Category: Federal

Casten, Schneider led 50 BiPartisan members advocating for Fair Lead Service line replacement funding

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten, Schneider led 50 BiPartisan members advocating for Fair Lead Service line replacement funding Last week, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) led 50 Democratic and Republican Representatives in sending a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan urging the agency to allocate Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding…

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Casten Announces Endorsement from Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten Announces Endorsement from Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) announced Thursday August 20, 2022 the endorsements of all 14 members of the Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation. “I’ve worked hand-in-hand with these dedicated public servants to deliver real results for families in Illinois, and especially here in the 6th District,” said Rep….

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Illinois AFL-CIO Endorses Sean Casten for Re-Election

August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Illinois AFL-CIO Endorses Sean Casten for Re-Election U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) announced Monday August 15, 2022 that he has received the endorsement of the Illinois AFL-CIO, representing 1,500 local unions and nearly 900,000 workers across Illinois. “Since I ran for Congress in 2018, I have always stood with working families & organized labor. I’m…

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Rep. Kelly Hosts ‘Barn Hall’ Conversation with Farmers and Food Security Advocates

August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Rep. Kelly Hosts ‘Barn Hall’ Conversation with Farmers and Food Security Advocates Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) Wednesday (August 10, 2022 visited Rick and Corey Johnson’s Farm in Monee, IL and held a ‘Barn Hall’ with farmers, growers and food security advocates from the Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Soybean Association, Greater Chicago Food Depository and the…

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Right from the Middle: Can we win the war in Ukraine?

August 3, 2022October 18, 2022 William Lipinski 2 Comments

Right from the Middle: Can we win the war in Ukraine? Before America should enter any war, they should have a clear strategic plan developed on how to win that war. Our record of winning wars has been marred by many failures over the decades including most recently our withdrawal from Afghanistan where the terrorist…

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Kelly, Foster, Newman among those voting to pass Assault Weapons Ban Act

July 31, 2022July 31, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Kelly, Foster, Newman among those voting to pass Assault Weapons Ban Act Several Illinois members of the U.S. House voted to pass H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2022, which passed by a vote of 217 to 213. They include Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Congressman Bill Foster, Congresswoman Marie Newman Rep. Kelly Votes to…

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Bipartisan Bill sponsored by Congresswoman Kelly, Reese’s Law, passes in the House

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Bipartisan Bill sponsored by Congresswoman Kelly, Reese’s Law, passes in the House The consumer protection bill would create safety standards that prevent accidental ingestion of button batteries by children ages six and younger. Bipartisan legislation co-led by Reps. Robin Kelly (D-IL), Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Ted Lieu (D-CA) to protect children from ingesting button cell…

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Right from the Middle: Extremist political views challenge the religious freedoms of Americans

July 20, 2022October 18, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: Extremist political views challenge the religious freedoms of Americans Extremists in American politics are undermining this great nation in order to pursue their own agendas which challenge the fundamental principles defined by the U.S. Constitution and the spirit of Americanism By William O. Lipinski The anti-America political movement whose policies will…

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Congressman Casten brings home $14 million to help district on climate change, hunger, transportation and domestic abuse survivor

July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Congressman Casten brings home $14 million to help district on climate change, hunger, transportation and domestic abuse survivor 6th District Congressman Sean Casten secures over $14 million in local funding to combat climate crisis, address hunger, improve transportation, protect domestic abuse survivors. Being able to work with other officials and leaders shows how benefits can…

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Rep. Casten Votes to Protect Marriage Equality Amid Right-Wing Threats

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Rep. Casten Votes to Protect Marriage Equality Amid Right-Wing Threats U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted Tuesday (July 19, 2022) to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, which he co-sponsored, to enshrine marriage equality into federal law by officially repealing the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a defunct and discriminatory statute excluding same-sex couples from…

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Congressman Bill Foster thanks voters for their support

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congressman Bill Foster thanks voters for their support U.S. Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) thanked voters for their support in a statement released on Wednesday following the results of the Illinois Democratic Primary election June 28, 2022. “Serving the people of the 11th District of Illinois is the honor of a lifetime, and I am proud…

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Sean Casten defeats Marie Newman and will face-off with extremist Keith Pekau

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Sean Casten defeats Marie Newman and will face-off with extremist Keith Pekau Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in the June 28, 2022 Democratic Primary election over first term Congresswoman Marie Newman. Casten will face-off with rightwing extremist Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau in the November 8 General Election By Ray Hanania Incumbent U.S. Representative Sean…

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Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes both sides of the Jan. 6 Insurrection

June 18, 2022June 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes both sides of the Jan. 6 Insurrection You can listen to the Podcast on the Insurrection by clicking here or by using the podcast widget below. Former Illinois Congressman William O. Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter and longtime political columnist Ray Hanania host the weekly Two Guys…

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Three Pro-Choice Women Running for Open Congressional Seats in Illinois Lay Out What Election Day Means for Women’s Reproductive Rights

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Three Pro-Choice Women Running for Open Congressional Seats in Illinois Lay Out What Election Day Means for Women’s Reproductive Rights Two weeks before Primary Election Day, three pro-choice women running for open Congressional Seats in Illinois made a final plea with voters about what’s at stake in this election. Jacqui Collins (candidate for IL-01), Delia…

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House passes two bills sponsored by Congresswoman Newman to support small businesses and strengthen trade

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

House passes two bills sponsored by Congresswoman Newman to support small businesses and strengthen trade House of Representatives passed Rep. Newman’s Supporting Small Business and Career and Technical Education Act and the HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference Clarification Act The House of Representatives on Thursday passed two bipartisan bills introduced by U.S. Representative Marie Newman as…

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Casten Introduces bill to Help Communities Facing Flood Damage

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten Introduces bill to Help Communities Facing Flood Damage Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) introduced on May 19, 2022 the Protecting Families and the Solvency of the National Flood Insurance Program Act of 2022, legislation to authorize FEMA to provide additional mitigation assistance to families affected by flooding and address the problems…

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6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with “Family First” Commercial

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with “Family First” Commercial Candidate for the 6th Congressional District and Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso released his first campaign commercial introducing himself and his “family first” values. The spot will air on both digital channels and cable zones within the 6th Congressional District. “The spot highlights the…

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Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction

April 29, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted to establish a constitutional process for seizing the assets of corrupt Russian oligarchs to support the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. The Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act directs the federal government to take steps toward…

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