Editorial condemns smart grid plan amid Ameren influence
The Southern Illinoisan editor Gary Metro denounces Illinois smart grid legislation as smart greed and examines Ameren Illinois campaign contributions to Southern Illinois lawmakers. He cites voting patterns, notes both support and opposition, and questions pay to play influence ahead of 2012 elections.
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Home care urged during Home Care and Hospice Month
Plan now for home care as studies show most people prefer home care for cost and quicker recovery. With November as Home Care and Hospice Month families should discuss needs and visit the Illinois HomeCare and Hospice Council site for services and payment info. Remember to thank home care heroes this holiday season. Executive Director Jan CosTel Springfield.
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Voting under way for Golden Pen winner
Readers can vote through December 1 2011 for the best letter to the editor printed in November. Finalists named include Dennis McPheron Dominic Giafgleone and Becky Robinson with online and mail voting options and a chance for the winner to be recognized in an editor's column.
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Friedman would approve Ron Paul stance on drug legalization
Milton Friedman valued limited government and opposed the war on drugs, a view echoed by Ron Paul. The piece weighs legalization benefits like tax revenue and reduced enforcement against potential increases in addiction, comparing costs of prohibition to a taxed legal market and noting drug violence and corruption linked to illegal trade. MONA CHAREN comments on Friedman and Paul, with historical references and policy implications.
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Letters to the Editor Policy for Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letters to the editor policy including word limits and submission methods. Letters must be signed with author name hometown and telephone, may be edited, and libelous or personal attacks will not be published. Reach numbers for report news and contact details for editors are provided.
Officials contact lines for Illinois senators and representative
U S Sen Mark Kirk and U S Sen Dick Durbin are listed with several office phone numbers and official websites. Also shown are U S Rep John Shimkus contact numbers and a second representative's district or office lines with a web link.
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