Lincoln's 1859 letter reveals debt collection attempt
The Lincoln Log notes Abraham Lincoln writing to Maria L. Bullock of Kentucky about unpaid Springfield lots. He dislikes chasing money, suggests buying the debts at ten percent, and aims to recover funds when possible. Compiled by Illinois Historic Preservation Agency with sponsor support from The Southern Illinoisan.
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Lincoln
Maria L. Bullock
Kentucky
Bullock
Springfield
The
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
Illinois Press Association
Southern Illinoisan
Restore sanity to presidential primary reform plan proposed
A 2008 era column argues the presidential primary system is out of control with campaigns and states rushing ahead. It cites Alan Dixon and Walter Mondale backing regional primaries to distribute early voting across eight regions from March to June, ensuring no single state dominates.
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Iowa
New Hampshire
Illinois
Congress
U.S
Alan J. Dixon
Walter Mondale
Dixon
Senate
Mondale
Minnesota
Jimmy Carter
Federal Election Commission
Pacific States
Middle Atlantic
East South Central
Midwest
New England
South Atlantic
Mountain
West South Central
Community kindness and Brehm School profile noted
A reader praises Kevin Nix and his son for giving up their seats at a Christmas Mass in West Frankfort. The letter also highlights Brehm School in Carbondale, its 25 year start up, current enrollment over 100, and need for local donations and diverse gift options to sustain tuition-driven education for students with disabilities.
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St. Johns Catholic Church
West Frankfort
Kevin Nix
Van
Kevin
Brehm
Carbondale
U.S
Stop Growth Syndrome In Gore Speech On Climate Action
The message urges treating growth as finite and stresses climate action alongside stabilizing population. It cites Al Gore’s Nobel speech and Earth In The Balance, arguing Earth’s resources like arable land and fresh water are limited and must be conserved. It mentions Brehm Preparatory School and founderCarol Brehm.
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al Gore
Community colleges offer economical path to a BA
A reader argues two years at a community college followed by SIUC or another state university is the most affordable route to a bachelor’s degree without debt. Citing NEA Today’s coverage of student loans for future teachers and SIUC starting salaries, the writer urges two years at a community college before transferring to a university to reduce loan burden.
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SIUC
David Johnson
Walter Wendler
NEA Today
Illinois
Massachusetts young invincibles and universal coverage debate
The piece examines the 2006 Massachusetts health plan, its individual mandate, and penalties aimed at young invincibles aged 19 to 29. It notes high uninsured rates among young adults, adds regional and national context, and cites policy suggestions to lower youth uninsured levels while profiling author Steve Jacob of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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Massachusetts
Bay State
Hillary Clinton
Dn.y
North Carolina
John Edwards
Ann McEachern
New York Times
U.S
Texas
Commonwealth Fund
New Jersey
Minera
Steve Jacob
The
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Fort Worth
W. 7Th Street
Star-Telegram.com
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Barack Obama
Obama
Dick Durbin
Durbin
John Shimkus
House.gov
Shimkus
Jerry Costello
Costello
Gary Forby
David Luechtefeld
Brandon Phelps
Mike Bost
John Bradley
Abraham Lincoln
Christian Charity
Brehm School
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Brehm Preparatory
Carol Brehm
Mount Vernon
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