11 March 2010, 10:14 pm
Washington PostIn Ill., choice is higher taxes or education cutsBusinessWeekIt's shaping up to be a tough choice with Illinois facing a $13 billion deficit. Quinn contends the state has to raise taxes to prevent deep education cuts ...Quinn speech: More! More!Chicago Tribune (blog)Editorial: No ... Read More »
11 March 2010, 6:02 pm
True/SlantJoe Biden Touches The Israeli Third RailTrue/SlantIt's supposed to be unshakeable, and a sizable political movement in the United States is dedicated to making sure that it never changes. The problem with ...and more »... Read More »
11 March 2010, 1:10 pm
Senate approves continuation of jobless benefitsExaminer.comThe Illinois numbers support the fact that the state continues to lose jobs and extended unemployment benefits are needed in this state to assist those ...and more »... Read More »
11 March 2010, 12:54 pm
Derby at Du Quoin State Fair endsBenton Evening NewsRednour said any thought to ending the fair or its non-fair events, campventions and RV rallies would be devastating on Southern Illinois' economy. ...and more »... Read More »
11 March 2010, 10:25 am
USA TodayMore colleges offering 3-year degreesUSA Today"We've been thinking about affordability issues for some time even before the downturn of the economy," said Jerry Greiner, the university's president. ...and more »... Read More »
11 March 2010, 9:48 am
Mayor Daley Warns Pension Crisis Will Require 'Controversial' SolutionsHuffington Post (blog)These are serious economic problems for taxpayers. ... I've asked the unions [to make sacrifices]. I'm not blaming them. It's everyone's problem. ...and more »... Read More »
11 March 2010, 5:26 am
Illinois Republicans nominate anti-gay state lawmaker as gubernatorial candidateEDGE BostonHe conceded, however, social issues would likely take a back seat to the state's economy; and its ever-increasing budget deficit. "People don't really know ...and more »... Read More »
11 March 2010, 3:43 am
Kansas City StarGiannoulias, Kirk, and Broadway BankHuffington Post (blog)Broadway Bank is a red herring in a blue state. If we focus on the real issues, Alexi Giannoulias will be our next Senator and Mark Kirk will finally have a ...Woes at family bank loom over Ill. Senate raceThe Associated Press... Read More »
10 March 2010, 12:53 pm
Christian Science MonitorFrom same sex marriage to medical marijuana, states take the leadChristian Science MonitorIn 2009, 15 states considered bills dealing with site location and financing of nuclear plants. Illinois and Minnesota are seeking to repeal a ban on new ...and more »... Read More »
8 March 2010, 7:03 pm
Quincy Herald WhigExtremely distracting political charge makes sense for QuinnChicago Tribune (blog)To distract us from economic issues, Quinn will try to exploit blue-state Illinois residents' perception of extremism and their aversion to those who want ...Liberal groups on mission to label Bra... Read More »
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