Durbin Jim Durbin in Illinois Senate race clash
Illinois voters face a clear choice between incumbent Democrat Richard J. Durbin and Republican challenger Jim Durkin as they spar over Iraq policy taxes education and prescription drug plans. Durkin argues for principled leadership while Durbin pushes UN support and cautious use of force.
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Durbin and Durkin Biographies Highlight Careers
Richard J. Durbin, 57, Springfield lawyer and legislator, serves as U.S. Senator since 1997 after representing Illinois in the House from 1983 to 1997. Jim Durbin, 42, Westchester lawyer and state representative since 1995, earned degrees from Georgetown and ISU with a John Marshall JD.
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How the candidates see the issues
Springfield report outlines contrasts between Republican and Democrat U.S. Senate hopefuls on abortion minimum wage guns and trade. Durbin backs abortion rights with limits on partial birth abortions supports raising the wage and gun safety rules while opposing fast track for trade. Durkin opposes abortion rights with narrow exceptions, backs enforcing current gun laws, and favors fast track trade authority.
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United Airlines approves $3 million signing bonus for new CEO
United Airlines, seeking to avoid bankruptcy, awarded Glenn Tilton a $3 million signing bonus for a five year contract. Tilton will earn $950,000 annually with potential for $1.9 million in yearly bonuses and received 100,000 shares of restricted stock plus options on 1.15 million shares at a $3.03 strike. A $4.5 million trust was created to replace Chevron Texaco’s retirement plan Tilton forfeited. The move follows union wage-cut negotiations and board defense of the deal.
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