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Blair and Choate clash over sales tax reform in Illinois House
House Minority Leader Clyde Choate recalled Blair’s 1969 opposition to a sales tax cut as Speaker Blair reintroduces a two percent reduction on food and medicines. Choate noted the political fight and warned many lawmakers may hesitate to oppose tax relief this year while Blair pressures Walker’s budget.
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Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Herrin
Murphysbore
Choate
Blair
Richard H. Icen
Lindsay-Schaub News Service
Springfield House
Clyde L. Choate
W. Robert Blair
Chamber
Richard B. Ogilvie
Daniel Walker
Walker
Senate