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Downstate lawmakers push repeal of Illinois seat belt law
State representatives in Southern Illinois face heavy constituent pressure to repeal the mandatory seat belt requirement set to take effect July 1. Co sponsor Jim Rea cites public demand, while Gov. Thompson warns a veto if passed. Downstate support centers on districts like Rich mond and Poshard, Dunn, Goforth, Phelps weigh the Saturn GM plant link.
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Tim Landis
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Downstate
Southern Illinois
Jim Rea
Dchristopher
Rea
House
Senate
Senate Transportation Committee
James Thompson
General Assembly
Saturn
General Motors
Thompson
Giant Motor Company
Richmond
Charles Wayne Goforth
R-Tamaroa
Goforth
David Phelps
D-Eldorado
Phelps
Ralph Dunn
R-Du Quoin
Glenn Poshard
Carterville
Poshard
Dunn
Terry Conner
U.S
Stuart Earnest
Earnest
Conner
Joseph William Dougherty
Marion
Springfield