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Governor Ryan's Legacy

NPR's David Schaper reports on the legacy of Illinois Gov. George Ryan, who leaves office after major attempts at death-penalty reform in his state.

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David Schaper is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk, based in Chicago, primarily covering transportation and infrastructure, as well as breaking news in Chicago and the Midwest.
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