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05-12-2009, 11:28 PM
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The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
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I think it should be two thirds to override a veto when there is such a small voting amount.
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05-19-2009, 09:33 PM
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The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
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FAIL.
The vote to override was: 11 commissioners voted yes,four voted no and two present.
"But the five Republicans on the board quickly pushed forward a measure that would repeal the tax hike over two years. Though that measure passed, Stroger said he would veto it, too."
http://www.suntimes.com/news/politic...051909.article
VOTE THIS PIECE OF POND SCUM OUT PLEASE.
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"Yes to override and cut the sales tax (11): Forrest Claypool (D-Chicago), Bridget Gainer (D-Chicago), Lawrence Suffredin (D-Evanston), Elizabeth Gorman (R-Orland Park), Timothy Schneider (R-Streamwood), Gregg Goslin (R-Glenview), Roberto Maldonado (D-Chicago), John Daley (D-Chicago), Peter Silvestri (R-Elmwood Park), Tony Peraica (R-Riverside) and Joan Murphy (D-Crestwood).
No to override and keep sales tax (4): William Beavers (D-Chicago), Jerry Butler (D-Chicago), Joseph Mario Moreno (D-Cicero), Deborah Sims (D-Chicago).
Present (2): Earlean Collins and Robert Steele, both Chicago Democrats."
http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/...ote-today.html
Last edited by Avengerfire; 05-19-2009 at 09:41 PM..
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05-19-2009, 10:57 PM
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Stroger looked like such a pompous MOD CUT in the local coverage I saw tonight. Please don't even try to claim that you want to keep the tax in place to maintain the reduced-cost and free clinics. This is only to line his pockets.
Last edited by linicx; 11-09-2009 at 10:41 PM..
Reason: language
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05-19-2009, 11:09 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by surlycue
Stroger looked like such a pompous prick in the local coverage I saw tonight. Please don't even try to claim that you want to keep the tax in place to maintain the reduced-cost and free clinics. This is only to line his pockets.
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Agreed. And his tough talkin' "lead, follow, or get out of the way" cliche was particuarly vomit inducing. What a joke our county government is. |
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05-19-2009, 11:50 PM
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The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
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Quote:
Originally Posted by surlycue
Stroger looked like such a pompous in the local coverage I saw tonight. Please don't even try to claim that you want to keep the tax in place to maintain the reduced-cost and free clinics. This is only to line his pockets.
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...and his huge extended family and network of friends.
Last edited by linicx; 11-09-2009 at 10:42 PM..
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09-01-2009, 11:25 AM
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We who are about to snark, salute you!
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CC Board currently in midst of debate over repeal of half the increase. Apparently there are 14 votes to overturn. Vote should take place shortly.
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09-01-2009, 11:50 AM
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The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
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^ It is a step in the right direction if they repeal some of the tax; but far from enough. What Cook County giveth back the state taketh away. ^
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09-01-2009, 01:05 PM
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We who are about to snark, salute you!
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Sims flipped and looks like Stroger's veto will not be overridden.  |
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09-01-2009, 01:14 PM
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Quote:
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Sims flipped and looks like Stroger's veto will not be overridden. |
Color me surprised. 
I can't wait until Feb. 2! There will be blood. |
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