Jokes poke fun at Russia’s rotating Putin Medvedev power duo
Anekdoty era returns as Russians mock a shared presidency in 2023 with Medvedev sworn in as president and Putin serving as prime minister. The jokes, a historic gauge of opinion, hint at who really holds power while Kremlin controls tighten and satire shifts online.
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Rebels' money talks in Ecuadorian campaign? Correa faces questions
Documents from a slain rebel computer, confirmed by Colombian officials, discuss possible donations to Rafael Correa's 2006 presidential bid ranging from twenty to one hundred thousand dollars. Correa denies the allegations, calling the printouts unreliable. The letters, tied to FARC leaders, come amid regional tensions and a Dominican Republic summit unease.
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U S military says Baghdad violence not a trend
U S military spokesman Rear Adm. Gregory Smith said the recent deadly attacks in Baghdad do not indicate a rising trend in violence. He noted violence has fallen about 60 percent in nine months due to more troops, a Shiite cease-fire, and Sunni cooperation, while acknowledging ongoing extremist threats.
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Voters weigh Illinois constitutional convention debate
Illinois legislators split 48 47 on backing a constitutional convention with Rep. Mike Bost and Rep. Brandon Phelps warning Southern Illinois would lose voice while advocates cited debt and dysfunction. Coalition founders argue the current charter needs change to curb district manipulation and empower voters.
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SIU School Seeks to Keep Graduates Region Wide
SIUSM officials note residents tend to stay near training sites and aim to keep graduates in central and Southern Illinois. The rural health initiative has fostered about 70 partnerships and 99 outreach programs delivering specialty care in 50 towns across the region. Since founding over 30 years ago, Springfield physician numbers have tripled, and the medical industry is a major growth driver for the city.
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SIU School of Medicine earns eight more years of accreditation
SIU School of Medicine receives full eight year accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. Residency programs nationwide are accredited by the American Council for Graduate Medical Education as the system expands services across central and southern Illinois. Dorsey cites regional health challenges including Alzheimer's and dementia, with rising cancer rates and a push to bring modern diagnostics closer to patients to reduce travel to St. Louis and Chicago. The aim is synergistic growth with rural hospitals while expanding pediatric care locally.
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American Council For Graduate Medical Education
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