Gov. Ryan will OK tobacco loan despite warning from comptroller

Thursday, June 20, 2002

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Gov. George Ryan will approve a plan that allows a $750 million state loan backed by the tobacco lawsuit settlement even though he has reservations about it, an aide said Wednesday.

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