Quinn plays down rejection of pension amendment

Nov. 7, 2012
Gov. Quinn said he remains optimistic he can get lawmakers to agree on a plan for bringing down spiraling costs of pensions for government and other public sector workers.

Indiana gay marriage amendment clears hurdle

Feb. 8, 2011
Republican lawmakers in Indiana are determined not to fail this time around in pushing for a state constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage and civil unions. On Monday, a Republican-controlled House committee approved the amendment requirement by a 8-4 vote along party lines.