal of fortunes in West Virginia
David B. McKinley salutes Republican gains across West Virginia after a strong November showing. He credits revitalized party leadership, coordinated recruitment, and conservative coalitions for improved finances, morale, and a shift toward smaller government and lower taxes. He predicts a new era of leadership and opportunities ahead.
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West Virginia Senate
Bob Jones
Mary Anne Osborne
Republican Legislative Committee
Steve LeRose
RNC
Haley Barbour
West Virginia
West
Unfunded mandates seen as federal tyranny and stealth government
Gregory S. Prudich of Princeton West Virginia argues unfunded mandates threaten liberty. He cites costs of the Clean Water Act, crime bill and other programs, urging states to refuse mandates without federal funding and to demand limited federal power under the 10th Amendment. He calls for citizens to pressure Congress and defend independence.
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Congress
United States
George
Gregory S. Prudich
Princeton
W.va
Letter From Washington Hurricane Newt Strikes Capitol Hill
Washington faced a political storm on Election Day as Republicans won control and Gingrich’s path to Speaker opened. The piece notes mass layoffs for Democratic aides, with about 1,460 staffers likely to lose jobs, while roughly 400 GOP slots await. It compares the shift to a takeover and highlights the uncertain future for Democratic staffers and seasoned lawmakers.
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Ashington
Washington
Newt
Ees
Newt Gingrich
Congress
Ike
Reece
Ford
General Motors
Tom Foley
Jack Brooks
Dan Rostenkowski
Jim
Axa
Bailey
House
House Appropriations Committee
Energy and Commerce
Democratic Committee
White House
Linda White
Roll Call
Capitol Hill
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