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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 2002
Page
4
Editorial board and contact details for The Southern Illinoisan outline submission guidelines for letters to the editor. It covers voice of the reader, reader comments, policy on length up to 250 words, signatures, telephone verification, and publication standards. It also lists newsroom contacts, subscription help, and ad placement information.
The 19th Congressional District reshaping pits David Phelps and John Shimkus against each other as Southern Illinois faces gerrymandering critics who claim incumbency protection and regional sidelining. The map links river confluence to Metro-east and extends northward, forcing the two incumbents into a showdown for the 108th Congress.
Voice favors David Phelps in the 19th Congressional District race, arguing he better serves Southern Illinois with Blue Dog fiscal restraint and opposition to NAFTA, while Shimkus is tied to Metro-east interests. Endorsement notes Phelps’ stances on Social Security, Medicare, energy policy, and education funding.
A compendium of letters urges readers to vote on November 5, praising or opposing candidates. Topics include Social Security protection, abortion stances, tax policy, union matters, and leadership by Jim Ryan, Dave Phelps, and Lisa Madigan, with regional voices from Carterville, Marion, and Williamson County.
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