Balloon Classic canceled due to funding shortfall in Illinois
In Danville Illinois the Balloon Classic festival is canceled after 15 years because a $70 000 funding gap drains sponsorships and grants. GM ended Oldsmobile sponsorship and state tourism money of 132 000 was not available this year leaving organizers unable to cover costs for the June event.
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Legislators oppose budget power shift in tense House vote
Woolard and Bost led a bloc against ceding budget controls to the governor, saying tough decisions must be made by the Legislature. They warned of accountability to constituents if cuts occur. Several lawmakers joined in opposition while only Sen. Luechtefeld voted yes.
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Budget battle ends as privatization plan stalls
Ryan faces defeated privatization push amid union pressure and downstate opposition. He pledges to negotiate on privatization yet resists giving up a $20 million food service contract. Budget holes, 5 percent agency cuts, and past $485 million reductions loom as causes. The push cites Medicaid nursing home funding limits and broader economic fallout from recession and 9/11.
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Aspirin dose rethink aims to cut bleeding risks worldwide
A BMJ review of 287 studies with 200000 people redefines long term aspirin dosing. Experts say 80 to 160 milligrams may be sufficient for prevention while 75 to 150 milligrams work as well as 325 milligrams but with less bleeding. Baby 81 mg tablets common. Doctors often overuse or underuse aspirin. targeted dosing could save tens of thousands of lives annually.
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