Illinois approves sweeping mine safety reforms across industry
Gov Blagojevich signs broad safety package for Illinois coal mines estimating 32 million tons of coal annually and about 3500 workers. The law requires oxygen tanks with one hour air, stockpiles every 4000 feet, rescue chambers, life lines, taglines, and large transport vehicles. A Mine Technology Task Force will review tracking tech with a 90 day recommendation window. Mine rescue teams must be federally certified within six months.
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Illinois
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Association
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State Mining Board
Rice heads to Middle East to seek stability and peace
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice outlined a strategy for lasting peace in the Middle East focusing on addressing root causes rather than an immediate cease-fire. President Bush said resolving the crisis requires confronting Hezbollah, Syria, and their supporters, with Turkey's Erdogan consulted over the weekend.
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Texas
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Blues fans flood Sparta for daylong BluesFest
Wersching praised BluesFest as perfect and affordable saying for ten dollars you get twelve hours of entertainment. The Wellens, among a few dancers, planned to keep moving all day and night with others warming up to the music. Jason at thesouthern.com notes contact details.
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the Wellens
Lynn Wellen
POSHARD Defends SIU chancellors amid plagiarism probe
The Chronicle of Higher Education reports rival assertions on SIU leadership as Dussold sues for wrongful termination and supporters form Alumni and Faculty Against Corruption at SIU to expose alleged plagiarism. Dussold, now at McKendree College, tells the Chicago Tribune SIU should fire all who plagiarize or reinstate him.
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Chronicle of Higher Education
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SIU
McKendree College
Lebanon
Chicago Tribune
College trustees address nepotism at Midwest college
Trustees review hiring practices after complaints of relatives working at the college. Charles Farner and Barry Hancock are among relatives hired over the years while David Hancock and others defend procedures. A new disclosure policy and possible nepotism rules are discussed, with board votes expected next month.
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David Hancock
West Frankfort
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Ray
Marion
Brewer
Farner
John Sanders
John Huffman
Robert L. Mees
Larry Peterson
Julia Schroeder
JP Barrington
Mees
SIU President addresses plagiarism charges at SIU
SIU President Glenn Poshard responds to accusations of plagiarism within SIU administration raised by Alumni and Faculty Against Corruption at SIU. He cites Dr. Dussold’s case, differentiates intent, and defends his own non deceptive actions while urging civil discourse and accountability.
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Southern Illinois University
Glenn Poshard
SIU
Wendler
Dr. Vandegrift
Christopher Dussold
Dussold
Dr. Dussold
Dr Vandegrift
Dr. Wendler
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