Thursday, March 19, 2009

Ill. Gov faces 'greatest crisis of modern times'

Sent from Express News
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Gov. Patt Quinn is asking lawmakers to significantly hike the state's income tax as Illinois grapples with what he calls the "greatest crisis of modern times."

The tax increase is necessary to close a $11.5 billion deficit and part of a broader plan to reform state government, Quinn told the General Assembly on Wednesday.

By DEANNA BELLANDI Associated Press Writer

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