The Southern Illinoisan Letters Policy and Contact Info
Publisher Dennis DeRossett Meta Minton Tim Crosby guide readers to submit letters up to 250 words by mail or email. Phone numbers for news tips and subscriber services are listed, with deadlines and office hours. The policy requires letters to be signed with name and hometown, and restricts poetry or mass submissions.
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Tim Crosby
Clintons Threaten To Shadow Kerry At Convention
The Clintons will deliver prime time speeches to energize Democrats and sway undecided voters as Kerry confronts energy and connection criticisms. Analysts say Bill and Hillary Clinton risk overshadowing Kerry while reinforcing party unity ahead of the Bush re election battle.
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Syracuse University
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Clinton and Hillary Clinton loom over Kerry convention speech
Democrats weigh how to balance Bill Clinton remarks with Hillary Clinton’s rising profile as senators and potential 2004 presidential candidate. Analysts note her role could ease or complicate public perception of the Clintons while Kerry’s campaign lingers behind.
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Boston firefighters avert pickets with new contract
Boston firefighters secured a four year contract with the city after marathon negotiations, ending fears of union strife during the Democratic National Convention. Mayor Menino hailed labor peace as delegates arrived for the four day event with welcoming parties planned around the city. Police officers had already reached a four year deal days earlier.
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Delegates name economy as top priority for next president
AP survey of more than 4,300 Democratic delegates in Boston shows about 70 percent rank the economy and jobs among their top three issues, with health care second and the Iraq war third. Delegates urge focus on job loss, outsourcing, and deficits as Kerry and Edwards campaign on the economy.
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Ypsilanti, Mich
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