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Comptroller Hynes says Governor Quinn is Offering False Choice

Comptroller Dan Hynes says Governor Quinn has needlessly incited fear and panic among those who rely on state-funded human services.

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HYNES TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESSIONAL PANEL ON NEED FOR CEMETERY OVERSIGHT

Chicago – Comptroller Dan Hynes Monday told a Congressional panel that is investigating the need for stronger oversight of the death care industry that cemeteries operate in a "regulatory vacuum" in Illinois and that state legislation of the type he has proposed is needed to better protect consumers.

HYNES PROPOSES CEMETERY REFORMS

In collaboration with Reverend Jesse Jackson and Rainbow PUSH and several members of the Legislative Black Caucus, Comptroller Dan Hynes today proposed a plan to increase oversight of cemeteries and close the gaps in the current regulation of cemeteries.

HYNES EXPANDS REVOCATION EFFORT AGAINST BURR OAK OWNER

FREEZES FUNDS AND SETS HEARING DATE

Comptroller Dan Hynes today expanded the revocation proceedings against the owner of historic Burr Oak Cemetery, Perpetua Holdings of Illinois, Inc.

HYNES BEGINS REVOCATION OF BURR OAK CEMETERY TRUST FUND LICENSES

Comptroller Dan Hynes today ordered his staff to begin license revocation proceedings against the owner of historic Burr Oak Cemetery, Perpetua Holdings of Illinois, Inc.

LEGISLATURE APPROVES HYNES' PROTECTIONS FOR CONSUMER INVESTMENTS

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Legislature gave final approval today to stronger regulations proposed by Comptroller Dan Hynes that are designed to protect consumer investments used to pay for funeral and cemetery goods and services.

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