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The importance of veto override thresholds

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Trust me, it's way more interesting than its very technical title betrays. And with Gov. Quinn checking Stroger's power in the Cook County board through his long-anticipated veto override bill signed today, it's as timely as ever.

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qstrian 19 weeks 1 day ago
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Two thirds majority seems like an agreeable override threshhold, Imaton. Anything lower than that & one must question whether the administrative branch of government has any real authority.

Supporters of Governor Quinn & President Stroger must speak to that, fellow Windy Citizens.

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