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KTfl1 t1_izxpt0z wrote
Unspent allocated funding is a darling on both sides of the aisle. In Illinois, the government would frequently fund social service programs, but then put restrictions on it that were hardly public. Then when the money was unspent, the governor could bypass the legislate process and spend it how he wanted. This legal corruption is a big reason why Illinois finances are so terrible. Yet they increase spending annually and say they balanced the budget.
The only difference between red and blue is where they try to push it. See Nancy Pelosi and insider trading.
fphillips93 t1_izz82k9 wrote
Illinois politicians are the most corrupt of any other State, I swear. 😂 Growing up, we had so many nicknames for the general assembly folks and the governors. Rod Bag-of-Chips tried to sell Obama’s seat and my 8th grade History class was lit all year goofing, making fun of politicians. Don’t know how any of us passed our Constitution tests. Illinois politics exist to be made fun of. 🤣
KTfl1 t1_j071pdz wrote
Blagojevich was impeached, convicted, and removed from office in 2009 by the Illinois General Assembly. He was also subsequently barred by the Illinois Senate from holding public office within the state ever again. For his role in the corruption scandal, Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison.
Not sure why you are getting downvoted.
Legionheir t1_izzucnd wrote
Their own pockets
willardharrisupvotes t1_izzuvn6 wrote
Don’t forget their own neighborhoods and even their offices on Capitol Hill
RexKelman t1_j1k564k wrote
Anyone know how long it takes for them to decide if you get the housing assistance? My girlfriend signed up but they said it would take 2 years!
Tess_Mac OP t1_j1k6m2l wrote
I don't know, have you tried https://oac.ac/
Do you need immediate help?
RexKelman t1_j1khi84 wrote
Not immediate but I'm hoping within the next year 😅
Tess_Mac OP t1_j1kw0n6 wrote
This is for people who have rental debt, facing homelessness or have a reduction in income. Not for people who feel entitled.
RexKelman t1_j1mu3ez wrote
Oh sorry, I'm very poor at explaining. My significant other has 5 kids of their own and we have one together. Currently they are unable to work and trying to apply for disability, in the mean time we're living solely off of my income, 17 an hour, which I'm very grateful for, it's the most I've ever made in my life, but unfortunately with our medical bills and car payments we dont have enough to be able to rent our own place so we are currently staying at their parents place.
willardharrisupvotes t1_izxgene wrote
I’m sure that while both parties will participate in it, a majority on the right will try to push this funding into a different department.