Illinois scholarships near end as lawmakers clash in Senate
The Ledger notes strong General Assembly support to abolish the Voice of the Southern State scholarship program amid accusations of misused funds. Some call for reform, others say it cannot be saved, while transparency tools like The Ledger Open Book database track state finances and contracts for accountability.
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U S Senators Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin plus U S Representative John Shimkus provide district and Washington phone numbers. State Senator David Luechtefeld lists two offices with local and state lines. Web addresses accompany official sites for Kirk Durbin Shimkus.
Voice of the Reader Defends Tamms Supermax Prison
Donn S Miller argues Tamms is needed to house dangerous inmates and protect staff and inmates. He criticizes Alan Mills of the Uptown People’s Law Center, urges budget cuts to IDOC offices, and suggests governors work in prisons to inform policy.
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Dim Bulbs Don't Measure Up To the Editor
A reader rebuts the health insurance mandate by comparing it to auto insurance requirements, arguing that those who refuse coverage should be turned away from emergency rooms if they cannot prove insurance or pay up front. The letter attacks right wing talk radio for denying universal health care.
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Political reflection on party loyalty and voter responsibility
A reader argues that blame for national problems shifts with the party in power and urges Americans to evaluate issues and candidates rather than voting along party lines. The piece questions whether any current presidential candidates from either party are truly capable of effecting change and calls for new voting approaches.
EPA Tightens Coal Rules Amid Fracking Debate
The EPA plans stricter coal power regulations while supporting natural gas via fracking. Critics warn of unsafe transmission lines and lack of guidelines in populated areas. Residents are urged to check fracfocus for well locations near them.
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