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Transit bill backer undaunted.
Byline: Monique Garcia
Jul. 30--SPRINGFIELD -- The sponsor of legislation to pump millions into the Chicago area's struggling transit system through an increase in regional sales taxes will push ahead with the measure this week despite veto threats from the governor.
Rep. Julie Hamos (D-Evanston), chair of the House Mass Transit Committee, said she expects the proposal to be approved by the committee this week. She hopes to bring the measure to a full vote as soon as she secures the supermajority of 71 votes in the House that is required in the General Assembly's overtime session.
Gov. Rod Blagojevich has threatened to veto any increase in sales ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, Transit bill backer undaunted.