Consolidation referendum in Union County falls short
In Union County voters rejected a plan to merge four school districts into a larger unit. The defeat, amid heavy turnout and criticism of ballot wording, raises questions about future consolidation efforts and the potential savings from centralized administration and reduced staffing. Community reaction favors careful study of long term benefits while avoiding closures or color changes. Readers are invited to submit comments through The Southern's opinions page or email.
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Obama energy green talk treated as future plan
MONACHAREN notes Obama touts green energy claims while criticizing Republican skepticism. Cites Spain and Europe retreat from subsidies, cites Bloom berg and Post reporting on subsidies, jobs, and CO2 outcomes. Warns against overreliance on subsidies and tech optimism.
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Madrid
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Italy
David Baldock
Institute For European Environmental Policy
the Post
Germany
Miranda Schreurs
Environmental Policy Research Center
Free University of Berlin
Voice of the Reader says enough to war
A letter to the editor argues against the Iraq War and warns of renewed conflict with Iran. It questions weapons of mass destruction claims, cites 4488 U S deaths, veteran injuries, and funding shortfalls, urging the public to oppose new wars.
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Letters to the Editor Policy at The Southern
The Southern outlines rules for letters to the editor including 250 word limit, must be signed, provide a verifiable phone number, and editor contact details. It states numbers may not be published, lists editor names Gary Metro and Mark Fitton, and notes libelous or personal attacks will not be published.
Kirk aides list contact numbers for Illinois senator
The message provides contact lines for U S Senator Mark Kirk including district and Washington numbers and a campaign or official site address, inviting constituents to reach out with inquiries. It reads as a brief directory snippet rather than a full article.
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