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This morning Pritzker had a Debbie Downer response to House transit bill. In an interview this afternoon, Buckner still sounded optimistic.

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, October 29

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What’s more regressive: Modest driving surcharges to help fund transit, or forced car ownership?

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, October 28

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Transit Fiscal Cliff

Star:Line Chicago, Capitol Fax (and Streetsblog?) brutally roast Illinois Policy CEO’s clueless op-ed about the transit bill

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Living on the edge: The 23rd annual Chicago Perimeter Ride traced the city’s circumference in 19 hours

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Illinois State Sen. Ram Villivilam provides an update on efforts to get a transit reform/funding bill to the finish line

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Today’s Headlines for Friday, October 24

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At RTA meeting, ex-mayor of “Groundhog Day” movie setting Woodstock, IL says voting structure casts shadow on transit reform bill

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