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Blagojevich trims budget as Madigan fights back in Illinois
Governor Blagojevich cuts about 141 million in what he calls pork barrelling while preserving some GOP and Democratic lines. He restores bill payments but slashes grants to the Illinois Arts Council and funds across higher education and public schools. Senate and House leaders, including Speaker Madigan and daughter Attorney General Lisa Madigan, face payroll cuts and review as talks stall on a broader construction plan and a potential Chicago casino funding. Local cuts touch Bloomington fire station and Rock Island nursing home projects amid tense politics. The bill in question is House Bill 3866.
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