Income tax hike unlikely amid tobacco tax push in Illinois
Gov James R Thompson backs a cigarette tax rise and projects $180 million in tobacco revenue along with $500 million budget growth, reducing urgency for income or sales tax increases to fund education. Budget official Robert Mandeville cautions lawmakers to focus on tobacco revenue and existing sources, while critics urge higher income taxes in March.
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North Iran Contra case faces Supreme Court ruling on secrets
The judge rejected the government plan to handle state secrets as trial evidence, saying it could jeopardize Oliver Norths right to a fair trial. The dispute now rests with the Supreme Court as Thornburgh could terminate the case on national security grounds.
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Thornburgh
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Walsh
David Runkel
Justice Department
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Whale kiss at Sea World delights visitors
Three month old Shamu is caught between his mother Kandy as she gives him a Valentine kiss Tuesday afternoon. The trio of killer whales reside in Sea World Orlando Florida's famous killer whale pool drawing crowds for the show.
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Sheriff Bans Smoking on Second Floor in County Building
Lee County Sheriff Tim Bivins announced a ban on smoking in the Buildings second floor after consulting with Presiding Judge Thomas Hornsby. He cited cigarette butts on carpet and fire risk, plus non smoker health concerns. Smoke reportedly traveled via the air system to judicial offices.
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Lee County
Tim Bivins
Bivins
Thomas Hornsby
Bush set for hard choices in budget battle
President Bush pledged to work with Congress on hard spending choices while keeping the economy growing and defending national security without raising taxes. He touted a 1990 budget aimed at cutting the federal deficit by over 75 billion, arguing no tax hikes are needed to reach deficit targets and urging Congress to accept necessary domestic cuts.
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N.H
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Washington
D.O.A
Reagan statue design artists reviewed in Dixon
The Dixon Reagan Statue Commission reviewed eight Illinois artists vying to sketch Ronald Reagan’s statue. Four were eliminated, leaving four to be visited by a subcommittee before final selection. The commission, a nonprofit appointed by Mayor James Dixon, aims to place the sculpture at a park at Second Street and Galena Avenue near the Dix See Statue, page 3.
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Martin weighs Senate bid against Simon in spring
Rep. Lynn Martin of Illinois says she is considering a challenge to Sen. Paul Simon and will announce in the spring. She cites fundraising at about eight million dollars as essential and notes Gov. James R. Thompson backs her effort. She hints at a possible statewide race, possibly governor, and remains active in district duties and local GOP events.
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