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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 2007
Page
7
President Bush signed legislation extending the State Children's Health Insurance Program after veto fights. The bill funds coverage through March 2009 for enrolled children, with Republicans praising certainty of funding and Democrats pushing for broader coverage and a $35 billion expansion funded by tobacco taxes.
Officials warn Illinois faces a statewide mental health crisis with court ordered admits waiting days to weeks for treatment. Beds are being added but funding limits cause jail crowding and early discharges. Experts urge sustained resources, noting long recovery and legal processes Lord Freeman, James, and McMahan emphasize systemic gaps and the need for more funding.
Murphysboro native Marshall credits Boy Scouts with preparing him for Army life. He mentions faith, family, and confirming his choice to enlist, with potential deployment within a year. His brother Mark, in Illinois Army Reserve, echoes scouting’s role in basic training and discipline.
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