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The Southern Illinoisan invites reader letters up to 250 words via e mail or Voice of the Reader. Include name and hometown, phone verification, and signature. The Vent is published Saturdays. Submissions may be edited and telephoned verifications are required.
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Parties skirt reform law before new federal limit ends
Four campaign finance groups filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission accusing officials from both parties and two prominent Republican lobbyists of forming new groups to evade the ban on unlimited party contributions. They say these groups operate openly or secretly to allow large cash flows and undermine the McCain-Feingold reform law, which they deem flawed.
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McCain Feingold reform seen as incumbent protection
An opinion arguing that the McCain Feingold law curbs free speech and unfairly benefits incumbents. It claims loopholes allow parties to fund independent advocacy groups, hides funding sources, and questions whether the measure truly tightens money in politics. The suit is brought by Democracy 21 Common Cause CAML Center for Responsive Politics against party committees and leaders.
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Duplicity of taxes a poison to democracy
John Berthoud argues that government revenue tactics from corporate taxes to tariffs lotteries and hidden levies undermine democracy. He cites higher consumer costs, muted growth, and voter mistrust while urging officials to reform their own practices and fiscal ethics. Berthoud leads NTU with a call for accountability.
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Giants move in small places as world reassesses US
Leonard Pitts Jr argues Pew Research finds rising anti Americanism since 2000 despite global love for American culture. He cites Bangladesh Canada Germany and other nations showing unfavorable views of US policy while noting broad admiration for US music film and technology. He urges awareness of how American actions affect others.
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Columnists publication days updated for Southern Illinoisan
The syndicated columnists schedule at The Southern Illinoisan has changed Leonard Pitts now appears on Wednesdays James J Kilpatrick on Thursdays and Molly Ivins on Sundays The note apologizes to readers who expected Kilpatrick today.
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