Illinois lawmakers seek fixes for high malpractice costs
Illinois lawmakers vow action as doctors threaten to quit or curb services amid soaring malpractice insurance. The plan may limit lawsuits, aid doctors with premiums, and involve Gov Blagojevich. Key groups include the Illinois Medical Society and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association amid lobbying battles.
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Springfield
Denny Jacobs
East Moline
Senate Insurance Committee
Rod Blagojevich
Rebecca Rausch
Madison
St. Clair
St. Louis
Illinois
Illinois State Medical Society
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Sen
John Cullerton
Chicago
Judge delays Ryan divorce records in California case
A California family court judge postponed a decision on whether divorce records of Republican Senate candidate Jack Ryan will be public. Judge Robert Schnider sent the matter to a court referee for study, seeking transparency while protecting the 9 year old child involved. Ryan’s lawyer noted changes since the original ruling as Ryan is now the GOP Senate nominee.
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Los Angeles
California
Illinois
Jack Ryan
Superior Court
Robert A. Schnider
Ryan
Chicago Tribune
Schnider
Jerry Ryan
Fox Network
Boston
Larry Ginsberg
Senate
Daley racks up killer freebies in Chicago records
AP reports Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley has received more than 900 gifts since 2002, including pictures, plaques, CDs and foods. The log lists senders from local officials to Howie Nicholsby of Scotland, Rev. Michael Pfleger, Wesley Clark, Bill Bradley and others, noting questions about gift policy remain.
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Richard M. Daley
Daley
Chicago
Howie Nicholsby
Edinburgh
Scotland
Wesley Clark
New Jersey
Bill Bradley
IL Officials Receive COLA Hike Recommendation
A state Compensation Review Board urged cost of living adjustments for lawmakers judges and constitutional officers while denying raises for other state employees due to weak finances. The panel proposed 3.8 percent for 2008 and 2.8 percent for 2004, to be applied to existing salaries.
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Chicago
Kevin Forde
Rod Blagojevich
Abby Ottenhoff
Supreme Court
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Immigration and Customs
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West Belden
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