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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 2008
Page
1
The Southern recalls truckers planning a one week shutdown on April Fool's Day amid rising costs of business. Independent owner-operator Robin Underwood of Mulkeytown warns many independents may go out of business as routes, fuel and maintenance strain profitability.
Independent drivers like 52 year old Underwood warn diesel prices rising from 3.49 to 4.00 per gallon plus high insurance and living costs squeeze profits. Some urge a temporary suspension of state and federal fuel taxes. others threaten to halt trucks April 1 to press for relief.
Three more complaints from veterans' families about care at Marion VA Medical Center were reviewed by Dr. Jerome Herbers of the Office of the Inspector General. A VA spokesman said the report found no new improper care, while the agency pledges continued vigilance to restore veterans’ confidence in Marion’s care. The first case cites a February 2007 total knee arthroplasty.
U S Sen Dick Durbin described his Friday stop at the Marion VA Medical Center as frustrating citing slow and unacceptable responses to major medical concerns. He said reports from Washington and Marion conflicted and warned against bureaucratic slowdowns.
Deb Helm of the Little Egypt Red Cross says demand outstripped capacity as flood victims rose. The local office, with a core crew of five to ten, drew about 158 volunteers from across the country by Friday afternoon to meet needs after three days of flood relief work.
The Heroes fundraising drive begins with a April 5 luncheon at Sao Asian Bistro on 17th Street in Marion. Local business people, schools, churches, and civic groups pledge to raise 1000 by any legal means to support the Red Cross, which operates from Decatur. Volunteers have flown in from several states to aid victims with water, food, cleaning kits, and other essentials while case workers and nurses assist clients across wide rural areas.
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