SPRINGFIELD Gov. Ryan attacked estimates Friday that hisincentives for Boeing could cost up to $50 million but later backeddown as sources reiterated that the price tag is accurate.
During a pair of appearances, the governor said the state'sincentive plan is worth no more than $5 million and sharply disputedlegislative estimates placing its worth at 10 times as much.
"There is no $50 million package," Ryan told reporters.
Later in the day, Ryan's aides clarified his statements and saidthe $5 million figure the governor mentioned involved "Illinois FIRST-type grant" money that might go to Boeing, not the package's totalcost. Illinois FIRST is Ryan's $12 billion …
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