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McCollum blasts Russia invasion of Ukraine urging community support

Posted on March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on McCollum blasts Russia invasion of Ukraine urging community support
McCollum blasts Russia invasion of Ukraine urging community support

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…

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

Posted on March 7, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Newman helps secure $118 million in grant funding for Chicago Transit Authority
Congresswoman Newman helps secure $118 million in grant funding for Chicago Transit Authority

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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House passes Congresswoman Newman’s amendment on study of Panama Canal Veterans impacted by Agent Orange

Posted on March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on House passes Congresswoman Newman’s amendment on study of Panama Canal Veterans impacted by Agent Orange
House passes Congresswoman Newman’s amendment on study of Panama Canal Veterans impacted by Agent Orange

House passes Congresswoman Newman’s amendment on study of Panama Canal Veterans impacted by Agent Orange Amendment builds on Rep. Newman’s Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act, which would grant federal benefits to Panama Canal Zone veterans who were exposed to deadly tactical herbicide. Click here to watch Congresswoman Newman’s floor speech on the amendment As part of…

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Labor endforsements for Congresswoman Newman in 6th District race grows

Posted on February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Labor endforsements for Congresswoman Newman in 6th District race grows
Labor endforsements for Congresswoman Newman in 6th District race grows

Labor endforsements for Congresswoman Newman in 6th District race grows Congresswoman Marie Newman announced that she had received endorsements from the United Steelworkers Local 17U, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Local Division 294, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Local Division 815. “Marie has been with us since day one. When…

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Congresswoman Marie Newman votes to strengthen postal service

Posted on February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Marie Newman votes to strengthen postal service
Congresswoman Marie Newman votes to strengthen postal service

Congresswoman Marie Newman votes to strengthen postal service Leadership by U.S. Rep. Marie Newman would help strengthen postal service and ensure reliable, on-time mail service for Chicago’s Southwest Side U.S. Representative Marie Newman Tuesday (Feb 8, 2022) voted to improve mail delivery across Chicago’s Southwest Side and suburbs with the Postal Service Reform Act of…

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Casten, Krishnamoorthi Lead Delegation to Address Devastating Chicagoland Postal Delays

Posted on February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Casten, Krishnamoorthi Lead Delegation to Address Devastating Chicagoland Postal Delays
Casten, Krishnamoorthi Lead Delegation to Address Devastating Chicagoland Postal Delays

Casten, Krishnamoorthi Lead Delegation to Address Devastating Chicagoland Postal Delays U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) led a letter with the Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation calling on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Chairman Gary Peters (D-MI) to prioritize the swift confirmation of President Biden’s Nominees to the Postal Board of…

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DuPage County Republican Chair Jim Zay endorses Justin Burau for Congress in GOP Primary election

Posted on January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on DuPage County Republican Chair Jim Zay endorses Justin Burau for Congress in GOP Primary election
DuPage County Republican Chair Jim Zay endorses Justin Burau for Congress in GOP Primary election

DuPage County Republican Chair Jim Zay endorses Justin Burau for Congress in GOP Primary election Justin Burau, a Republican candidate for Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District, announces the endorsement of the DuPage County Board Member and Chairman of DuPage Republicans, Jim Zay. “Justin Burau is a strong candidate for IL-03! His drive for a better America and…

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Newman receives endorsements from progressive women’s organizations

Posted on January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Newman receives endorsements from progressive women’s organizations
Newman receives endorsements from progressive women’s organizations

Newman receives endorsements from progressive women’s organizations A coalition of leading women’s advocacy organizations announced their joint endorsement on Wednesday Jan. 26, 2022 of Congresswoman Marie Newman in her campaign to represent Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. The organizations include the National Women’s Political Caucus, Feminist Majority, and the National Organization for Women PAC (N.O.W. PAC)….

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Casten slams delays in mail delivery

Posted on January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Casten slams delays in mail delivery
Casten slams delays in mail delivery

Casten slams delays in mail delivery Casten delivers speech calling for action on postal delays devastating Illinois Seniors, Families and small businesses U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) delivered remarks Thursday on the House floor on the ongoing postal delays impacting seniors, veterans, businesses and constituents in Illinois’ 6th District. Casten said, “Since the start of…

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Was the Jan. 6 violence at Congress an insurrection or a protest gone wrong?

Posted on January 6, 2022January 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Was the Jan. 6 violence at Congress an insurrection or a protest gone wrong?
Was the Jan. 6 violence at Congress an insurrection or a protest gone wrong?

Was the Jan. 6 violence at Congress an insurrection or a protest gone wrong? This Episode of “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast looks at the one year anniversary of the  violence that took place on Jan 6, 2021 and addresses questions including, “Was it an ‘insurrection’ or a Constitutionally protected protest that turned violent?” Published…

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Iron Workers Local 1 endorses Congresswoman Marie Newman in 6th District Democratic Primary

Posted on December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Iron Workers Local 1 endorses Congresswoman Marie Newman in 6th District Democratic Primary
Iron Workers Local 1 endorses Congresswoman Marie Newman in 6th District Democratic Primary

Iron Workers Local 1 endorses Congresswoman Marie Newman in 6th District Democratic Primary Congresswoman Marie Newman announced that she had received an endorsement from Iron Workers Local 1 on Tuesday Dec. 21, 2021. “Congresswoman Marie Newman is delivering for iron workers in Chicago and Cook County. She helped pass a historic bipartisan infrastructure package that…

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Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ

Posted on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ
Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ

Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ Democratic Congresswoman Marie Newman receives another major endorsement from the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ (NCFO) in her bid for re-election in the new 6th Congressional District in the Democratic Primary election June 28, 2022 Congresswoman Marie Newman…

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Cruz urges Supreme Court to uphold personal liberty

Posted on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cruz urges Supreme Court to uphold personal liberty
Cruz urges Supreme Court to uphold personal liberty

Cruz urges Supreme Court to uphold personal liberty Republican candidate for the 6th Congressional District Rob Cruz is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent government from mandating COVID vaccinations. He criticized the Cincinnati 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals for removing a court-ordered “stay” on President Joe Biden’s nationwide mandate for companies with 100…

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Newman receives BMWED Teamsters endorsement for re-election in new 6th District

Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Newman receives BMWED Teamsters endorsement for re-election in new 6th District
Newman receives BMWED Teamsters endorsement for re-election in new 6th District

Newman receives BMWED Teamsters endorsement for re-election in new 6th District Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsement from the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Thursday Dec. 16, 2021 that she had received the endorsement of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division IBT (BMWED-IBT)….

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Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by Transportation Communications Union/IAM

Posted on December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by Transportation Communications Union/IAM
Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by Transportation Communications Union/IAM

Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by Transportation Communications Union/IAM Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Thursday December 9, 2021 that she had received the  endorsement of the Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM). TCU/IAM represents over 44,000 active and retired members across the country, including Metra and Amtrak employees here in Illinois. “The people of Illinois are indeed well-served by…

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Casten announces endorsements from 40+ local elected officials and community leaders

Posted on December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Casten announces endorsements from 40+ local elected officials and community leaders
Casten announces endorsements from 40+ local elected officials and community leaders

Casten announces endorsements from 40+ local elected officials and community leaders U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) on Thursday announced the endorsements of 40+ Illinois elected officials and community leaders for his re-election campaign. This slate of endorsements includes Illinois state senators, Illinois state representatives, county elected officials, school board members, village trustees, mayors, and community…

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Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241

Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241
Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241

Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241 Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Monday Dec. 6, 2021 that she had received the endorsement of the Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois (ATU), ATU Local 308, and ATU Local 241. The Amalgamated Transit Union is the largest labor union representing transit and allied…

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Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government

Posted on November 25, 2021December 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government
Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government

Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government Not enough is being done to help Senior Citizens who are earning under $100,000 in total household income including Social Security retirement income. Politicians, government, activists like the worthless AARP, and the news media all pander to Seniors to exploit them for their own…

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