SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois House overwhelmingly rejected the idea of a massive new business tax proposed by Gov. Rod Blagojevich, although the governor tried to portray Thursday's vote as a positive.House overwhelmingly rejects business tax proposal
Not a single lawmaker voted for the $7.6 billion tax, while 107 voted against it.
But before the vote, Blagojevich made a surprise request of lawmakers: Vote no.
He said House members should reject the resolution as a signal that they think it's too soon to take a firm position on the tax.
Lawmakers of both parties scoffed at his request, calling it an attempt to put a positive spin on what would otherwise have been a clear-cut defeat for his plan.
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Saturday, May 12, 2007
House overwhelmingly rejects business tax proposal
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