The Southern Illinoisan Contact and Letters Policy
Publisher Linda Ritchie Lindus and editors invite tips and letters to Voice of the Reader and The Vent. Details cover contact numbers, email addresses, submission rules, word limits, and publication rights for readers in Carbondale and surrounding areas.
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Illinois lawmakers duck budget courage amid $1B deficit
The Decatur Herald & Review editorial says Illinois legislators surrendered prerogatives to the governor amid a $1 billion shortfall, approving a spending plan with a deficit and relying on tobacco revenue bonds. It condemns avoidance of broad tax reforms and calls for bold reform and accountability ahead of next year’s elections.
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Prescription drug war fuels Medicare debate in Illinois letter
HAL GULLET and M DUFFETT urge universal Medicare prescription drug benefit, denounce Together Rx Card as stall tactic, and criticize pharma profits. They cite Abbott and TAP, Bristol-Myers Squibb figures, and campaign lobbying to argue for health care justice. Call to action lists congressperson contact and coalition resources.
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Texas conventions spark a lively fall political season
Molly Mins reports from El Paso and Sun City on Texas party conventions. Democrats show strength with fiery speeches and fiery caucuses while Republicans face criticism of money in politics. Talk centers on Governor Perry and Senate hopefuls Cornyn and Kirk, with Karl Rove tied to a tossed disk controversy.
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