Increase in deaths reported at VA unit
The VA reviews surgical cases at the Marion facility to find care not aligned with standards and assess if it caused complications or deaths. Before Oct 1 2006 outcomes were within VA standards. deaths were below the national average. Spokeswoman Rebecca Shinneman noted staff turnover and a pending staff qualifications and staffing assessment.
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SIU FOJA appeal rejected over employee data disclosure
SIU faced an appeals court ruling upholding disclosure limits on salary housing allowance and benefits. University counsel said a new policy will govern release of employee contract information, with board approval expected before month end.
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WSIU Apple Festival includes WWII screening and local features
WSIU plans extended programming around the Apple Festival. Frights include screening The War and InFocus specials on local WWII veterans from Carbondale and nearby towns Fridays Sept 21 to Oct 19 at 9 p.m. Radio airings occur Sept 17 19 21 26 27 at 8 33 a.m. and 5 29 p.m. Festival highlights feature the Appletime Grand Parade queen pageant fiddle and banjo contest AppL ympics at 1 30 Sunday and festival closes 4 p.m. Sunday.
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Analysts question Bush plan on Iraq enduring presence
Perry Knop a political science professor at John A Logan College doubts the presidents claim of an enduring relationship with Iraq asking what that means when 130000 troops remain after reductions. Republican John Shimkus and Democrat Jerry Costello offer contrasting views on troop presence and political progress.
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Bush declares gradual Iraq troop pullback with enduring U.S. role
President Bush announced a staged reduction of about 132000 U.S. forces in Iraq, signaling a long term involvement. He framed the move as a compromise, while Democrats criticized the plan and urged deadlines for withdrawal amid ongoing chaos and insurgent resistance.
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