Re: Where the money is going

[Guest guest]

they're using money from liquor purchases, gambling and something else which I

can't remember now that will all be taxed more, I saw a segment on the 6:00?

local news.

Where the money is going

Ill. governor signs $31 billion construction plan

By DAVID MERCER - Associated Press Writer

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday approved the state's first

construction spending plan in over a decade - a $31 billion infusion expected to

create thousands of jobs and help rebuild the state's crumbling infrastructure

that will be paid for through new and higher taxes and a vast expansion of

legalized gambling.

Is this guy REALLY serious? I could only print part of the article. It was

quite lengthy. If I end up losing my job because of budget cuts, I'm having my

hubby start his homework on finding a new state to live.

Liz

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[Guest guest]

Here's the article that was posted on the Chicago Tribune website:

Quinn OKs legalized video gambling to pay for construction program

Posted by at 1:25 p.m.

Gov. Pat Quinn today signed legislation creating a statewide construction

program that will be funded by raising motorist fees, increasing liquor taxes

and legalizing video gambling in bars and restaurants around Illinois.

Quinn claimed the new investment in roads, mass transit and new schools would

create or retain more than 400,000 jobs.

The building program has been mired in politics for weeks as Quinn and lawmakers

are at an impasse over the state budget. After first saying the construction

legislation and the budget were not politically linked, Quinn then made approval

of a balanced spending plan a condition for signing it into law.

But the rookie governor changed his mind again, and today he touted the program

as a big boost for the struggling economy. He and legislative leaders are

expected to meet later today in Springfield to discuss a state spending plan

that is still in limbo.

Several top lawmakers, as well as Chicago Mayor Daley, attended the

signing ceremony at a Chicago high school. The crowd also was full of labor

union members who expect to get a lot of work from the construction program.

[Guest guest]

I keep thinking union conspiracy...I do need more sleep.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Re: Where the money is going

Here's the article that was posted on the Chicago Tribune website:

Quinn OKs legalized video gambling to pay for construction program

Posted by at 1:25 p.m.

Gov. Pat Quinn today signed legislation creating a statewide construction

program that will be funded by raising motorist fees, increasing liquor taxes

and legalizing video gambling in bars and restaurants around Illinois.

Quinn claimed the new investment in roads, mass transit and new schools would

create or retain more than 400,000 jobs.

The building program has been mired in politics for weeks as Quinn and

lawmakers are at an impasse over the state budget. After first saying the

construction legislation and the budget were not politically linked, Quinn then

made approval of a balanced spending plan a condition for signing it into law.

But the rookie governor changed his mind again, and today he touted the

program as a big boost for the struggling economy. He and legislative leaders

are expected to meet later today in Springfield to discuss a state spending plan

that is still in limbo.

Several top lawmakers, as well as Chicago Mayor Daley, attended the

signing ceremony at a Chicago high school. The crowd also was full of labor

union members who expect to get a lot of work from the construction program.

[Guest guest]

Liz...Our family will be right behind you...we can start a little convoy out of

town...

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Where the money is going

Ill. governor signs $31 billion construction plan

By DAVID MERCER - Associated Press Writer

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday approved the state's first

construction spending plan in over a decade - a $31 billion infusion expected to

create thousands of jobs and help rebuild the state's crumbling infrastructure

that will be paid for through new and higher taxes and a vast expansion of

legalized gambling.

Is this guy REALLY serious? I could only print part of the article. It was

quite lengthy. If I end up losing my job because of budget cuts, I'm having my

hubby start his homework on finding a new state to live.

Liz

[Guest guest]

" sin " tax...

maybe cigarettes, too.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Where the money is going

Ill. governor signs $31 billion construction plan

By DAVID MERCER - Associated Press Writer

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday approved the state's first

construction spending plan in over a decade - a $31 billion infusion expected

to

create thousands of jobs and help rebuild the state's crumbling infrastructure

that will be paid for through new and higher taxes and a vast expansion of

legalized gambling.

Is this guy REALLY serious? I could only print part of the article. It was

quite lengthy. If I end up losing my job because of budget cuts, I'm having my

hubby start his homework on finding a new state to live.

Liz

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[Guest guest]

All of the 'taxes' I suggested earlier are going for this.  The only thing

missing is junk food tax.

From: ELLEN BRONFELD <egskb@...>

Subject: Re: Where the money is going

IPADDUnite

Date: Monday, July 13, 2009, 11:38 PM

" sin " tax...

maybe cigarettes, too.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskbsbcglobal (DOT) net

Where the money is going

Ill. governor signs $31 billion construction plan

By DAVID MERCER - Associated Press Writer

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday approved the state's first

construction spending plan in over a decade - a $31 billion infusion expected

to

create thousands of jobs and help rebuild the state's crumbling infrastructure

that will be paid for through new and higher taxes and a vast expansion of

legalized gambling.

Is this guy REALLY serious? I could only print part of the article. It was

quite lengthy. If I end up losing my job because of budget cuts, I'm having my

hubby start his homework on finding a new state to live.

Liz

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[Guest guest]

All of the 'taxes' I suggested earlier are going for this.  The only thing

missing is junk food tax.

From: ELLEN BRONFELD <egskb@...>

Subject: Re: Where the money is going

IPADDUnite

Date: Monday, July 13, 2009, 11:38 PM

" sin " tax...

maybe cigarettes, too.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskbsbcglobal (DOT) net

Where the money is going

Ill. governor signs $31 billion construction plan

By DAVID MERCER - Associated Press Writer

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday approved the state's first

construction spending plan in over a decade - a $31 billion infusion expected

to

create thousands of jobs and help rebuild the state's crumbling infrastructure

that will be paid for through new and higher taxes and a vast expansion of

legalized gambling.

Is this guy REALLY serious? I could only print part of the article. It was

quite lengthy. If I end up losing my job because of budget cuts, I'm having my

hubby start his homework on finding a new state to live.

Liz

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[Guest guest]

A pity...junk food tax might affect me...hope they don't start taxing

chocolate!!!

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Where the money is going

Ill. governor signs $31 billion construction plan

By DAVID MERCER - Associated Press Writer

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday approved the state's first

construction spending plan in over a decade - a $31 billion infusion expected

to

create thousands of jobs and help rebuild the state's crumbling infrastructure

that will be paid for through new and higher taxes and a vast expansion of

legalized gambling.

Is this guy REALLY serious? I could only print part of the article. It was

quite lengthy. If I end up losing my job because of budget cuts, I'm having my

hubby start his homework on finding a new state to live.

Liz

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[Guest guest]

A pity...junk food tax might affect me...hope they don't start taxing

chocolate!!!

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Where the money is going

Ill. governor signs $31 billion construction plan

By DAVID MERCER - Associated Press Writer

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday approved the state's first

construction spending plan in over a decade - a $31 billion infusion expected

to

create thousands of jobs and help rebuild the state's crumbling infrastructure

that will be paid for through new and higher taxes and a vast expansion of

legalized gambling.

Is this guy REALLY serious? I could only print part of the article. It was

quite lengthy. If I end up losing my job because of budget cuts, I'm having my

hubby start his homework on finding a new state to live.

Liz

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