Chirac vows to block Iraq war to the end
In a 60 Minutes interview President Chirac insists France will stand firm against a U S led invasion of Iraq. He offers a 30 day disarm deadline only if inspectors approve and says Paris will not veto to annoy Washington. He cites no majority for war at the UN and highlights ongoing arms destruction.
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Carbondale Evening Events Include Mayoral Forum and Film Night
Open forum for Carbondale mayoral candidates at 7 p.m. in the Emma Hayes Center features Brad Cole and Maggie Flanagan, hosted by NAACP Carbondale Branch. Also at SIUC Student Center auditorium a slide program The Last Great Wilderness Project debuts 7 to 8 30 p.m. with Jeff Barrie and a Gwich'in representative, sponsored by the Shawnee Group Sierra Club. Blood drives run noon to 6 p.m. at Vienna United Methodist Church with free pizza for donors and a Carbondale church plaque for the top donor site.
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Traveling help desk and forums for youth and candidates
Wuat's Coming Traveling help desk with staff of U S Rep John Shimkus offers sessions Thursday at Goreville City Hall and Creal Springs municipal building with walk in access. Spring youth forum on healthy relationships runs 6 8 p m at Carbondale Civic Center for grades 6 12. Driving review at Eldorado Golden Circle Senior Center. Herrin school board candidates forum at Herrin City Hall. Contact numbers provided.
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Johnston City Units Clash Over New School Profiling System
Johnston City Unit 1 Superintendent John Metzger condemns the new profiling method as unfair and state driven. He notes the district was shorted 100000 by the state last year, complicating budget balance and highlighting financial strain across districts.
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House deal would triple AIDS assistance in five years
A bipartisan House group plans a deal to triple U S AIDS aid over five years. The package would allow up to 1 billion dollars annually to the AIDS fund and add 3 billion annually for treatment and prevention, with safeguards and private public oversight. It aims to balance fund distribution with existing agency goals and funding debates.
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Budget writers push for trillion dollar tax cuts amid war costs
Republican budget writers pursue up to 1.3 trillion dollars in tax cuts over 11 years while deficits rise and war costs loom. Moderate Republicans and Democrats resist, seeking smaller cuts or none. Analysts warn deficits and postwar needs shape coalition support and Bush leverage. Ed Gillespie notes political gains if the Iraq operation succeeds.
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Salukis Grab At-large Bid to Face Missouri in NCAA Tourney
Southern Illinois earned an at large NCAA Tournament berth and will open against Missouri after a MVC final loss to Creighton. Coach Weber stressed motivation and preparation, noting Missouri's athletic defense and the need for strong rebounding and post defense to counter Arthur Johnson. If SIU advances, they would meet the Marquette Holy Cross winner.
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