How long until the next CTA Doomsday?
Jan 18, 2008 | 2:26 am
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From an article about the event, archived at http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/...jevich-to.html
While most seniors expressed appreciation for the plan, some questioned the governor on why they should get free rides rather than low-income people.
"I hear you, but it's not so bad," Blagojevich told one senior who persistently asked about why the poor are not getting free rides. "Just hold your nose and take a bus for free."
Legislator's held their nose as well.
The seniors-ride-free plan is expected to cost $30 million. A fare hike late next year would not be a surprise.
for a play by play: http://thecapitolfaxblog.com/2008/01...is-just-in-97/
for why
http://www.southtownstar.com/news/mi...lfacts.article
for the results to the gov:
http://thecapitolfaxblog.com/2008/01...-like-the-guv/
While most seniors expressed appreciation for the plan, some questioned the governor on why they should get free rides rather than low-income people.
"I hear you, but it's not so bad," Blagojevich told one senior who persistently asked about why the poor are not getting free rides. "Just hold your nose and take a bus for free."
Legislator's held their nose as well.
The seniors-ride-free plan is expected to cost $30 million. A fare hike late next year would not be a surprise.
for a play by play: http://thecapitolfaxblog.com/2008/01...is-just-in-97/
for why
http://www.southtownstar.com/news/mi...lfacts.article
for the results to the gov:
http://thecapitolfaxblog.com/2008/01...-like-the-guv/
Jan 18, 2008 | 5:17 am
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