Cook says plan unlikely to sway election outlook
Analyst Charlie Cook of The Cook Political Report spoke at SIU about this year's general election. He said Supreme Court hearings are unlikely to alter Obama Romney dynamics and emphasized factors like gas prices, unemployment, GDP changes, and real disposable income as key drivers. He labeled Romney a virtual lock for the Republican nomination and suggested the race may hinge on the president's record rather than the challenger’s vision.
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Justices weigh if tax law blocks health care case
The Supreme Court questioned whether a 19th century Anti-Injunction Act bars review of the 2010 health care law. Solicitor General Verrilli argued the penalties for uninsured individuals are not a tax, while justices pressed for a prompt ruling on constitutionality amid a broad challenge from 26 states.
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Benedict XVI visits Cuba presses reforms and rights
Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Santiago following John Paul II’s historic visit, urging legitimacy reforms while criticizing capitalism’s excesses. President Raul Castro welcomed him with a military salute as Cubans gathered for the Mass, noting gradual liberalizing steps since 2006 and the church’s growing role in negotiations for political prisoner releases.
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Marion City Council expands liquor and cemetery fee changes
The Marion City Council discussed revising the liquor ordinance with higher license fees and new license classes but tabled the measure. They enacted fee increases elsewhere, including ordinance 3043 raising cemetery plot prices at Rose Hill Maplewood and Oddfellows Cemeteries and boosting mowing charges up to 300 per acre for large properties. The council also appointed Terance Henry as information technology director and proclaimed March 26 2012 as Kanie Town Day in Marion.
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