Editorial on Derwinski future and Congress career
The piece weighs the near end of U S Rep Edward J Derwinski s 24 year House career and a possible government post in foreign affairs It notes his work on the House Foreign Affairs committee and UN delegation and argues it was better voters decide in the primary rather than a federal appointment ending the race It predicts a responsible position for Derwinski while praising the voters choice
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U. S
Edward J. Derwinski
House of Representatives
Derwinski
O’brien
Congress
Illinois educators push state to fund more for schools
From the University of Illinois to teachers unions and local boards, educators urge Gov Thompson and lawmakers to increase education funding. They warn of a brain drain and fear cuts could set a funding trend in a recession wavering economy.
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Springfield
Illinois
University of Illinois
James R. Thompson
U of I
Alumni Association
Illinois Federation of Teachers
IFT
Illinois Association of School Boards
Thompson
Afl-Cio
U of I Alumni Association
Copley News Service
Governors Helicopter Use Sparks Political Travel Debate
Illinois officials routinely fly the Sikorsky S-76, used 40 percent for emergencies and 23 percent for medical service, with Gov James Thompson accounting for 24 percent of flights including political trips. Edger, Fahner, Burris also log multiple trips as costs and policy questions challenge critics.
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Springfield
James Thompson
Department of Transportation
Capital Airport
Thompson
Department of Corrections
Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Transportation
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Duane Moore
Sikorsky
Meigs
Moore
Vienna
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Florence Anderson Mokena
Ken Watson
Accus
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Sec. of State
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Tyrone Fahner
Roland Burris
Jerome Cosentino
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