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A Democrat lawmaker is facing backlash for verbally attacking a GOP colleague and his family during a debate in the Illinois House of Representatives.
The incident happened this week as the officials were discussing legislation centered around a deadly outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease at a veteran’s home run by the state.
Republican Peter Breen was wondering about the potential cost of the measure, which would increase the potential monetary damages awarded in civil lawsuits.