Illinois road repairs urged as bridges worsen in 12 county area
The 12 county northwest Illinois region has the state’s worst bridge and resurfacing needs outside Chicago, per IDOT engineer William Ost. A TRIP study recommends an extra 5.5 billion over five years for highways and bridges, noting 134 district bridges are critically deficient and 28,680 miles of road require improvements.
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Brady proposes tax to bail out thrifts in 1990s debate
Treasury Secretary Nicholas Brady floated a deposit fee to fund a thrift bailout, describing it as a small insurance premium rather than a tax. White House and Congress weighed the plan amid talks with House and Senate leaders, with estimates placing the bailout cost between 50 and 100 billion dollars.
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Soviet quake toll in Tadzhikistan under 300, says Kremlin
The Kremlin reported 274 confirmed dead from Mondays Tadzhikistan earthquake and mudslides, far below initial estimates of 1000. Tass noted a national mourning day, with many villages buried, hundreds of buildings damaged, and only scattered survivors. Authorities cited extensive mudslides and losses, including cattle, while damage totals hovered around 19.2 million dollars.
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Bush to Visit Canada for First Official Foreign Trip
President Bush will travel to Ottawa on February 10 for talks with Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. The meeting follows the U.S. Canada free trade accord and aims to address environmental and economic issues amid ongoing acid rain concerns.
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New beginning for MAC and KSB boards
The MAC and KSB Hospital boards held a face to face session Tuesday night to discuss improving local medical care. The cordial four hour meeting followed last year’s public dispute over an ambulatory surgery center with six hospital board resignations and the hospital administrator leaving. Both sides reported a constructive tone and planned continued joint meetings and committees to explore projects including the ambulatory center and keeping money within the community.
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