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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 2004
Page
1
The Southern Illinoisan reports education funding as a persistent hurdle in ongoing budget negotiations across state government. In other sections, defense funding for Iraq, disaster aid, a local shooting range move, financial tips, and weather outlooks are noted, with page references and department headlines. Weather calls for sun, a warm Friday, and round-the-clock service details accompany a broad spectrum of briefs.
Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka said he will not seek the U S Senate, dimming Republican hopes four months before the election. He weighed the move after earlier excitement and amid GOP setbacks including Jack Ryan's withdrawal and an indicted former governor George Ryan.
The Senate failed 48 to 50 to advance the Federal Marriage Amendment to ban same sex marriage, denting Bush era efforts ahead of the November elections. Democrats charged political motivation, while GOP leaders defended the issue as vital. Durbin and Hatch weighed in on constitutional stakes as the vote prompted a page 3A continuation.
The measure to reshape the Rend Lake Conservancy District board failed to move from the Illinois House Rules Committee after an amendment by Rep. Kurt Granberg was not released. HB 7307 to reconstitute the Health Facilities Planning Board advances to the Senate, with Gov. Blagojevich expected to sign if leaders consent.
In Carterville the new Stephanie's Cabaret, Williamson County's only gentleman's club, opened with little fanfare on Wednesday evening. Owner Stephanie Capps said the venue offers topless dancing without full nudity, features a dark spacious interior with strobe lighting and purple mirrors, and charges a $5 cover with soft drinks available. She noted past resistance in some towns but optimism for Crest area reception.
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