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Tuesday, 22 June 2004 18:00 |
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Back in March, U.S. Representative Danny Davis (D-Chicago) participated in one of the most bizarre public events I’ve ever heard of. And that’s saying something.
During the event, held on federal property, the Reverend Sun Myung Moon proclaimed himself the “Messiah” and “Returning Lord. |
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Tuesday, 15 June 2004 18:00 |
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Who’s to blame for the overtime legislative session?
It’s a question you will probably hear a lot in the coming days, even weeks, as the factions jockey for position.
In case you haven’t heard, the state budget is a mess. |
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Tuesday, 08 June 2004 18:00 |
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During the last scheduled night of the spring legislative session, a reporter decided to step outside for a smoke.
While he was outdoors, he tried to catch a glimpse inside the governor’s office.
In one window, the reporter saw Deputy Governor Bradley Tusk talking to someone on the telephone. |
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Tuesday, 01 June 2004 18:00 |
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In a spectacular reversal of fortune, the Chicago Tribune reported last week that Governor Rod Blagojevich’s job-approval rating has dropped to just 40 percent.
In February, a Tribune poll had Blagojevich’s approval rating at 55 percent. |
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Tuesday, 25 May 2004 18:00 |
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Something really stinks at CMS.
The latest scandal to hit the powerful Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) revolves around a lucrative contract to manage health-care costs for tens of thousands of state workers and their families. |
