[Peace-discuss] Why Biss is perhaps the best candidate for governor

[C G Estabrook]

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> From: Nico Probst <info at danielbiss.com>
> Subject: Tax LaSalle Street
> Date: January 5, 2018 at 7:30:03 PM CST
> To: "C. G. Estabrook" <cgestabrook at gmail.com>
> Reply-To: info at danielbiss.com
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>  <https://action.danielbiss.com/page/m/7ce14dc7/7054470e/fc8e036/64c04dc5/2033875481/VEsH/>
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> We’ve been told our state is broke and that we can’t afford to fund the programs working families need.
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> Don’t believe it.
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> The truth is that we live in one of the wealthiest states in the nation. Fourteen of the richest people in the world live right here in Illinois.
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> We can afford to invest in Illinois, and we can absolutely pay for it.
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> One way to do it is by putting a small tax on financial transactions in Chicago, known as the LaSalle Street tax. <https://action.danielbiss.com/page/m/7ce14dc7/7054470e/fc8e036/64c04dc2/2033875481/VEsE/> Daniel’s proposal is estimated to increase revenue by $10-$12 billion every year. Watch this video to learn more: <https://action.danielbiss.com/page/m/7ce14dc7/7054470e/fc8e036/64c04dc3/2033875481/VEsF/>
>  <https://action.danielbiss.com/page/m/7ce14dc7/7054470e/fc8e036/64c04dc3/2033875481/VEsC/>
> When you or I go to the store to buy an item, we are charged a sales tax on it. But when wealthy investors go to the stock exchanges on LaSalle Street, they aren’t charged a dime.
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> Bruce Rauner, JB Pritzker, and Chris Kennedy will say that taxing financial transactions will drive investors away, but we already know other places that tax financial transactions are doing just fine.
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> The LaSalle Street tax is fair and the extra revenue could be used to help fund our community schools, ensure health care for all, pay for free college tuition, and bring our state out of debt -- all while creating good-paying jobs.
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> This is just one of a few ways we can tackle our budget problems, but I need your help.
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> If you believe in taxing LaSalle Street and investing in Illinois’ working people, please add your name to show you’re with Daniel. <https://action.danielbiss.com/page/m/7ce14dc7/7054470e/fc8e036/64c04dc2/2033875481/VEsD/>
> Thanks for taking action,
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> Nico
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> Nico Probst
> Deputy Campaign Manager
> Biss for Illinois
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