Blagojevich freezes spending on 2000 projects across Illinois
New Gov Rod Blagojevich halts nearly 2000 projects totaling 407 million amid a five billion deficit. He reviews member initiatives for legitimacy while keeping capital projects funded by bonds. Lawmakers warn the savings will be small and focus on budget gaps.
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Blagojevich names new agency head for Illinois economy
Governor Blagojevich announced Jack Lavin, 40, chief financial officer for Panda Express Chicagoland, as head of the renamed Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Lavin said the state will gain economic opportunity through faster agency action and access to capital, educated workforce, and foreign markets pending Senate confirmation.
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Southern Illinois hospital declines smallpox vaccines plan
Illinois health workers prepare for early smallpox shots amid liability concerns over who pays for adverse reactions. Hospitals in Southern Illinois Decatur Memorial Carle Urbana and Shelbyville weigh participation as state federal guidance on coverage remains unclear.
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