Blagojevich hails session and education push in Illinois
Gov. Blagojevich declares the spring session successful as lawmakers pass a 55 billion spending plan aimed at boosting education, launching preschool for 3 and 4 year olds, and delivering a slate of bills from mining safety to prison meal use of nuisance fish. He notes gains while Republicans push back on debt, road work, and research limits amid a pre-election climate.
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Illinois lawmakers face uncertain pay raise fate
Illinois lawmakers may not see salary increases as the new budget lacks funds to cover the raises. Comptroller Dan Hynes and a spokeswoman warned that without approved money the raises cannot take effect. Senate action was pending, leaving raises in question while Gov Blagojevich would see pay rise to about 165000 if implemented and pledged to donate the amount to charity.
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Cheney speech seen as opening shot of new Cold War
Russian media frame Cheney's harsh critique of Russia and Putin as the start of a new Cold War. He accused Moscow of rights crackdowns and using energy as leverage while Kommersant called it the "beginning of a second Cold War." Lavrov avoided direct rebuke, condemning the Vilnius meeting.
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Darfur peace accord signed amid mixed rebel responses
Government and Minni Minnawi led Sudan Liberation Movement signed a peace accord in Abuja after two years of talks. Nur led groups rejected it citing security guarantees and compensation concerns. U.N. and U.S. backed peace process with international support, while some rebels declined to join and the deal calls for disarmament and civilian protection.
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