Bush energy debate grows as Alaska refuge drilling looming
The piece notes rising public pressure over Bush environmental policies as a Senate plan could attach oil and gas drilling on Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to a budget measure. Senator Domenici says a simple majority could approve exploration, risking filibuster protections while big oil eyes huge recoverable oil reserves.
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Bush urged to open debate on Arctic refuge drilling
A Washington letter discusses Sen Domenici's backdoor push to attach Alaska oil drilling to a budget bill, with Sen Lieberman threatening a filibuster against refuge drilling. Public comment on four Alaska North Slope draft options runs to March 18, while critics accuse Bush of advancing environmental changes via executive orders.
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Letters Policy and Contact Information for The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan provides contact details for news tips letters and ads, including publisher Dennis DeRossett managing editor Gerald Garcia and opinion editor Jeff Smyth. Readers may submit letters under 250 words, with name hometown and phone for verification, and can call 618 351 5005 for SoundOff and The Vent submissions.
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Reader complains about front page war gas price headline
A reader criticizes a January 13 front page headline claiming $2.50 gasoline if war with Iraq comes. They accuse the paper of overstating, sacrificing principles for sales, and trying to sway public opinion on war and energy use SUVs.
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Judge Rules IDNR Must Release Documents On OHV Lands
Judge Bruce Stewart of the 1st Circuit in Pope County ruled the Illinois Department of Natural Resources failed to show good reason for denying documents sought by the Regional Association of Concerned Environmentalists. The case concerns the IDNR mediated purchase of land for private ATV parks, including Williams Hill Pass Association property. The letter argues public funding supported employee costs under the OHV Recreational Trails Program and criticizes the program as risky, with environmental and community impacts.
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WHPA
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Jimi Williams
Tim Schwietzer
Schwietzer
Consumer Federation of America
Southern
Illinois
Judge Wilkinson Defers to War Powers in Hamdi Case
In a 2001 Hamdi ruling Judge J Harvie Wilkinson of the 4th U.S. Circuit upheld wartime detentions and rejected judicial second guessing. The piece praises his restraint and argues separation of powers remains essential during conflict despite public unease. It notes Hamdi as an American citizen captured in Afghanistan and detained at Norfolk Navy Brig. James J Kilpatrick comments for Universal Press Syndicate.
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U.S
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University of Virginia
Reagan
4Th Circuit
Virginia District Court
Robert Doumar
United States
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