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Illinois House Creating Jobs Task Force
A new task force will look at how state government could help the ailing job climate. The Illinois House has announced a Jobs Creation Task Force, to be headed up by Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie). He says with nearly 11 percent unemployment in Illinois, state government needs to look at how it can help.

Meetings will be held in Chicago and Springfield, and other metro areas. The group might even do site visits. Lang says anyone can attend the meetings and offer testimony, but he wants details. He says he doesn't want vague statements from business groups that claim that taxes, fees, and regulations are a problem, with no facts or figures to back them up. Lang hopes information from other states will help House members figure out a plan.

No word yet on whether this group will take a vote on a plan, or just offer ideas. Republicans will be appointed to this task force.

(Illinois Radio Network)
12 21 09 by Newsroom
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