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Senate confirms Gov Ryan cronies to high paid posts
The Illinois Senate approved seven appointments to boards and agencies by a 47 to 2 vote, totaling about $623,000 in salaries. Critics say the moves, along with December appointments, strain a state already short about $600 million in the current fiscal year.
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Illinois budget woes spark panel reform push
The piece notes Gov elect Rod Blagojevich eyeing 350 state panels for possible dissolution while Senate backs quick appointments. Critics label it irresponsible amid a $2.8 billion deficit. Bipartisan aides show concern as Blagojevich vows to streamline government and curb favoritism. The 98th General Assembly is sworn in with plans to tackle the budget.
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War talk and tax reform from a reader in Carbondale
A reader denounces U S pre emptive war against Iraq as unjust and unnecessary. He questions threat claims and urges a 10 to 12 percent flat income tax with exemptions for the poor. He blasts Bush Cheney Rumsfeld and Rowe and predicts growing debt and political corruption.
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Supreme Court likely won’t hear civil rights cases
James Kilpatrick reports two civil rights appeals querying police restraint and excessive force. In Florida, a misidentified suspect suffered a severe arm injury and amputation after handcuffing. In New Mexico, a woman restrained with mace faced a jury over the legality of the arrest and use of force. Kilpatrick doubts the Court will take either case.
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