Category: Federal

Newman leads colleagues in urging Biden to restore National Vaccine program office

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Newman leads colleagues in urging Biden to restore National Vaccine program office U.S. REP. NEWMAN (IL-03) LEADS 29 COLLEAGUES IN A LETTER URGING THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO RESTORE THE FULL FUNCTIONALITY OF THE NATIONAL VACCINE PROGRAM OFFICE (NVPO) U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03) on Monday Feb. 1, 2021 joined by 29 of her colleagues, sent a…

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Congresswoman Marie Newman appointed to Highways and Transit, and Railroads subcommittees

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Marie Newman appointed to Highways & Transit, and Railroads subcommittees US Rep. Newman (Il-3) named to serve on “Highways & Transit” and “Railroads, Pipelines & Hazardous Materials” subcommittees as part of T&I Committee. New T&I subcommittee assignments will build on efforts to create more efficient roads and railways but also much-needed economic development in Illinois’…

Federal, Government, NewsWire

President Joseph Biden’s Inaugural Speech Jan. 20, 2021

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

President Joseph Biden’s Inaugural Speech Jan. 20, 2021 The complete text of President Joseph R. Biden’s inaugural speech to the nation following his searing in as the 46th President on Jan. 20, 2021 Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This…

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Divided America is a long way from healing and unity

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Divided America is a long way from healing and unity Despite the sincere words of President Joe Biden, it is doubtful he will be able to unite America and bring the two asides, pro-Trump and pro-Biden, together. The division isn’t caused by the Biden-Trump battle but rather by the racism and bigotry of an elitist…

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President Trumps issues farewell on final day in office

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

President Trumps issues farewell on final day in office President Trump thanked his family, friends, members of his cabinet, political allies, his Vice President and outlined what he believes are his accomplishments as he completed his final day in office. Trump described himself as “the only true outsider” to run and win the presidency. Here…

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Biden names Rachel Levine as Asst. Secretary for Health & Human Services

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Biden names Rachel Levine as Asst. Secretary for Health & Human Services Dr. Levine would be the first openly transgender Senate-confirmed federal official President-elect Joe Biden announced Tuesday (Jan. 19, 2021) the nomination of Dr. Rachel Levine to serve as Assistant Secretary for Health at the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Dr….

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Congressional Inquiry Hears Riveting Testimony on Illegal Police Raids

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congressional Inquiry Hears Riveting Testimony on Illegal Police Raids More than a half dozen victims of wrongful police raids testified at today’s congressional inquiry conducted by Chicago Congressman Danny K. Davis, including Anjanette Young whose case sparked national outrage. Her videotaped message implored political and community leaders to take a defiant stand against bogus police…

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Media and critics distort Trump’s role in DC protests

January 9, 2021January 12, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Media and critics distort Trump’s role in DC protests Removing Trump right now would light a fuse and endanger the Union, supporters like Rick Manning argue. Read actual remarks President Trump gave to the DC Protestors that are being distorted and twisted for political purposes by the biased mainstream news media before Twitter censored the President…

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Members of Congress call for Trump’s ouster from office

January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Members of Congress call for Trump’s ouster from office Members of Congress move to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office saying he is responsible for inciting the violence that consumed the Congress in violence on Wednesday Jan. 6, 2021. By Ray Hanania The outcry against President Donald Trump continues to…

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Marie Newman sworn in as Congresswoman for 3rd District

January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Marie Newman sworn in as Congresswoman for 3rd District Congresswoman Newman becomes first woman in history to represent Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District Marie Newman (IL-03) was sworn in as Congresswoman to the 117th Congress proudly representing Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District, which covers the Southwest Side of Chicago as well as its surrounding suburbs. A lifelong…

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Marie Newman Appointed to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

December 19, 2020December 19, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Marie Newman Appointed to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure On Friday, Dec. 17, 2020, Congresswoman-elect Marie Newman (D-IL) announced her appointment to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The Committee has jurisdiction over all modes of transportation, critical aspects of our nation’s infrastructure system, as well as the U.S. Department of Transportation, Amtrak…

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Military News: VAW-124 welcomes new commending officer in change of Command Ceremony

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Military News: VAW-124 welcomes new commending officer in change of Command Ceremony By Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs The “Bear Aces” of Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 124 stationed aboard Naval Station Norfolk held a change of command ceremony, Dec. 3, to mark a transition of command leadership. During the change of command…

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US Justice Department convicts Indian-based IRS scammer

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

US Justice Department convicts Indian-based IRS scammer Owner and Operator of India-Based Call Centers Sentenced to Prison for Scamming U.S. Victims out of Millions of Dollars. An Indian national was sentenced today to 20 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release in the Southern District of Texas for his role in operating…

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“Conspiradentalism” and the murder of John F. Kennedy

November 26, 2020July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

“Conspiradentalism” and the murder of John F. Kennedy The murder of President John F. Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963 put a dark cloud over every Thanksgiving celebration since, especially given the failure of the government to convincingly resolve the mystery of who was behind the assassination and the accused assassin Lee Harvey Oswald. Many political…

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Voters by state with most influence in Presidential & Senate elections

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Voters by state with most influence in Presidential & Senate elections With the 2020 election a little over a week away and voters’ influence varying from state to state, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2020’s States with the Most & Least Powerful Voters, as well as accompanying videos. WalletHub compared the…

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California 50th and Illinois 3rd Congressional battles explored on Arab Radio

October 20, 2020July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

California 50th and Illinois 3rd Congressional battles explored on Arab Radio The Ray Hanania Show on WNZK AM 690 Radio on the US Arab Radio Network and simulcast live on the Arab News Newspaper Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/TheArabNews will feature two guests who Will examine the role of Arab American voters in the President Battle…

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Ray Hanania on Politics Podcast: Factors in the Trump-Biden election battle

October 15, 2020October 16, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ray Hanania on Politics Podcast: Factors in the Trump-Biden election battle Veteran former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist Ray Hanania looks at the factors that will decide the presidential election battle between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden in his podcast at “Ray Hanania on Politics.” Season 2 Episode 8 Oct….

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Supporters for Trump and Biden discuss the presidential election on live Arab Radio Friday

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Supporters for Trump and Biden discuss the presidential election on live Arab Radio Friday Champions for President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will provide their perspectives on The Ray Hanania Radio Show on the US Arab Radio Network on WNZK AM 690 radio in Detroit. Guests include pro-Trump advocate Mrinalini Kumari and…

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