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  • Illinoisans Beware: "Progressives" Seek Massive Tax Hike Again

    10/19/2013 5:34:10 AM PDT · by Kaslin · 19 replies
    Townhall.com ^ | October 19, 2013 | Mike Shedlock
    Illinois "Progressives" (a single word to describe "economically illiterate public union sympathizers") want to pick your pocket once again. The Progressives want to hike the Illinois 2015 top tax rate from 3.75% to a whopping 9%. Moreover the income tax rate will go up on a sliding scale for everyone making over $18,000. Promises, Promises Recall that On the campaign trail in 2010, Gov. Pat Quinn told voters he'd veto any income tax hike that would raise Illinois' rate over 4 percent. That was one of the quickest disclosed tax lies in history. Here are a few snips from my...