Illinois Businesses Support Governor Pat Quinn's Actions

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Quinn finds unlikely allies in business community

Quinn has proposed sharp cuts in both Medicaid and pensions for government workers to save billions in expenses the state can't afford to pay. In that, he for the most part has the support of the state's business community.

"I have been more comfortable with Governor Quinn since he got elected, and his actions, if you will, than I was for the past 30 years of his political life," said Doug Whitley, president of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. "He's coming across as being a solid guy who's interested in getting the state's problems fixed."

Whitley noted that the problems are ones that Quinn inherited

The state's mounting fiscal problems – the state government owes $9 billion in unpaid bills – led Quinn to announce plans that so far business leaders supportas realistic efforts to get the state's ledgers under control.

"The IMA supports both pension and Medicaid reform and we commend Governor Quinn for laying out bold proposals," said Mark Denzler, vice president of the Illinois Manufacturers Association

Northwest Herald | Quinn finds unlikely allies in business community