Letters to the Editor

Tax Plan Would Hurt Job-Creators

Editor, News-Register: I have spent my entire career in energy and manufacturing, and even now in my retirement, I remain amazed at the ingenuity, dedication, and perseverance of American manufacturers. They have helped our country recover from every economic downturn over the last 120 years, and most importantly, they have helped us navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Manufacturers are literally our light at the end of a very challenging economic tunnel. Having said that, I am bewildered that some in Congress believe now is the right time to levy new or higher taxes on the ...

Facing an Avoidable Financial Crisis

Editor, News-Register: Although Congress recently passed legislation which was approved and signed by President Joe Biden that would avoid a partial shutdown of our federal government and maintain the government funding through Dec. 3, 2021, and that the debt ceiling of our federal government reportedly must be raised in order for the U.S. to avoid a financial crisis and recession of historical proportions, Republicans continue to play politics with matters of such grave concern, placing political aspirations over what is best for our great nation. The U.S. House of Representatives ...

Dottie Thomas Deserves Parting Gift

Editor, News-Register: Wouldn’t it be a nice retirement gift to Dottie Thomas, who is retiring as director of the Ohio County Public Library, if the Board of Education would restore the thousands of dollars it took from the Library’s budget? R. M. Rine Wheeling

Does Manchin Have a Climate Plan?

Editor, News-Register: What is Sen. Manchin’s plan to address climate change? Surely he knows that emission reductions of 50% by 2030 and 100% by 2050 are our best hope to prevent the most devastating consequences of a warming planet. Surely he knows that West Virginia is at risk for catastrophic flooding, and that recent research shows that West Virginia’s geography actually makes it the most vulnerable state in the whole nation to climate-caused flood damage. Surely the senator knows that West Virginia’s long-term economic health depends on investment in the energy sources ...

Continue Funding Cancer Research

Editor, News-Register: As the country continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s crucial lawmakers and the public remember research into other diseases beyond COVID must continue. That’s why I recently took part in a virtual event where I met with Senators Shelley Capito and Joe Manchin and Congressman David McKinley as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. During this meeting, I made it clear that the people of West Virginia are counting on our lawmakers to increase funding for cancer research and prevention. With more than 600,000 Americans ...

Justice Needs To Be Leader for W.Va.

Editor, News-Register: As the state (suffers from COVID-19), Gov. Justice will wave around millions of dollars worth of giveaways to entice people to get their shots. This money could and should be used for what it was intended to be used for, COVID-19 relief! Help people with lost income due to quarantine, hospital and funeral costs, transportation to and from doctor appointments and the list goes on and on. How about a six-month moratorium on state income tax collections? Don’t get me wrong, I love dogs! I own two and love them dearly. It’s evident from the infection rate ...