Letter from First Lady Letter Sparks Mail Controversy
Gary Metro reflects on mail from Washington DC including a letter address to his wife Debbie from Michelle Obama. He recalls political jokes, the DNC pledge envelope, and post office debates while noting his apolitical stance and reactions to Obama and national events. He hints at a personal destination decision prompted by the swanky letter.
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Policy for Readers Letters to The Southern Illinoisan
Readers may submit letters up to 250 words addressed to current issues and signed with a hometown. Telephone numbers are required for verification but not published. The paper reserves the right to edit and will not publish libelous personal attacks or mass submissions.
Officials Contact Details For Illinois Delegation
U S Sen Mark Kirk contact numbers 312 886 350 202 224 285 217 492 5089 and websites kirk senate gov. U S Sen Dick Durbin numbers 618 351 1122 202 224 2152 and durbin senate gov. U S Rep John Shimkus 618 252 8271 202 225 5271 and house gov/shimkus. State Sen David Luechtefeld 618 243 9014 217 782 8137 elavel Midwest net. State Rep Jerry F Costello II 618 443 5757 217 782 1018 staterepcostello gmail com
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NYPD stop and frisk case judgment sparks debate over profiling
A federal judge allows a CCR led suit challenging NYPD stop and frisk to proceed. The piece argues the policy relies on racial bias, citing 2010 stop totals and race based disparities. It claims crime decline result from policing, not profiling, and defends CompStat while criticizing Times coverage.
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National Endowment For the Arts
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Giuliani
Stop price gouging calls for action on oil profits
A reader from City argues oil prices linger below 100 dollars a barrel while gas costs rise. They urge the administration to curb gouging, lament rising profits by big oil, and note they have run out of gas and their car won’t start.
Golden Pen Award voting opens for reader picks
Readers vote online or by mail for the month’s best letter to the editor. Finalists include Barbara K Burns of Carbondale protesting swearing and blasphemy, Syi Vanek of Johnston City urging no smoking in public places, and Christine Mize of Murphysboro saying the middle class bears too heavy a tax burden. The winner receives an inscribed gold pen and editor column recognition. Votes online at www thesouthern com goldenpen or by mailing a letter from Aug 2 to Gary Metro, editor, The Southern Illinoisan.
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