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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 2004
Page
4
The Southern Illinoisan invites reader letters up to 250 words via mail, email or in person. Letters must be signed with the author’s name and hometown and include a verifiable telephone number. poetry, mass submissions and libelous or personal attacks are not published.
Illinois legislators in Springfield continue budget finalizing while medical malpractice reform lingers in stalemate talks. Back-and-forth budget bickering fuels criticism as the special session imposes costs on taxpayers and stalls potential malpractice insurance reforms.
The piece urges Illinois lawmakers to pass a reform package on medical malpractice before the special session ends. Gov Blagojevich says talks are alive, while Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson pledges no budget votes without reform. The author warns the region’s health care and economy hang in the balance and calls for public pressure to spur compromise before adjournment.
A reader praises State Representative John Bradley of the 117th District for opposing unfair NPDFS taxes, sponsoring repeal and refund legislation, and securing funding for Herrin projects including Maytag expansion and Aisin plants. The letter describes him as proactive, independent, and representative of Southern Illinois values.
A letter argues Council 31 favors same sex partner benefits over opposite sex, accusing discrimination and calling for equality. It praises Marion and Carbondale leaders for advancing malpractice limits and imagines a broader Marion ordinance spurring a national health care shift. It also questions malpractice premium costs and urges Springfield action for cap regulation. Curvetano
Leonard Pitts Jr questions the promise of technological progress after encountering a refrigerator with a built in 15 inch television selling for about 3200 dollars. He argues the future is sold by ads while not delivering leisure or enlightenment and reflects on consumer hype versus real advancement.
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