Analysis: Rubber Stamp? City Council’s unanimous vote for Emanuel’s budget

Analysis: Rubber Stamp? City Council’s unanimous vote for Emanuel’s budget

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel passed his first big test before the city council on Wednesday. Aldermen signed off on his budget in a unanimous vote, while heaping praise on Emanuel for his plan to close a $636 million deficit.

WBEZ’s Melba Lara talked with reporter Sam Hudzik about the budget and its easy passage.