Bush to oppose affirmative action in university program
The Bush administration is expected to oppose the University of Michigan plan that gives minority students preference, weighing in on the landmark affirmative action case. White House and Justice Department lawyers draft a Supreme Court brief arguing against racial preferences, citing diversity through nonquota methods and Bush’s record as Texas governor.
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Media consortium disbands vote counting operation
Six major news organizations including ABC CBS NBC CNN Fox News Channel and The Associated Press announce the breakup of Voter News Service the vote counting and exit poll consortium created in 1993. The move follows two flawed election night results in 2000 and ongoing failures in 2002 prompting consideration of alternative arrangements and potential AP led upgrades in future elections.
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ACS to open facility in Carbondale Business Park East
ACS plans to begin operations at Carbondale's Reed Station Road park within three weeks with a job fair aiming to hire about 10 staff. The 30,000 square foot, half-filled building hosts Neon Internet and others, and the CBDC and city own the park offering redundant fiber optic access for high speed Internet. The company emphasizes nearby John A. Logan and Southern Illinois training, and expects staff training to start in two weeks after hiring.
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Crymes Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Murder Charge
Crymes received 10 years after pleading guilty to a murder case where the victim was struck with a rock like object. Police say Crymes took a handgun from Cavitt, chased the victim, and fired, striking Jones in the back. Prosecution notes imperfect self defense may apply. first degree murder and related charges were dropped after witnesses said Crymes seized the gun from Cavitt. Crymes earned 108 days credit and will be transferred to the Illinois Department of Corrections.
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SIUC Students face strike fears amid contract fight
SIUC students worry about class completion as faculty and administration trench over an 11 month contract. Michael Jarard of the Undergraduate Student Government calls the dispute a game of chicken and says Straight Talk efforts fail to ease minds.
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Correction Requested: Murphysboro Local Election Candidate Misspelled
The Southern Illinoisan acknowledges an error in Sunday's Murphysboro election story. Candidate Vicki Ardrey was misnamed. accuracy hotline details are provided for readers to report corrections from Jackson County or elsewhere.
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Blagojevich vows reform to tame budget crisis
Illinois Governor Blagojevich pledges cross party cooperation to fix a growing deficit projected at 5 billion dollars, up from prior estimates. He vows to consolidate agencies, cut boards, and avoid tax hikes while seeking bold ways to cut prescription costs and boost schools and jobs. Lisa Madigan sworn as first female Illinois attorney general, vows focus on vulnerable groups and drug pricing fairness.
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Blagojevich Inauguration Prompts Budget Tightening Hopes
Southern Illinois lawmakers and observers urged modest fiscal expectations as Rod Blagojevich was sworn in for a four year term amid a stated $5 billion deficit. They urged restraint, pledged focus on jobs and regional aid, and anticipated careful budgeting to meet state priorities.
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