
Lawmakers Reach Across the Aisle to Discuss Budget Compromis
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Illinois has been without a budget for almost five months.
Illinois has been without a budget for almost five months, as lawmakers and Gov. Rauner have been locked in a battle split down party lines. However, one Democrat broke ranks—to the consternation of his colleagues. Is there any hope for compromise on the budget stalemate?
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Lawmakers Reach Across the Aisle to Discuss Budget Compromis
Clip: 11/12/2015 | 13m 27sVideo has Closed Captions
Illinois has been without a budget for almost five months, as lawmakers and Gov. Rauner have been locked in a battle split down party lines. However, one Democrat broke ranks—to the consternation of his colleagues. Is there any hope for compromise on the budget stalemate?
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