Illinois Republicans want to take back state road money that's been dedicated in the budget for former President Barack Obama’s presidential center in Chicago.
State Rep. David McSweeney has filed legislation that would revoke the $180 million in state tax dollars directed to prepare the roads for Obama’s presidential building. The money was part of the larger budget passed in June that spends more than the state ever has, but still shorted items like grants for veterans.
Construction of the project was intended to be funded by private donations.
"What we simply do is take this money from the capital budget and reallocate it to roads throughout the state of Illinois,"McSweeney said. "I support the Obama Presidential Center, but only if it’s privately funded."
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Let Steyer and Soros build it.
ReplyDeleteObama and the Clintons could fund it in a heartbeat, but their thing is to take, not to give.
ReplyDeleteSo true. That's what Democrats do so well. They take more and give pennies or nothing back.
DeleteThe Chicago area domination of the state's $$ and political climate say that everyone else in the state is powerless to change the tone unless they change their "Democrats Rule" mindset.
ReplyDeleteHere is a thought, give it to the POLICE to clean up CHICAGO!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood move no more tax dollars for the ex traitor in cheif..So i Guess they should raise enough funds for a dirt road not paved. But most likely, it will only be enough money for a small narrow walkway.
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ReplyDeleteWhy would the police need more money?
How will that help them clean the city?
Maybe the money should be spent on the Sanitation Department if the City is dirty?