Category: Federal

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…

Cook County, DuPage, Federal, Flooding, National, News, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

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…

Federal, Government, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Crime is down for everyone but Pekau, he claims

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

Crime is down for everyone but Pekau, he claims Politicians love to manipulate crime statistics to boost their chances for re-election and Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, who is running an incredulous race for Congress in the new 6th District, is no different. Pekau asserts that crime is down because of his policies and falsely…

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Right from the Middle: The end of Globalization

April 27, 2022June 14, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: The end of Globalization By William O. Lipinski In recent years, Americans have seen the foundation of our economy shaken first by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has taken nearly one million American lives, and now the burdens imposed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which have fueled dramatic increases in gasoline. Both…

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US Rep. Kelly leads Tri-Caucus in urging White House, Congressional Leaders on Medicaid priorities

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

US Rep. Kelly leads Tri-Caucus in urging White House, Congressional Leaders on Medicaid priorities The lawmakers are requesting four Medicaid priorities be included in the next economic reconciliation package. Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (D-IL) on Monday (April 18, 2022) sent a letter on behalf of the Congressional Tri-Caucus (the Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus,…

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Right from the Middle: The Need for an Ethnic America Caucus in our Congress

April 11, 2022June 14, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: The Need for an Ethnic America Caucus in our Congress American politics needs to balance by creating an ethnic caucus to ensure that everyone’s rights are represented in America. By William O. Lipinski When I was sworn in as a member of the United States house of representatives in January 1983,…

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Congressional candidate Kaspar releases anti-crime video to detail his safety plan

March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congressional candidate Kaspar releases anti-crime video to detail his safety plan Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau who is running for Congress as a Republican in the new 6th District, released a statement Sunday (March 27, 2022) that attacked his chief Republican rival this week, Scott Kaspar, falsely accusing Kaspar of attacking the Orland Park Police…

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Standing room only crowd celebrates St Patrick’s Day with Scott Kaspar

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Standing room only crowd celebrates St Patrick’s Day with Scott Kaspar Gubernatorial Candidates Darren Bailey and Gary Rabine join Scott Kaspar, the leading Republican candidate for the GOP Party nomination in the new 6th Congressional District, at St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser Leading Republican candidate for Congress in the 6th District Scott Kaspar hosted a family-friendly fundraiser dinner…

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McCollum blasts Russia invasion of Ukraine urging community support

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

McCollum blasts Russia invasion of Ukraine urging community support Minnesota Congresswoman Betty McCollum denounces Russian atrocities committed against the civilians in Ukraine and says Congress will continue to support freedom, Democracy and Ukraine’s struggle. In a letter to constituents, McCollum urges Americans who want to help Ukraine to make donations to USAID. Over the past…

Federal, Government, National, News

Casten delivers $7.9 million in funding for local district projects

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten delivers $7.9 million in funding for local district projects President Biden Signs into Law Legislation Delivering $7.9 Million In Local Project Funds Secured by Congressman Casten to Illinois’ 6th “From addressing learning loss and combating homelessness to helping our small businesses and making it easier for folks to get to work, these investments I…

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House Passes more than $4 million in funding to support Newman community projects

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

House Passes more than $4 million in funding to support Newman community projects New funding to support Southwest Side small businesses, infrastructure, educational programs, health services, safety improvements and more As part of the Omnibus Appropriations, the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 10, 2022) passed more than $4 million in new federal funding to…

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U.S. District Court orders suburban Chicago company to stop distribution of adulterated and misbranded nutritional supplements

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

U.S. District Court orders suburban Chicago company to stop distribution of adulterated and misbranded nutritional supplements In a consent decree entered Monday, a federal court ordered a Waukegan, Illinois, company to stop distributing nutritional supplements that violate the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for…

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Congresswoman Newman helps secure $118 million in grant funding for Chicago Transit Authority

March 7, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Newman helps secure $118 million in grant funding for Chicago Transit Authority New funding to keep workers on the payroll and help pay for day-to-day operations as they continue to provide essential transit services to Chicagoland residents U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03) announced that she has helped secure an additional $118 million in grant…

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Casten urges ban on Russian oil and more crippling economic sanctions

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten urges ban on Russian oil and more crippling economic sanctions Congressman Sean Casten of the 6th District in Illinois calls for a ban on Russian oil, crippling economic sanctions, and additional multilateral actions to end global subsidization of Russian power in face of Ukraine invasion US Congressman Sean Casten called for a ban on…

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