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Some thoughts on the next Illinois House Speaker

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* My weekly syndicated newspaper column… Four House Democrats who were instrumental in drafting and circulating a letter last week that successfully called for a new Illinois House speaker issued another letter the next day aimed partly at the now-departing chamber leader and his internal organizati…

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  1. Sun Times

    Finding the right fit for the next House speaker (opens Sun Times)

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    Four House Democrats who were instrumental in drafting and circulating a letter last week that successfully called for a new Illinois House speaker issued another letter the next day aimed partly at the now-departing chamber leader and his internal organization: Back off.

  2. Capitol Fax

    Some thoughts on the next Illinois House Speaker (opens Capitol Fax)

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    * My weekly syndicated newspaper column… Four House Democrats who were instrumental in drafting and circulating a letter last week that successfully called for a new Illinois House speaker issued another letter the next day aimed partly at the now-departing chamber leader and his internal organizati…