Legal services under fire as recess appointees loom
The Reagan administration named 11 recess appointees to the Legal Services Corporation Board, bypassing Senate confirmation since 1981. Critics say the move aims to control funding and policy for the poor legal aid program, though Congress remains committed to continuing federal support. The piece contrasts this with broader concerns over constitutional norms and governance.
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Janet Leno
Reagan Administration
Federal
Legal Services Program
The
Legal Services Corporation
LSC
Senate
Reagan
California
Legal Services
American Bar Association
ABA
Congress
White House
Social services funding debate rocks Carbon Dale city
The Carbon Dale city government faces budget cuts as federal funds fade. A staff proposal targets elimination of a subsidized Hayes Center health clinic and limits day care to city residents while seeking to preserve essential services and security. Attucks Community Services Board faces scrutiny amid calls for accountability and creative funding solutions. City officials weigh closing options against maintaining northeast services and preserving the Hayes Center's role.
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Carbondale
Washington
Bmma Hayes Center
Attucks Community Services Board
Hayes Center
Attucks
Northeast Social Services
City
Weinberger Uses Aggressive Budget Tactics to Starve Agencies
Secretary Weinberger adopts a Patton like approach to defend defense budgets. He pushes anti Star Wars options and demands while aiming to keep spending high, arguing budget cutters must concede. The strategy risks higher overall costs and taxpayer burden.
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Caspar Weinberger
Washington
Weinberger
David Stockman
George Patton
Letter argues USS pricing harms volunteers in Carbondale area
Lillian Adams of Carbondale urges action against the USS universal rate proposed for the GTE area, arguing it limits volunteer outreach by telephone. She cites personal bills in Carbondale and Murphysboro, notes broader civic impact, and promotes joining the Consumer's Utility Board with contact details and district representation.
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Murphysboro
USS
Carbondale
ICC
Electric and Gas
Consumer’s Utility Board
CUB
Illinois Commerce Commission
P.O. Box
Chicago
Robert Gustafson
Cambria
Lillian Adams
Bring starving people to America Editor letter
A Southern Illinoisan reader rebukes the Jan 9 editorial 2 modest proposals alleging bias against Kennedy and Reagan. The writer mocks calls for education while starving Africans deserve aid and suggests bringing starving foreigners to U S tables. He praises Americans home after Grenada and condemns Illinois critics of Reagan.
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Southern Illinoisan
Kennedy
Reagan
Chappaquiddick
Africa
Grenada
Driving as a right not privilege in American view
The speaker argues driving is a right of American citizens, not a privilege granted by a granter. They acknowledge responsibility behind the wheel and oppose the notion of rights being privileges, contrasting with East Germany’s wall-crossing and favoring rights over privileges.
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Southern Illinoisan
East
Germany
Freedom and seat belts in America letter response
Jim House of Cora expresses appreciation for Bettie Fazard's Jan 9 letter on wearing seat belts. He extols freedoms including speech press and religion, notes belts are a personal choice, and praises the article as outstanding while urging Americans to preserve freedom.
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Roger Jepsen
Iowa
Senate
Donald Johnson
Justice Department
Justice
White House
Washington
America
Reagan
Southern Illinoisan
Bettie Fazard
Freedom of
Bettie
Jim House
Cora
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Philadelphia
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