1.0 link 228960 <![CDATA[Quinn Changing Course, Will Sign $29B Capital Bill]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/09/quinn-changing-course-wil_n_228960.html SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Gov. Pat Quinn said Thursday that he plans to sign long-delayed legislation creating a huge public works program to help the Illinois economy, a decision that was greeted warmly by legislators and unions.

The Democratic governor plans to sign the roughly $29 billion construction plan on Monday.

"The best way to help our state is with a J-O-B, with jobs. I think it's the best social program ever devised," Quinn said at a news conference.

The legislation had been...

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