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Friday, January 25, 2013

Quinn pushes pension 'compromise' as state's bond rating is downgraded

By Jamey Dunn As the state’s credit rating takes another hit, Gov. Pat Quinn has thrown his weight behind a pension reform proposal backed...

Friday, December 14, 2012

State faces credit downgrade and underfunded capital plan

By Jamey Dunn Illinois continues to struggle with fiscal challenges as another credit downgrade looms, and Gov. Pat Quinn reveals a fundin...

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Quinn: Credit downgrade bolsters calls for pension reform

By Jamey Dunn The rating agency Standard & Poor’s reduced Illinois’ credit rating today, citing the state’s underfunded pension system...

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