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Blagojevich Warns of Titanic Budget Struggle in Illinois
Governor Rod Blagojevich warned of a titanic struggle over balancing Illinois finances as he defended borrowing to close a 1.7 billion deficit. House Speaker Michael Madigan criticized the plan but signaled some support for temporary tax measures, while lawmakers prepare for a third straight year of rising expenses and flat revenues.
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