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12:18 pm - John Filan is the new chairman of the IL Finance Authority. Much rejoicing will ensue I’m sure.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 12:20 pm

Comments

1. Just saw John yesterday getting fitted for a new suit. Now I know why

   Comment by Rep. John Fritchey Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 12:34 pm

2. What are his qualifications?

   Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 12:34 pm

3. Is this an added post, or in place of his current portfolio? The announcement does not make that clear.

   Comment by Reality Check Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 12:36 pm

4. Really? I didn’t see his contribution to Blago. I will save my rejoicing for after the new Director is named.

   Comment by Moderate REpub Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 12:41 pm

5. …from the people that brought you our current, sparkling state budget. Wonderful.

   Comment by Amuzing Myself Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 12:42 pm

6. Qualifications? Seriously you jest VanillaMan.

   Comment by Mark W. Johnson Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 12:45 pm

7. Be still my heart…

   Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 12:55 pm

8. I just read the press release. In the PR, the Governor praises Filan as having been instrumental in ensuring that more people have access to quality health care. Of course, I’m not sure that sentiment is shared by those FamilyCare folks who appear to have lost their health coverage due to the mis-handling of the legislative and administrative rules process. Or by the healthcare providers who are getting stuck with the unpaid bills.

   Comment by Budget Watcher Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 1:06 pm

9. For those tree-huggers who claim that us Chicagoans don’t recycle…

   Comment by The Doc Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 1:32 pm

10. Think of the Blago era as such:
    Day One, he is smiling with shovel in hand and hair (helmut) in place….in successive pictures you see him digging himself into a deeper and deeper hole. Now all you see is the tip of the shovel as it reaches its apex (Filan announcement). J.J.Jr. appointment= won’t even be able to see the shovel anymore.

    Comment by You Go Boy Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 1:57 pm

11. “Access” to health care is not the same as having it. It’s akin to an internet ad offering “free downloads” of spyware, but then you suddenly realize that the software is not free, just the download. What Blagojevich and Filan and others did with FamilyCare is tragic. They basically gave them an ATM card but didn’t give them a PIN number. The card is flashy and cool, but practically useless. I’ve said it before and, with Rich’s blessing I’ll say it again: this administration is all flash and no film.

    Comment by DzNts Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 1:59 pm

12. Take care of your own while you still can. The Blago indictment must be very close.

    Comment by Master of the Oblivious Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 2:16 pm

13. How dare ye question the qualifications of Galileo.

    Comment by Downers Delight Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 2:18 pm

14. Wow! That’s all one can say. Wow!

    Comment by Fan of the Game Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 2:22 pm

15. I’m told the Senate has cancelled Friday. Anyone heard whether or not they’ll come back next week?

    Comment by fly day Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 2:27 pm

16. Guv probably put him there to prepare the state’s 10 billion dollar bailout request to BHO. Just you wait and see!

    Comment by A Citizen Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 2:59 pm

17. fly day - there are some bills in the House that require Senate concurrence. Both chambers should be around, although cancelling the final day of the second week is at least a 50-50 probability.

    The biggest issue is the spending bill that passed along with the special funds bill. The governor has yet to act on it. If he does veto it in the next few days, both chambers may have to act in concert or by passing another spending bill. (SB 1103)

    Comment by Capitol View Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 3:24 pm

18. This might as well have been announced as an “interim position” for Filan. Surely Governor Quinn would not keep him in this position for very long. My my, they are all scrambling aren’t they?

    Comment by Just My Opinion Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 3:33 pm

19. ==Just saw John yesterday getting fitted for a new suit. Now I know why ==

    As the lifeboats were lowering from the listing frigate, a homely middle aged lady appeared before the captain and inquired as to whether the boat had enough room to hold her. Mildly recognizing this passenger, the Captain scowled and answered affirmatively. As she sqeezed her large frame into it’s safety and the lifeboat was lowered, she lifted her wig and waved to the sailors as the oars hit the water. “See you boys in Davey Jones’ locker!”, Mr. Filan shouted.

    Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 5:00 pm

20. AA thinks the fox just changed henhouses.

    In other news, Deloitte Consulting, Mesirow Financial, and Maximus all announced major layoffs today.

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 5:26 pm

21. Surprise, surprise. Another appointment and the first thing we ask about are qualifications. Same as other appointments - none but being a kissa– of Blago (KAOB).

    Comment by Disgusted Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 5:48 pm

22. Judge Amy St. Eve says NO to Rezko new trial. Hey; look over there, is that more writing on the wall?

    Comment by REJECTED Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 6:33 pm

23. Just My Opinion - to use an old expression, “Are you nuts?” When Blagojevich was at Steinmetz High School, Filan was working in the Walker Administration - with Pat Quinn.

    Comment by Smitty Irving Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 7:15 pm

24. Maybe this is Filan’s version of the Witness Protection Program?

    Comment by A Citizen Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 7:29 pm

25. He was picked after extensive research and deliberation by the same blue-ribbon panel that’s working on the Obama replacement job. When you live in a carnival funhouse, all your windows are mirrors.

    Comment by Gregor Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 7:39 pm

26. “John Filan is the new chairman of the IL Finance Authority”

    According to the press release, Filan has been named the “Executive Director” of the authority. Presumably a full time paid position…??

    Comment by fact checker Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 7:45 pm

27. Oh look, a kitty!

    Comment by Dan S. a Voter and Cubs Fan Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 9:43 pm

28. So the Senate cancelled Friday? All Fridays or just this Friday? What about the dinner plans I had? DO they move to Sat?

    Comment by Wumpus Wednesday, Nov 12, 08 @ 11:01 pm

29. Thank goodness they found a place for him. The thought of state government without John is just so sad.

    Comment by Anon Thursday, Nov 13, 08 @ 7:45 am

30. “…and they ate Robin’s minstrels, and there was much rejoicing.”

    Comment by Fan of the Game Thursday, Nov 13, 08 @ 8:29 am

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