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Illinois legislative paychecks add up to $15 million

October 24, 2012

Illinois taxpayers spent nearly $15 million on salaries, stipends, allowances and mileage reimbursements for 214 current and former legislators last year for 77 days in session. Party leaders made the most thanks to stipends that also help increase the legislators' pensions. "What are we getting for it?" asked David From, Illinois state director of Americans for Prosperity.

Source: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20121024/news/710249947/
 
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