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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1996
Page
6
A satirical column by Charles J. Shields warns that public school education, while constitutionally free, is increasingly funded by user fees. The piece argues fees for bands, sports, and clubs risk excluding students who cannot afford them, potentially narrowing opportunities and eroding the idea of universal free education.
The piece praises Illinois Republican reps Dennis Hastert and Harris Fowell for a House backed health reform aimed at small businesses. It argues their approach would pool small firms to self or fully insure, cut costs and prevent denial for pre existing conditions, contrasting with a Senate bill that expands coverage but is less affordable for small businesses. The article notes uninsured totals around 40 million and frames the plan as a modest step toward broader coverage.
In Springfield a crowd of thousands urged a fair school funding formula. Senate President James Pate Philip, a GOP power broker, rejected Edgar's plan calling for shifting from property taxes to state income taxes. He warned the proposal would die in committee, reinforcing his tough stance amid election year politics.
A reader challenges the African American Women's Coalition critique of hiring in School Districts 153 161 and Homewood Flossmoor 233 urging boards to hire the best qualified teachers regardless of race. The letter defends education quality as a key to stable property values and urges voters to back strong schools.
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