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CHICAGO, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he's seeking a federal bailout and new powers to deal with the state's growing budget deficit.
Blagojevich issued a press release saying quick action is needed to deal with Illinois' money problems, Crain's Chicago Business reported Wednesday.
Comptroller Dan Hynes warned last week Illinois is facing nearly $4 billion in unpaid bills and that figure could hit $5 billion within a few months.
In addition to a 3 percent across the board cut in non-core services, Blagojevich says he needs the authority to trim as much as 8 percent of money already appropriated by the state legislature.
The governor has written to the Illinois Congressional delegation asking members to get him an addition $1 billion a year from the federal government. The money would be used for healthcare, infrastructure and Medicaid.
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DETROIT, Feb. 14 (UPI) --
The Nigerian who tried to blow up a Detroit-bound jetliner on Christmas Day 2009 shouldn't receive life in prison for the failed attack, his legal adviser said.
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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 14 (UPI) --
Dozens of fans stood in freezing temperatures along the sidewalks of Newark, N.J., to bear witness to the body of pop singer Whitney Houston being brought home.
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BAGHDAD, Feb. 14 (UPI) --
U.S. supermajor Exxon Mobil won't be able to take part in an oil and natural gas licensing auction scheduled for May in Iraq, a spokesman said.
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