Chairman of committee investigating Madigan corruption scandal defends going to speaker for jobs for family members – Center Square

“You shouldn’t be prohibited from advocating for people that you know, or relatives,” state Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, said. “Those black women, all but my mom, were doctors, well qualified.” Welch explained why he went to the speaker to accomplish that goal: “Because I wanted them to get selected and I wanted them to get the best opportunity possible."
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Governor of Alderaan
5 years ago

Yes, you should be prohibited from advocating for people that you know, or relatives. You want to avoid even the appearance of impropriety. You don’t want to continue a system that is too easy to abuse and invites corruption

Ex Illini
5 years ago

Typical insider sees nothing wrong with giving friends and family an advantage where none should exist. Loser.

Joey Zamboni
5 years ago

The “fox” investigating the security of the “hen house”…

What could go wrong…?

I’ll go out on a limb & say this chairman will find no wrong doing on the part of Madigan…

mm
5 years ago

A type of “privilege” that’s deemed politically acceptable.

Mike
5 years ago

That is public service, Illinois style.

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