Dow Jones plunge as debt deal critique fuels market panic
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 512 points amid nine losses in ten days as first time jobless claims topped 400,000. The crash, paired with a heated debt ceiling debate and partisan gridlock, underscored doubts about a U.S. economic recovery. Comments targeted Congress and the Obama administration for inaction.
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Performance funding aims to shape Illinois higher ed
Sheila Simon argues for performance funding to tie a portion of higher education funding to student outcomes, urging measure diversity and fairness across colleges. She notes Illinois aims for 60 percent workforce with degrees by 2025, cites current enrollment focus, and previews Gov. Quinn's signing of enabling legislation.
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Marines Who Died This Week Honored by Readers
A letter urges honoring a group of Marines who died this week. The writer named Justin Allen Brett Linley Matthew Weikert Justus Barrett Dave Santos Jesse Reed Matthew Johnson Zachary Fisher Brandon King Christopher Goeke and Sheldon Tate and laments no media coverage or public acknowledgment.
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Memorial Day Veterans Coverage Sparks Gratitude and Urges Perseverance
A veteran praises The Southern Illinoisan for front page coverage on Agent Orange and memorial day involvement, noting strong, moving reporting that resonates with veterans. He urges peers to keep fighting for benefits despite refusals and government pressure.
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Golden Pen Award Voting Opens for Month’s Best Letter
Readers vote online or by mail through Thursday to pick the Golden Pen winner. Finalists include Curtis Richardson of Dahlgren, Jim LeForge II of Chester, and Dennis McPheron of Johnston City. The winner earns an inscribed gold pen and a recognition column.
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Letters to the Editor Policy and contact details
The policy outlines letter submission rules including 250 word limit and signed letters with a telephone number for verification. It notes they will edit letters and publish author name and hometown, with contact numbers for reporting news and political representatives provided in the notice.
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