KTfl1

KTfl1 t1_j071pdz wrote

Blagojevich was impeached, convicted, and removed from office in 2009 by the Illinois General Assembly. He was also subsequently barred by the Illinois Senate from holding public office within the state ever again. For his role in the corruption scandal, Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison.

Not sure why you are getting downvoted.

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KTfl1 t1_izxpt0z wrote

Unspent allocated funding is a darling on both sides of the aisle. In Illinois, the government would frequently fund social service programs, but then put restrictions on it that were hardly public. Then when the money was unspent, the governor could bypass the legislate process and spend it how he wanted. This legal corruption is a big reason why Illinois finances are so terrible. Yet they increase spending annually and say they balanced the budget.

The only difference between red and blue is where they try to push it. See Nancy Pelosi and insider trading.

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KTfl1 t1_iymwga6 wrote

Reply to comment by fentown in visiting for the week by fentown

Always smart to drink bottled water while on vacation. Having plenty of water available keeps you going and reduces the pop drinking and overeating.

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KTfl1 t1_iymw485 wrote

We have awesome parks - free. Try to fit a visit to Nathaniel Greene park. Sequita park.

Battlefield mall is out of 1990 and is well kept.

We have 3 caves in the area to explore. $$

Wonders of wildlife at bass pro is awesome, if going, get your tickets in advance. They are more at the door. $$$

We have good restaurants, Leong's good, Mexican Villa bad.

Possibly catch a show in Branson or Dinner cruise$$$

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