Sunday, March 01, 2009

Basic Public Policy

Good news for Illinois seniors:

CHICAGO
Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says he won't eliminate his impeached predecessor's program that provides free bus and train rides to senior citizens.

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"I don't think I would sign such a bill that would limit it so drastically," Quinn told reporters. "I think free rides for seniors is a basic public policy that we can support and maintain even in tough economic times."


Seniors have health and mobility issues, and policies need to be shaped around those facts.