GOP Reshapes Committees with Old-Guard Picks
Republicans named committee chairs signaling continued support for spending and seniority. Spencer Bachus heads Financial Services over Ed Royce while Harold Rogers leads Appropriations. Ralph Hall tops Science and Technology. John Mica to Transportation. Howard McKeon to Armed Services. Jeff Miller to Veterans Affairs. Critics warn bold cuts unlikely.
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House of Representatives
Congress
Alabama
Spencer Bachus
California
Ed Royce
Financial Services Committee
Rep. Royce
Prince of Pork
Fred Upton
Michigan
Joe Barton
Texas
Energy and Commerce
Rep. Upton
EPA
Ralph Hall
Dana Rohrabacher
Science and Technology Committee
Rep. Hall
Washington
Florida
John Mica
Transportation Committee
Howard McKeon
Defense
Robert Gates
Armed Services
Jeff Miller
Veterans Affairs
Boehner as a Tearful Man Becomes Political Icon
The piece humorously praises John Boehner for showing emotion on TV and election night, arguing that his tears challenge macho stereotypes. It contrasts Republican toughness with liberal ridicule and frames Boehner as a model of patriotic sentiment while poking at self pity and political fundraising.
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John Boehner
Boehner
Lachrymose Boehner
Richard Nixon
China
America
Glenn Beck
No Labels movement faces uphill political odds in Congress
A New York gathering formed No Labels to curb hyper partisanship and back centrists. The piece notes limited real influence, traces partisan history from Washington to today, and questions Washington’s approval of mediation amid strong party interests.
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New York
Orain
Mike Castle
Delaware
Senate
George Washington
Washington
Mount Vernon
Millard Fillmore
America
Barack Obama
Congress
Ron Paul
Rand Paul
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Obama
Sarah Palin
House
Scripps Howard News Service
Operation Lifeline a blessing in Edinburg
The Edinburg community sent 50 care packages with 600 dozen cookies and snacks to troops this Christmas. Bob McDowell at The News gathered 29 names. St Luke's Lutheran School and Christ Lutheran Church provided cards and supplies. May God bless all contributors.
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the News
Operation Lifeline
Bob McDowell
New Castle
News
Jayedell Beers
Jamison
Christ Lutheran Church
St. Luke's Lutheran School
Cabot
Ann Houk
Edinburg
New Castle News Letter to Editor Submission Rules
Readers are invited to mail signed letters to the editor at New Castle News, Box 60, New Castle, Pennsylvania 16103. Letters must be under 300 words and may be edited for style and grammar. content must avoid libelous material.
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New Castle News
New Castle
Office contacts for newsroom staff listed
The document lists business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and provides contact extensions for staff including Sections Editor Mitchel Olszak ext 628, Lisa Micco Government Editor, Sports Editor Kayleen Cubbal ext 617, Circulation Director, Advertising Director Richard Work ext 657, and Rapid Response Editor DuWayne Nelson ext 602.
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Mitchel Olszak
Lisa Micco
Kayleen Cubbal
Richard Work
DuWayne Nelson
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