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The Daily Egyptian, January 25, 1995
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January We d "l':l 'f~_ y 9 Daily Egyptian 1995 ~ ::J Southern Illinois University at Carbon_dale Vol. 80, No. 82, 20 pages Voter-registration policy disputed Protecting democracy: opposition_. California and Robin~n said .. . . . Pennsylvania also are confron1ed II Robmson dechned to comment on Reno files SUit against 3 with lawsuit<; from the U.S. Justice Illinois should not go to court to.limit what action the state plans to take states including Illinois, Depanment. democracy. Nor should the state SnPn_ d tax wilh the lawsuit, but did say that the l f :, . d h The act requires all states to pro- r :-· · governor is "exploring all options." ,or al mg to a opt t e vide voter registration through the dollars defending the decision to do so.,, "There has been talk in 1993 'motor-voter law.' driver licen.'iing process. through the Washington (D.C.) about repealing mail and at state social service Sen. Carol Moseley-Braun the law," he said. By Stephanie Moletti offices. D Cl . Joanna Slaney, a spokeswoman Daily Egyptian Reporter According to the act. it., purpose is - ucago for Sen. Carol Moseley-Braun. D- 10 °establish procedures that will ------Chicago, said that Moseley-Braun Illinois and two other states are increase the number of eligible citi- ity that Congress ga\·e us to enforce thing else the federal government supports the full implementation of facing lawsuits filed by Anomey zens who register lo vote in elec- it:· ha.'i forced upon the stales without the act in Illinois. Gen. Janet Reno. Monday. for not lions." Eric Robinson, spokesperson for funding: and it could make vote "Illinois should not go to coun to adopting the federal law providing a The law also is mean! to "protect Gov. Edgar. said Illinois does not fraud ea'iier:· limit democracy. Nor should the variety of avenues for voter registra the integrity of the electoral pro- have the law because 1he legislation He said unfonunately Illinois ha~ state spend tax dollars defending the tion. 4."ess.'' according to the legislation. did not pa.~s the General Assembly. a history of voter fraud and the leg- decision to do so:· Moseley-Braun The 1993 National Voter Reno staled in a news conference "Gov. Edgar shares the c.>ncerns islation ha.~ taken measures to safe- stated in a press relea...e. Registr,uion Act. also known a... the Monday that "Congress has the of legislators on two fronts:· guard against this. Slaney said the Senator believes motor-voter law. pa.~!.Cd with strong authority to regulate federal elec- Robinson said. "First it is another "Illinois doe.'i not go through this Democratic suppon over Republican tions. We now must use the author- unfunded federal mandate .. some- process (voter registration) lightly," REGISTRATION, page 5 Students· debate merits of O.J. defense, offense By William C. Phillips Ill student from Canervillc. said that Daily Egvptian Re1>0r1er Bailev. a well-known attomev on the defense team. ha., an inlim.idat ing presence. Some SIUC law students think .. Having F. u.-c Bailey ,itting next stratccic mm·e, made hv lawvers to whnmt:\'Cr im·oh:cd in the 0. J. Simpson ti.ur Ito delays speak, i, a ,er:· dertrial may he more imponant th;m defense's !!nod n1ov~ h\ the actual e\'idcnce. opening the dcfcn,c :· h~ William Schroeder. law school statement said. pmfe"or. -.:1id eYCf:' thinkable rntio anotherda: Galanti ,aid he nal and irrational move is being feel, that ha, in!! made by both the prosecuting and page 10 :-.:i,nle", ,i,tc~ dct'cn,i\e t,:;1111,. ,it 111 th-: fn111t Da,id Winnct. a third .. ,car law mw is a sman rno,e h~ the prn,e,u ,tudcnt frnm Hilbborn. ,aid the first tnr.-. hec;m,e ,he look, lil,.c '-ii:nle. day is important. hei:au,e it i, the and po,itillning her lacing the JUT} nnlv time until the end of the trial will nlav on their emotion,. thai the lawyer,, talk uni111em1pted. G~la,;ti said ha\'ing a high ptm .. It i, ,·cr\' clear when the lawvcrs ercd team of lawvers mav be detri· arc talking: but once people ~gin mental for Simp,;,n hec.1~,e ha, 111g taking the stand it become, ch11pp~:_-• David Galanti. a third-year law SIMPSON, page lO
USG to vote Inside on $3 health State officials investi gate possible tol I way fee increase routes to St. Louis. S[At.!\: NESBITT- lHf o~u, f(.11'TH, By Shawnna Donovan page 3 Daily Egyptian Reporter Camera shots: Bryan Richert. a Sl'lli()r ill cim·11111 amt photography from Fain. 1it•w lfrigltt,. ,p,•11ds Tuesday a(tt'rll()Ol1 m,t,i,ft· tile L!ft' Scimcc II /111ildi11g taking photos of rn111p11s Ja11d At [(1nicht"s Undercraduate Sports ,;cap6 ,l'ilil 1m Sx 10-Picw rnmcra _ti,r hi,; large format class. Student Go~·emmcnt meeting. sena tors will vote on the proposed S3 SIUC intramurals to get health fee increase slnted for next equipment from 1-800- fall. COLLECT in exchange The fee increase. proposed last for advertising. Saluki to close final curtain semcMer bv Health Services Director Terrance Buck .. would pay page 20 The Saluki. located in the Lewis will close in March. Miller said. for additional health programs on Lack of business Park Villace :-.•tall. is closin!! due to Bryon Kluesner. manager of campus. ll1ose additional services lad, of bu~ine,,. John Miller. gcn Varsitv. said ... Kernsotes is a mo\'ie include HIV testing. a new clinical Weather forces Kerasotes crnl manager of Kera.'iates TI1ea1rcs. chain ·with 97 theaters with three psychologist. an emergency medi ,aid. ··Attendance at the Saluki ha.~ cal vehicle to transport mental to close 2 sites dropped off and Cthe theater) ha.~ nil'. VARSITY, page 5 health patient~ from Harrisburg. and been making any money. We l·,.i\·e a residence hall nurse. By Kristi Dehority tried promotions to gcnernte busi There has not been a health fee D.iilv Egvptian Reportt>r ness but it never worked:· increa.o;c in four wars. Buck said. Charles Reiter. manager of the G.11sBode , Carin Musak: USG vice presi . Kern,otes TI1ca1res is closing two Ar-.tC Uni\'crsitv Place 8 theater. dent said students are in suppon of Sunm· ln<:al eqahli,hmcnt, within the next said. ·•since they· (Salukil are a dol . the health fee increase . High of 45 High of 47 t\\ o nwnths. The Saluki Twin lar house and we arc a full house. "This is one of the few fee Cinema will ha,·e its last showim! there will be no impact on our husi increa.o;es that !!OCS directlv to stu ·niuNlav. Jan. 25. and the doors