
State Sen. Dan McConchie Reacts to Historic Day
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Amanda Vinicky discusses the day’s events with Illinois Senate Republican leader.
It’s been a historic day in our nation’s capitol and state capitol, where Michael Madigan’s longtime role as speaker of the House came to an end. Amanda Vinicky discusses the day’s events with Illinois Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie.
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State Sen. Dan McConchie Reacts to Historic Day
Clip: 1/13/2021 | 3m 36sVideo has Closed Captions
It’s been a historic day in our nation’s capitol and state capitol, where Michael Madigan’s longtime role as speaker of the House came to an end. Amanda Vinicky discusses the day’s events with Illinois Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie.
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