WSIU InFocus
Gov. Jim Thompson
Special | 27m 36s
Former Illinois Governor James R. Thompson talks about 50 years of Illinois politics.
Former Illinois Governor James R. Thompson discusses the need for Illinois to broaden its tax base by considering a tax on services as a way to bring much-needed revenue into the state's coffers. Despite the fact that the state's last two former Governors had been sent to federal prison on corruption charges, Thompson believes the vast majority of public officials in the state are honest.
WSIU InFocus is a local public television program presented by WSIU
WSIU InFocus
Gov. Jim Thompson
Special | 27m 36s
Former Illinois Governor James R. Thompson discusses the need for Illinois to broaden its tax base by considering a tax on services as a way to bring much-needed revenue into the state's coffers. Despite the fact that the state's last two former Governors had been sent to federal prison on corruption charges, Thompson believes the vast majority of public officials in the state are honest.
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