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TechnographGovernor calls lawmakers back to Springfield
By The Associated Press
Posted: 7/2/08 Section: News
CHICAGO - Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is calling a special session on the state's huge budget problem.
Blagojevich on Wednesday called for legislators to return to Springfield next week, July 9th and 10th, to work out a budget for the fiscal year that's already started.
Legislators have approved a budget that would spend far more than state government will take in. Blagojevich estimates the deficit is $2 billion.
He wants legislators to approve several measures to cut costs and raise revenue. They include taking money from special funds and using a complex borrowing plan to cut pension costs.
Blagojevich on Wednesday called for legislators to return to Springfield next week, July 9th and 10th, to work out a budget for the fiscal year that's already started.
Legislators have approved a budget that would spend far more than state government will take in. Blagojevich estimates the deficit is $2 billion.
He wants legislators to approve several measures to cut costs and raise revenue. They include taking money from special funds and using a complex borrowing plan to cut pension costs.
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Dough Boy
posted 7/06/08 @ 2:08 PM CST
Here's a thought, why not make the governor and state legislators pay their own expenses for this overtime session.
That way, when they all want to potificate, they can do it on their own dime and not on the ignorant taxpayers money. (Continued…)
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