Democrats clash over Ogilvie budget cuts in House hearing
Republicans beat back a bid to cut 350000 from the Division of Human Resources budget of 1.5 million. Rep. Hanahan hinted at unnamed GOP concerns over Cairo contracts bureau creation and college group funding, while Director Wisner defended efforts to foster peace through education housing and employment programs.
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Richard H. Ieen Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Division of Human Resources
Thomas Hanahan
D McHenry
House Appropriations Committee
Hanahan
Civil Rights Agency
Edward Madigan
Lincoln
Madigan
Cairo
Paul Wisner
Human Resources Agency
Subcommittee Cuts 28 Million From Illinois College Budgets
A GOP led Illinois House subcommittee trimmed 28 million from state scholarships private colleges and junior colleges as part of Gov Ogilvie’s plan to reduce the 859 million higher education budget. The panel changed grant formulas lowering private college aid and directing 100 to 200 dollar per student grants, shifting away from the boards 400 per scholarship recipient.
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Richard B. Ogilvie
Illinois House
Ogilvie
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Higher Board
House
House Appropriations Committee
Illinois House committee defeats abortion bill on party lines
The Illinois House Judiciary Committee votes 11 to 7 against a measure to legalize abortion within the first 12 weeks. One member votes present as supporters argue the law protects women and doctors while opponents call it dehumanizing.
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Illinois
Illinois House Judiciary Committee
Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
Bruce Douglas
Chicago
Henry J. Hyde
Ogilvie aid plan blocked in Illinois Senate
Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie sought a $61 million deficiency appropriation for public welfare for the year ending June 30. The measure failed 29 to approve against a required 39 votes amid a boycott, with Sen. John W. Carroll predicting passage next week.
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Richard B. Ogilvie
Illinois Senate
Ogilvie
Illinois
John W. Carroll
Park Ridge
Carroll
Legislative Advisory Commission On Public Aid
Illinois House Panel backs implied consent bill amidDemocrats opposition
The Illinois House Judiciary Committee approved the implied consent measure despite Democratic objections calling it carte blanche for extortion. Gov Ogilvie backs the plan to curb drunk driving, though lawmakers plan floor amendments. Witnesses warn of self-incrimination and bad precedent while proponents note Illinois lacks such a law. Local notices list multiple siting fines for speeding and safety test violations in towns including West Frankfort Herrin Marion Johnston City and Cobden with fines ranging from $15 to $25.
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Richard B. Ogilvie
Illinois House Judiciary Committee
Senate
Henry J. Hyde
Chicago
Hyde
House
David Goldberger
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Illinois
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