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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 08, 2003

Page

7

House approves SBC phone rate plan in Illinois

The Illinois House passed a bill allowing SBC to set higher rates for rivals using its lines, a move supporters say will save jobs while critics warn of higher consumer costs. The measure, approved 66-39, now heads to the Senate amid a heated lobby campaign.

Springfield Illinois SBC MCI At&t Illinois Commerce Commission Mike Bost Murphysboro William Delgado Chicago Steve Davis Dbethalto Kurt M. Granberg Dcarlyle Dan Reitz Dsteeleville Brandon W. Phelps Norris City Gary F. Forby D-Benton Senate

Illinois leaders begin budget talks with Blagojevich

Gov. Rod Blagojevich met with legislative leaders in the Illinois Capitol to start budget negotiations amid rising fiscal concerns. Senate and House leaders outlined initial positions as lawmakers near session end with a $5 billion deficit eyed. Comptroller Hynes reported Illinois carries the nation's highest year over year debt, with a net deficit of 9.2 billion.

Springfield Rod Blagojevich Blagojevich Illinois Senate Frank Watson Greenville Emil Jones Jr Dchicago House Michael J. Madigan Tom Cross Roswego Daniel W. Hynes Hynes

Boeing pitches new 717 jet for corporate use

Boeing announced at Geneva it will offer a corporate jet version of its 717-200, joining the Boeing Business Jet lineup. The unfinished plane is priced around 40 million with 10 million more for interior work, and the program has drawn 80 orders since 1996.

Geneva Boeing Paul Nisbet JSA Research

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