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Blagojevich Reverses Position On Gambling Expansion
The Illinois governor signals he will not sign a budget overly relying on gambling revenues calling gambling not a magic wand. He has flip flopped on the issue several times in recent months, leaving observers unsure of future stance.
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Blagojevich
Chicago
Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich signals gamble curbs amid spending fears
The Illinois governor questions gambling expansion as House approves over 500 million in new spending amid a 5 billion deficit. He has shifted positions recently and warns gambling cannot solve budget woes until Springfield reins in spending. The governor remains unpredictable on gaming while urging fiscal reform.
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Springfield
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Americans welcomed in Iraq and faith in justice
A reader in Kuwait reports on life in Al Kut and Nasariya during patrols, describes detainee abuse, Iraqi suffering from sewage and water issues, and questions scriptural views on homophobia. The letter argues for love, mercy, and neighborly action as taught by Jesus. It ends with a note from ministers and readers about public radio programming changes.
Amanda and the First Amendment rights in a school protest
James Kilpatrick reviews a Third Circuit ruling upholding that a nine year old Amanda and her mother had no constitutional wrong done when she protested a school field trip to a Wilkes Barre circus in 1999. The piece cites Tinker v. Des Moines and notes youth age affects free speech protections. Kilpatrick adds personal memory of school censorship.
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Lackawanna Trail
Lisa Walker
Michael Serrano
Amanda
Sandra Doyle
Nancy Simon
Donald Leonard
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Humane Society
U.S. Court of Appeals
3Rd Circuit
Anthony J. Sirica
Tinker
Des Moines
Vietnam
Abe Fortas
Potter Stewart
Hugo Black
John Marshall Harlan
Taft Junior High School
Oklahoma City
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