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Illinois Politics & Issues at a Glare
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Gov. Pat Quinn Gives Swift Kick in the Pants to Westboro Baptist Church
(Springfield, IL) — August 14, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday gave a swift kick in the behind to the Westboro Baptist Church and its unhinged pastor, Fred Phelps. Quinn signed legislation to protect the funerals of military personnel from the disruptive protests of hate groups, such as the 71-member, Kansas-based “church”. Phelps and his equally … Continue reading
Ex-Aide to Gen. David H. Petraeus Appointed by Gov. Pat Quinn to Head Illinois Veterans Agency
(Chicago, IL) — August 5, 2011. At a press conference today in Chicago, Governor Pat Quinn announced the appointment of a former senior staff member for Army General David H. Petraeus as chief of the Illinois veterans agency. Continue reading
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Gov. Pat Quinn
- Gov. Pat Quinn's gambling bill veto sets the stage for a battle with ... unknown
- Governor Pat Quinn Visits Huntley For I-90/Route 47 Interchange ... unknown
- Governor Signs Bill Aimed At Keeping Teachers Safer At School ... John Dodge
- With Illinois Gaming Bill Veto, Rep. Lou Lang Questions Gov. Pat ... ILHOUSE
- Pat Quinn. Now and always a political snake oil salesman. « Fred ... Fred Klonsky
- Illinois Governor Pat Quinn won't start pensions campaign for weeks ... unknown
- Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn rejects plan to expand gambling, saying it lacks ... unknown
- Quinn Vetoes Illinois Gambling Expansion | NBC Chicago Mary Ann Ahern & Phil Rogers
- Big Education Ape: Pat Quinn. Now and always a political snake oil ... coopmike48
- IL: Quinn vetoes gambling expansion bill « Watchdog News Jayette Bolinski
IL General Assembly
- S&P lowers Illinois' credit rating over pension crisis - Chicago Sun-Times August 29, 2012
- Randy Frese says he won't take pension if elected in 47th Senate District - Galesburg Register-Mail August 29, 2012
- Quinn Vetoes Gambling Plan - Patch.com August 28, 2012
- General Assembly to Discuss Pension Woes, Derrick Smith Expulsion - Patch.com August 18, 2012
- IL GOP doubles down on Madigan money - The Capitol Fax Blog (blog) August 24, 2012
- Union flatly denies GOP allegation - The Capitol Fax Blog (blog) August 21, 2012
- Local pension problems - Chicago Tribune August 1, 2012
- Radon legislation will protect kids, homeowners - Chicago Sun-Times August 21, 2012
- Emanuel touts 'real good progress' in talks with unions on pension crisis - Chicago Sun-Times August 14, 2012
- Moody's could lower Illinois credit rating over pension inaction - ABC7Chicago.com August 23, 2012
The Capitol Fax Blog
- *** UPDATED x1 - Davis responds *** DCCC uses George Ryan, government jobs to whack Rodney Davis August 29, 2012 Rich Miller
- Question of the day August 29, 2012 Rich Miller
- *** UPDATED x2 - Scott Walker piles on *** S&P lowers Illinois rating a notch - Quinn wants leaders meeting in early September August 29, 2012 Rich Miller
- Expand it or kill it? August 29, 2012 Rich Miller
- Adventures in unsubtle Tweeting, and a caption contest August 29, 2012 Rich Miller
- Davis goes up with new TV ad August 29, 2012 Rich Miller
- Party chairman wants outside help to winnow field August 29, 2012 Rich Miller
- Schock pounds Quinn, fellow Republicans, Madigan August 29, 2012 Rich Miller
- *** LIVE *** Republican National Convention coverage August 29, 2012 Rich Miller
- Protected: SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today’s edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) August 29, 2012 Rich Miller
