Six fired and two resign since Illinois primary
The AP reports at least six political patronage workers in the Illinois Revenue Department were fired and two resigned after the March 21 primary. Jon Short denies involvement, noting no one was fired by his request. A Chicago court recently ruled patrons cannot be forced to campaign.
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Jon Short
Illinois
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Sangamon County
Chicago
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Democratic Action
Illinois Revenue Department
Associated Press
Ple
Revenue
George Mahin
John W. Lewis
Lewis
House Passes Water Pollution Bill Restricting Citizen Suits
The House approved its water pollution bill by 398 to 14, authorizing 24.6 billion dollars over three years, but weakened key provisions. Amendments from Reuss and Dingell to tighten effluent limits, permit control, and citizen suits were largely defeated, signaling a win for industry groups and the Nixon administration.
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Wisconsin
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Michigan
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D-Minn
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White House
Ogilvie bonds face Democratic pushback in Illinois budget
Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie scales a $7.4 billion budget with a $1.09 billion Capital Development Bond Act. House Democrats led by Clyde Choate demand project priorities and caution against deficit financing as budget aides defend cost savings via general revenue bonds.
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House
Clyde Choate
D-Anna
John W. McCarter Jr
Ogilvie
Choate
Illinois Building Authority
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Appropriations Committee
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Health Science Library
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Dallas police expand helicopter fleet with three new choppers
Dallas police order three additional helicopters at 74 000 dollars each to serve the metropolitan area and respond to emergencies for suburban departments. The unit currently operates three aircraft with 11 pilots a non pilot observer and a maintenance mechanic.
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Dallas, Texas
Dallas
Lee Spradlin
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