Let the Spinning Begin
One would think that Tuesday’s historic upset in Massachusetts (largely fueled by voters unhappy with partisan health care “reform”, according to exit polls) would give the current D.C. establishment pause. Apparently, not yet. Watch as David Axelrod and Robert Gibbs spin their way into denial in the video above.
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Mission: Possible
Illinois faces a whopping $83 billion—and counting—in unfunded pension liabilities. Understandably, state employees are worried, and so are taxpayers. Can we fund the system without breaking the bank? Learn more from our newest report—or read Kristina Rasmussen’s latest column explaining our groundbreaking new pension proposal here.
In Our Hands: An Education Summit
School vouchers can change lives, giving low-income families better educational opportunities—and the idea is now being considered in Illinois. On Friday, February 5, you’re invited to join a panel of national school choice experts and a luncheon keynoted by Rev. Senator James Meeks, who is leading the current effort for vouchers in Illinois.
Date: Friday, February 5
Time: Panel discussion: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Greeting/reception: 11:30 am – Noon
Luncheon/keynote address: Noon – 1:15 pm
Place: 190 South LaSalle, 40th Floor
Cost: Complimentary
Register today—and bring a friend! E-mail Katie Truesdell at Katie@illinoispolicy.org or call her at 312-346-5700 ext. 207 to RSVP.
Mark Your Calendars…
Here at the Institute, we’re doing our best to keep you out and about this winter! You can join us on Monday, February 8 for a luncheon with former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker at the Union League Club (more information here) or on Wednesday, February 24 for an evening with Tim Carney, author of the new book, “Obamanomics” (more information soon). We hope you can join us!