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Lawmakers Disappointed With Gaming Veto

Governor Quinn didn't approve a plan to add five casinos across the state.  He says he wanted to see more gambling money go toward education and State Representative Chad Hays says schools would've received millions from the plan.  

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State Senator Michael Frerichs is not happy with Governor Quinn's decision to veto the gambling bill.  He says it would've boosted the state's economy and put thousands of people to work.

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A casino in Danville would've put more than eleven-hundred people to work.  All five casinos would've created about 20-thousand jobs.   Quinn vetoed the bill yesterday, claiming there were ethical concerns that left the door wide open for more mob activity in Illinois.  Now lawmakers are hoping to override the governor.  The bill passed with a veto proof majority in the House but it would have to pick up six votes in the Senate.

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