Agreement Reached On Extending Tax Cuts Two Years
Lawmakers outline a two year extension for the 15 percent rate on capital gains and stock dividends, shielding many middle income filers from the alternative minimum tax and setting up a second package of tax breaks. The plan affects 19 million AMT filers and keeps Bush tax cut priorities in play through 2010.
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Stubblefield gains support as renewed will to live grows
After a newspaper story, Kim Stubblefield receives overwhelming help from strangers across 17 states. Jo Linton handles inquiries while Stubblefield secures temporary housing and explores federal housing options. Local officials praised efforts by Rep. John Bradley and Jim Kirkpatrick. The Kim Stubblefield Fund remains open at Banterra Bank in West Frankfort.
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National Public Radio
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Kim Stubblefield
Banterra Bank
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West Frankfort
Illinois budget outlines prison staff, transit ties, and school aid
The budget projects 250 more prison workers, 78 new police cars funded by a traffic court fee, and 10 million to cut class sizes. It includes 12 million for extra Amtrak trips, 1.6 million to boost Midway to regional air service, and 7.1 million to reopen Lincoln Developmental Center in central Illinois. It relies on higher tax revenue and pension dollars, with no new tax hikes, plus debt sale to cover student loan debt. 11th hour talks continue as lawmakers seek consensus on allocations across state programs.
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Boomington
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Norris City
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Decatur
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Quincy
Bob Flider
Mount Zion
John Bradley
Marion
Carbondale
Springfield
Bloomington-Normal
Thomson
Illinois
Lincoln Developmental Center
Illinois considers MAP Plus grant to aid college students
Lawmakers weigh a $500 MAP Plus grant under the higher education budget to help with room, tuition, fees, and books. The program would draw from selling loan assets, with up to 75,000 students potentially eligible, though only $7.6 million is in the budget now.
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Rod Blagojevich
Illinois
Judy Erwin
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Chapin Rose
R-Mahomet
Rose
Bob Pritchard
Rinckley
Pritchard
Erwin
University of Illinois
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