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Income Tax Hike Didn't Die in Committee

By Chuck Sudo in News on Jan 11, 2011 9:18PM

2011_1_11_bill.jpg Gov. Quinn's proposed income tax hike that he hashed out with state democratic leaders just cleared its first legislative hurdle. The House Revenue and Finance Committee approved of the hike by a 7-5 vote. It now goes to the full House for debate and a vote.