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Illinois Senate Candidate Mike Porfirio Fundraiser Sept. 1, 2022

Posted on August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Senate Candidate Mike Porfirio Fundraiser Sept. 1, 2022
Illinois Senate Candidate Mike Porfirio Fundraiser Sept. 1, 2022

Illinois Senate Candidate Mike Porfirio Fundraiser Sept. 1, 2022 Democrat endorsed candidate for the 11th Illinois Senate District Mike Porfirio will host a fundraiser for his campaign on Thursday September 1, from 6 PM until 9 PM. The fundraiser will be held at Pescadon Banquets, 6254 S. Archer Road in Summit, Illinois. Tickets for the…

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Right from the Middle: Why Democrats face Midterm election losses

Posted on May 7, 2022June 14, 2022 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: Why Democrats face Midterm election losses
Right from the Middle: Why Democrats face Midterm election losses

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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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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Right from the Middle: America taken over by three oligarchs acting as dictators

Posted on April 4, 2021November 17, 2021 By William Lipinski
Right from the Middle: America taken over by three oligarchs acting as dictators

Right from the Middle: America taken over by three oligarchs acting as dictators Three oligarchs rule this country, each acting as dictator for their wing of government- the President, the Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House. These three individuals make decisions for our country, not the American people and a…

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April named Arab Heritage Month by new Illinois Law

Posted on January 10, 2019October 4, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on April named Arab Heritage Month by new Illinois Law
April named Arab Heritage Month by new Illinois Law

April named Arab Heritage Month by new Illinois Law Illinois Legislature passes law to designate April as Arab American Heritage Month. The bill was introduced by Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, and co-sponsored by State Senator Steve Landek and Representative Mike Zalewski. The bill restores respect for Illinois’ Arab American community which was disrespected…

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