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A Military Matter
December 19, 2012 Americans’ first line of defense against foreign terrorists is the military. Bipartisan majorities in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives understand that. more »»
Heartbreak
December 18, 2012 The heartbreak of Friday’s shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. more »»
The Real Bullies
December 17, 2012 As Michigan legislators were debating a “right to work” measure, since approved and signed into law, labor union officials proclaimed it was a dastardly assault on workers’ rights to unionize. more »»
Presidential Spin
December 16, 2012 Propagandists in the White House discovered early in President Barack Obama’s first term that making their case on a state-by-state basis works well. more »»
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
December 15, 2012 UP: To outgoing Homecoming President Randall Roberts for the excellent job he has done in this position since taking the job in 2009. more »»
Better Opportunities
December 14, 2012 President Barack Obama relied largely on young voters to win re-election last month. Why so many of them supported him is a puzzle, in view of the enormous unemployment rate among younger Americans. more »»
The Plunge
December 13, 2012 The nation may continue its ongoing plunge over a fiscal cliff even if President Barack Obama and conservatives in Congress agree on a budget deal this month. more »»
Christmas Caution
December 11, 2012 With Christmas shopping in full swing, shoppers are visiting stores with a single-minded purpose: to fill their gift lists. more »»
In-Home Care
December 10, 2012 One hundred twenty West Virginians who, though challenged by disabilities, illness or age, would rather have stayed in their homes than in nursing facilities will get the opportunity to do so, Gov. more »»
School Reform
December 9, 2012 There seems to be general agreement major reforms are needed in West Virginia’s public schools. But getting everyone on the same page about what to do is another stor. more »»
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
December 8, 2012 UP: To the annual Vienna and Parkersburg Christmas parades. Although the forecast is calling for rain, this event is always popular with families and is a holiday tradition. more »»
Pearl Harbor
December 7, 2012 On Dec. 7, 1941 — 71 years ago today — thousands of young U.S. more »»
Roadblock to Reform
December 5, 2012 West Virginia doesn’t have nearly enough doctors in certain specialties, including dermatology, according to health care analyst. more »»
Criminal Charges
December 3, 2012 After Alpha Natural Resources bought the Massey Energy Co. more »»
Mine Safety
December 2, 2012 During the past year, the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration filed 39 requests that miners allegedly suspended or fired for expressing concerns about safety be reinstate. more »»
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
December 1, 2012 UP: To Parkersburg’s Mister Bee Potato Chip Co. for sending a five-pound bag of Mister Bee potato chips to U.S. Army Specialist Levi Crider. more »»
Footing the Bill
November 30, 2012 Solyndra may be the most well-known example of federal fiscal ineptitude, but another company’s trouble after receiving hundreds of millions of federal dollars is making its way into the public eye. more »» |
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