Friday, January 07, 2011

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New House Vote OKs Repeal Of Death Penalty
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS) – Less than two hours after their first vote failed, Illinois House members voted Thursday evening to abolish the death penalty in Illinois.
© CBS Chicago - published Jan. 6

Illinois poised to abolish death penalty
Illinois was poised to become the first state since 2009 to abolish the death penalty after the state Senate approved the ban on Tuesday and sent it to Democratic Governor Pat Quinn for his signature.
© Reuters - published Jan. 11

Quinn won't say if he'll sign death penalty bill
© Seattle Times - published Jan. 12

post updated Jan. 12

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