Rebel' Lawmakers on State's Impasse
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As summer turns to fall, time seems to be at a standstill in Springfield.
As summer turns to fall, time seems to be at a standstill in Springfield. With the House not scheduled to meet anytime soon, is now the time for state lawmakers to break ranks and come up with a plan B? And if so, what practical options do they have? We’ll talk with a group of so-called rebel lawmakers.
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Rebel' Lawmakers on State's Impasse
Clip: 9/29/2015 | 16m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
As summer turns to fall, time seems to be at a standstill in Springfield. With the House not scheduled to meet anytime soon, is now the time for state lawmakers to break ranks and come up with a plan B? And if so, what practical options do they have? We’ll talk with a group of so-called rebel lawmakers.
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