In this race, you can confidently rely on both candidates to support and even strengthen a pro-choice agenda in Illinois but we differ on other important issues:
* TIF reform is a top three issue for me; it's not even on her short list.
* I am opposed to expanded gambling and casinos; my opponent is open for more.
* I support universal health coverage; she supports subsidizing insurance companies.
* I support marriage equality; she supports civil unions.
* I opposed the Gross Receipts Tax proposal; she helped fund the TV commercials.
* I support campaign finance reform; my opponent would not agree to any limits on this twelve-week race.
* I am the grassroots candidate, supported by individuals and organizations devoted to independence and open process; she is supported by elected officials, most all of whom pledged their support before any of us knew the seat would be open.
You may still register and vote but only at 69 W. Washington Street, Suite 600. You must vote at the same time you register so be prepared to make your choices. You must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age or older by February 5, 2008 and show two pieces of valid identification. This extended registration period ends Tuesday, January 22.
You do not need an excuse or a reason to vote early. You must be registered and have your government photo ID. Site are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. everyday except Sunday and will be open on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Why risk long lines or bad weather? These five locations are within the district and will be open until January 31 for your convenience:
40th Ward: Budlong Woods Library, 5630 N. Lincoln Ave.
46th Ward: Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson Ave.
47th Ward: Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave.
48th Ward: Edgewater Library, 1210 W. Elmdale Ave.
49th Ward: Pottawattomie Park, 7340 N. Rogers Ave.
Suzanne
Candidate for State Senate
7th Legislative District, Illinois
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Expert calls proposed gross receipts tax textbook case of 'inefficient tax'
The Democratic House in Springfield killed the proposal, 107-0, after Rod Blagojevich came out against his own idea when it became clear he was going to be humiliated.
Only a month earlier he had said he was prepared to wage "the fight of the century" in defense of his plan to impose a $7.6 billion "gross receipts tax" on Illinois businesses.
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