Saluki fund and Bradley praised for community support
Saluki Athletic Scholarship Fund surpassed its $300 000 goal for the year thanks to Southern Illinois University Carbondale leaders led by Athletic Director Paul Kowalczyk. Rep John Bradley drew praise for restraint after Gov Blagojevich called him a wallflower amid budget dispute tensions. Colleagues Ward and Warren of Rend Lake Conservancy District were commended for standing against the majority on sensitive issues.
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Carbondale vs Marion on medical ordinance and test results
A reader slams Carbondale City Council for not backing Mayor Brad Cole's medical malpractice ordinance, praising Marion's mayor for action. The piece then critiques local schools under No Child Left Behind, noting PSAE 2003 results show about half of students failing to meet standards and urging greater parental involvement to boost education quality.
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Madison quote debunked in letter to editor on ACLU debate
A reader criticizes Jim Davidson for citing a James Madison quote in The ACLU piece, argues the quote is fabricated from David Barton’s book The Myth of Separation, and says no Madison writings or biographers support it. The letter urges use of facts over fabrication.
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Blair Bush Alliance Ties Bush to Blair At Istanbul NATO Summit
Blair and Bush share a high profile partnership that shapes Iraq policy and European relations. The alliance draws praise and harsh criticism at home and abroad, impacting Blair's political standing, European goals, and the Labor party's election prospects.
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