Ill. Republicans to keep open mind on tax hike
By Kevin McDermott and Kari Andren
POST-DISPATCH SPRINGFIELD BUREAU Mar. 18 2009
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn is by no means assured of getting
the major state tax hike he will ask Illinois lawmakers for in a speech today.
But in the face of an unprecedented budget crisis, even [...]
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Patrick Quinn faces oddball past, daunting future as governor
By Kevin McDermott and Kari Andren
POST-DISPATCH SPRINGFIELD BUREAU 02/01/2009
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Now what?
After almost two months under a brutal national spotlight, Illinoisans might be tempted to think their problems were solved when ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich was shown the door Thursday by a unanimous state Senate vote.
But now, [...]
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