Cross to lead House signals GOP regrouping after losses
Illinois House Republicans chose Rep. Tom Cross of Oswego as caucus leader, signaling a move to moderates on gun control and abortion. Cross acknowledged not all supported him, while U S House Speaker Dennis Hastert backs Cross and funds incumbents. Hastert also backs Judy Baar Topinka as party chair to broaden the base, drawing concern from conservatives about a split.
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Lincoln library opening marked by fireworks in Springfield
Ceremonial launch of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library featured speeches by politicians and a fireworks finale at Sixth and Jefferson. Highlights included a Gettysburg Address videotape with Bush and Powell, and remarks from Hastert and Eckley. The project, costing 115 million, will move items from the Old State Capitol to the new three story building by February if complete, with the museum slated to open in fall 2004.
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Illinois House panel backs bill to reopen state prison
A House committee approved a measure to reopen a state prison and a developmentally disabled home, adding 163 million to the budget amid a 2 to 2.5 billion shortfall. The plan would fund via cuts to middle management, an 80 million settlement windfall, and future tobacco settlement proceeds borrowing.
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