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Illinois OKs pension cuts in landmark reform

Posted on December 4, 2013 by DRenegade

Illinois lawmakers approved a landmark pension reform package Tuesday that would cut retirement benefits for teachers, nurses and other retired and current state workers. The legislation comes after years of debate on how to fix the state’s ailing retirement system … Continue reading →

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Napolitano tells senators that immigration bill will improve security

Posted on April 24, 2013 by DRenegade

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano told senators Tuesday that comprehensive immigration reform legislation will make the country more secure, prompting skepticism from Republican lawmakers. Napolitano told the Senate Judiciary Committee the legislation would “absolutely” improve the security of the … Continue reading →

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