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Thompson pledges restrained ERA effort
Gov James R Thompson said he would push for Illinois ERA approval but not violate bribery laws or single handedly marshal 107 votes. He cited a 98 or 99 count in the House and said he will target a realistic GOP list while seeking reciprocity for his supporters. He warned against quid pro quo tactics and urged collaboration with Byrne Madigan and labor leaders to build enough support.
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Mike Lawrence
Springfield
James R. Thompson
Illinois
Executive Mansion
ERA
Thompson
House
Senate
National Organization For Women
Adlai E. Stevenson
Chicago
Jane M. Byrne
Democratic Legis
Wanda Brandstetter
Byrne
Michael J. Madigan