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Judging Judge McGraw

May 27, 2011 3:14 PM
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“L’etat, c’est moi!” That’s how Louis XIV, King of France from 1643 to 1715, summed up his humble opinion of himself. Were he speaking English King Louis would have said, “The state, it’s me” or “I am the state.” Read More »

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THEIR VIEW: CEOs low ranking of W.Va. not good for business

May 26, 2011 8:12 AM
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MORGANTOWN — West Virginia has gotten yet another bad business ranking. This time it comes from Chief Executive Magazine, which recently published its list of the best and worst states to do business in 2011.
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Taking a Good Look at Ourselves

May 20, 2011 7:13 AM
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When you look into a mirror, what image do you see? Read More »

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THEIR VIEW: Personal attacks aimed at protecting profits, not justice

May 18, 2011 1:00 PM
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CHARLESTON — As head of the West Virginia Association for Justice (WVAJ) — the official name of West Virginia’s personal injury lawyers — Michael Romano continues to do his best to demagogue the issue of appeals court legislation.
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Newspaper publisher challenges press freedom

May 13, 2011 10:18 AM
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When you’re an underdog in a David-and-Goliath battle, you may appreciate reporters who turn the glare of publicity on your plight and use the power of the press to help redress an injustice. Read More »

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THEIR VIEW: Folks who have everything always want more

May 12, 2011 8:20 AM
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CLARKSBURG — Ever notice that the more folks have, the harder it is for them to recognize how good they have it. Like rich folks who seem to have everything, they whine and stomp their feet until their own delusional view of the world comes crashing down on them.
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Fred Thompson’s ‘ludicrous’ litigation

May 6, 2011 7:00 AM
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Attorney Fred Thompson of Motley Rice has a keen sense of the absurd. First, he tries to launch a class action suit on behalf of plaintiffs who have not been harmed. Then he admits that many of the compensation claims made by his clients are ludicrous. Read More »

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tomblin needs to act on fuel prices

May 5, 2011 7:44 AM

Dear Editor: As a result of the explosion of fuel prices, on April 27 the West Virginia Republican Party issued a press release calling on the Senate President acting as Governor to (1) restrict non-essential travel by state employees and … Read More »

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