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Pritzker, Brannigan and the “politics” of apologies

February 8, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pritzker, Brannigan and the “politics” of apologies Some Arab American and Muslim activists have launched a vicious campaign against Palos Township Trustee Sharon Brannigan who expressed opinions critical of the “Middle Eastern” community that they claimed were racist. Brannigan apologized three times but they refused to accept her apology. However, J.B. Pritzker slammed Muslims as…

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Anti-Drug Industry Media Firestorm: Unscientific, Dishonest, Dangerous

February 7, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Anti-Drug Industry Media Firestorm: Unscientific, Dishonest, Dangerous Guest columnists Sandip Shah and Helen Shao argue that drug companies are being unfairly criticized, that development of drugs costs far more than media claims. Drug research is expensive By Sandip Shah and Helen Shao Have drug companies been lying about their development costs to justify high prices?…

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Rejecting the Cloudy Logic of EPA Ozone Rules

February 7, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rejecting the Cloudy Logic of EPA Ozone Rules Businesses should not be strapped with over-burdensome Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations set by the Obama administration regarding ozone levels. Guest columnist Merrill Matthews argues that Ozone levels have dropped and restrictions should be eased. By Merrill Matthews The Environmental Protection Agency just missed a court-ordered deadline…

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Super Bowl was fun, but could have been better

February 5, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Super Bowl was fun, but could have been better I’ve been watching Super Bowl games since the very first one and I’d like to say they haven’t changed, but they have. The half-time show has become a major attraction but the music just isn’t up to par for the audience. And worse is the growing…

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Obit: Illinois legislator George Shadid, 1929 – 2018

February 4, 2018September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Obit: Illinois legislator George Shadid, 1929 – 2018 Lebanese American legislator based in Peoria, Illinois dies, February 3, 2018. George P. Shadid ( born on May 15, 1929) died on Saturday February 3, 2018 according to friends and family. Shadid, 88, was a pioneer in American and Illinois politics, the inspiration of the growing and…

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Rod Blagojevich getting revenge against political foes

February 3, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rod Blagojevich getting revenge against political foes Most people believe former Governor Rod Blagojevich is guilty of misconduct in office, but there are just as many who believe that the punishment was excessive and driven by the hatred that Illinois’ Democratic establishment had against him. Blagojevich was arrested in 2008, prosecuted and convicted. The judge,…

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Image compression plugins for WordPress sites

February 2, 2018September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Compression software for WordPress sites How fast does your WordPress blog load? If it is too slow, it can discourage people from visiting your site. They won’t wait. But there are some plugins that can help that you should try and a few won’t take your bank account to the cleaners and are very affordable….

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Cook County GOP Chairman Endorses Bruce Rauner for Re-election

February 2, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County GOP Chairman Endorses Bruce Rauner for Re-election Cook County Republican Party Chairman Sean M. Morrison announced his personal endorsement of Governor Bruce Rauner for re-election this morning. Citing Governor Rauner’s tireless efforts to rebuild the Republican Party in Illinois and fight one party rule in Springfield as the two central reasons for Chairman…