Free rides eyed to curb Chicago transit crunch
Gov Rod Blagojevich proposes seniors ride free to soften a regional sales tax hike and avert mass transit cuts. Metra still plans a 10 percent fare increase from Feb 1 while a broader funding bill moves through the General Assembly. officials warn bigger cuts and higher fares loom if no deal is reached.
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Minority voting gains center stage in upcoming primaries
The article notes minority influence in the Democratic primaries with Latinos and Black voters energised by Immigration debates and Obama’s early wins. It questions Latino impact on the general election and examines historical black voting patterns, Obama’s test in South Carolina, and shifts in GOP support among blacks. It cites Fred Garrett and Donald Bositis on party loyalties and historical voting trends.
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