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Mixed reactions from lawmakers

By Caleb Campbell

Frankfort, KY – Governor Pat Quinn is getting mixed reactions from lawmakers over his proposal to raise the Illinois income tax. Republican leaders say raising taxes by one percentage point is unacceptable. They say pension, Medicaid and other government reforms need to happen before a tax increase. However, Democratic Senate President John Cullerton supports the proposal.