Illinois residents unimpressed by General Assembly performance
A University of Illinois poll of 400 Illinois adults shows strong awareness of the legislature’s role but broad disapproval of its integrity and effectiveness. Voters doubt candidness, representation, and the value of the body, with low name recognition for lawmakers and support for reform moves like reducing House size and ending cumulative voting.
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Possible Wiretap Mentioned in Gainesville Eight Case
Justice Department attorney notes possible evidence of a wiretap on the U S Attorney's office as eight antiwar activists go on trial for conspiracy. Hearing discusses FBI agents found in a federal building telecommunication room and whether they were listening to defense conferences.
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