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Rend Lake faces budget squeeze amid popular tourist draw
Rend Lake could face cuts as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requests 4.4 million dollars for fiscal year 2008. Despite the sizable sum, officials note it matches 2004 funding levels, with operations manager James Lynch explaining a half million shortfall amid Illinois’ abundant lake resources and tourism reliance.
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Rend Lake
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
James Lynch
Illinois
Rend Lake funding push eyed to protect first-rate facilities
In a proposed budget debate Lynch warns of cuts to Rend Lake operations citing Main Dam Road winter closure and mid July South Marcum complex opening as cost savers. He urges federal help, a Friends of Rend Lake group, and lobbying to preserve a facility drawing millions in visitor spending.
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Lynch
Becky Malkovich
South Marcum
Marcum
Dale Miller
Uncle Sam
Rend Lake
Illinois
Franklin County Board
Friends of
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
Haditha Massacre charges dropped for two Marines
The Haditha killings prompt debate on civilian standards in war as charges against Lance Cpl. Justin L. Sharratt and Capt. Randy W. Stone are dropped. Lt Gen James Mattis cites the uncommunicable experience of combat and the need to stay true to law of war while under fire.
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Haditha
U.S
Iraq
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James Mattis
1St Marine Expeditionary Force
Supreme Court
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr
Mattis
Letter to the Editor on national spending and infrastructure
Davin E. Christensen argues the United States should prioritize education health and infrastructure over endless foreign wars He contends rebuilding bridges and fixing water and sewer systems is essential while asserting security comes from human capital and constitutional values.
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Minneapolis
Iraq
Congress
United States
Letter to the moderates amid a divided political scene
A registered Democrat argues that moderate, independent voters should back candidates who help ordinary Americans rather than special interests. The writer rejects extreme positions, praises Ford and Clinton as examples of moderate leadership, and emphasizes freedom of thought within party lines.
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Washington
George McGovern
Gerald Ford
Bill Clinton
Budget gridlock pits families against state payroll
Tom Tingley of Jonesboro argues that stalled state budget talks threaten pay for public workers and utilities bills. He cites Senate plans to fund 500 front line corrections staff amid a 2,000 shortfall and questions lawmakers' control over money. He urges accountability and family priorities.
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