Fat-Cat Politicians Squeezing Taxpayers with Fat Taxes
“Today’s taxes are already oppressive, but things have truly gotten out of hand when research into the possibility of passing new taxes is funded by taxpayer dollars,” warns Jim Tobin, president of Taxpayers United of America. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have reportedly received $1 million from the National Heart, Lung and [...]
Civic Federation Bites Illinois Taxpayers Again
The Civic Federation, described as “One of the state’s most prominent tax watchdog groups,” has called for the Illinois General Assembly to raise the state personal income tax rate a back-breaking 67% and the corporate income tax rate a job-killing 22% (from 7.3 to 8.9%). Not willing to stop there, they also call for additional [...]
State Rep. Charles Jefferson Named February 2010 Tax Villain of the Month
Jim Tobin, NTUI President, named State Rep. Charles Jefferson the February 2010 “Tax Villain of the Month.” The announcement took place at the packed Rockford Tea Party Town Hall on February 20, 2010. Jefferson’s “crimes against the taxpayers” are summarized in his “Wanted” flyer. Read the related article in the Rockford Register Star. Download a [...]
Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Dillard and Brady Signed Illinois Taxpayer Protection Pledge
CHICAGO—The votes are still being counted in the Republican primary race for Illinois governor, but Jim Tobin, President of Tax Accountability, is not apprehensive about the outcome. Both of the leading candidates, Kirk Dillard (R-24, Westmont) and Bill Brady (R-44, Bloomington), are signers of the Illinois Taxpayer Protection Pledge.
Rain on the Lincoln Parade
Around Lincoln’s birthday each year, children are taught that Lincoln was the “Great Emancipator,” that he “saved the Union,” and was one of our greatest Presidents. This year, let’s re-examine what we think we know about our 16th President.
Debate on Lincoln Legacy February 13, 2010
Bill Ford and Mike Flores will debate “Did Abraham Lincoln Do More Harm or Good to the United States of America?” at the College of Complexes on February 13, 2010.
