Taxpayers group urges Thompson veto on pay plan
Patrick Quinn head of the Coalition for Political Honesty warns of a statewide protest if Gov. Thompson signs a bill creating a 12 member Compensation Review Board to set salaries for lawmakers and top officials. He says the plan offers a back door to pay raises and upholds constitutional concerns while criticizing lawmakers for self protection and a costly Atlanta trip.
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Governor balks lobbyist appointment in Chicago
The governor opposes appointing Rep. Edmund F. Kucharski as a $40,000-a-year lobbyist for the Metropolitan Fair and Exposition Authority which runs McCormick Place. The authority board is reviewing the move as it concerns his status as a current legislator and cross party voting history. Governor Thompson calls it a bold move by city officials and warns of political reward.
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