Bush and GOP push for bigger tax cuts in Congress
President Bush and Republican allies plan expanded tax breaks for individuals and businesses as the Federal Reserve has little room to cut rates. Senate leader nominee Trent Lott backs stimulus moves to strengthen the economy, with economists warning deficits could lift rates later.
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Du Quoin Manages Playoff Run as Life Lesson Tradition
Du Quoin football, guided by Al Martin, emphasizes morals and scholarship over mere wins. The Indians have reached the playoffs 19 straight years with two Class 3A titles, posting a 289-88-1 record since 1968 with 76 percent winning under Martin and Karnes. The coach insists community support comes from character, not victories alone.
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SIUC faces Feb 3 strike date in faculty dispute
SIUC faces a possible February 3 strike as the Faculty Association pushes a three month deadline amid 75 unresolved bargaining issues. Administration vows no graduation disruption and readiness to bargain through holidays. Student voices express concern about timely graduation and teaching quality.
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Jackson County approves 4 percent budget rise for new year
Jackson County adopts a 4 percent general fund increase for the new fiscal year starting December 1. Revenues are estimated at 7.36 million, short of the 8 million requested by officeholders, creating a projected deficit of about 620 thousand. The sheriff’s department, nearly half of the general fund, gains 67,573 despite a 218,584 request over last year, while a 118,750 ask for more vehicles was dropped in favoring future purchases funded by housing prisoners earnings placed in a separate vehicle fund.
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Bush Wins U.N. Support for Tough Iraqi Resolution
U.S. officials stress backroom assurances to avoid rushing to war as weapons inspectors prepare. Powell signals a final showdown could be months away while Judith Kipper notes a deliberate patience and warns Saddam Hussein remains homicidal but not in personal crisis.
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Accuracy Call One Eight Hundred For Correct Title
A reader notes an error in Wednesday's Southern Illinoisan mislabeling Donna McCann’s role. It should state she served as Murphysboro city administrator, not city attorney, and directs readers to report inaccuracies via the hotline.
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