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Death penalty advances as ERA defeat hits Illinois lawmakers
In the Illinois General Assembly last week the death penalty bill for murder cases including police and prison staff moved toward passage with House approval and gubernatorial support. The ERA failed to clear the House by six votes, while other actions included labor benefit reforms, party registration rules, school aid for parochial programs, and a panel study on hazardous landfills.
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Illinois
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James Thompson
U.S
Senate
House Elections Committee
Senate Executive Committee
Illinois Legislative Investigating Commission
Wilsonville