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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 2003

Page

4

Blagojevich Opposes Higher Illinois Minimum Wage

Gov Rod Blagojevich argues against raising Illinois minimum wage from 5.15 to 6.50 per hour, saying higher wages would harm the state’s campaign prospects and fail to support a family, citing a 10712 annual earnings figure and his state address remarks.

Blagojevich Illinois Rod Blagojevich

Illinois minimum wage debate tied to Blagojevich measure

Analysis argues against raising Illinois minimum wage to 6.50, warning job losses and higher costs for small businesses. Cites 14 percent of households with children on a single minimum wage earner, 150000 potential lost jobs by 2008, and effects on teenagers living with relatives. contrasts with Governor and GOP leader Frank Watson on small business impact.

Illinois Blagojevich Senate Frank Watson Greenville Watson

Reader letters and policy for The Southern Illinoisan

The Southern Illinoisan outlines editorial contacts and submission rules for letters to Voice of the Reader The Vent and other reader tips. It lists staff names, contact options, publication offices, and guidelines on length signatures and libel.

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Readers Debate U S Iraq War and Protests

Voice to the Editor condemns Bush计划 aggressive Iraq policy and calls for peaceful inspection. It argues Israel Palestine tensions, UN inspections in Iraq, and global opposition to U S actions, while defending free speech and criticizing marchers and media.

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Supreme Court splits 6 3 on Alaska sex offender law

James Kilpatrick surveys the Alaska Sex Offender Registration Act case in which the majority led by Justice Kennedy held the retroactive scheme nonpunitive and civil in aim, while dissenters Stevens and Ginsburg argued the law imposes punishment and public humiliation for pre enactment offenses.

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