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Posted: 4:19 PM Jul 8, 2008
State Lawmakers Meet Again
The Illinois General Assembly returns to Springfield tomorrow to work on problems with the state budget.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- The Illinois General Assembly returns to Springfield tomorrow to work on problems with the state budget.
But don't expect any quick solutions from the two-day special session.
Governor Rod Blagojevich says the budget plan lawmakers sent him spends $2 billion more than it takes in.
But the Democratic-controlled House has rejected the governor's ideas for new revenue -- like expanding legalized gambling or leasing the state Lottery to a private vendor.
Democrat Lou Lang of Skokie predicts that reluctance will continue.
House Speaker Michael Madigan has planned hearings before the full chamber tomorrow on Blagojevich's ideas.
Blagojevich has threatened $1 billion or more in cuts if lawmakers don't authorize new revenue.
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