Obama vows bigger debt reductions after Illinois tour
President Barack Obama told Illinois residents at Wyffels Hybrids in Atkinson that he will seek more than 1.5 trillion dollars in debt savings over ten years, aiming to surpass the recent deal with Congress. He pressed for higher revenues, continued payroll tax cuts, and more infrastructure spending as he promoted economic plans during a Midwest tour.
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Back To School In Tornado-Ravaged Joplin Mo
Joplin students return to classes in a rebuilt district using a converted retail space at Northpark Mall and other temporary locations after the May tornado that killed 160 and damaged six schools. Teachers note changes while stressing a move toward normalcy.
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Trustees clash over SIU logo changes and board role
Trustees at Southern Illinois University face friction over a new logo and marketing plan aimed at reversing eight years of enrollment decline. Some board members demand more notice, while President Poshard and Chancellor Cheng defend leadership roles and board communication. Freshman enrollment showed a 7 percent rise from 2010, though links to branding remain uncertain.
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Dixon Springs
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Donna Manering
Lowery
Ed Hightower
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Rita Cheng
Glenn Poshard
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SIUC
Cheng
Poshard
Manering
Mark Hinrich
O'Fallon
Pat Quinn
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