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  • Father and two daughters Jeffery M Leving
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Hastings: Families deserve a heads-up before major insurance increase

Posted on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings: Families deserve a heads-up before major insurance increase
Hastings: Families deserve a heads-up before major insurance increase

Hastings: Families deserve a heads-up before major insurance increase State Senator Michael E. Hastings has introduced Senate Bill 2699, legislation that would require insurance companies to provide advance written notice to consumers before imposing significant rate increases on home or auto insurance policies. “Consumers deserve to know when a rate increase is coming so they…

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Hastings supports legislation to lower prescription drug costs

Posted on May 31, 2025May 31, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Hastings supports legislation to lower prescription drug costs
Hastings supports legislation to lower prescription drug costs

Hastings supports legislation to lower prescription drug costs State Senator Michael E. Hastings is supporting two significant pharmacy bills aimed at protecting patient access to pharmacies and health care services by hospitals engaged in the federal 340B program. “Excessive and flat-out unfair prices are being set on prescription drugs with no accountability,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort)….

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Senator Hastings shepherds law readying South Suburban Airport opening

Posted on May 21, 2023May 21, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Senator Hastings shepherds law readying South Suburban Airport opening
Senator Hastings shepherds law readying South Suburban Airport opening

Senator Hastings shepherds law readying South Suburban Airport opening HB2531 South Suburban Airport legislation passed the Illinois Senate by a 33-20 vote on Wednesday May 17, 2023 Legislation that brings the building of the South Suburban Airport one step closer to reality was approved this week by the Illinois General Assembly, co-sponsored by State Senators…

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House passes two bills sponsored by Congresswoman Newman to support small businesses and strengthen trade

Posted on June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on House passes two bills sponsored by Congresswoman Newman to support small businesses and strengthen trade
House passes two bills sponsored by Congresswoman Newman to support small businesses and strengthen trade

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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Casten Introduces bill to Help Communities Facing Flood Damage  

Posted on May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Casten Introduces bill to Help Communities Facing Flood Damage  
Casten Introduces bill to Help Communities Facing Flood Damage  

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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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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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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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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Reps Newman & Salazar propose benefits to Panama Canal Veterans exposed to Agent Orange

Posted on August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Reps Newman & Salazar propose benefits to Panama Canal Veterans exposed to Agent Orange
Reps Newman & Salazar propose benefits to Panama Canal Veterans exposed to Agent Orange

Reps Newman & Salazar propose benefits to Panama Canal Veterans exposed to Agent Orange The Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act would grant federal benefits to veterans who served in or near the Panama Canal Zone (PCZ), all of whom were potentially exposed to deadly tactical herbicides such as Agent Orange  U.S. Representatives Marie Newman (D-IL-03)…

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Will Congress now try to “Amnesty” us in new immigration bill?

Posted on July 28, 2021August 3, 2021 By Guest Columnist 1 Comment on Will Congress now try to “Amnesty” us in new immigration bill?
Will Congress now try to “Amnesty” us in new immigration bill?

Will Congress now try to “Amnesty” us in new immigration bill? A proposed bill to expand immigrant amnesty in the United States will worsen the crisis and make it more difficult for American citizens to find jobs, educator and analyst Mark Thies contends. More than 11 million illegal immigrants in the United States would be…

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Newman supports Statehood bill for Washington D.C. 700,000 residents

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Newman supports Statehood bill for Washington D.C. 700,000 residents

Newman supports Statehood bill for Washington D.C. 700,000 residents H.R. 51 will admit Washington D.C. as the 51st state and ensure that 700,000 D.C. residents have fair representation in the U.S. government. U.S. Representative Marie Newman (D-IL) voted on Thursday (April 22, 2021) to pass H.R. 51, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, which would make…

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Newman introduces bill to support women-owned small businesses

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Newman introduces bill to support women-owned small businesses

Newman introduces bill to support women-owned small businesses To further provide relief to women entrepreneurs, the legislation introduced today would extend the waiver of the matching fund requirement for Women Business Centers  U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03) introduced legislation Thursday (April 15, 2021) to support women-owned small businesses by extending the waiver for the matching…

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Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Lower Drug Prices for Illinois Families

Posted on December 12, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Lower Drug Prices for Illinois Families
Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Lower Drug Prices for Illinois Families

Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Lower Drug Prices for Illinois Families Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a member of the Energy and Commerce Health subcommittee and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement Thursday Dec. 12, 2019 regarding the passage of the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3): “Too many…

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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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“Fair Tax” approved by Illinois House, now goes to voters

Posted on May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Fair Tax” approved by Illinois House, now goes to voters
“Fair Tax” approved by Illinois House, now goes to voters

“Fair Tax” approved by Illinois House, now goes to voters Leaders Also Announce Property Tax Relief Task Force As Part of Fair Tax; Bipartisan, Bicameral Task Force to Make Recommendations for Property Tax Relief. The “Fair Tax” law will be presented to Illinois Voters in a binding referendum in the November 2020 elections Governor JB…

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Lipinski introduces bill to help taxpayers hurt by SALT deduction

Posted on May 24, 2019May 24, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski introduces bill to help taxpayers hurt by SALT deduction
Lipinski introduces bill to help taxpayers hurt by SALT deduction

Lipinski introduces bill to help taxpayers hurt by SALT deduction Lipinski Introduces Tax Relief Legislation That Will Help Families Hurt by SALT Deduction Cap Without Adding to Federal Debt Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) this week introduced legislation to provide tax relief to families in Illinois and across the country who saw their tax burden increase…

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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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