Pension reform and guns law dominate Illinois agenda
Our view says the General Assembly snakes through bills while key issues loom. Pension funding remains underfunded by about 100 billion, threatening the general fund and debt service, with private behind the scenes wrangling over budgets and super majority votes for any immediate effect laws. The state faces a June 9 deadline to implement concealed carry, requiring cross-chamber super majority and potential veto friction.
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Senate
Illinois
Pat Quinn
Quinn
House
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General Assembly
Chicago
Downstate
Illinois House urged to slow SB 1912 over civil justice concerns
Travis Akin of Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch warns that Senate Bill 1912 would delay settlements, clog courts, and reduce fairness in Illinois civil justice. He cites Harris Interactive rankings and argues for a flexible, reasonable timetable to protect consumers and attract jobs.
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Illinois House
Travis Akin
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch
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Reader praises Durbin on Social Security and solvency
Dennis T. Johnson of Murphysboro writes that concerns about Social Security are valid but assigns Durbin credit for defending and reforming the program. He notes Durbin’s Bowles Simpson involvement and a proposed bill to form a study panel, urging bipartisan action to protect beneficiaries.
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Dick Durbin
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No Scandal in Benghazi Deaths contested by reader
A reader contends the AP Benghazi report misdescribes events. They cite security withdrawals, denied security requests, stand down orders, false talking points, and alleged witness intimidation as signs of a cover up and political pressure.
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Tripoli
State Department
Illinois
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