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Arrest and Criminal Charges Announced Against British and Russian Businessmen for Facilitating Sanctions Evasion of Russian Oligarch’s $90 Million Yacht

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Arrest and Criminal Charges Announced Against British and Russian Businessmen for Facilitating Sanctions Evasion of Russian Oligarch’s $90 Million Yacht Yacht Previously Seized and One Subject Arrested Today by Spain at Request of United States Two businessmen, Vladislav Osipov, 51, a Russian national, and Richard Masters, 52, a United Kingdom national, are charged in separate…

Crime, Federal, Law, News, Ukraine

Chicago Man Convicted of Participating in Illegal Kickback Conspiracy

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Man Convicted of Participating in Illegal Kickback Conspiracy A federal jury in the Northern District of Illinois convicted a Chicago man yesterday for participating in a conspiracy to pay approximately $25 million in illegal kickbacks to generate business for his durable medical equipment pharmacy. According to evidence presented at trial, Mark Sorensen, 53, worked…

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Foster, Underwood, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Name Fermilab Research Center After Renowned Physicist Dr. Helen Edwards

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Foster, Underwood, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Name Fermilab Research Center After Renowned Physicist Dr. Helen Edwards U.S. Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL-11) and Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced legislation on Thursday Dec. 1, 2022 to rename Fermilab’s Integrated Engineering Research Center (IERC) after the late Dr. Helen Edwards,…

Cook County, Federal, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Technology

Keeping a close eye on China and semiconductor production

October 29, 2022October 29, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Right from the Middle: Keeping a close eye on China and semiconductor production By William O. Lipinski I am extremely happy to see, besides aiding and assisting Ukraine in so many ways in their gallant defense against Russia, Our Land of Liberty is keeping an eye on our real dangerous adversary China. One area where…

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Sean Casten launches new TV Ad slamming extremists in 6th District race

October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sean Casten launches new TV Ad slamming extremists in 6th District race U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) released a new TV Ad Monday Oct. 24, 2022 that highlighting his opponent’s extreme anti-choice views, like his support of overturning Roe and letting states pass a ban on abortion with zero exceptions for rape or incest. The…

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U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election United States Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Jeremy Peña will lead the efforts of his office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election. AUSA…

Civil Rights, Crime, elections, Federal, Government, News

Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military In Two Separate Cases, Charges Filed Against Two Companies and Half a Dozen Individuals Arrested for Alleged Illegal Sale and Export of Powerful Dual-Use Technologies In separate charges unsealed today in the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices for the Eastern…

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Chicago Tribune Endorses Sean Casten in Re-Election as he prepares for Woman’s Rights forum

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Tribune Endorses Sean Casten in Re-Election as he prepares for Woman’s Rights forum The Chicago Tribune on Thursday October 20, 2022 announced it has endorsed U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) in his re-election campaign for the 6th Congressional District. In the endorsement, the Tribune praised Rep. Casten’s “reasoned, pragmatic approach to governance.” The Tribune…

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Illinois to receive $2,250,129,111 for roads, bridges under Democrats’ Infrastructure Law

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 News Editor 1 Comment

Illinois to receive $2,250,129,111 for roads, bridges under Democrats’ Infrastructure Law On Oct. 13, 2022 U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) announced that Illinois will receive $2,250,129,111 from the historic Infrastructure Law to strengthen roads, bridges and tunnels across the state. “The Infrastructure Law is delivering historic investments to build safer, stronger, smarter roadways,” said Rep. Casten….

Federal, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Casten votes to pass Public Safety package of laws in Congress

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten votes to pass Public Safety package of laws in Congress Casten votes to pass a package of four Public Safety bills to provide Life-Saving Mental Health services, fund local Law Enforcement, protect victims, and break the cycle of violence Congressman Sean Casten voted on Thursday Sept. 22, 2022 to pass four public safety bills…

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Sean Casten Releases several Digital campaign Ads on Reproductive Rights, and healthcare

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sean Casten Releases several Digital campaign Ads on Reproductive Rights, and healthcare Congressman Sean Casten releases series of Ads promoting his re-election bid in the new 6th Congressional District affirming support for Women’s Rights and healthcare basics. Casten also addressing issue of flooding in suburbs U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) released his second digital ad…

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Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes failings of Biden’s partisan speech

September 4, 2022September 4, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes failings of Biden’s partisan speech Two Guys on Politics podcast hosts former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania took President Joe Biden to task during their weekly podcast on Sunday Sept. 4, 2022 for using his speech as a political attack against Republicans and…

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