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US Justice Department convicts Indian-based IRS scammer

Posted on December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on US Justice Department convicts Indian-based IRS scammer
US Justice Department convicts Indian-based IRS scammer

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

Posted on November 26, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Conspiradentalism” and the murder of John F. Kennedy
“Conspiradentalism” and the murder of John F. Kennedy

“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

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Voters by state with most influence in Presidential & Senate elections
Voters by state with most influence in Presidential & Senate elections

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

Posted on October 20, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on California 50th and Illinois 3rd Congressional battles explored on Arab Radio
California 50th and Illinois 3rd Congressional battles explored on Arab Radio

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

Posted on October 15, 2020October 16, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ray Hanania on Politics Podcast: Factors in the Trump-Biden election battle
Ray Hanania on Politics Podcast: Factors in the Trump-Biden election battle

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

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Supporters for Trump and Biden discuss the presidential election on live Arab Radio Friday
Supporters for Trump and Biden discuss the presidential election on live Arab Radio Friday

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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What impact will the battle over Ginsburg vacancy on the US Supreme Court have on the Presidential election?

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on What impact will the battle over Ginsburg vacancy on the US Supreme Court have on the Presidential election?
What impact will the battle over Ginsburg vacancy on the US Supreme Court have on the Presidential election?

What impact will the battle over Ginsburg vacancy on the US Supreme Court have on the Presidential election? The Arab News Newspaper Live Arab Radio Election Coverage focusses on the impact of the Ginsburg vacancy on the November Presidential election What impact with the battle to succeed Ruth Bader Ginsburg have on the Nov. 3,…

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Judge Issues restraining order to prevent Trump from moving up 2020 Census deadline

Posted on September 6, 2020September 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Judge Issues restraining order to prevent Trump from moving up 2020 Census deadline
Judge Issues restraining order to prevent Trump from moving up 2020 Census deadline

Judge Issues restraining order to prevent Trump from moving up 2020 Census deadline Civil Rights Groups Secure Court Order to Stop Trump’s Rushed and Incomplete Census Count. Decision Adds More Time for a Fair Counting and Will Account for Millions More People  The Trump administration’s last-minute move to terminate 2020 census operations would likely lead to a…

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