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Congress should say NO to Internet sales tax bill
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Judge hears arguments in state retiree health insurance suit; Lawyers argue pizza and beer analogy
SPRINGFIELD -- A Sangamon County judge on Wednesday heard arguments over a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that challenges a new law requiring state retirees to start paying premiums for their health insurance. -
ISBA sets its agenda for spring legislative session
The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) plans to push for the passage of a handful of proposals this legislative session. -
Durbin to begin process to fill Murphy's vacancy in coming weeks
It’s nearly a year away, but speculation over who will fill U.S. District Judge G. Patrick Murphy’s seat behind the federal bench has already begun. -
Republicans snatch defeat from jaws of victory
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Inconceivable
Hopkins -
The Lyin' King
Hopkins By far the worst falsehood is his claim to have "inherited" problems. No one spends two years and over $800 million to get unrequested problems. He sought the job. He claimed he could do the job, fix the problems. Then...he got the job. It is his legacy. -
Lobsided fund-raising aside, Madison County GOP hoping to pick off Dems
Like usual, Madison County Democrats enjoy significant advantage in fund-raising over their GOP counterparts this election year. But what's different in 2012 is a nearly full slate of Republican candidates stepping up to challenge incumbents up and down the ballot. -
What's in an endorsement? Shoe leather and money are best
Yepsen In the mainstream of political theater, do endorsements really matter?