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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 2002
Page
4
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With the nation on a wartime footing, Bush and congressional leaders argue for selective budget increases. Supporters urge pay raises for troops, supplies and weapons, new security measures for nuclear plants and communities, modest tax rebates, and extended unemployment benefits for 300,000 laid-off workers since the September attacks.
The Philadelphia Inquirer criticizes President Bush's plan to permanently extend tax cuts, arguing it drains trillions from social programs, benefits the wealthy, and hinders stimulus. It warns of increased deficits, risks to entitlements, and a partisan path that could delay needed aid to the unemployed while urging offsetting savings before rising defense spending.
A reader urges voting for Senator O Malley as 100 percent pro life to fight for unborn lives. They contrast him with Jim Ryan who they say avoids a clear abortion position, alleging political puppetry and bad governance in Illinois.
A participant in the Rite of Christian Initiation at St. Xavier Carbondale discusses comparing vaccine safety with public health goals to the death penalty. The speaker argues that recognizing tradeoffs in policy might reveal inconsistencies between protecting children and safeguarding society, urging clearer moral analysis.
Ronald L. Ruecker MD president of the Illinois State Medical Society argues for cautious support of a Bush Administration pilot to expand prescription drug benefits for low income seniors. He urges evaluation of budget impact and urges collaboration with state and federal agencies before declaring a solution.
A public appeal urges Illinois residents to donate to the Illinois Child Abuse Prevention Fund via Line 2B on state tax returns. The funds support community services, parent support lines, and parenting education to prevent abuse and protect children.
The December 2000 Illinois 14 crash killed Amy Parkhill and Lynn Turley after Turley, driving drunk at over 80 mph, struck Parkhill at a red light near Buckner. Turley had a long DUI history under multiple last names and avoided punishment, while Lisa Williams received prison time for similar offenses, prompting calls for tougher enforcement.
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