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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 27, 2004

Page

5

House rejects Blagojevich tax package and university cuts

Illinois lawmakers defeated Gov. Blagojevichs tax changes aimed at closing corporate loopholes, along with a 2 percent cut in state university budgets. The package would have redefined business income, decoupled from federal depreciation rules, and expanded the U S tax base to include territories. Opposition argued the plan would raise taxes and cost jobs, while supporters noted education funding tied to a higher foundation level.

Springfield Rod Blagojevich Mlinois House Illinois United Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Outer Continental Shelf U.S United States Barbara Flynn Currie Blagojevich Curry Currie

Committee calls for raid on fund surpluses

A Senate committee advanced a plan to drain 523 million from 100 special funds intended for items from land purchases to doctor regulation. Gov OMBB officials argue the general revenue fund needs relief while opponents warn of constitutional and funding impacts on pensions schools and medical licensing.

Springfield Senate Ron Picur Governor’s Office of Management and Budget Steve Rauschenberger Belgin Gome Rauschenberger Michael Madigan Chicago Rod Blagojevich School Technology Loan Common School GOMB Jim Tierney Illinois State Medical Society

Nichols Convicted on Oklahoma State Murders in OK Bombing Case

Terry Nichols found guilty of 161 state murder charges for aiding the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. The verdict came after five hours of deliberation. he faces potential death sentence, while Timothy McVeigh had been executed in 2001 for the attack that killed 168 people.

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