Kew signs of movement on state paying late bills
Illinois faces a multi billion dollar backlog of unpaid bills with little urgency among leaders. Democrats favor borrowing by selling bonds to pay vendors, while Republicans push spending cuts and revenue growth. Legislation action hinges on a rare bipartisan coalition and political timing.
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Obama declares Iraq war over and troops to return home
President Obama announced the Iraq war is over with most U.S. troops to leave, sealing a final exit date after talks with Baghdad failed to agree on leaving a training force. About 150-200 troops may stay for embassy security and security cooperation duties.
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Grayson Gile Discusses Iraq Exit and OSC-I Plan
Lt Col Grayson Gile of Goreville reports on the pullout of U S combat forces from Iraq by December 31 and the formation of the Office of Security Cooperation Iraq. He notes troop reductions from over 40 000 to under 200 in nine weeks and collaboration with the Iraqi government under Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki.
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Lawmakers differ on pulling out of Iraq vote timing
U S Rep Jerry Costello commends Obama for keeping his pledge to end U S troops deployments in Iraq by 2011 while urging focus on veterans care. Rep John Shimkus expresses concerns about Iran and Iraqi stability as he supports a responsible withdrawal. Sen Mark Kirk warns of Iranian influence without a continued U S presence. Illinois Sen Dick posts on Facebook celebrating holiday homecoming for troops.
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Unions Set Nov 3 Strike Date Amid Resignations
Two unions schedule a November 3 strike after a leader’s resignation and a new vice president Shawna Pope from the College of Education and Human Services. Stoner notes majority support for the action while Chancellor Rita Cheng says administration remains in good faith bargaining. Graduate Assistants United to vote Monday on possible strike.
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College of Education and Human Services
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IEA
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Marion native Morgan helps Rangers reach World Series nostalgia
Marion born Chuck Gulledge, now a Rangers staffer since 1983, recalls growing up in Marion and loving baseball through Cardinals games and players like Musial Gibson Brock Cepeda. He watched Nolan Ryan’s 1989 rise and saw the franchise gain legitimacy with a new ballpark in 1994 and playoff runs, leading to World Series appearances in 2010 and 2011 season.
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