Roughly 800 people attended the event, including both Democratic and Republican elected officials. Among those in attendance were: former U.S. Transportation secretary Sam Skinner, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, several Illinois congressmen and state lawmakers, and Archbishop Blaze Cupich of Chicago, who offe
Date: Jan 11, 2015
Category: U.S.
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On eve of inauguration Gov-elect Rauner promises 'major transformation' in Illinois
Those in attendance also included Archbishop Blase Cupich, former U.S. Transportation secretary Sam Skinner, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, several Illinois lawmakers and U.S. congressmen. Rauners team did not allow photographers at the event.
Date: Jan 11, 2015
Category: U.S.
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Takata hires former cabinet members for airbag advice
The former cabinet officials are Sam Skinner, who led the Transportation Department under President George H.W. Bush; Rodney Slater, who held the post under President Bill Clinton; and Norman Mineta, who served in the Clinton and George W. Bush administrations.
Chicago attorney Sam Skinner, chief of staff for President George H.W. Bush, said the city Emanuel will lead is facing the hardest times since the Depression. He ticked off Chicago's budget shortfall, an exodus to the suburbs, an eroding property tax base and unsustainable benefits for public worker