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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 2002
Page
4
Publisher Linda Ritchie Lindus and editors invite letters to Voice of the Reader under 250 words. Include name and home, sign, and supply a phone number for verification. The Vent weekly feature and SoundOff page accept reader comments via phone or email with same editorial rules.
In a complex letter DIANNA THOMAS of MT. VERNON objects to Melissa Chapman for Fifth District appellate justice accusing her of favoritism and misrepresentation. The writer cites Chapman Rheinecker name changes, limited judicial experience, party voting record, and alleged regional imbalance on the court. She endorses Judge Jim Wexstten for trial court experience and local representation.
A resignation at Carbondale Business Development Corp follows pressure from state Medicaid cuts at Memorial Hospital. Jeremy Lloyd faces criticism for using official channels to push a political candidate. SIU Carbondale's Salukis rout Evansville 101 62 with 5 389 in attendance. Illinois campaign finance figures show Durkin trailing Durbin in a looming Senate race.
Buddy Maupin argues the Southern Illinois editorial misreads Gov. Ryan budget moves. He contends 5 percent cut authority wouldn’t cancel planned actions and cites hospital and prison-job privatization as ongoing impacts. He notes litigation over agency-cut authority and urges alternatives to protect Southern Illinois jobs and economy.
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