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Three Illinois leaders chase goals end in debacle
Springfield observers say Gov Blagojevich Senate President Jones and House Speaker Madigan failed to advance health care, education funding, or debt reduction after a turbulent session. Blagojevich pushed expansion but faced opposition. Jones raised education funding though with no new revenue. Madigan backed a lean budget not changing long term debt. The trio blames each other as the session stretched into autumn.
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Springfield
Rod Blagojevich
Senate
Emil Jones
House
Michael Madigan
Larry McKeon
Chicago
Blagojevich
McKeon
Jim Duffett
Illinois Campaign For Better Health Care
Jones
Madigan
Steve Brown
Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago
Eden Martin