SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers are back in their districts for two weeks – providing local voters time to express their opinions before they return to vote on what Democrat and Republican leaders are calling a "grand budget compromise."
The word "compromise" is normally expected to mean opposing sides each give a little to come to an agreement.
Public sector unions as well as are organizing and activating their members to urge "Yes" votes on the deal -
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