More Anti-Consumer Rhetoric in Illinois
Republican lawmakers, joined by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, argued that Illinois' legal system makes the state inhospitable for businesses that may choose to locate in bordering states.
"Our state has over many years established the reputation that we believe in shakedown justice and that businesses are not likely to get a fair hearing or fair trial in our state," said Doug Whitley, the state Chamber president. "Our reputation is directly tied to job creation and economic growth. This state needs job creation and economic growth."
The Illinois AFL-CIO argued that the justice system is not to blame for the state's job losses.
"The large corporate interests pushing this legislation are the same companies that are outsourcing jobs, cutting pension plans and laying off workers," said Michael T. Carrigan, the union's secretary-treasurer in a prepared statement.
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