Illinois House GOP Leader Tom Cross is a liar and an ingrate. The IEA leadership are played for suckers.
Illinois House GOP Leader Tom Cross writes to the Chicago Tribune today:
When it comes to identifying a critical roadblock impeding the efforts of those working to reform Illinois’ budget and addressing our state’s pension crisis, Bruce Rauner’s “Government unions and the downfall of Illinois” (Perspective, Nov. 1) makes a compelling case. Unfortunately, however, he used an overly broad stroke that mischaracterizes the true nature of where many legislators stand on reform.
No honest assessment can lump legislative Republicans into the same category as the Speaker Michael Madigan/President John Cullerton-controlled majorities in the General Assembly. Republicans have been sounding the alarm on the need for comprehensive pension reform for several years. We have, in fact, spearheaded several reforms into law that curb abuses in state pension systems and put forward specific, detailed proposals to meet the challenge posed by the
Ten minute drawing. Have you seen me?
