Congress must push hard on troop plans and oversight
Lee Hamilton urges Congress to demand clear objectives and exit strategies for potential troop increases in Syria Iraq Afghanistan and Libya. He argues for rigorous oversight, independent expert critique, and a robust balance of partnership and criticism to ensure sound policy before deploying American forces.
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Obama calls for common ground amid Illinois budget stalemate
The News-Gazette notes President Obama urged a politics of cooperation during a visit to the Illinois General Assembly as the state endures eight months without a budget. He highlighted intra party cooperation and reform while lawmakers laughed at his remarks yet likely return to Chicago style stances. He warned that self interest drives votes and that concessions are needed to break the stalemate. The piece questions whether Speaker Madigan and Gov. Rauner will abandon entrenched tactics to reach a deal.
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Mount Carmel Letters Policy and Classified Cards
The Mount Carmel Register invites local interest letters written by the credited author. Authors must provide name, address, and phone number. the paper edits for length and clarity. Up to one letter per writer per four weeks. Thank you notes appear in Card of Thanks at nominal cost. Election eve letters are not published. candidate communications are political advertising.
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Lawmaker Contact Addresses and Phones in Illinois
Readers are provided with two lawmakers contact points in Illinois. The first is in the Capitol Building, Springfield, with phone number 217-782-6674. The second is in Mattoon, 88 Broadway Suite, 61938, with toll free phone 1 888-235-6033 and website dalerighter.com.
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