Medical malpractice reform stalls in Illinois debate
Senator Luechtefeld expresses disappointment as caps and a separate malpractice court and a review panel are shelved amid contentious talks. Governor and leaders press for reforms to curb rising costs as doctors leave the state. Petitions from 8,500 residents urge action while ISMIE Mutual halts new policies due to escalating premiums.
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David Luechtefeld
Rokanville
Tam
Luechtefeld
Cullerton
Southern Illinois Healthcare
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Marion
Southern Illinois
Illinois
Ismie Mutual Insurance Co
New citizens oath ceremony at SIUC law school
SIUC hosted a naturalization ceremony in the law school as new citizens took the oath with Chancellor Walter Wendler urging them to balance their traditions with unity. Daughters of the American Revolution presented flags and copies of the Constitution. Retiring naturalization coordinator Marcia Nadler received a plaque. Citizens from the Philippines, Jordan, and elsewhere shared their hopes for study, work, and freedom.
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SIUC
Law School
Walter Wendler
Albania
Switzerland
Wendler
America
Carbondale
Vienna
Daughters of the American Revolution
U.S
Marcia Nadler
Federal Court
Gilbert
Marcia
Nadler
Gerri Frison
INS
Meliza Cubacha
Philippines
U.S. Air Force
Belleville
Miriam Hosin
Jordan
Alyass Hosin
Carmelina Barnett
Pete Barnett
Mela Kay Suhmalonbemurk
Southef Evans Opoku
Ghana
Guadalupe Estrada
Mexico
Fairfield native Miller on Nashville Star thrill and tension
Fairfield native Miller talks live from Nashville Star amid high stakes with 3 million viewers. Contestants live together on Music Row and perform hot-spot duties including a 600 seat Houston venue and a Bristol NASCAR event. Viewers vote by phone or online, with results announced after the next show. Miller expects a close race and plans to return to Southern Illinois after May 1 due to contract rules.
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Buddy Jewell
Nashville Star
Jewell
Nashville
Music Row
Miller
Houston
Bristol Motor Speedway
Rodney Crowell
USA Network Tonight
Illinois
Southern Illinois
USA Network
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Hickory Ridge
Stratton
Eage
Kohler
Jesse White
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