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    May 16, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. U.S. stagnates under Obama

    As President Barack Obama continues to struggle with the economy, his annual budgets and his attempts to unravel the catastrophe of the terrorist attack in Banghazi, Libya where four Americans were killed, I thought examining Mr. Obama's political...

    Tags: Elections, Barack Obama, White House, Politics

    2. May 3, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Slot machines on the brain for those at Arlington track on opening day

    About a hundred people peered out from the stands on opening day at Arlington International Racecourse Friday afternoon -- the festive atmosphere coming at a time when the park continues its battle to get slot machines, a change it calls crucial for its survival.
    About a hundred people peered out from the stands on opening day at Arlington International Racecourse Friday afternoon -- the festive atmosphere coming at a time when the park continues its battle to get slot machines, a change it calls crucial for its...

    Tags: Government, Pat Quinn, Illinois Governor, Lobbying, Lifestyle and Leisure

    3. May 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Health professionals split over allowing psychologists to prescribe drugs

    Week in and week out for the last five years, Marlin Hoover has boarded a plane for New Mexico, where he sees patients Monday through Wednesday. Then, the psychologist flies home Thursday to treat patients at his southwest suburban office in Tinley Park.
    Week in and week out for the last five years, Marlin Hoover has boarded a plane for New Mexico, where he sees patients Monday through Wednesday. Then, the psychologist flies home Thursday to treat patients at his southwest suburban office in Tinley Park....

    Tags: Springfield, Physiology, Don Harmon, Diabetes, Psychiatry

    4. May 7, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Voice of the People, May. 07

    I have a solution to the Chicago parking meter fiasco. Have the City Council pass a new ordinance stating that the current city administration does not have to abide by any contracts agreed to by previous city administrations. Oh but it can't; it...

    Tags: Government, Justice System, Regional Authority, Elections, Chicago Tribune

    5. May 14, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Illinois passes law to make Busch divest beer distributorship

    A bill that will require Anheuser-Busch to sell its minority stake in Chicago's City Beverage has passed the Illinois Senate.
    Tribune reporter
    A bill that will require Anheuser-Busch to sell its minority stake in Chicago's City Beverage has passed the Illinois Senate. Anheuser and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission have been involved in a string of litigation on this issue since the...

    Tags: Pat Quinn, Illinois Governor, Anheuser-Busch

    6. May 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. How about a Madigan casino plan?

    Suppose you were writing legislation that would increase from 10 to 23 the number of casinos in your state. You need to win over a governor who has vetoed two similar bills because you keep writing special oversight rules for one or more casinos in a certain big city. What to do? You add some thematic language that <em>appears</em> to play to his concerns. Then you stubbornly hold tight to ... your special oversight rules for one or more casinos in a certain big city. That's your priority!
    Suppose you were writing legislation that would increase from 10 to 23 the number of casinos in your state. You need to win over a governor who has vetoed two similar bills because you keep writing special oversight rules for one or more casinos in a...

    Tags: Government, Interior Policy, Lifestyle and Leisure, Rahm Emanuel, Regional Authority

    7. May 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Legislators angry at Tribune editorial board over pension reform stance

    It's about time that the Chicago Tribune's editorial board stop treating the Illinois Constitution like yesterday's newspaper.
    It's about time that the Chicago Tribune's editorial board stop treating the Illinois Constitution like yesterday's newspaper. For years the editorial page has loudly bellowed for and against Illinois pension proposals and petulantly insulted and...

    Tags: Justice System, Interior Policy, U.S. Senate, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Voting

    8. May 11, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Private manager may miss state lottery profit goals for 2nd year

    The company hired to run the Illinois Lottery after years of flagging sales is on track to fall short of promised revenue goals for the second straight year &mdash; this time by about $180 million, according to a Tribune review of the firm's performance through April.
    The company hired to run the Illinois Lottery after years of flagging sales is on track to fall short of promised revenue goals for the second straight year — this time by about $180 million, according to a Tribune review of the firm's performance...

    Tags: Government, Illinois Governor, Jack D Franks, Powerball Lottery, Lifestyle and Leisure

    9. May 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Where pension legislation stands

    The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn for the summer in three weeks, with plenty left to do, especially on the subject that Gov. Pat Quinn has deemed the No. 1 priority: a rescue of the state's underfunded public pension system.
    The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn for the summer in three weeks, with plenty left to do, especially on the subject that Gov. Pat Quinn has deemed the No. 1 priority: a rescue of the state's underfunded public pension system....

    Tags: Illinois Governor, Interior Policy, Lifestyle and Leisure, Michael Madigan, John J Cullerton

    10. May 10, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Senate passes pension bill, setting up showdown with House

    The Illinois Senate pushed through its version of a pension reform proposal Thursday, setting up a potential stalemate with the House just three weeks before lawmakers are scheduled to go home for the summer.
    The Illinois Senate pushed through its version of a pension reform proposal Thursday, setting up a potential stalemate with the House just three weeks before lawmakers are scheduled to go home for the summer. As Senate President John Cullerton hailed...

    Tags: Government, Illinois Governor, Interior Policy, Matt Murphy, Employees

    11. May 9, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Illinois Senate passes pension bill, sets up showdown with House

    SPRINGFIELD &mdash; Senate President John Cullerton today sent his version of pension reform to the House, setting up a high-profile clash with the rival plan Speaker Michael Madigan already pushed through the House.
    SPRINGFIELD — Senate President John Cullerton today sent his version of pension reform to the House, setting up a high-profile clash with the rival plan Speaker Michael Madigan already pushed through the House.   The showdown puts more than 700,...

    Tags: Government, Illinois Governor, Interior Policy, Employees, Illinois Supreme Court

    12. May 9, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  12. Illinois Senate passes union-backed pension reform bill

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    SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (Reuters) - The Illinois Senate on Thursday passed a labor union-backed bill to reduce the state's nearly $100 billion unfunded public pension liability, giving lawmakers dealing with America's worst-funded state retirement system...

    Tags: Justice System, Interior Policy, Matt Murphy, Employees, Economy, Business and Finance

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