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Old 06-17-2009, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by GBBob
The biggest hurdle the bid faces is that NO monies have been guranteed at the State or Federal level. All are private donations, etc...Isn't that a good thing? The other three bids all feature guaranteed Dollars from the Countries, Cities, etc.
Guess that changed a bit today? Hope Madrid gets the Olympics. Always heard Daley wanted to add a star to Chicago's flag but that's not worth what this will cost.

Daley to put taxpayers on hook for Olympic financial losses

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/olymp...061709.article
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