FCC urged to fast track T-Mobile AT&T deal in Southern Illinois
Our view argues AT&T proposed acquisition of T-Mobile would expand 4G access across Southern Illinois including Carbondale Marion Murphysboro Herrin and SIU Carbondale campus. It asserts faster networks boost local business education hospitals and economy, urging FCC approval and faster action from Congress.
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Community letters must be under 250 words signed with a hometown and telephone number for verification. Phone numbers are not published. The page editors may edit letters. No news reporting. Contact numbers and editors are listed for submission and verification purposes.
Officials contact lines for Kirk and Shimkus
U S Senator Mark Kirk provides district and DC phone numbers 312 886 3500 202 224 285 217 492 5089 and a campaign site. U S Representative John Shimkus lists 618 252 8271 and 202 225 5271 with a House site link.
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Marriage debate ignores core issue of heterosexual union decline
MONA Charen argues gay marriage distracts from real problem, noting rising unwed births and family breakdown fuel economic costs. Cites 1970 85.2 percent two parent homes dropping to 68.3 percent in 2005, with 40 percent births to unwed parents and stark gaps by race. Links marital stability to self sufficiency and social caste, urging revival of traditional marriage to curb inequality.
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Voice of the reader urges voters to research candidates
In a letter to the editor, the writer urges readers to study candidates’ ideologies and track records, vote for those whose values align with their own, and avoid bias from media coverage. The piece emphasizes evaluating issues over appearances and warns of the election’s high stakes.
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