Illinois lawmaker Mussman shifts from critic to advocate on pay cuts
A campaign debutant now backs a 10 percent pay reduction for General Assembly members. The floor debate reveals shifting stances in Springfield as lawmakers juggle committee assignments and controversial bills. Health insurance changes under Quinn face scrutiny amid fears of higher costs for state workers. Kurt Erickson reports from the Springfield Bureau.
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Obama Restarts Re election Bid Amid Guantanamo Trial Controversy
In a sweeping take on policy and justice Amy Goodman reports that President Obama formally launched his re election campaign while revelations surface that 9 11 suspects will be tried by military commissions at Guantanamo. The piece spotlights Dr John Leso a psychologist linked to Guantanamo interrogations and the involvement of the New York Civil Liberties Union and the Center for Justice and Accountability Reisner campaigns against psychologist participation in U S interrogation programs and urges APA reform The column criticizes the administration for choosing military tribunals over civilian court and highlights a broader call to accountability for officials connected to torture and questionable practices.
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The Right Stuff and Wisconsin Labor Controversy
Ann Coulter rails at Democrats and public sector unions over Wisconsin budget fights, accusing unions of funneling taxpayer money into political campaigns. She cites senior retiree perks, school crosswalk volunteer Warren Eschenbach, and snowplow grievances as proof of systemic misalignment and mutual back-scratching between parties and unions.
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