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STATEMENT ON BLAGOJEVICH VERDICT

Justice was served to former Governor Rod Blagojevich with his conviction on one count of lying to the FBI. Now Rod Blagojevich is both a disgraced ex-governor and a felon. The testimony and prosecution’s evidence has revealed troubling truths about the internal operations of the Blagojevich administration -- some lackadaisical, some look downright criminal. Illinoisans should be able...


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CHANGE Illinois! Has 20 Questions for the Candidates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Aug. 30, 2010

Contact: 312-335-1767
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Judicial Reform

As Thomas Jefferson considered the qualities required of judges, he said this new nation should seek citizens of the highest intellect and personal character for the duty. Equally important, he believed judges should be independent of any economic or political influences that might interfere with the broader goal of justice. Writing to George Wythe, regarded as the father of American...

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An Inspector General for Metra

The Senate Committee on State Government and Veteran's Affairs took testimony on Metra reforms this morning. ICPR testified to our experiences with crafting Inspector General legislation as part of a panel that also included Andy Shaw of the BGA, David Hoffman, and Kate Pomper of BPI. ICPR's testimony is below...

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