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Team Munson Blog
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How the State Tightens Its Belt
Written by CrystaWhen times are tough, your family adjusts their budget accordingly. In the recent downturn, the average person is spending less money on things like vacations, eating out, buying new electronics – the list goes on in response to wage freezes, job losses, or other factors. But that’s not the…Read more...
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Written by CherylIt is hard to think of respect without picturing Aretha Franklin in those pink slippers dancing and belting out that her baby needs to show her some R-E-S-P-E-C-T. She sings that she gives her man all of her money and only asks for respect in return. I often feel…Read more...
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The Transparency We Crave
Written by CrystaIllinois has one of the least transparent, most opaque governments in the nation. It is astoundingly difficult to get the kind of information we, as citizens, need to be truly informed about what’s happening with our tax dollars. The state’s Transparency & Accountability Portal (http://accountability.illinois.gov/) aims to help, but…Read more...
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A Brief History of Crime in Illinois Politics
Written by GeorgeCheck out Part 1 of this post. Before Shameless Rod Blagojevich, there was George “Backroom” Ryan. Ryan was governor from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary of State before that. Ryan operated government like he was in a David Mamet play. Everything seemed to be for sale. Selling commercial driver’s licenses…Read more...
