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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 2003
Page
2
Pochie, 51, cites overqualification, lack of college degree, and age as barriers to employment amid a stiff job market. He notes past near hires with Maytag and brief stints at General Dynamics, Illinois and Missouri union work, and unsuccessful state aid interviews.
State budget cuts and new fees threaten regional growth as lawmakers at Carbondale hear concerns about a sales tax on rolling stock and a fee on municipalities. Gov Blagojevich will sign House Bill 2866 establishing the Illinois Coal Mining and Electric Generation Act to aid clean coal initiatives. Local officials warn of higher costs and uncertain water rates hindering economic development while SIU Carbondale officials stress the university’s role in regional vitality.
The Bend Lake Conservancy District plans a special Friday meeting at 8:30 AM to discuss a possible settlement with Kevin Davis and his administrative assistant Nancee Paul Davis after an internal forensic audit found misappropriation exceeding $500,000 and broader fund mismanagement. Both were fired April 28. federal records were seized and an IRS probe continues.
U S Attorney Miquelon will quit effective Sept 1 and has taken paid administrative leave to avoid possible conflicts. Richard Byrne of the Justice Department will serve as interim U S attorney for up to 120 days while Ashcroft seeks a permanent replacement. The Southern District covers 38 counties with offices in Fairview Heights and Benton.
Governor Blagojevich plans to unveil a 1.1 billion FutureGen venture in Southern Illinois a joint private government effort to create a coal fueled zero emissions plant and hydrogen producer. SIUC will receive a 2 million grant next year for clean coal research with Siemens Westinghouse Power Corp or Orlando Florida. Grants fund a three year study to develop porous candle filter elements for high pressure fluidized bed coal cleaning. John Mead head of SIUC Coal Research Center seeks national recognition through these projects. Blagojevich will sign the bill at the development park and tour the facility if time permits.
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