Voice of the Reader policy and contact details
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letters to the editor rules requiring signatory letters under 250 words, with telephone verification, and editorial rights reserved. It lists contact emails, editors, submission addresses, and tips for submitting news tips and ads to the newspaper in Carbondale Illinois.
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Illinois House backs horse racing subsidy plan
The Illinois House approved a bill requiring riverboat casinos to pay millions annually to horsemen, a first legislative win for the racing lobby as it seeks state support amid declining popularity and profits. Gov Blagojevich publicly backs the diversion, signaling cross-branch backing for subsidizing racing amid riverboat competition.
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Senate
House
Rod Blagojevich
Illinois lawmakers vote to subsidize horse racing via riverboat cash
The House backed a bill extending subsidies to Illinois horse racing while riverboats near Chicago face a shift in funding. Supporters argue the measure protects a declining industry and preserves jobs, though critics call it a taxpayer bailout. The plan targets subsidies from the top four profitable casinos, with exemptions for Metropolis and two Metro East riverboats, and ties to the governor's election-year strategy as campaign donations and industry clout color the debate.
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Illinois
Bradley Tusk
Kent Redfield
University of Illinois At Springfield
Chicago
Metropolis
Fairmount Park
Collinsville
Tom Snoik
Illinois Casino Gaming Association
General Electric
Snork
Blagojevich
Judy Baar Topinka
Tusk
Senate
Driving smarter to curb gasoline prices and inflation
A reader shares that higher pump prices stem from rising demand and limited supply. By driving efficiently, idling less, grouping trips, car pooling, and conserving fuel, individuals can lower consumption, ease inflation, and reduce costs.
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Barton
Impeach Bush and Cheney now
A passionate call from MicHael Topp of Carbondale urging impeachment of President Bush and Vice President Cheney for alleged lies on Iraq WMDs, spying, Katrina coverage, and constitutional violations, accusing them of harming the nation and threatening Iran.
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U.S
C-Span
New Orleans
Bush
Halliburton
Iran
MicHael Topp
Carbondale
Remembering 9 11 Heroes and Ongoing Threats
A reflective column urges continued memory of September 11 and its heroes while warning that terrorist threats persist. It notes public scenes in films after 9/11 and questions safety despite political talk, listing columnists for The Southern Illinoisan days of the week.
Paparazzi chase Pitt Jolie to Namibia for privacy
Leonard Pitts Jr critiques celebrity privacy intrusion as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie seek a quiet birth in Namibia. He notes photographers clash with bodyguards, government notes, and the public’s hunger for ephemera, contrasting with real global crises and urging reflection on media priorities.
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Namibia
Brad Pitt
Angelina Jolie
Brangelina
Cognoscenti
Pitt
Jolie
KFC
Brad
Angelina
Diana
Dodi al-Fayed
Paris
George Clooney
Rosie O'Donnell
Sudan
Iraq
Africa
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