Lieutenant governor race teems with ideological clash
State Sen. Donald Totten announced his bid for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor arguing ideological balance with Gov. James Thompson. The piece notes the weak powers of the office, historic cross-ticket tensions, and the need for primary slates to avoid party discord.
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U.S. Senate
Paul Simon
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O’neal
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Walker
House Perenee George Ryan
Buzbee Eyes Governor Run Amid Political Scrutiny
State Senator Kenneth Buzbee of Carbondale announces a gubernatorial bid following mentor links to Rep. Paul Simon. He pledges industry jobs focus and Illinois promotion while avoiding a Walker ticket and hints lieutenant governor duties could prepare him for higher office.
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Paul Mon. Ae
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Illinois
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Onuzbee
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Southern Illinois
Chicago
Dan Walker
Rep
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FCC urged to shield broadcasters from First Amendment limits
The FCC recommends giving broadcasters same constitutional guarantees as print media and asks Congress to repeal or relax rules like the Fairness Doctrine and reasonable access. Critics say current rules curb in depth political reporting, leading to bland coverage as station editors avoid controversial topics.
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Poor Will By Robert Pear New York Times
Millions of poor Americans face imminent loss of most government benefits on Oct 1 as Reagan era cuts take effect. State officials struggle to interpret the new law amid limited federal guidance, creating uncertainty about who will lose aid and how programs will interact.
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Reagan Budget Law Shrinks Welfare and Food Stamp Aid
The act limits child care deductions to 160 per child monthly and freezes deductions through June 1983. It introduces retrospective benefit accounting and monthly reporting, narrows food stamp eligibility to families under 130 percent of the poverty line, and reduces Medicaid and Medicare payments. Public housing rents rise to 30 percent and unemployment benefits shrink to 26 weeks. Block grants replace many programs, with mixed cuts and flexibility for states.
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Carter
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Mediation of Illinois politics by Stevenson and Thompson
The piece analyzes Adlai Stevenson and Jim Thompson as they edge toward a possible governor race. It notes their use of media politics, party maneuvering, and calls for coalitions beyond campaign style. The column argues governors should govern, not merely campaign, and praises their bid for cross faction unity.
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Jim Thompson
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Chicago
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Richard Clacy
Washington
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