Harmony in Carbondale School Board Faces Fresh Tensions
A brewing clash at Carbondale School District 95 shows lingering board frictions with Superintendent William Thomas. The controversy centers on overpriced science kits, evaluation tensions, and questions about district leadership, with calls for patience as Thomas aims to steer toward stability.
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Carbondale Eyes Pool as City Rec Breaks Opportunity
Carbondale could turn the YMCA closure into a chance for a municipal pool and small recreation center. Park District may lease the Y facility, enabling a temporary pool opening and later upgrades to serve residents and county visitors.
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George Whitehead
Congress opens to full agenda in 1985 preview
Congressional Quarterly surveys likely 1985 actions across agriculture budget and tax reform banking defense education environment and public health. Major items include farm bill reform pesticide law renewal deficit reduction tax simplification MX missile and anti satellite tests space defense Superfund reauthorization Clean Water Act and safe drinking water standards with agency and congressional clashes noted.
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Banquet of leftovers defines coming Congress agenda
As the 99th Congress prepares to convene, lawmakers face a looming $200 billion deficit and a budget battle shaping the agenda. The debate will touch nearly every program from farm price supports to social welfare, with hard choices on taxes, spending, and deficit reduction.
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Women Entrepreneurs Could Boost Economy If Not Held Back
The Pacific News Service piece argues women owned firms could spur growth as the economy slows. It details barriers: discrimination, limited management experience, credit hurdles, spousal co-signing, higher insurances, and underfunded SBA support. It cites examples of women-owned steel firms in Houston and cites federal contracting gaps.
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Kathleen Sharp
Pacific News Service
U.S. Commission On Civil Rights
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