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Illinois House sinks bill

"But House Speaker Michael Madigan insisted the $34 billion rebuilding plan still could come to fruition through other funding methods — including what sounded like a hinted state income tax increase next year, an idea Blagojevich has long opposed.

"Blagojevich and Madigan, both Chicago Democrats, have been sharply at odds this year over the state's fiscal problems. Madigan has called for belt-tightening, while Blagojevich is pushing major new spending and controversial ways to pay for it, including his gambling expansion plan.

"...It was the second time this year the plan was voted down..."

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