Illinois Doctors Fear Harsh Medicaid Cuts Endangering Care
In a strong editorial Ridge Budde urges Illinois to rethink a 2.7 billion cut slated for next year, arguing the 20 percent reduction harms access, jobs, and health system reform. He notes Medicaid costs per beneficiary are modest, enrollment grows from recession, and payments are below costs, urging transparent, multi year fixes with hospital industry support.
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Pat Quinn
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Readers urged to submit signed letters to editor
Policy details letters must be 250 words or less and emailed, address current issues, require signature and a telephone number for verification, and will be edited by the paper. Contact lines include Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto area numbers and Williamson County lines, with editor names and emails from the Southern Illinois publication.
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Williamson County
Officials Contact Details for Senator Kirk
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk lists contact numbers 312 886 3500 and 202 224 2855 along with 217 492 5089. A campaign or official site address is provided at kirk.senate.gov.
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Is America Sinking Like the Titanic
In a reflective piece Harry Mosley compares the United States to the Titanic, noting parallels in debt, governance, and social divisions. He urges voters to elect a capable leadership in the 2012 election to keep America afloat.
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New York City
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Golden Pen Award voting narrows to three finalists
Readers and the editorial board select Kathy Geis Fox Jim Barnett and James Wilson as finalists for the Golden Pen Award. Voting runs through Thursday with online and mail options. winner receives an inscribed gold colored pen and editor column recognition.
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Cairo
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Voice of the Reader critiques Simon on college data transparency
A reader letter questions Lt. Gov Sheila Simon's views on college data transparency arguing that choosing a college involves culture, opportunities, and personal fit beyond tuition and salaries. It contrasts perceived prestige with factors like campus culture and guidance, invoking Simon and her daughter as nonstandard selectors.
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