Chicago Mayor Hails Mitchell Photo in Springfield stir
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel visited the Capitol, meeting lawmakers. a taxpayer photo captured Mitchell with Emanuel, but the image remains unreleased amid accusations of political posturing. A separate Senate debate on banning driving with a dog or cat on the lap failed 21 to 27, despite sponsor Senator Sandoval denying ties to a dog belt ad.
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Quinn signals local control on district mergers amid fiscal push
Governor Pat Quinn softened his 2011 call for district consolidation saying decisions should be local after a case by case study found high upfront costs. He questions urging pension and Medicaid cuts tied to road funding while touring Milan, Rockford and Quincy to win business backing.
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Extraordinary event marks Bank of America meeting in Charlotte
Bank of America held an extraordinary shareholder meeting in Charlotte amid protests and criticism of foreclosure practices and mountaintop removal funding. Activists, including National People's Action and Rainforest Action Network, pressed CEO Brian Moynihan as the bank faced an $11.8 billion federal settlement and loan modification efforts. The piece links Occupy Wall Street activity, Democratic National Convention planning, and Obama’s evolving stance on marriage equality with the broader fight over corporate power and environmental damage.
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Elizabeth Warren Cheated on Affirmative Action
Ann Coulter alleges Elizabeth Warren faked Cherokee heritage to gain Harvard and faculty benefits. The piece mocks Warren's claims, cites race debates, and questions the integrity of universities enforcing diversity rules amid Warren's political bid against Scott Brown.
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