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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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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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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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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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Casten Votes to Pass Protecting Our Kids Act Through the House

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

Casten Votes to Pass Protecting Our Kids Act Through the House My teenage daughter had to organize a ‘Stop-the-bleed’ training to learn how to pack a gunshot wound during a school shooting because, in America, our children have taken it upon themselves to do what we here in Congress have failed to do. It’s time…

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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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Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township

May 22, 2022May 25, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township Conservative Republican candidates rally at gathering Friday in Orland Township as former Congressman Barry Goldwater Jr., the son of the iconic founder of the conservative movement, offered rousing and inspiring remarks, Goldwater cheered all of the candidates and praised Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman for her efforts to strengthen…

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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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Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15 Watch the video below of the event and speeches from candidates and officials (The original Facebook Live Video was CENSORED by Facebook as a part of Facebook’s anti-Arab and anti-Muslim policies) The Arab American Democratic Club (AADC) Hosted its pre-election Candidates Forum…

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Barry Goldwater Jr., son of former GOP Presidential icon, headlines Gorman Republican Forum

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Barry Goldwater Jr., son of former GOP Presidential icon, headlines Gorman Republican Forum Orland Township Committeewoman and taxpayer rights champion Liz Gorman will host a candidate’s forum to showcase the best and the brightest candidates running in the June 28 Republican Primary election. Former California Congressman Barry M. Goldwater Jr., the son of the man…

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Right from the Middle: Why Democrats face Midterm election losses

May 7, 2022June 14, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: Why Democrats face Midterm election losses By William O. Lipinski Many people, Democrats, Republicans, Independents, Liberals, and Conservatives ask me why the Democrats are facing potential heavy losses in the upcoming midterm elections. I believe the Democrats will lose the U.S. house, and very possibly the US Senate in November’s elections….

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Casten and Newman vow to find to defend Roe vs Wade federal ruling

May 4, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten and Newman vow to find to defend Roe vs Wade federal ruling The two Democratic incumbents forced to battle each other by the Democratic Party redistricting in the new 6th Congressional District both issued statements defending the rights of women to abortion and vowed to fight to defend the federal Roe vs Wade legal…

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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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GOP candidate Kaspar says more must be done to fight crime in 6th District

March 21, 2022March 29, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

GOP candidate Kaspar says more must be done to fight crime in 6th District Scott Kaspar, who is running for the Republican Party nomination for the 6th Congressional District, decried the violence and crime that is “out of Control” in the 6th District and in Orland Park, Illinois. Kaspar founded the The Kaspar/Kerik Public Crime Task Force…

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Casten, Foster, Underwood, Rush highlight Electric Vehicle infrastructure funding

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Casten, Foster, Underwood, Rush highlight Electric Vehicle infrastructure funding Congressman Sean Casten, Congressman Bill Foster, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, and Congressman Bobbie Rush highlight Electric Vehicle infrastructure funding at Lion Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Facility. Democrat-led tax credits and Investments in EV Innovation will Fuel Illinois’ Economic Future U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), Bill Foster (IL-11), Congresswoman…

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