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Mooney responds to ethics report

The Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) review of me, described in the OCE Report and Findings released by the Committee on Ethics, was tainted from the outset by the OCE’s procedural irregularities and denial of due process. These procedural improprieties are compounded by the OCE’s rampant factual misrepresentations, evidentiary exaggerations and plainly wrong legal conclusions in its report. For these reasons, I believe the only fair outcome in this matter would be the outright dismissal of the OCE’s report and referral. Nonetheless, as the Committee on Ethics ...

Inflation leading to credit card debt

Inflation is cutting into the spending power of all. Because folks seem to find it difficult to cut back on purchases, racking up more credit card debt seems to be the “go to” solution. The only real winners in that scenario are those in the lending industry. The old adage of “if you don’t have it, don’t spend it…” only works for part of the problem when factoring in essentials like gasoline, utilities, doctor bills, medicine, schooling, housing and clothing. Some cuts can and should be made: energy usage, premium grocery store items, entertainment, media costs, ...

Day of Prayer planned

I invite you to join me and millions of Americans in a Day of Prayer and Appreciation for Law Enforcement on Sunday, June 12. With all the negativity and malice toward those who bravely serve and protect our families, it is important that citizens, and especially Christians, lift up those who wear the badge as local police department, sheriff’s department and state police peace officers. Remember, law enforcement officers deserve our respect and appreciation. Too many times, they are taken for granted. Without effective law enforcement, there is no law and order. Without law and ...

Group focusing on downtown revitalization

A grass roots group called Citizens for Downtown Development is taking focus on the revitalization of downtown. There are many steps along the path to build Elkins into what we all know it can be and we believe the next step is the proper planning and development of the Railyard. Twenty years ago, the development of the Railyard was created with the intentions of becoming a tourism destination and the center of development for Elkins and this part of the state. That group is thankful and supportive of the RCDA’s current plan to continue to turn that vision into a reality. The ...

Inflation affecting all American lives

I know that the majority of you folks understand what is going on in this country today. A friendly reminder, as you probably have been in a haze the last few weeks. The average price of diesel fuel as of this letter…$5.63. Prices are going up at the restaurants, convenience stores, pharmacies, furniture stores, mechanic’s shops, sporting goods, hospitals, Wal-Mart and Target stores, fast food restaurants, etc., etc., etc. It gets better! The average price of gas, as of this letter…$4.45. Plan your trips to the market, and that just doesn’t include the country folk ...

Reader believes liberals hate country

Who hates America more? Russia, China or radical liberals ? Most of the world’s great inventions exist mostly because of American ingenuity and capitalism. Radical liberals are doing everything they can to destroy it. They want to tax genius, attack productivity and freedom. Radical liberals have destroyed our energy production. They allowed chaos at the border and the entry of millions of illegals, never mind drug trafficking. There was a time when both Republicans and Democrats, despite their political differences, had one thing in common. They both loved America; but ...