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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 2004

Page

4

The Southern Illinoisan Letters Policy and Contact Details

Publisher Dennis DeRossett and staff invite reader letters under 250 words. Submit via e mail or mail to The Southern Illinoisan Carbondale IL. Include name hometown and a contact number for verification. poetry and mass submissions are not published.

Media bias and political spin in modern reporting

A reader condemns political spin and perceived media bias across television and newspapers. The letter claims conservatives are unfairly portrayed, while liberals receive favorable treatment, and calls for scrutiny of all politicians to safeguard truth and national leadership. It also discusses The Passion of the Christ and interfaith lessons, urging unity between Christians and Jews.

Illinois Bill Clinton Jim Edgar George Ryan George Bush ABC News Bush Clinton Southern Illinoisan David Broder Leonard Pitts Lenore Skenazy Clarence Page Molly Ivins Ann Coulter Mel Gibson Anne Frank Rome Jesus

Notable Southern Illinois stories and people's recognitions

Tablescapes at the Dunn-Richmond Center drew 2000 participants and volunteers, benefiting tea charities. River to River Relay showcased an 80 mile Midwest course from Jackson County to Golconda, boosting the regional economy. A Bush Administration plan seeks stricter coal plant emissions, drawing Durbin critique over Western bias. I-LAW campaigns educate voters on medical malpractice insurance. Karen Frailey and John Burdle explore Trail of Tears history across Pope Johnson and Union counties. Kevin Kern part of A CYPL program, life changing trip to DC Indonesia Malaysia. Lance Miller finalist in Nashville Star from Fairfield, with final May 1. Amanda McClurken becomes Pinckneyville volunteer firefighter. Kim Martin of Southeastern Illinois College earns teaching award and is up for another honor.

Dunn-Richmond Center Midwest Jackson County Golconda U.S Dick Durbin Karen Frailey John Burdle Southern Illinois University Carbondale United States Oklahoma Illinois Pope, Johnson and Union Counties Perry County Kevin Kern Southern Illinois American Council of Young Political Leaders Kern Washington, D.C Indonesia Malaysia Lance Miller Fairfield Nashville Star Miller SIUC Jackson Junction Amanda McClurken Pinckneyville McClurken Alan McClurken Melvin Williams Kim Martin Southeastern Illinois College Loren P. and Velma Dallas Martin Illinois Mathematical Association of Community Colleges Illinois Community College Trustee Association

Tax refund reflections on Bush tax cuts and debate

Broder notes taxpayers savoring refunds amid three years of Bush tax cuts. Treasury touts gains like lower unemployment and GDP growth, while critics from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities warn the revenue drop hurts deficits and mostly benefits the rich. The piece suggests extending middle-class breaks but questions overall bang for the buck.

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