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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 2011

Page

5

Gadhafi death marks Obama doctrine victory praised

The death of Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi boosts President Obama’s approach of creating security gains without large U.S. troop involvement. Biden framed it as a forward path for handling world threats, highlighting the end of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and a string of U.S. efforts against al Qaeda leaders, including Osama bin Laden.

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Libya victory raises fears of new internal strife

After Muammar Gaddafi’s death Libya’s rebels, secular and Islamist factions, and exiles face a volatile transition. President Obama warned of difficult days ahead as a fragile interim government forms, weapon stockpiles loom, and the risk of civil conflict or extremist gains tests the nation’s path to elections and lasting rights. The U.S. pledges partnership while urging inclusive governance and stability.

Washington Libya Muammar Gaddafi Obama Gaddafi U.S Barack Obama White House Gadhafi Sirte Seif al-Islam Mutassim National Transitional Council United States

Libya reacts to Gadhafi death and economic shift

Libyan leaders say post Gadhafi era will move toward private sector growth after dictatorship as prospects for stability rise. Visiting scholar John Jackson calls death good for US democracy momentum, oil wealth links to Libya, and broader regional leadership removals.

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Community Colleges Struggle With State Funding Shortfalls

Illinois community colleges face a 2011 funding squeeze from unpaid state bills and reduced state support. Tim Walker of Southeastern Illinois College notes a 40 to 41 percent funding cut and 1.6 percent unpaid expenses, while Rend Lake Shawnee and John A. Logan report lagging payments and budget gaps. Presidents cite bond restructuring and cautious spending as they adjust tuition and staffing to survive.

Harrisburg Southeastern Illinois College Tim Walker Southern Illinois Walker SIC Illinois Ing Rend Lake College Charley Holstein Holstein Shawnee College Allin Pulaski County Larry Peterson Peterson Mars John A. Logan College JALC Brad McCormick

Illinois schools face funding squeeze slows programs

Illinois districts struggle as 40 percent transportation cut and delayed state payments strain budgets. Frankfort 168 taps reserves while Unity Point 140 awaits overdue aid, with prorated state funds and delayed reimbursements prompting rethinking of trips and events. District leaders urge clear annual funding totals to restore planning.

Goins Frankfort Community Unit Keri White Unity Point School Frankfort Bill Laser Unity Point Laser

Illinois districts rely on 2008 bonds amid state budget shortfall

Officials say they sold working cash bonds in 2008 to fund capital improvements and cover expected state gaps. Laser and Goins warn the situation will worsen without fundamental state financial reforms. They note many issues in state government trickle down to schools and local governments. Brent Stewart reports for The Southern.

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