Illinois House OKs bill to extend police use of Wiretapes
Illinois lawmakers approve HB2058 expanding anti terrorism powers, allowing roving wiretaps for suspects and strengthening prosecution in terrorism cases. The bill, backed by Attorney General Jim Ryan, moves to the Senate as Gov. Ryan’s death penalty changes are rejected.
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Illinois gambling expansion draft sparks tax and jobs debate
Supporters and opponents prepare for a clash as the Illinois Casino Gaming Association pushes to roll back casino taxes and expand the number of gaming positions at nine state venues. The plan would raise state taxes by about 317 million annually and create thousands of jobs, while critics warn of higher social costs from gambling expansion.
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Hormones and vitamins offer no heart benefit for patients study says
A study of 423 postmenopausal women with heart disease found no advantage from hormone therapy or high-dose vitamins E and C over placebo over nearly three years. Hormone use correlated with faster disease progression, though results were not statistically decisive.
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For profit dialysis centers tied to higher death rates
An AP report notes an analysis pooling eight U S studies from 1973 to 1997 found an 8 percent higher death risk for patients at for profit dialysis centers versus nonprofit ones. About 2500 extra deaths yearly are attributed to for profit centers, which are most common in the United States.
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