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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 2003
Page
2
Ripe berries fill rows on a 10 acre strawberry farm as families including a grandmother and granddaughter pick fruit. A field supervisor notes activity near 50 pickers, expecting berries to last until June 11 with cool weather aiding the crop. Grace and Grace’s grandmother Myers describe the outing as better than grocery shopping.
President Bush and Republican leaders tout a $350 billion tax relief plan as the economy shows anxiety. IRS tables allow quicker withholding changes and early refunds, including up to 400 per child for 2003 credits. Commerce data show manufacturing demand fell. unemployment benefits extended through December.
Springfield voices spark concern over Gov. Blagojevich plan to fund a 23 billion general fund package. Key figures including Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson and Illinois Chamber lobbyist Todd Maisch warn of higher taxes and private competition, while lawmakers seek $2 billion in borrowing to close a gap and await federal Medicaid aid.
RLCD officials defended water rates as higher bills drive debate over district pricing. Benton customers pay $1.60 per thousand gallons to RLCD while Benton charges $9.30 inside city limits. Board discussed a 5 percent rate cut that failed, and noted planned $6.5 million plant upgrades. Media coverage and potential state audits were also discussed, with opposition to a full auditor general review and a new slate of officers appointed.
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