Quinn Aides Reshape Image From Moline to Rockford
Governor Pat Quinn toured Moline Pekin and Rockford to tout new campus jobs and a million dollar foundry investment while his team prepared to defend plans to cut over 550 state payroll positions. The Jacksonville Developmental Center closure drew emphasis on fiscal benefits over facility cuts.
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Illinois budget woes loom as backlog swells and appointments lag
Gov. Quinn argues without budget fixes the state will run out of money for agencies in months. Lawmakers hear rumors of ongoing risk despite veto-session flexibility. Backlog totals reach about 8.5 billion dollars, with 1,735 clemency petitions acted on and 666 grants.
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Romney’s Ampad case fuels anti Romney attacks
Ann Coulter argues the Marion Indiana Ampad plant shutdown was caused by labor action, not Romney alone, and that media coverage omits unions’ role. She defends Bain Capital’s management and notes Ampad’s later bankruptcy while criticizing Democrats and press for framing Romney’s record.
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Bureau
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Mitt Romney
Internet protest against SOPA and PIPA shocks lawmakers
The January 18 online blackout against SOPA and PIPA drew support from founders of Google Wikipedia and Twitter, tech groups, and critics who warn the bills threaten innovation by allowing web shutdowns and blacklists. Legislators faced rising pressure as Dodd and Leahy defend and critics push back.
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