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Saturday morning update

* Gov. Pat Quinn will sign legislation today rolling back the veto override threshold on the Cook County Board. The legislation moves the minimum required vote down from an insane four-fifths to a far more reasonable three-fifths. Full Article at Capitol Fax Blog

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  1. Todd Stroger
  2. U.S. Senate
  3. U.S. House of Representatives

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Related Quotes

  1. didn't have the fortitude and foresight ... That's not leadership and that's not an accomplishment.
    SOURCE: Chicago Tribune 1 month ago
  2. In this political atmosphere where everything is about 'How do I get elected,' this is not the time to lower the veto
    – Todd Stroger SOURCE: Chicago Tribune 1 month ago
  3. This is going to really devastate all aspects of our government ... I'm trying to make the case for the county.
    – Todd Stroger SOURCE: Chicago Tribune 1 month ago
  4. we pour legislation into the senatorial saucer to cool it.
    SOURCE: Newt.org 2 months ago
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  4. Barbara Flynn Currie
  5. U.S. Democratic Party U.S. Democratic Party
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