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Media plays fast and loose with healthcare facts

Posted on June 29, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Media plays fast and loose with healthcare facts
Media plays fast and loose with healthcare facts

Media plays fast and loose with healthcare facts It’s hard enough to understand America’s healthcare system without the mainstream news media abandoning a helpful role and instead using the issue to advance its own partisan political agendas. Healthcare is so important and yet the news media and both political parties are twisting facts to spin…

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Marie Newman announces candidacy for 3rd Congressional District

Posted on June 28, 2017January 9, 2019 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Marie Newman announces candidacy for 3rd Congressional District
Marie Newman announces candidacy for 3rd Congressional District

Marie Newman announces candidacy for 3rd Congressional District Move Forward With A Strong, Collaborative Voice Representing the 3rd District In today’s highly charged political climate, there is a critical need to push forward. This means creating a world that is accepting, efficient, and works for everyone. Sadly, overgrown bureaucracy has dominated politics, preventing us from…

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Mainstream news media does not run America

Posted on June 20, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mainstream news media does not run America

Mainstream news media does not run America The mainstream news media is an industry driven by hypocrisy, power and greed, but it does not and should not be the force that defines America. It is the symbol of the American foundation of free speech, but in recent years has become a driving force behind political…

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Who is Rauner trying to fool?

Posted on June 15, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Who is Rauner trying to fool?
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Who is Rauner trying to fool? Failed Gov. Bruce Rauner is doing his best to mislead Illinois residents while making poor choices that put the interests of criminals above the interests of hardworking taxpayers, families and youth. By Ray Hanania Last week, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner plagiarized a bill proposed by Democratic Cook County Sheriff…

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Activist Mark Allen launches new internet radio show

Posted on June 14, 2017January 9, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Activist Mark Allen launches new internet radio show
Activist Mark Allen launches new internet radio show

Activist Mark Allen launches new internet radio show The New Mark Allen Internet Talk Show ‘HEAR MY VOICE’ Broadcasts LIVE on  Wednesday June 14th @ 1:00 PM (CST) on URBAN BROADCAST MEDIA NETWORK  www.urbanbroadcastmedia.com ‘HEAR MY VOICE’ is now the title of a new commentary and talk show to be heard locally and nationally and…

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House moves Rauner/Madigan-Backed procurement reforms

Posted on May 29, 2017May 31, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on House moves Rauner/Madigan-Backed procurement reforms
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House moves Rauner/Madigan-Backed procurement reforms Statement from Speaker Madigan on Passage of Rauner-Backed Procurement Reforms SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday after the House voted to pass Senate Bill 8, a package of reforms negotiated by Gov. Bruce Rauner to help streamline acquisition of goods and services, reducing costs…

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Illinois Associated Fire Fighters Endorse Pritzker for Governor

Posted on May 27, 2017September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Associated Fire Fighters Endorse Pritzker for Governor

The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Endorses JB Pritzker for Governor Today, the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois announced their endorsement of JB Pritzker for Governor at a press conference in Peoria. The endorsement comes after careful consideration of every candidate in the race and their commitment to fighting for Illinois working families. The Associated…

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Madigan refutes claims Democrats unconcerned about Budget

Posted on May 26, 2017May 27, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Madigan refutes claims Democrats unconcerned about Budget
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Madigan refutes claims Democrats are unconcerned about Illinois Budget Conservative business group called out by Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan on claims the legislature is not doing enough to bail taxpayers out of the state’s mounting debt By Ray Hanania Illinois House Speaker released a copy of a letter Friday expressing the commitment that he…

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