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Special Session Day One: Protesters, But Not Much Action
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois lawmakers returned to the Capitol Tuesday to face a historic budget crisis and a ticking clock, but they displayed little sense of urgency.

Thousands of protesters rallied to demand action, but the House and Senate met for just a few minutes before adjourning.

Gov. Pat Quinn says he'll consider a smaller tax increase for businesses if that'd win some Republican votes. He talked to legislators in hopes of drumming up support for his budget proposals.

Illinois faces the worst budget deficit in its history, but Quinn and lawmakers can't agree on what to do. They could close the budget gap with a combination of spending cuts and tax increases, but many legislators oppose raising taxes.

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