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Congressman Bill Foster thanks voters for their support

Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congressman Bill Foster thanks voters for their support
Congressman Bill Foster thanks voters for their support

Congressman Bill Foster thanks voters for their support U.S. Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) thanked voters for their support in a statement released on Wednesday following the results of the Illinois Democratic Primary election June 28, 2022. “Serving the people of the 11th District of Illinois is the honor of a lifetime, and I am proud…

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Casten Votes to Pass Protecting Our Kids Act Through the House 

Posted on June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Casten Votes to Pass Protecting Our Kids Act Through the House 
Casten Votes to Pass Protecting Our Kids Act Through the House 

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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Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction

Posted on April 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction
Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction

Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted to establish a constitutional process for seizing the assets of corrupt Russian oligarchs to support the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.  The Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act directs the federal government to take steps toward…

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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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García, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib, and Jones applaud FDIC’s review of Bank Merger Practices, condemn Chair McWilliams’ illegal attempt to void board decision

Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on García, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib, and Jones applaud FDIC’s review of Bank Merger Practices, condemn Chair McWilliams’ illegal attempt to void board decision
García, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib, and Jones applaud FDIC’s review of Bank Merger Practices, condemn Chair McWilliams’ illegal attempt to void board decision

García, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib, and Jones applaud FDIC’s review of Bank Merger Practices, condemn Chair McWilliams’ illegal attempt to void board decision In response to the FDIC Board of Director’s decision to review the agencies bank merger review practices and Chair Jelena McWilliams’ refusal to recognize the vote, Representatives Jesús G. “Chuy” García (IL-04), Alexandria…

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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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Two Guys on Politics: Nov. 2 elections portend Democrat midterm losses in 2022

Posted on November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Two Guys on Politics: Nov. 2 elections portend Democrat midterm losses in 2022
Two Guys on Politics: Nov. 2 elections portend Democrat midterm losses in 2022

Two Guys on Politics: Nov. 2 elections portend Democrat midterm losses in 2022 In Season 1 Episode 10, November 4, 2021, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania analyze the surprising Nov. 22, 2021 elections in which several Republicans easily defeated incumbent Democrats setting the stage for a much stronger…

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Two Guys on Politics Podcast: Analysis of President Biden’s efforts to pass budget

Posted on October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Two Guys on Politics Podcast: Analysis of President Biden’s efforts to pass budget
Two Guys on Politics Podcast: Analysis of President Biden’s efforts to pass budget

Two Guys on Politics Podcast: Analysis of President Biden’s efforts to pass budget Season 1, Episode 9, 10-29-21 Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the battle in the Democratic Party to pass an annual budget for 2022 and President Biden’s national address to the American people. The fight over…

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Congresswoman Marie Newman announces intent to seek re-election in new 6th District

Posted on October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Marie Newman announces intent to seek re-election in new 6th District
Congresswoman Marie Newman announces intent to seek re-election in new 6th District

Congresswoman Marie Newman announces intent to seek re-election in new 6th District Illinois Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Friday Oct. 29, 2021 that she intends to run for re-election to Congress in the newly drawn 6th District, where her current constituents make up more than 40% of the population, representing a plurality of voters. “As someone…

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Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora

Posted on September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora
Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora

Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced Monday Sept. 27, 2021 that the Community Alliance for Prevention and 360 Youth Services, which serve Naperville and the far east region of Aurora, were awarded a Drug-Free Communities Support Program grant of $125,000 from the…

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Right from the Middle: The Three dictators, Last time

Posted on May 3, 2021November 17, 2021 By William Lipinski
Right from the Middle: The Three dictators, Last time

Right from the Middle: The Three dictators, Last time The process of creating legislation has been undermined by personal political interests and a dictatorship of power that has corrupted the system that was originally envisioned by the Founding Fathers of America, former Congressman William O. Lipinski explains By William Lipinski and Brian Broeking We talked…

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