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Commentary/Politics -
Illinois Politics
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Tuesday, 18 February 2003 18:00 |
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Just one month into his term as governor, Rod Blagojevich has already alienated legislators and other politicians who should be completely in his corner.
Last Tuesday, a group of 20 elected African-American officials from Chicago’s west side, including U. |
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Commentary/Politics -
Illinois Politics
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Tuesday, 11 February 2003 18:00 |
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Ten years in the minority often frustrated the Illinois Senate Democrats to no end. They would sponsor bills that had passed the House with huge bipartisan majorities – and often with significant public support – only to watch them quietly die in the Senate Rules Committee, which was controlled with an iron fist by the Republicans. |
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Illinois Politics
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Tuesday, 04 February 2003 18:00 |
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Every now and then it might be healthy for a reporter/columnist to get slammed in the media and have his motives and integrity questioned. It could be a humbling experience for those of us who make our livings routinely and cynically questioning the motives and integrity of others. |
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Illinois Politics
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Monday, 27 January 2003 18:00 |
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Every new governor has problems getting started. But Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has had to learn some hard lessons during his first two weeks on the job.
Most of the problems center around Blagojevich’s penchant for absolute secrecy. |
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Commentary/Politics -
Illinois Politics
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Tuesday, 21 January 2003 18:00 |
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By now, you’ve probably heard that new Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was so surprised about the actual size of the state’s budget deficit that he is considering breaking his campaign promise to not raise taxes. |
