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Senate Democrats Address Issues in Special Session

From the Press Briefing Room at the State Capitol: Senate President John Cullerton briefs reporters on the hold-up in passing a state budget and why he feels the fault lies with Senate Republicans and members of the House.

Recorded June 23, 2009. 15 minutes.

CAPITOL INSIGHTS:

Senator Kirk Dillard (R)

From the State Capitol in Springfield: we go one-on-one with Republican State Senator Kirk Dillard. We hear his thoughts on the budget impasse and if he is close to announcing a run for the Governor's office.

Recorded June 24, 2009. 15 minutes.

The Importance of Signing the Capital Bill

From the Press Briefing Room at the State Capitol: Senate Democrats, labor officials, and educators brief reporters on how the state may lose the entire construction season if the recently passed Capital Bill is not soon signed into law.

Recorded June 24, 2009. 35 minutes.

All Consuming: Conversations on Oil & Water

Water Consumption and Consequences

From Peoria: another installment of the Illinois Humanities Council's series looking at the issues facing our use of oil and water. In this segment, we hear experts discuss ways water was consumed in the past, how it is consumed now, and where it is headed in the future.

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Recorded April 26, 2009. 50 minutes.

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Wednesday, July 1

Gov Quinn Vetoes a portion of the 2010 Budget and tells reporters, a "Fully Funded Budget" is worth fighting for.

Governor Quinn receives heavy press coverage while discussing the state of the budget.

House Speaker Michael Madigan delivers his response to Governor Quinn's veto, saying lawmakers must balance spending with available revenues. Speaker Madigan says the Governor had "Flip-Flopped" on several budget issues. Madigan says he opposes short-term funding measures, as that only delays facing hard choices

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