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  Illinois Democrats rush to raise income taxes in lame duck session
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Last EditedScott³  Jan 06, 2011 10:17am
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AuthorJosh Goodman
News DateWednesday, January 5, 2011 04:00:00 PM UTC0:0
Description"Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and Democratic leaders in the state legislature are working on a deal to raise the state's income tax rate before new lawmakers are sworn in January 12, the Chicago Tribune reports. Since taking over for Governor Rod Blagojevich in early 2009, Quinn has asked for an income tax hike to help Illinois cope with what may be the worst fiscal problems in any state. Quinn won a full term in office in November and Democrats retained their majorities in both houses of the legislature. But conventional wisdom is that the current lame duck session is the most politically plausible moment for the tax increase. After January 12, Republicans, who are skeptical of the tax increase, will have larger caucuses. Plus, lawmakers who are on their way out of office may not mind supporting a measure that comes with political risks for those who are sticking around. The negotiations center on how large the increase should be and what budget-cutting measures should be included to try to bring some Republican legislators on board—House Speaker Michael Madigan has said he wants any vote for the tax increase to be bipartisan."
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