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Making Health Care Work

Health care costs have doubled in the past 10 years, forcing businesses and families to make tough choices about the care they can afford.

We need to seize the opportunity for real changes that can make health care more affordable, secure and dependable for us all by passing President Obama’s health care plan.

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Illinois PIRG Highlights

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Illinois Moves One Step Closer to Real Health Care Reform

Illinois PIRG, along with our coalition partners, celebrated when the Illinois House of Representatives passed the Health Insurance Fairness Act (HB 3923, HA #3) in early April. 

The bill now moves on to the state Senate for a vote before it lands on Governor Quinn's desk to be signed into law.

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It's Time For More Public Transportation

For too long, we've thrown money at "roads and bridges to nowhere" rather than making smart investments in public transportation. Investing in high-speed rail, rapid bus systems and other public transit will create more jobs and long-term economic benefits than money spent building new roads.

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