Obama not mentioning Kirk in State of the Union addressed
Summary of editorials and local notes criticizing Barack Obama for not mentioning U S Senator Mark Kirk in the State of the Union while praising Gabrielle Giffords. The column contrasts DUI trends in Carbondale and Murphysboro, honors Darin Lee’s 2000th win, and profiles Vintage Soul charity efforts and SIU sports honors. It also covers Nick Hill’s signing with the Packers, Brandon Jacobs’ Super Bowl berth, Chancellor Rita Cheng on Polar Bear festivities, and a new pharmacy meth tracking law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barack Obama
U.S
Mark Kirk
State of the Union
Obama
Kirk
Gabrielle Giffords
Arizona
Senate
Saluki
du Quoin
Nick Hill
Green Bay Packers
Hill
Brandon Jacobs
New York Giants
San Francisco
SIU
Rita Cheng
Carbondale
Cheng
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Officials contact details for Kirk and Shimkus issued
A snippet lists U.S. Senator Mark Kirk and U.S. Representative John Shimkus with multiple phone numbers and official websites for constituent outreach. The compact contact card reflects district office and Washington, D.C. lines.
Land swap over Shawnee forest near Gallatin draws concern
Elizabeth Patula warns against trading 384 acres of Shawnee National Forest near Shawneetown for Peabody Energy, citing endangered species habitat and a history of pollution and mine safety violations. She urges public comments before the Tuesday deadline, detailing potential water and land risks and urging protection of the forest.
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Shawnee National Forest
Peabody Energy
Gallatin County
Shawneetown
Saline River
Illinois
Sierraclub.org
Forest Service
Newsweek
U.S
Peabody
Willow Lake
Sourcewatch
New York Times
Charles Duhigg
Charleston
W.va
Washington
EPA
Times
Fed
Voice of the Reader Calls for Term Limits in Illinois
A reader blasts the state legislature and governor for factional squabbles while Illinois sinks financially. Citing Moody's downgrade and high debt per capita, the letter urges term limits to curb incumbents and cites unfavorable rankings for retirement and business.
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Southern Illinoisan
Associated Press
Moody’s
Illinois
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Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Missouri Valley Conference
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Jayna Spivey
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Thesouthern.com
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Williamson County
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Dick Durbin
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Jerry Costello
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House
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House.gov
Shimkus
Gary Forby
Yahoo.com
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Midwest
Brandon Phelps
Gmail
Mike Bos
Mike
Bost
Hotmail
John Bradley
Jerry F. Costello
Elizabeth Patula
Makanda
SIU Carbondale
Alexander
Center At 101 Yoga Studio
Gabby
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