Health Care Reform Dead as Clinton Plan Fades
David J. Steinbach argues that the Clinton Health Plan is dead and that Senate and House leaders Mitchell Gephardt push similar proposals with universal coverage. He warns against Democratic or Republican backroom deals, urges voters to demand reform outside government takeover, and cites polls showing public desire to wait for a better, properly structured plan after elections.
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George) Mitchell
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Richard) Gephardt
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Hillary) Clinton
Frankenstein
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David J. Steinbach
Richton Park
Costly garbage and Park Forest residents weigh recycling
Letter to the editor in Park Forest laments rising waste costs and praises or critiques local practices. A weekly meeting attendant described as an idealist with many children reflects on past disposal methods. The writer suggests rebates elsewhere and calls for resident choice in disposal services.
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Park Forest
Indiana
Star Letters Policy and Submission Details
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Debate fuels week of 11th District showdown at GSU
A televised 11th District debate at Governors State University features Rep. Jerry Weller and Rep. Frank Giglio facing questions on crime and the environment. The event airs 7 p.m. Wednesday on Channel 56 and GSU channels, with panelists including the reporter. Also noted is Loleta Didrickson seeking one on ones with Sen. Earlean Collins amid campaign chatter.
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Governors State University
Jerry Weller
R-Morris
Frank Giglio
D-Calumet City
Robbins
GSU Prez
Paula Wolff
Paul Green
GSU/Jones
TelStar
Green
al (Gore
Veep
Loleta Didrickson
Earlean Collins
Chicago
Thom Serafin
Didrickson
Loleta
Collins
Conlons Thank Readers After Son K.C. Death
Rich Township Supervisor Kevin Conlon and judicial candidate Claudia Conlon express gratitude for readers support during their son Kevin Christopher known as K C who died from brain cancer at age three on August seventeenth. The note requests readers be thanked for their kindness and concern.
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Rich Township
Kevin
Claudia Conlon
Kevin Christopher
K.C
Myra
Illinois Kiosk Demo Seeks Statewide Rollout and Local Battles
Secretary of State George Ryan unveils a 900 pound self service terminal with spoken and written instructions as a demo, proposing high tech service points across Illinois without tax dollars. Republicans Nalepa and Morris push to abolish the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District while Lipinski’s seat is a political aim. Lois Mayer cites flood relief funds, Maureen Murphy celebrates senior van funds, and Worth ballot questions target burner projects with Pat O Malley noting education policy as 1995 issue.
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George Ryan
Ryan
Jim
Bill Lipinski
Nalepa
Joe
Cook County
Prez” Morris
Mayer
Larry Weinlund
Maureen Murphy
Evergreen Park
Oak Lawn
Murphy
Worth
Jack O’connor
Worth T
Palos
Pat O’malley
GOP
Senate
Beleaguered U S Rep Reynolds fights on amid controversy
Reynolds says he will hang in there despite allegations and defends his remarks about the accuser. The report notes endorsements and campaign events across Will and Cook counties, including Fawell awards, GOP fundraisers, and party office openings with dates and contact figures.
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Weinlund
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Omni
LaGrange Road
Mayer
Phil Novak
Meadowvew Center
Kankakee
Jim
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