SIU students question flag wave amid post attack mood
About 100 SIU students and faculty joined a panel on Sept. 11 reflections, with some expressing wariness of blanket patriotism. Other campuses like Illinois, Illinois State and Northwestern hosted similar forums as they discuss responses and fear of backlashes. A Black American Studies professor urged room for debate while student Williams voiced disconnection as a Black student highlighting domestic terrorism concerns.
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Ryan praises response to attack after Sept. 11
Gov George H Ryan praised federal state and local coordination after the Sept 11 attacks. Illinois agencies mapped plans to secure interstates and rail lines, with terrorist response teams on alert. Inspections at 593 gas stations occurred and 4 500 calls flooded the gas hotline. Boland urged Capitol security upgrades, but Ryan resisted arming guards.
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Budget cuts possible in Illinois amid national terror threat
Gov. George H. Ryan warned that revenues will fall sharply and spending must be watched. He indicated probable budget cuts but declined to specify where or how much, and he did not rule out tax increases. Tourism drop and airline layoffs hurt Illinois economy.
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