Gov. Pat Quinn avoided questions from reporters about what he would like to see happen to the 66 percent income tax hike he pushed for in 2011. The tax increase is set to expire in 2015.
The issue is set to be a hot topic during the 2014 gubernatorial election, but Quinn said questions on the issue are tantamount to putting the "cart before the hourse."
“Our No. 1 focus has to be on pension reform," Quinn said, deflecting questions on the tax hike. "You know, we’ve worked hard on this. I’ve worked hard on it. Many other people have worked hard on it. I really hope the conference committee and legislative leaders can come together and vote on a bill.”
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From the moment this temporary tax increase passed everybody knew the tax-and-spend crowd of Democrats in Springfield were going to find a need for it to be extended, and eventually made permanent.
Illinois is becoming a socialist state, and the problem with socialism is that you soon run out of other peoples money.
Bob Kastigar
IBEW Local 1220, Chicago
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