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Quinn to propose changes to workers' comp in Ill.

St. Louis Public Radio
Published April 1, 2011 at 11:22 a.m. CDT
Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn.
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Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn.

Gov. Pat Quinn is getting ready to propose changes to the workers' compensation system in Illinois.

The Chicago Democrat on Friday said both the law and the Workers' Compensation Commission must be revamped. He says changes to the law would make the system more affordable for businesses while remaining fair to workers.

Quinn's comments come amid a federal investigation into possible workers' compensation abuses at state agencies and in the actions of arbitrators. The Associated Press has obtained five subpoenas looking for claims data.

Quinn says he's talking to lawmakers and wants Republicans and Democrats to work together on an overhaul.

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