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Underwood Works to Improve Access to Quality Health Care for Veterans

Posted on September 12, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Underwood Works to Improve Access to Quality Health Care for Veterans
Underwood Works to Improve Access to Quality Health Care for Veterans

Underwood Works to Improve Access to Quality Health Care for Veterans Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced The ACE Veterans Act which expands veterans’ access to contraceptives, includes an option for full-year supply. The Post-9/11 Veteran Suicide Prevention Counseling Act would improve suicide prevention for post-9/11 veterans Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced the ACE Veterans Act and…

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Darwish joins coalition urging passage of HB 4116 — life in prison for illegal gun sellers

Posted on August 7, 2019August 7, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Darwish joins coalition urging passage of HB 4116 — life in prison for illegal gun sellers
Darwish joins coalition urging passage of HB 4116 — life in prison for illegal gun sellers

Darwish joins coalition urging passage of HB 4116 — life in prison for illegal gun sellers On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, a coalition of Illinois activists and candidates led by 3rd District Congressional candidate Rush Darwish and including Diane Latiker, Founder of Kids Off the Block (KOB); police accountability advocate Eric Russell; Mexican community activist…

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Podcast: A preview of the upcoming battle for the 3rd Congressional District

Posted on June 17, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Podcast: A preview of the upcoming battle for the 3rd Congressional District
Podcast: A preview of the upcoming battle for the 3rd Congressional District

Podcast: A preview of the upcoming battle for the 3rd Congressional District Another battle in the 3rd Congressional District: Dan Lipinski, Marie Newman, Rush Darwish. Season 1, Episode 17, June 17, 2019   Award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter, and syndicated political columnist Ray Hanania offers a preview of the upcoming battle brewing in the…

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2nd Candidate to challenge Lipinski in March 2020

Posted on June 17, 2019June 18, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 2nd Candidate to challenge Lipinski in March 2020
2nd Candidate to challenge Lipinski in March 2020

2nd Candidate to challenge Lipinski in March 2020 Rush Darwish declares run for US Congress IL-3 at packed rally in Palos Hills, focuses on grassroots support and taking down Trump At a Saturday, June 15 rally at Moraine Valley Community College to launch his congressional campaign for the 3rd District of Illinois, small business owner…

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Sweeping Plan to Lower Drug Prices Introduced in Senate and House

Posted on January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sweeping Plan to Lower Drug Prices Introduced in Senate and House
Sweeping Plan to Lower Drug Prices Introduced in Senate and House

Sweeping Plan to Lower Drug Prices Introduced in Senate and House Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Reps. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) along with more than two dozen of their colleagues in the House and Senate introduced sweeping reforms Thursday that would dramatically reduce prescription drug prices in the United States. The plan…

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Congresswoman Kelly applauds Senate intro of Health Equity and Accountability Act

Posted on November 28, 2018November 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Kelly applauds Senate intro of Health Equity and Accountability Act
Congresswoman Kelly applauds Senate intro of Health Equity and Accountability Act

Congresswoman Kelly applauds Senate intro of Health Equity and Accountability Act Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement following the introduction of the Health Equity and Accountability Act in the U.S. Senate: “Today, we took another important step toward expanding access to healthcare with the Senate introduction of…

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Video: Chicago Newsroom on CAN TV analyzes elections

Posted on November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Video: Chicago Newsroom on CAN TV analyzes elections
Video: Chicago Newsroom on CAN TV analyzes elections

Video: Chicago Newsroom on CAN TV analyzes elections Veteran journalists Del Marie Cobb and Ray Hanania join guest host Bruce DuMont on this week’s episode of “Chicago Newsroom” hosted by Ken Davis. Cobb, Hanania and DuMont analyze results of the Nov. 6, 2018 General Elections on President Trump, the Democrats and Republicans. The panel also look at…

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Congressman Bost launches woman’s coalition at rally

Posted on April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congressman Bost launches woman’s coalition at rally
Congressman Bost launches woman’s coalition at rally

12th District Congressman Mike Bost To Launch Women’s Coalition Murphysboro, IL – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost will join supporters in Belleville today for a campaign rally marking the launch of his campaign’s women for Bost coalition. Credentialed media is invited to attend. “As we prepare to launch our women’s coalition, I look forward to standing with…

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Lipinski-Newman Congressional fight has nation’s attention

Posted on February 15, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski-Newman Congressional fight has nation’s attention
Lipinski-Newman Congressional fight has nation’s attention

Lipinski-Newman Congressional fight has nation’s attention Six term Congressman Dan Lipinski is no stranger to controversy. Appointed to succeed his father Bill, Dan Lipinski has faced criticism from Day One. He’s no media darling and his conservative Democratic beliefs often pit him against more liberal and “progressive” colleagues. This year’s election challenge from Marie Newman…

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War heats up between Lipinski and challenger Newman

Posted on January 17, 2018November 30, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on War heats up between Lipinski and challenger Newman
War heats up between Lipinski and challenger Newman

War heats up between Lipinski and challenger Newman Congressman Dan Lipinski is facing a stiff challenge from popular newcomer Marie Newman in the March 20, 2018 Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District. Both candidates released lists of endorsements on Wednesday with Lipinski receiving support from 30 mayors in the district and Newman receiving the…

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Cheney launches campaign to unseat Roskam

Posted on July 11, 2017July 11, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cheney launches campaign to unseat Roskam
Cheney launches campaign to unseat Roskam

Cheney launches campaign to unseat Roskam Carole Cheney, a close aide to Congressman Bill Foster has thrown her hat into the ring to challenge one of Foster’s Republican Party colleagues, Peter Roskam. Roskam is one of the most rightwing members of the Congress who has thrived on voter apathy. Roskam is also considered one of…

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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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