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prize $1000
2nd prize $500
3rd prize
$250
4th-15th prizes $50Summer
Raffle is on! A $25 dollar donation (you know you want to give anyway to
support our great LOCAL heroes who stick their necks out and run for
office) could win you
$1000call
right now and be in the green by September*
630-629-1125 *Drawing held 9/11/10. Need not be present to win.
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PLEASE SEE OUR FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS AROUND THE COUNTY HERE
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OUR NEWEST BLUE BUSINESS:
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Free Delivery and "toppings" for DPDC Candidates.
Call today to find out more:
630-749-8263
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MYSTERY EMAIL
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write to us
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by August 5th and you will receive a chance at our $1000 Summer Raffle.
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July 30, 2010
Bringing Fair, Open and Responsive government
that cares about you, your home, your health,
your job and your schools.
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Greetings!
First of all, thanks to those who made this year's County Fair both possible and productive, especially to Gary and Marian Tomlinson. Great Job!
Even though summer seems to be a quiet season politically, so many things are going on as we gear up for the last three months of the election season. Browse around this email and see the various opportunities available to you to show your pride in being a Democrat and to support the year-round work being done to bring more equitable and responsible government to you locally and statewide.
We'd especially like you to give us a call and let us know you will be attending our OPEN HOUSE/BBQ on August 14th. Lots of special candidates have been invited and free hot dogs, cupcakes and fun are on tap as well.
HOPE TO SEE YOU ON AUGUST 14th!
BOB PEICKERT, Chair DPDC
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OPEN HOUSE/BBQ
AUGUST 14th 1-5 p.m.
Democratic Headquarters in Lombardr
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RSVP TODAY AND WE'LL PUT A
DOG ON THE
GRILL FOR YOU!
630-629-1125
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Answers to the
Illinois Government
Quiz...Use this knowledge to disarm the uninformed
bloviator at your next picnic or cocktail hour!
1). Question: Of the 43 US states that collect a
personal income tax, how does Illinois' 3% flat state income tax
compare?
A) Illinois has the highest state income tax
rate.
B) Illinois' state income tax rate is
relatively high, but not the highest.
C) Illinois
has the lowest state income tax
rate.
D) Illinois' state income
tax rate is
relatively low, but not the lowest.
2). Question: In relation to it's wealth (GDP) and
General Fund spending, how does Illinois rank compared to other US
states when
it comes to state spending?
A) 1st (highest spending state).
B) 2nd-20th.
C) 21st-30th.
D) 31st-40th.
E) 41st-49th.
F) Last (lowest spending state).
3). Question: In relation to other states, how high is
Illinois' number of state workers per capita?
A) The highest number of state workers.
B) Among the top 20 states in number of
state workers, but not the highest.
C) Among 21-40 in number of state workers.
D) Among
the bottom 10 in number of state
workers, but not the lowest.
E) The lowest number of state workers.
4). True or False: Fixing the State's budget crisis through
spending cuts alone, is an appealing prospect for many taxpayers.
Balancing the
Illinois budget by cutting state spending and services alone, without
increasing taxes for revenue, is an economically sound option not
resulting in
loss of the most essential state services.
Answer: False.
5). Question: Funding for Illinois' state worker
pensions system is...
A) The most funded in the country.
B) The
most unfunded in the country.
C) Relatively funded compared to other
states' worker pension expenditures, but not the most funded.
D) Relatively unfunded compared to other
states' worker pension expenditures, but not the most unfunded.
6). Question: Having the State pay for state worker pensions is
necessary because...
A) The state's public sector labor unions demand the
state does so.
B) Paying for state worker pensions is simply the
morally right thing to do.
C) Paying
for state worker pensions is required by the
State Constitution.
D) Paying for state worker pensions is politically
advantageous because Illinois has a large amount of state workers as
potential
votes.
E) Both A and C are
correct.
Find more
detailed answers Here
THANKS to those who
answered our quiz in the CAMPAIGN BUZZ multimedia newsletter. If you have not been
contacted about your entry, please call us at 630-629-1125. If you do
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We welcome any input you may have and encourage you to call or send an email to share your great ideas with us.
Sincerely,
Amy Tauchman, Executive Director
Democratic Party of DuPage County
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