Alexi Giannoulias isn't the only Illinois lawmaker who is frustrated with the historic obstructionism of Republicans in the U.S. Senate. Illinois' own Rep. Danny Davis was among six House members who engaged in a silent "sit-in" last night, occupying some space in the upper chamber to protest Senate inaction on jobs legislation. Politico covered the development yesterday.

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