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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 2001

Page

4

President to address homeland defenses in Atlanta

San Jose Mercury News reports the president travels to Atlanta on Thursday to outline homeland defense steps. The piece notes Americans back the government overall but grow wary of war direction and home safety, urging a clear, realistic plan and decisive action against terrorism.

Atlanta Bush Afghanistan Osama bin Laden San Jose Mercury News

Senate Debates Split Stimulus Plan Amid Bipartisan Struggles

The Dallas Morning News reports Senate Democrats press a $70 billion aid plan focusing on unemployment benefits while Republicans push a state grants approach, arguing against expanding federal benefits. The Finance Committee advances the Democratic bill despite GOP opposition as the president seeks a bipartisan deal before November.

House Senate Chamber Senate Finance Committee Administration Senate Democrats Sen Daschle Dallas Morning News

OuR POLICIES Letters to the editor and The Vent

The policy welcomes typewritten or emailed letters signed with author name and city, not printing telephone numbers. Letters may be edited and not printed as submitted. libelous or mass submissions are excluded. The Vent features Saturday reader comments with option to call 618 351 5005 and email sisoundoff yahoo com.

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Cross burning ruling in Virginia tests First Amendment

Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr argues the Virginia Supreme Court correctly struck down the 49 year old cross burning ban as unconstitutional while noting limits of law to achieve justice. He contends moral progress rests in culture and education, not courtroom rulings.

Virginia State Supreme Court The Leonard Pitts Jr Miami Herald Leonardpitts Mindspring

Reader letters spark debate on immigration and extremism

A Southern Illinoisan reader condemns a racist Middle East letter and praises Elsie Speck's critique of bombing Taliban. Another writer defends immigration, cites American ideals, and proposes a postal irradiation plan to curb anthrax threats. The letters reveal tensions over race, national identity, and security.

The Southern Illinoisan Free Society Elsie Speck Tolstoy Gregory Wendtea Eee Taliban Afghanistan Dennis McPheron DuQuoin

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