Congress gridlock delays president's jobs speech in Washington
The president's landmark jobs package faced delays as Democrats and Republicans argued over when to hold a joint session. Amid criticism of partisan bickering, the piece highlights 9.1 percent unemployment, regionary job losses, and local efforts like the Coalfields Expressway project as examples of shovel-ready action. Charles Owens notes the city desk.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Shuffles Leadership
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph formats a change in newsroom leadership with Pulte as publisher and Darryl Hudson as publisher, Samantha Perry as managing editor, and Aridy Tatton as senior editor, along with Gill Archer, Caty Beliter, and Charles Owens in key roles amid a religious verse citation.
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Transportation bill deadline looming for highway funding
Congress faces expiring federal highway programs on September 30 risking delays to roads bridges and construction jobs in Southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia. President Obama urges quick passage of a new highway bill stressing job creation and infrastructure rebuilding including the King Coal Highway Coalfields Expressway and Colonial Intermodal Center.
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Letters warn Social Security fears and welfare rise
A widow recounts aging, argues Social Security and Medicare are at risk, calls out politicians for using the trust fund to fund programs and warns of Greece style socialization. She emphasizes self sufficiency and distrust of government as income sources.
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Letters to the Editor Requests Signatures
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public issues. Writers must include signature address and phone number and mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 1599 Bluefield West Virginia 24701.
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Barbour to Speak at GOP Gala and Bluefield Mail Center Clash
Barbour will headline the Lincoln Reagan Gala at the Charleston Civic Center on Sept 17 at 7:30 p.m. Speakers include Shelly Moore Capito and Bill Maloney. West Virginia politics center on USPS Bluefield processing center closures, with Gearheart warning of long term inefficiency and costs. Congressman David McKinley, first elected in 2010, serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee and underscores job protection and waste reduction goals.
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West Virginia and Virginia politics mix in regional commentary
Local commentary notes Shelly Moore Capito and Bill Maloney stumping near the courthouse while McKinley pursues state coal mine permit safeguards. It highlights bipartisan support for the measure, McKinley’s election challenges, and his disability advocacy. The piece shifts to Virginia races including District 38 with Phillip Puckett facing Adam Light, and notes GOP aims at Edwards and Puckett seats.
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