Romney Dominates Final Florida Debate Clashes
Mitt Romney pressed Newt Gingrich in the final Florida debate before the primary, demanding an apology for an anti immigrant ad and ridiculing a moon colony plan. Santorum urged focus on issues while Paul floated a 25 mile bike race. The race narrows as polls show Romney edging Gingrich with Santorum and Paul trailing.
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Heartland Du Quoin Plant Closure Costs 31 Jobs
Former workers at Heartland’s Du Quoin plant become eligible for benefits after the facility’s closure. The plant opened in fall 2006 and was sold to Maplehurst Bakeries of Brownsburg Indiana in September 2010. Applicants can access One Stop Career Centers through locator.org/onestopcenters. For center lists call 618-351-5076.
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District 95 to share back payments in Carbondale plan
After a meeting District 95 leaders discussed forming a stakeholder committee including teachers to study a balanced school calendar with shorter breaks and year round instruction. The plan aims to aid students from lower income backgrounds and could start in the 2013 2014 school year with a District 95 board meeting set for February 23 at 7 p.m. at the administrative center.
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Mount Vernon summit showcases regional momentum and leadership
Lt Governor Sheila Simon praised Mount Vernon at the summit for community momentum and cooperation. State lawmakers and local officials joined a panel to discuss workforce, infrastructure funding, and economic development. Panelists noted ongoing funding concerns but emphasized keeping legislators informed to aid future money for projects. David Keen highlighted the event as a showcase of growth and a learning opportunity for sustaining it.
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GITMO Teach-in honors memory of Margie Parker Behan
The teach-in reflects on Margie Parker Behan and critiqued Guantanamo Bay detentions. Detainees lack access to evidence or counsel, CSRTs are questioned as a legal black hole, and indefinite detention remains a troubling legal issue for international and U S law.
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Marine Capt Joshua Parish of Equality dies abroad
A 29 year old Marine from Equality Illinois Capt Joshua Parish died Sunday in the United States during Operation Enduring Freedom. He served with the 4th Civil Affairs Group Marine Forces Reserve based in Washington. Parish was 29 and the death was non combat related.
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