Death Penalty Repeal Only Needs Governor's Signature

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CHICAGO - More than a decade after Illinois put all executions on hold, a bill to abolish the death penalty altogether awaits only the governor's signature.

But Pat Quinn's approval is hardly assured. While he says he supports capital punishment when properly applied, he has not yet indicated whether he will sign the proposal, despite intense pressure from fellow Democrats.

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Death Penalty Repeal Only Needs Governor's Signature

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