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Springfield Legislators Tackle Pensions & Medicaid

Chicago Tonight | April 24, 2012 11:00 am

Lawmakers are back in Springfield, taking on Gov. Quinn's bold pension and Medicaid reform plans. We have the latest from the capitol.

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