Bush Medicare plan stirs GOP echo of past criticism
Republican leaders in Congress voiced sharp skepticism of President Bush s Medicare prescription drug plan as they vow to craft their own version with stronger traditional Medicare guarantees. Key figures from Grassley Tauzin Thomas and Frist signaled a parallel effort while White House officials defend a plan linking drug coverage to HMOs and private plans.
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Former telemarketers claim Xintel used firefighter ruse in 1996 hires
Ex-telemarketer Payne alleges he was told to act as a firefighter and pressure calls to raise funds for an organization associated with SIPFA. He says workers were coached to sound brave while soliciting, and felt moral conflict. Union leaders defend honesty and say funds support community programs.
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Dawg Pound photo caption misspells Heyward Boyce name
The Southern Illinoisan notes an error in Monday’s edition where a caption under a photo of the Dawg Pound at Southern Illinois University Carbondale misspelled Heyward Boyce’s name. Readers urged to report inaccuracies via the Accuracy Hotline.
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Derailment case grows as suit seeks 20000 per person
Attorney Joseph Leberman says the class action against Canadian National Railway seeks about 20000 for each claimant for actual losses and inconvenience with potential future claims for health effects and property value impacts. More than 100 joined. 985 residents and 58 businesses have been compensated 383580 total.
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Steeleville Sheriff Case Under Investigation
An incident at Steeleville is under investigation with Frederking in custody in Jackson County Jail on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge after posting bond. No formal charges had been filed in Randolph or Jackson counties as of Tuesday. State and local officials declined to comment or provide details on potential further charges.
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