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Archive Home > 2010 > July > 03 > Illinois behind on bills in face of deficit

Illinois behind on bills in face of deficit

Political gridlock keeps state from fixing budget crisis

By Michael Powell / The Bulletin
July 3, 2010

CHICAGO — Even by the standards of this deficit-ridden state, Illinois’ comptroller, Daniel Hynes, faces an ugly balance sheet. Precisely how ugly becomes clear when he beckons you into his office to examine his daily briefing memo.

He picks the papers off his desk and points to a figure in red:....

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