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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 2002
Page
2
AP reports that the U.S. government exhibits larger and more systemic accounting problems than the private sector. Fiscal projections worsen as deficits loom, accrual methods reveal hidden expenses, and GAO withholds audit approval amid ongoing restatements and political budget maneuvering.
A New Haven man, Ernest Bowles, 35, died from massive shrapnel injuries after a Civil War era cannon exploded in the parking lot of the American Legion post during the New Haven River Festival. Eight others were injured. one victim was flown for treatment, and several declined care. Police, sheriff, and fire crews responded as investigators examine the incident involving the Just Us motorcycle club from Kankakee.
SEC head Pitt defends tougher enforcement under his watch and vows action if Halliburton or any firm misstates costs. He says the commission operates without special treatment and will investigate andact appropriately, with decisions by commissioners after enforcement staff recommendations.
Johnny R. Miller becomes commander of the Marion area battalion replacing Wampler who led since December. Miller, a Missouri National Guard veteran since 1982, served with the 8th Infantry Division in Germany 1986 to 1989 and worked as a factory supervisor for Ensign Bickford. He cites patriotism after Sept 11 and the desire to stay near home as key reasons for service.
Lawmakers raised the state school construction fund to 1 billion over two years. The program, started in 1998, has awarded 2 billion to 367 districts for 211 new buildings and 9 700 classrooms. Funding depends on local wealth with districts paying the balance.
Springfield report lists Southern Illinois school districts approved for construction grants. It includes district names, counties, priority list positions, and whether local share is required, with districts such as Pinckneyville Cairo Shawnee Nashville Chester Galatia Community Thompsonville Marion Herrin Johnston City Du Quoin Benton and Pinckneyville Elementary among those named.
Readers are urged to report inaccuracies in The Southern Illinoisan. Call the local Jackson County line at 529-5454 Ext. 5176 or the toll free number 800 228-0429 Ext. 5176 from outside the area to file corrections.
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