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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 2011
Page
4
An edited excerpt from a Bloomington Pantograph reprinted with permission by The Southern Illinoisan. The piece flags a debate over fair pay and labor action, noting tensions between workers and management while aiming to contextualize the larger national discussion.
The editorial argues private sector pay has fallen while public sector wages rise and urges readers to consider tax burdens. It cites AFSCME protests in Southern Illinois and a Illinois Policy Institute report showing higher total compensation for state workers. It calls for deeper cuts to state expenses and invites reader feedback.
Policy outlines letters to the editor must be under 250 words and signed with a telephone number for verification though not published. It notes editing rights, prohibits report news, provides submission addresses in Carbondale and Williamson County areas, and lists contact emails and editors.
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Monacharen argues that Clinton's presidency saw both gains and missteps. He notes GDP growth and free trade progress, but credits NAFTA and the capital gains tax cut for lasting effects while detailing tax hikes and welfare reform battles. He compares Clinton to Reagan and criticizes overemphasis on the Clinton tax era.
Letter to the editor claims the two party system wastes money and fuels election politics. It argues against endless foreign spending and proposes ending overseas military commitments to balance the budget and protect national interests. The writer urges isolationist steps to relieve national debt.
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