Illinois House Approves 15 Million Bond For Bridges
In a marathon session on the Department of Transportation bill, the Illinois House approved an amendment setting aside 15 million dollars in bond money for bridge work across Southern Illinois and other areas. The vote was 75 to 35.
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Labor attacks changes in jobless pay measure
State labor leaders condemned a package of bills altering compensation laws. UAW official Robert Johnston accused the committee of backing an anti labor conspiracy while labor figures from United Steel Workers and AFL CIO warned the reforms would weaken the two year old program.
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Partee Faces Lindberg Clash Over Joint Session Request
Springfield AP Senate President Cecil Partee condemned Comptroller George Lindberg for a crass political maneuver after Lindberg sought to address a joint General Assembly session to unveil a plan to avoid a tax increase. The dispute surfaced amid debates on workmen s compensation reforms and benefits, with pro business groups warning of higher insurance rates.
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Senate committee approves plan tying usury to bond rates
The Senate Finance and Credit Regulations Committee backed a bill to peg the usury ceiling to long term government bond yields, setting a 2.42 percent above the index, with a clause banning rate changes after home mortgages. The panel, led by Sen. Robert McCarthy, sent the measure to the full Senate.
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