Obama administration buying Illinois prison over Hill objections - Politico (blog)

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Obama administration buying Illinois prison over Hill objections Politico (blog) The Federal Bureau of Prisons is buying the Thomson, Ill. Correctional Center from the state for $165 million, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin's office announced Tuesday. The unusual move to “reprogram” existing Justice Department funding bypassed House ... US buys Thomson prison from state for $165 million Chicago Tribune Justice Department buys idle Illinois prison Los Angeles Times U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON APPROPR ... 4-traders WIFR -WLS -Main Justice  »