January 27, 2009
If Illinois legislators needed more incentive to impeach Gov Blagojevich - barry's proposed $825B stimulus package sealed the deal. The stimulus bill was worded expressly to prevent any funds going to Illinois until blago was impeached. It was written in last week.
CNN's EMMA LACEY-BORDEAUX:
The 647-page bill bars Illinois agencies from receiving any money unless the Legislature directs how it will be spent, or until "Rod R. Blagojevich no longer holds the office of governor of the state of Illinois."
It does allow local governments to receive money directly from Washington or through the state, if state agencies follow an established formula.
Not a difficult decision when Illinois has a budget deficit of over $2.5 billions with no relief in sight. Wonder if that was a little bone tossed Dick Durbin's way.
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