ERA fasters plan move from left to ground level quarters
Seven women entering the second week of a hunger strike for the ERA hoped to sleep tonight in new housing with bedding showers and fewer stairs. They want to switch to ground floor quarters as they continue their water only fast until the June 30 ratification deadline. Medical concerns rise as nutrition experts say care is inadequate and infections or kidney stones may threaten several fasters.
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Illinois Senate trims pay raises and days off plan
The Illinois Senate approved attaching a plan to slash raises and paid days off to the Judicial Inquiry Board budget. If extended to all agencies, it could save about 145 million dollars in the new fiscal year. The measure cuts four of 12 sick days and reduces total paid days to 31 annually.
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