Author: David Diersen

The opinions that I express in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are based on experience that I have gained doing many things since 1948. I base my opinions on what I learned a) working for the federal government for almost 30 years -- Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, serving on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter 1983-1996, and being a union member while I worked for the Post Office and IRS; b) earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, and a masters degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997; c) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 and passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981; c) serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois Chairman 2005-2012, a member of the 2008 Illinois Republican Party (IRP) Platform and Resolutions Committee, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004; d) attending the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 IRP State Conventions as a delegate; e) being the subject of a nasty 4-page article in the February 1978 issue of Money Magazine; f) pursing litigation including Diersen v. GAO and Diersen v. Chicago Car Exchange; g) being married since 1978; h) living in Crete 1948-1972, in University Park 1972-1976, in Chicago 1976-1978, and in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton since 1978; and i) being baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran.

April 5 Morning Edition

WGN TV
— Trump-supporting mayor Roger Claar appears to survive re-election scare – AP
http://wgntv.com/2017/04/04/suburban-mayor-and-trump-backer-in-tight-re-election-race/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: BOLINGBROOK, Ill.  — A longtime suburban Chicago mayor who held a fundraiser for President Donald Trump last year was holding on to a narrow lead in his re-election battle with a union organizer backed by top Democrats. With all precincts reporting late Tuesday, Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar held a 62-vote lead over Will County Commissioner Jackie Traynere. The county clerk’s office said vote by mail ballots postmarked by April 4 and provisional ballots remain to be counted. The vote tally will be made official April 24. Traynere spokesman Tom Bowen acknowledged because of the number of outstanding votes, Traynere is facing an “uphill battle.” “Jackie called him and congratulated him on a great race,” Bowen said. Claar did not return telephone calls seeking comment late Tuesday.)

 

CBS2
— Some Suburban Elections Still In Question With Many Close Races – Bernie Tafoya
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/04/05/some-suburban-elections-still-in-question-with-many-close-races/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Tuesday’s suburban elections saw a handful of possible upsets and several tight contests, with some races for mayor separated by only a handful of votes. In southwest suburban Bolingbrook, incumbent Mayor Roger Claar faced his strongest challenge in years, triggered by his support for President Donald Trump. Last September, Claar invited the then-presidential candidate Donald Trump to a fundraiser at the village-owned Bolingbrook Golf Club. Democratic mayoral candidate Jackie Traynere is one voter who hasn’t forgiven Claar. “We went and petitioned the Mayor with 1,100 signatures and we asked him not to invite Donald Trump here [Bolingbrook]. We didn’t feel his message of hate was in step with the community,” Traynere said. Trump’s opponent, Hillary Clinton, won 66 percent of the vote in Bolingbrook, but Claar appeared to hold on for a narrow victory on Tuesday. He led by 104 votes, according to unofficial vote totals in Will and DuPage counties, but Claar acknowledged the race likely won’t be decided for a couple weeks.)

 

NBC5
— Longtime Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar Seeks Reelection in Tight Battle Seen as Referendum on Trump – Christian Farr
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/bolingbrook-mayor-roger-claar-jackie-traynere-418303963.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Bolingbrook mayor may have avoided getting Trumped – Mitchell Armentrout
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/bolingbrook-mayor-fighting-tight-race-to-avoid-getting-trumped/
— President Donald Trump takes aim at Chicago schools – Lynn Sweet, Fran Spielman and Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-takes-aim-against-chicago-schools/
— Rauner needs better duct tape – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/brown-rauner-needs-better-duct-tape/
— CTU leaders not recommending strike on May 1, ‘action’ instead – Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/ctu-leaders-not-recommending-strike-on-may-1-action-instead/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps promote LGBTQ activity.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/appellate-court-civil-rights-law-covers-lgbt-workplace-bias/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote LGBTQ activity to use U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to further force all individuals, all organizations, all companies, all governments, and all countries to promote LGBTQ activity.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-law-covers-lgbt-workplace-bias-20170404-story.html
— OUTSTANDING: Park Ridge elected officials put brakes on ‘sanctuary city’ talks – Jennifer Johnson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/park-ridge/news/ct-prh-sanctuary-city-tl-0406-20170404-story.html
— Owe the IRS? The tax man’s coming, and he’s got private help – AP  (DIERSEN: I worked for IRS’s Collection Division for almost 9 years and I worked for GAO on audits of IRS for 3 years.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-ap-us–irs-private-debt-collectors-20170404-story.html
— When a boss’ politeness closes career doors to women – Clarence Page  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republican men as being sexists, haters, racists, bigots, and even worse things, and especially Republican men who are Protestant, conservative, White, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Anti-Trumps want everyone to hate Republican men and to view Republican men as being potential rapists, rapists, or even worse things.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-mike-pence-women-dining-alone-page-perspec-0405-jm-20170404-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Bolingbrook’s Trump-supporting Roger Claar appears to survive re-election scare – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170405/news/304059988/
— Irvin claims Aurora mayoral race – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170404/news/170409610/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Pecak upsets Broda to become Lisle mayor – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170404/news/170409459/
— IS PROFILING OK? – Walter E. Williams  (DIERSEN: How bad are your demographics? Ever-increasingly, members of the following groups are viciously demonized, viciously denigrated, and viciously condemned as being haters, racists, bigots, and even worse things: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, draft avoider (except Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. What should members of the aforesaid groups do to defend themselves?)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170405/discuss/170409734/
— 2 incumbents, 2 newcomers win seats in Wheaton District 200 school board race – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170404/news/170409512/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Wheaton Warrenville District 200’s $132M request defeated – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170404/news/170409612/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: By 11-vote margin, Glen Ellyn District 41 borrowing request appears to pass – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170404/news/170409477/
— Naperville chooses 3 returning members, 1 newcomer for council – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170404/news/170409472/
— Scalzo, Barbier win in Wheaton City Council races – Katlyn Smith  (DIERSEN: My “Republican” critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will hint/imply/argue/shout that if I had not endorsed McNeilly and Saline, they would have won. Since 2000, my “Republican”  critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that no one should support any candidate that support. I should write a book about my “Republican” critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes; they have always worked harder against me and against my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails than against any Democrat.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170404/news/170409536/
— Voters approve merger of Naperville, Lisle township road districts – Justin Kmitch
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170404/news/170409497/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Is Rauner’s property tax freeze plan a balm or time bomb for local taxpayers? – TIM JONES
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170405/NEWS02/170409990

 

DNA INFO
— Amid Deportation Fears, Sales Down 40 Percent At Little Village Restaurant – Stephanie Lulay
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170404/little-village/amid-deportation-fears-sales-down-40-percent-at-little-village-restaurant

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Gordon Gates defeats incumbent Kent Gray for LLCC trustee seat – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170404/gordon-gates-defeats-incumbent-kent-gray-for-llcc-trustee-seat
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Gray, a 47-year-old attorney, is an 18-year member of the board. Among accomplishments, he said he has pushed hard to make sure the college had adequate programs for career and technical education. He called the college “a wonderful jewel and an asset to this community.” “I congratulate Gordon and wish him the best in his service on the board,” Gray said Tuesday night. “I’ve enjoyed the 18 years I’ve been there, and I’m sure he will do a great job.” Gray has long worked in campaigns, and during last year’s primary season, was Illinois and Missouri state director for the campaign of President Donald Trump. He has also run for offices including judge and state representative. Gray also got backing of Sangamon County Republicans for his re-election.)
— Manar questions state’s $2.4M lease of former Springfield furniture warehouse – Brian Robbins
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170404/manar-questions-states-24m-lease-of-former-springfield-furniture-warehouse

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Theaters screen ‘1984’ to protest Trump.”
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/theaters-screen-1984-to-protest-trump/686984266

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Loretto Club plans moving forward in Wheaton  Wheaton officials unanimously approve preliminary plans, development agreement – ERIC SCHELKOPF
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/04/04/loretto-club-plans-moving-forward-in-wheaton/a4qze3a/

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Eliminating duplicates from Illinois’ 6,968 layers of government – Editorial
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/editorials/article142706739.html

 

DUPAGE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: TRAGIC: According to unofficial results, the following Republican township candidates lost: Tamburello for Wayne Township Highway Commissioner, Ossyra for Naperville Township Supervisor, Greenberg for Naperville Township Clerk, Wojtasiak for Naperville Township Highway Commissioner, Bejda, Malm, and Ruhl for Naperville Township Trustee, Tarulis for Lisle Township Supervisor, and Buch for Lisle Township Trustee.
http://electionresults.dupageco.org/results/2017/consolidated%20general/townships-1.htm

 

PROPUBLICA
— Chicago Area Disparities in Car Insurance Premiums – Al Shaw, Jeff Larson and Julia Angwin
http://projects.propublica.org/graphics/carinsurance

 

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— Maybe Trump Is Just What Rahm Needs  Defying the president might be the only chance for our embattled mayor to hold on to his seat. – EDWARD MCCLELLAND  (DIERSEN: Who paints themselves as being the biggest Trump-haters in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?)
http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/May-2017/Maybe-Trump-Is-Just-What-Rahm-Needs/

 

KANE COUNTY CONNECTS
— Irvin Defeats Guzman in Close Race For Aurora Mayor
http://kanecountyconnects.com/2017/04/april-4-mayoral-election-results-irvin-defeats-guzman-by-170-votes-in-aurora-its-burns-in-geneva-schielke-in-batavia/

 

SAGAMON SUN
— ‘Dark money’ bill’s real aim is blacklisting, radio hosts say – Karen Kidd  (DIERSEN: Should publish a list of those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. that blacklist me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails?  The aforesaid blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all of their problems, for all of your problems, for all of my problems, and for all of everyone’s problems.  They stress that I am no longer the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, GAO employee, etc.)
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511099956-dark-money-bill-s-real-aim-is-blacklisting-radio-hosts-say

 

CAPITOL FAX
— McCann’s name floated for 2018
https://capitolfax.com/2017/04/05/mccanns-name-floated-for-2018/

 

GOPUSA
— Bernie Sanders, Pramila Jayapal introduce bill to make college free for many  (DIERSEN: In today’s dollars, when I was in high school, my father earned about $40,000 and my mother was a homemaker/housewife.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=22702
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal has teamed up with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders to introduce a bill that would make four-year public college free for families making less than $125,000, and make community college free for all. The $600 billion cost would be funded by a tax on Wall Street speculation. The College for All Act would also reduce student-loan debt by cutting all student- loan interest rates for new borrowers in half; enable existing borrowers to refinance loans based on the interest rates available to new borrowers; and prevent the federal government from profiting off the student-loan program. Its sponsors say the bill would reduce student debt by allowing existing federal aid to cover other college costs, including books, housing and transportation. It would require states and tribes participating in the program to cover the full cost of college for their poorest students. It would also increase the size of work-study programs. The bill’s co-sponsors, all Democrats, include Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. It’s been endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers, the National Education Association and the American Association of University Professors, among others.)

 

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— IS PROFILING OK? – Walter E. Williams  (DIERSEN: How bad are your demographics? Ever-increasingly, members of the following groups are viciously demonized, viciously denigrated, and viciously condemned as being haters, racists, bigots, and even worse things: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, draft avoider (except Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. What should members of the aforesaid groups do to defend themselves?)
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/is-profiling-ok/
— RETREAT, HELL! TRUMP JUST GOT HERE! – Star Parker
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/retreat-hell-trump-just-got-here/

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s immigration enforcement plan misses the big picture.”
https://origin-nyi.thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/immigration/327219-trumps-immigration-enforcement-plan-wastes-limited-resources

 

POLITICO
— RAUNER GETS PRESSURE FROM THE RIGHT; U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, who has been under perhaps the most intense scrutiny he’s faced in his career as Congressman, is still hauling in cash; Roskam targeted in new DCCC ad on health care.
http://www.politico.com/tipsheets/illinois-playbook/2017/04/politico-illinois-playbook-biss-bucks-mcsweeney-hits-rauner-on-trump-its-election-day-chance-the-mayor-219570

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Gay rights organizations hail court ruling as ‘game changer’ – MICHAEL TARM  (DIERSEN: Soon, if not already, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, you will be denied education and employment, and eventually, you will be denied housing, food, clothing, transportation, etc.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/1250634e4f434d2ca02a0f8f1674e624/gay-rights-organizations-hail-court-ruling-game-changer

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— For Trump, a Focus on U.S. Interests and a Disdain for Moralizing – PETER BAKER
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/04/us/politics/syria-bashar-al-assad-trump.html
— Ceding to One Side on Health Bill, Trump Risks Alienating Another – ROBERT PEAR and THOMAS KAPLAN
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/04/us/politics/president-trump-health-care.html
— Fox Losing More Advertisers After Sexual Harassment Claims Against O’Reilly – EMILY STEEL and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/04/business/media/sexual-harassment-bill-oreilly-fox.html

 

NEW YORK POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: ISIS sides with anti-Trumps.
http://nypost.com/2017/04/04/isis-to-americans-you-are-being-run-by-an-idiot/

 

WNYC
— Ned Price: Why I’m Leaving: A Federal Employee Resigns Under Trump – Shumita Basu
http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-im-leaving-federal-employee-resigns-trump/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— BMW, Glaxo and Allstate Join Wave of Advertisers Withdrawing From Bill O’Reilly’s Show  Brands flee controversy after revelations that Fox News star and 21st Century Fox paid $13 million to settle five harassment claims – ALEXANDRA BRUELL
https://www.wsj.com/articles/bmw-glaxo-and-allstate-join-wave-of-advertisers-withdrawing-from-bill-oreillys-show-1491337573
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Trump Administration Considers Far-Reaching Steps for ‘Extreme Vetting’  Foreigners entering U.S. could be forced to hand over phones, answer questions on ideology; changes could apply to allies like France and Germany – LAURA MECKLER
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-considers-far-reaching-steps-for-extreme-vetting-1491303602
— ‘Extreme Vetting’ Would Target Foreigners’ Cellphones
https://www.wsj.com/video/extreme-vetting-would-target-foreigners-cellphones/E1B04D00-9EEF-44ED-AE4F-0C220778EAD4.html

 

BLOOMBERG
— Pay-Equity Fight Quickens Even Without U.S. Cheerleader-in-Chief – Jeff Green (DIERSEN: GAO should issue a report on how much more GAO pays its female employees than its male employees who have comparable work experience, education, professional certifications, and professional licenses.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-04-04/equal-pay-fight-heats-up-across-u-s-with-or-without-trump

 

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: WWI: Trump and the war that helped make America great in the first place – Rick Hampson  (DIERSEN: My grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/04/04/trump-skipping-world-war-i-centennial-ceremony/99978452/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Soon, if not already, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, you will be denied education and employment, and eventually, you will be denied housing, food, clothing, transportation, etc.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote LGBTQ activity.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/04/04/federal-court-civil-rights-act-protects-lgbt-workplace-bias/100046514/
— New Jersey teen accepted by all 8 Ivy League schools  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always stressed that neither my bachelor’s degree nor any of my three master’s degrees are from an Ivy League school.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/04/05/new-jersey-teen-accepted-all-8-ivy-league-schools/100062712/
— FRONT PAGE: Here’s what the U.S. could learn from Singapore’s plan for aging workers – Thomas Maresca  (DIERSEN: How old are you?  I am 68.  All my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted age discrimination.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/04/05/singapore-population-aging-workforce/99837170/

 

INDINIAPOLIS STAR
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Are you the driver or the passenger on the road to bad decisions? – Peter Dunn
http://www.indystar.com/story/money/2017/04/05/pete-planner-bad-promises-shouldnt-force-you-into-bad-financial-decisions/100040388/

 

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say that Trump is a bigot.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/04/why-a-pivot-from-bigotry-to-bipartisanship-is-hard/521643/

 

MARKET WATCH
— 5 ways millennials have it harder than their parents did when it comes to money – Beth Kobliner  (DIERSEN: Do you have a “good job?” Were the jobs that you held in the past “good?”  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and the dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that none of the jobs that I had were “good” and that they would never stoop to take them.  I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assemble line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.)
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/5-ways-millennials-have-it-harder-than-their-parents-did-when-it-comes-to-money-2017-04-05
(FROM THE ARTICLE: It’s harder to get a good job  In 2016, according to data from the Economic Policy Institute, the unemployment rate for college grads was 5.6%, only a tenth of a point higher than the pre-recession rate in 2007. Not too shabby. What’s a concern, though, is underemployment — a figure that includes jobless people looking for work, part-time workers who want to go full time, and unemployed people who have recently given up looking. The current underemployment rate for young college grads? 12.6%. A three-percentage-point jump from 2007. The picture is worse if you don’t have a college diploma: The underemployment rate for high school grads is 33.7%. (in 2007, it was 26.8%.)

April 4 Evening Edition

ABC7
— SUBURBS HOLD ELECTIONS ON TUESDAY
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/suburbs-hold-elections-on-tuesday/1832148/

 

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING: TRAGIC: TREASONOUS: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps use children as cannon fodder to promote mass immigration and illegal immigration.
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/children-with-deported-parents-dc-418275753.html

 

CBS2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Bolingbrook Mayor May Pay Political Price For Supporting Trump.”
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/04/04/bolingbrook-mayor-may-pay-political-price-for-supporting-trump/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote LGBTQ activity make it clear that they will get rid of you.
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/246473944-story

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— State Supreme Court denies Rauner request to bypass AFSCME appeal – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/state-supreme-court-denies-rauner-request-to-bypass-afscme-appeal/
— Dan Weeb: Bars, restaurants should make more off video gambling – Tina Sfondeles  (DIERSEN: Gambling is a vice.  If you promote gambling, you promote vice.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/dan-webb-bars-restaurants-should-make-more-off-video-gambling/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Most young Americans want government to pay for health care, poll finds – AP  (DIERSEN: What else do young Americans want “government” to pay for – housing, food, clothing, transportation, college tuition and books, etc.?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-us-health-care-poll-20170404-story.html
— Rauner ought to find a way to improve state’s future – Rich Miller
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-miller-column-st-0405-20170404-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Headscarves? Yes. Make mug shots public? No.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-mug-shot-hijab-zorn-perspec-zorn-0405-20170404-column.html
— More than 2,000 early votes cast in Naperville – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-election-numbers-st-0405-20170404-story.html
— Illinois video gambling parlors sue state over profit-sharing rules – Becky Yerak  (DIERSEN: Gambling is a vice.  If you promote gambling, you promote vice.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-video-gambling-illinois-lawsuit-0405-biz-20170404-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps treasonously side with Mexico against America and anti-Trumps treasonously side with the citizens of Mexico who are in America illegally against the citizens of America. Constructively, Mexico has declared war on America with its illegally sending many millions of its citizens into America illegally, with its illegally keeping many millions of its citizens in America illegally, and with its illegally sending mountains of illegal drugs into America illegally.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-immigration-legislation-st-0405-20170404-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Many local races have few candidates, but these buck the trend – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170404/news/170409696/
— A summary of Daily Herald endorsements  (DIERSEN: Not that my endorsement means anything, but I should write a book about past and present activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who state that they are Republican, but who hint/imply/argue/shout that no one should vote for any candidate that I endorse. The aforesaid include candidates who are on the ballot in my precinct for today’s April 4, 2017 election. Of course, if they do not win, or if they win, but get fewer votes than they expected, they will blame me because I endorsed them in my precinct letter and I displayed their campaign sign in my front yard.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170322/discuss/170329691/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Roskam moves to limit IRS seizure tool used in Hastert case – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: I worked for IRS’s Collection Division for almost 9 years and I worked for GAO on audits of IRS’s Criminal Investigation Division for 3 years.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170404/BLOGS02/170409965/roskam-moves-to-limit-irs-seizure-tool-used-in-hastert-case
— Allstate ditches Fox’s O’Reilly show – AP  (DIERSEN: What complaints have been filed against you?  While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, no complaints that I discriminated against anyone because of their political affiliation, veteran status, “race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information,” or anything else were ever filed against me.  Nevertheless, the Democrats who ran the Post Office 1966-1969, the Democrats who ran IRS 1971-1980, and the Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997 treated me like many such complaints had been filed against me.  They would not have treated me that way if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, and/or a veteran.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170404/NEWS06/170409962/allstate-ditches-foxs-oreilly-show
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Bill O’Reilly’s top-rated Fox News show may be starting to feel a financial sting after allegations that he sexually harassed several women. Northbrook-based insurer Allstate, automakers Hyundai and BMW, financial firm T. Rowe Price, drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline and online marketing firm Constant Contact said Tuesday that they have joined Mercedes-Benz in pulling their ads from the show. The moves come after a weekend report in The New York Times that O’Reilly and his employer paid five women $13 million to settle harassment or other allegations of inappropriate conduct by Fox’s star.)
— Segregation a distorted lens through which to view Chicago – AMARA C. ENYIA  (DIERSEN: What are your connections with Chicago?  My connections include living there part-time for 3 months in 1971 and 1974-1976 and then full-time 1976-1978; getting married there in 1978; working there for 6 months in 1971 and then 1973-1997; and taking college classes there full-time 1966-1968 and then part-time 1971-1983 and 1992-1997.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170404/OPINION/170409978/segregation-a-distorted-lens-through-which-to-view-chicago

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Woodstock officials to consider tightening ‘truck stop’ ordinance to prevent video gambling – BRITTANY KEEPERMAN
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/04/03/woodstock-officials-to-consider-tightening-truck-stop-ordinance-to-prevent-video-gambling/awbs8su/

 

WSIL TV
— Border agency fields pitches for Trump’s wall with Mexico – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35062530/border-wall-contractors-brace-for-hostile-environment

 

WMAY
— Rauner Blames Democrats for Problems Stemming From Budget Stalemate  (DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents blame you for?  My critics/opponents blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all of their problems, for all of your problems, for all of my problems, and for all of everyone’s problems.)
http://www.us927.com/2017/04/04/rauner-blames-democrats-for-problems-stemming-from-state-budget-stalemate/

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Bankruptcy bounces around as backup plan – Cheyenne Dickerson
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511096709-bankruptcy-bounces-around-as-backup-plan

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS PAID 55 NURSES OVER $100K PER YEAR IN 2016, WHILE AVERAGE ILLINOIS NURSE ONLY MAKES $70K – Joe Kaiser
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-department-of-corrections-paid-55-nurses-over-100k-per-year-in-2016-while-average-illinois-nurse-only-makes-70k/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Illinois job growth trails neighbors by 1,000 percent and more – Greg Bishop
http://ilnews.org/news/economy/illinois-job-growth-trails-neighbors-by-percent-and-more/article_81cdf8a0-1631-11e7-b1b7-c7c40af610fc.html

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Christian Parents, Your Kids Aren’t Equipped to be Public School Missionaries – Matt Walsh
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/christian-parents-kids-arent-equipped-public-school-missionaries/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote pot in illinois promote the further destruction of Illinois.
https://capitolfax.com/2017/04/04/only-one-demographic-holdout-on-legalization/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN
— ANGRY LIBERAL MOBS NOW STALKING TRUMP SUPPORTERS
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/04/04/angry-liberal-mobs-now-stalking-trump-supporters/
— TRUMP AND THE DESIRE TO BE LOVED
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/04/04/trump-and-the-desire-to-be-loved/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Continues Its Downward Slide – Kaitlan Collins  (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who takes the lead in driving people’s approval ratings up or down in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  ANSWER: Those who have the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/04/donald-trumps-approval-rating-continues-its-downward-slide/

 

CONSERVATIVE REVIEW
— WHO’S IN THE HOUSE FREEDOM CAUCUS AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? – Robert Eno
https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2017/04/whos-in-the-house-freedom-caucus-and-why-is-it-important

 

BREITBART
— Trump Haters Rush to Susan Rice’s Defense – Kristina Wong
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/03/trump-haters-rush-susan-rices-defense/
— Survey: Fans View ESPN as Too ‘Left-Leaning,’ Don’t Like Their Shows Either – DYLAN GWINN
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2017/04/04/survey-fans-view-espn-as-too-left-leaning-dont-like-their-shows-either/
— European Union Tells Hungary and Poland To Accept Mass Migration Or Leave – VIRGINIA HALE
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/eu-hungary-poland-take-migrants-leave/

 

THE BLAZE
— White mom and her two kids booted from ‘multicultural playgroup.’ You’ll love the reason why. – Dave Urbanski (DIERSEN: Australia today, America tomorrow.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/04/04/white-mom-and-her-two-kids-booted-from-multicultural-playgroup-youll-love-the-reason-why/

 

GOPUSA
— TREASONOUS: California Senate approves ‘sanctuary state’ bill
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=22667

 

THE HILL
— Crimes by illegal aliens, not legal immigrants, are the real problem – HANS VON SPAKOVSKY
https://origin-nyi.thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/immigration/327229-crimes-by-illegal-aliens-not-legal-immigrants-are-the-real

 

AOL NEWS
— Nationals fans unfurl ‘Impeach Trump’ banner on Opening Day
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/04/04/nationals-fans-unfurl-impeach-trump-banner-on-opening-day/22025261/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Concerns about hiring freeze’s disruption, costs spur request for GAO audit – Eric Yoder  (DIERSEN: I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $94,610-$122,991.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/04/04/concerns-about-hiring-freezes-disruption-costs-spur-request-for-audit/
— Trump Administration tells companies not to overlook qualified Americans – AP (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.  IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.  The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/us-tells-companies-not-to-overlook-qualified-americans/2017/04/04/87fa4e06-1909-11e7-8598-9a99da559f9e_story.html
— I told Paul Ryan what it’s like to be poor. I wonder if he remembers me now.  Poverty isn’t a choice, and Americans like me need a strong safety net. Does the speaker care? – Tianna Gaines-Turner  (DIERSEN: If you are not poor, what do your critics/opponents attribute your income and your net worth to?  My critics/opponents attribute my income and my net worth not to any good choices that I made.  According to my critics/opponents, I have income and net worth because I was born a healthy White male, because I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, because I have always been privileged, because I avoided the draft, because I have always been overpaid, because I got married, because my wife and I gave up trying to have children, because we did not adopt, and because we did not become foster parents.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2017/04/04/i-told-paul-ryan-what-its-like-to-be-poor-i-wonder-if-he-remembers-me-now/

 

FORTUNE
— Google to Employees: Don’t Worry About President Trump’s Immigration Crackdown – Kate Samuelson
http://fortune.com/2017/04/04/donald-trump-h1b-visa-crackdown-google/

April 4 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump, pensions, jobs all issues in Tuesday’s suburban elections – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/trump-pensions-jobs-all-issues-in-tuesdays-suburban-elections/
— Feds’ memo casts doubt on significant Chicago Police reforms – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/chicago-impact-justice-depart-questions-police-consent-decrees/
— Chance the Mayor? Website aims to draft rapper to challenge Rahm – Andrea Salcedo
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/chance-the-mayor-website-aims-to-draft-rapper-to-challenge-rahm/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Jesse Jackson Sr. demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Republicans, and especially Republican who are Protestant, conservative, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/people-are-right-to-fight-for-decent-pay-racial-justice/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Durbin criticizes Gorsuch before voting ‘No’ in Senate committee – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-dick-durbin-criticizes-neil-gorsuch-met-0403-20170403-story.html
— Emanuel offers students dancing advice – Bill Ruthhart
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-dancing-advice-story.html
— Equal Pay Day is a reminder of the importance of negotiating a salary – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my superiors were always under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians a) to hire, retain, and promote women and b) to make way for them by wasting the careers of and by getting rid of their employees who were male.  The aforesaid is called Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-equal-pay-day-salary-negotiations-0404-biz-20170403-story.html
— The case for taxing inherited wealth – Barry S. Rabin  (DIERSEN: How much money did/will you inherit?  My Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious when my wife inherited money during the 1980s when her parents died.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-federal-estate-tax-rate-perspec-0404-md-20170404-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: It’s for the feds to do something like Pennsylvania has done with its inheritance tax: Tax from Dollar One (after deductions for funeral expenses, medical bills and other legitimate debts), but at very modest rates. You see, Pennsylvania only takes 4.5 percent from an estate whose heirs are the decedent’s children, grandchildren or other “lineal descendants.” It exempts spouses from tax altogether and also provides generous exemptions for legitimate family-owned farms and businesses. (The feds, by contrast, currently have a top rate of a confiscatory 40 percent, although as I said, it’s a joke since almost nobody pays it.) Taking a small cut of each transfer of wealth passing upon death makes a lot more sense — and, in my view, is much fairer — than overtaxing working people or continuing to run up the national credit cards, with the whopping bill eventually going to us.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In a front page top of fold editorial with a big color picture unethically made to look like a news article, anti-Trumps treasonously glorify and praise those who come to America illegally, who stay in America illegally, and who bring others to America illegally.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/immigration/ct-immigration-check-ins-met-20170404-story.html
— Palatine Township High School District 211: Transgender controversy dominates high school board election – Kate Thayer and Robert McCoppin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-transgender-student-access-school-board-election-met-20170403-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Some things we can do to make local leadership more attractive – Editorial  (DIERSEN: What about exposing those who run for offices for the wrong reasons including getting government power a) to destroy individuals, organizations, companies, governments, etc. that they disapprove of, b) to destroy those who do not glorify and praise them, c) to destroy those who do not pander to them, d) to destroy those who do not give them lots of money, e) to destroy those who refuse to serve as one of their operatives, and/or f) to destroy those who refuse to serve as one of their dupes?)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170404/discuss/170409689/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In an editorial with a big color picture unethically made to look like a news article, anti-Trumps treasonously glorify and praise those who come to America illegally, who stay in America illegally, and who bring others to America illegally.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170404/news/170409694/

 

CBS2
— Finger-Pointing Over Lack Of State Budget Continues – Craig Dellimore  (DIERSEN: In the organizations that you are/were a member of and in the employers that you work for or did work for, who were the lead fingerpointers?  I should write a book about the past and present lead fingerpointers in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, GAO, IRS, Post Office, etc.  Of course, the aforesaid fingerpointers always pointed their fingers at me.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/04/04/finger-pointing-over-state-budget-or-lack-of-one-continues/

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Money trail shows who’s really friend, foe of Madigan, Rauner – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-04-04/jim-dey-money-trail-shows-whos-really-friend-foe-madigan-rauner.html

 

DANVILLE COMMERCIAL NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you promote pot in Illinois, you promote the further destruction of Illinois.  Danville Commercial News promotes pot in Illinois so Danville Commercial news promotes the further destruction of Illinois.
http://www.commercial-news.com/editorials/editorial-legal-pot-worth-a-try/article_3ff63586-21a2-5bef-a850-9ef82b191802.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Chicago suburbs struggle finding candidates for elections – AP (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who paint themselves as being king-makers. They hint/imply/argue shout that they will destroy you unless you a) glorify and praise them, b) pander to them, c) give them lots of money, d) serve as one of their operatives, and/or e) serve as one of their dupes.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170403/chicago-suburbs-struggle-finding-candidates-for-elections

 

WJPF
— State Rep. David McSweeney joins Tom Miller to discuss his fight against an effort to put sales tax on Internet streaming
http://www.wjpf.com/episode/newsradio-wjpf-interview-with-rep-david-mcsweeney/

 

BOLINGBROOK PATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “Could Trump Impact Bolingbrook Election?”
https://patch.com/illinois/bolingbrook/could-trump-impact-bolingbrook-election

 

KANE COUNTY REPORTER
— As population growth slows, property taxes strangle Kane County homeowners
http://kanecountyreporter.com/stories/511084114-as-population-growth-slows-property-taxes-strangle-kane-county-homeowners

 

SANGAMON SUN
— Batinick blasts abortion-protection measure – Glenn Minnis
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511096975-batinick-blasts-abortion-protection-measure

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Blackburn College Newspaper Publishes Mayor, and Blackburn College Board Member, Demuzio’s False Statements, Attacks Watchdogs – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/04/blackburn-college-newspaper-publishes-mayor-and-blackburn-college-board-member-demuzios-false-statements-attacks-watchdogs/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— WHY ARE ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS PREPARING TO BAIL OUT BANKERS AND CASH-STRAPPED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS? – Michael Lucci
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/why-are-illinois-democrats-preparing-to-bail-out-bankers-and-cash-strapped-local-governments/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITITE
— Dobson Urges Christians to Flee Public Schools – Michael F. Haverluck (DIERSEN: My outstanding parents sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod.)
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/dobson-urges-christians-flee-public-schools/#.WOKNoUy9FjM.facebook

 

PUBLIUS FORUM
— Illegal Alien Causes Firestorm After Bragging About Filing Her Taxes in Social Media Post – Warner Todd Huston
http://www.publiusforum.com/2017/04/03/illegal-alien-causes-firestorm-bragging-filing-taxes-social-media-post/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Cullerton touts bill to protect illegals.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/3/illinois-senate-leader-touts-bill-to-protect-immig/

 

GOPUSA
— Alabama County Official Fired For Being White? (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the Democrats who ran the agency focused on wasting the careers of and getting rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=22655
— Persistent patriotism: 92% of Republicans ‘extremely proud’ to be American  (DIERSEN: Yes, but members of the following groups continue to make big progress: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=22659
— More churches weigh sanctuary status for illegal aliens  (DIERSEN: Tragically, more and more and more churches are becoming anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in for a America for a long time.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=22379

 

DAILY CALLER
— Black Lives Matter Philly Bans White People From Its Meetings – Amber Randall
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/03/black-lives-matter-philly-bans-white-people-from-its-meetings/

 

TOWNHALL
— Accountability Act May Finally Allow VA to Fire Porn-watching Employees – Cortney O’Brien  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and d) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2017/04/03/veterans-group-hopeful-accountability-act-will-finally-allow-va-to-fire-pornwatching-employees-n2307625

 

THE BLAZE
— Leftist professor attempts to get two conservatives fired over a disagreement on Facebook – Brandon Morse
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/04/03/leftist-professor-attempts-to-get-two-conservatives-fired-over-a-disagreement-on-facebook/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump’s most trusted news source – EDDIE SCARRY  (DIERSEN: What is your most trusted source for government and political news and commentary of interest to Illinois Republicans?  Should I write a book about those individuals, organizations, companies, and governments in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who focus on a) discouraging me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) discouraging everyone from reading the emails?)
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trumps-most-trusted-news-source/article/2619218
(FROM THE ARTICLE: After all of President Trump’s attacks and counter-attacks against the news media, one cable show in particular remains pristine in his eyes: the Fox News morning chat show “Fox & Friends.” Trump started the week Monday with what has become his usual praise for the show’s programming. “Such amazing reporting on unmasking and the crooked scheme against us by Fox & Friends,” Trump said on Twitter at 6:15 a.m., after apparently watching the program and referring to a segment it did on the Obama administration’s surveillance of his transition team. “‘Spied on before nomination.’ The real story.”)

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— How Much People in the Trump Administration Are Worth – LARRY BUCHANAN, ANDREW W. LEHREN, JUGAL K. PATEL and ADAM PEARCE  (DIERSEN: Federal employees should assume that everyone who wants to know your income, your assets, and your debts a) will get the aforesaid information and b) will use that information against you.  While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates always used against me information about my income, my assets, and my debts. They stressed the new cars that I bought, the money that I spent on tuition and books, that I graduated from NIU debt-free in 1970, the town home and condos that I bought, my wife’s income and savings, the home that we bought in Wheaton in 1978, the new home that we had built in Wheaton in 1984, the collector cars that I bought, that we have had no debts since the 1990s, the money that we saved for our retirement, etc.)
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/04/01/us/politics/how-much-people-in-the-trump-administration-are-worth-financial-disclosure.html
— Florida’s Vengeful Governor – RANDOLPH BRACY  (DIERSEN: All my critics/opponents are extremely vengeful. They blame me for all of their problems, for all of your problems, for all of my problems, and for all of everyone’s problems.  They continue to do everything that they can to destroy me.  They hint/imply/argue/shout that they will destroy any individual, organization, company, or government that might come to my defense.  I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/04/opinion/floridas-vengeful-governor.html
— Wells Fargo Whistle-Blower Wins $5.4 Million and His Job Back – STACY COWLEY  (DIERSEN: If I had not been denied my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v. GAO and a jury had found in my favor, I would have wanted my job back only if GAO got rid of a) all my superiors and supervisors who wasted my career and forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old and b) all my coworkers and subordinates who helped my superiors and supervisors waste my career and force me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old.  That would include virtually everyone who GAO employed in its Chicago Office between 1980 and 1997.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/03/business/04-wells-fargo-whistleblower-fired-osha.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A federal regulator on Monday ordered Wells Fargo to pay $5.4 million to a former manager who said he was fired in 2010 after reporting to his supervisors and to a bank ethics hotline what he suspected was fraudulent behavior. The bank must also rehire him, the Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration said. The $5.4 million, intended to cover back pay, compensatory damages and legal fees, is the largest individual award ever ordered through OSHA’s whistle-blower protection program, according to Barbara Goto, the agency’s regional administrator in San Francisco. It is also the first financial penalty against a company that the agency has announced in a news release since President Trump was inaugurated.)
— How to End the Politicization of the Courts – David Leonhardt (DIERSEN: In Diersen v. GAO, the U.S. Attorney, the U.S. District Court Judge, the U.S. Senator who appointed the aforesaid, and the U.S. 7th Circuit Appellate Court all made it very clear that they favored patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for complaining about the aforesaid.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/04/opinion/how-to-end-the-politicization-of-the-courts.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Palatine Township High School District 211: In suburban Chicago, transgender student’s quest to use girls’ locker room defines school board race – Moriah Balingit and Sandhya Somashekhar
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/in-suburban-chicago-transgender-students-quest-to-use-locker-room-defines-school-board-race/2017/04/03/82a4e6de-156a-11e7-833c-503e1f6394c9_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Administration Considers Far-Reaching Steps for ‘Extreme Vetting’  Foreigners entering U.S. could be forced to hand over phones, answer questions on ideology; changes could apply to allies like France and Germany –  LAURA MECKLER  (DIERSEN: What vetting have you passed?  I passed the vetting required to be a FINRA arbitrator in 1998, a Forensic Accountant in 1997, a Certified Financial Industry Auditor in 1996, a Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, a licensed CPA in 1981, a Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, a GAO employee in 1980, a CPA in 1979, an IRS employee in 1971, and a Post Office employee in 1966.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-considers-far-reaching-steps-for-extreme-vetting-1491303602
— A New Tribalism Spreads in Donald Trump’s Washington  Fights in Congress have become intraparty schisms – GERALD F. SEIB  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past and present leaders of the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc. who focused/focus on a) destroying the aforesaid organizations and b) driving out of the aforesaid organizations those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-new-tribalism-spreads-in-donald-trumps-washington-1491229525
— The Twilight of White Christianity – WILLIAM MCGURN  (DIERSEN: Are you White?  Are you Christian?  Virtually all my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are White and claim to be Christian. They despise if not hate virtually everyone, but especially me.  To demonize me, denigrate me, and to condemn me, they stress that I was baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran and that I am conservative, Republican, American, White, male, old (68), non-poor, a gun owner, 100% German-American, draft avoider, a federal retiree, childless, pet-less, and that my ancestors have been in America since the 1840s.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-twilight-of-white-christianity-1491261535

 

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats always hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans underpay women.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/03/31/business-groups-try-quash-federal-equal-pay-project/99874422/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/04/04/pay-gap-women-equal-sheryl-sandberg-column/99954086/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2017/04/04/equal-pay-day-womens-pay-high-paid-jobs/99825064/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/04/03/equal-pay-day-provides-rallying-point-women-workplace/99995984/

 

WNYC
— Why I’m Staying: A Federal Employee Weighs His Options Under Trump – Shumita Basu (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and d) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-im-staying-federal-employee-weighs-his-options-under-trump/

 

THE ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do your critics/opponents want to “unmask” about you?  My critics/opponents want to unmask the following about me, but wait, it is all in the public record already: I was baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran and that I am conservative, Republican, American, White, male, old (68), non-poor, a gun owner, 100% German-American, draft avoider, a federal retiree, childless, pet-less, and that my ancestors have been in America since the 1840s.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/04/did-susan-rice-ask-to-unmask-trump-officials/521688/

April 3 Evening Edition

ABC7
— TRUMP DONATES FIRST 3 MONTHS OF SALARY TO PARK SERVICE – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-donates-first-3-months-of-salary-to-park-service/1833443/

 

NBC5
— Illinois Senate President Backs Bill That Protects (ILLEGALS) – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/04/03/illinois-senate-president-backs-bill-that-protects-immigrants/
— Dems Claim Votes to Block Gorsuch; GOP Will Override Them  For Republicans and Trump, Gorsuch’s confirmation will be a moment of triumph – Erica Werner and Mary Clare Jalonick
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Neil-Gorsuch-Supreme-Court-Senate-Committee-Vote-417939463.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois contractor bidding to build Trump’s border wall — with a tourist draw – Robert Channick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-trump-border-wall-builders-0404-biz-20170403-story.html
— Radio host Steve Cochran ‘offended’ by Mendoza’s reaction to his duct tape comment – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-steve-cochran-susana-mendoza-duct-tape-met-20170403-story.html
— Selle: State lawmaker tilts at entrenched townships – Charles Selle
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-yingling-township-consolidation-st-0404-20170403-story.html
— One way or another, confirm Judge Gorsuch – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-gorsuch-confirm-nuclear-filibuster-trump-reid-0404-md-20170403-story.html
— Politicians and reporters: Lasting frenemies? – Hal Higdon
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-media-kennedy-humphrey-nixon-agnew-mccarthy-perspec-0404-jm-20170403-story.html
— Bill O’Reilly, ex-Fox chief hit with more sexual allegations – David Bauder
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-oreilly-fox-news-sexual-allegations-20170403-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps talk and act like they are paid agents of Mexico.  By illegally sending many millions of its citizens into America illegally, by illegally keeping many millions of its citizens in America illegally, and by illegally sending mountains of illegal drugs into America illegally, constructively, Mexico has declared war on America.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-trump-jobs-move-mexico-20170403-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-rainbow-flag-god-fischer-huppke-20170403-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump threat could cost Chicago $13.4M in DOJ grants, city says – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/trump-threat-could-cost-chicago-13-4m-in-doj-grants-city-says/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trump advocates say “TRUST us, immigrant bill gives no sanctuary.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/brown-2/
— Senate panel favorably recommends Gorsuch for Supreme Court – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/first-vote-on-gorsuch-nears-with-starkly-opposing-views/
— End Illinois Lottery secrets and games of clout – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/end-illinois-lottery-secrets-and-games-of-clout/

 

DAILY HERALD
— COD profs to discuss truth, beliefs, ‘fake news’ – Doug T. Graham
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170403/news/170409797/
— Are there enough candidates to do the job in your town? – Katlyn Smith and Jake Griffin
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170403/news/170409837/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— D.C., Springfield wars arrive at village hall – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170403/BLOGS02/170409993/d-c-springfield-wars-arrive-at-village-hall
— FROM THE MEDIA KIT: Crain’s Affluent Audience: 47% are millionaires, $386,000 annual household income, $2,100,000 average net worth
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/assets/media-kit-2017/ccb-media-kit-2017.pdf
— Group tallies the horrid cost of Illinois’ budget war – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170403/BLOGS02/170409982/group-tallies-the-horrid-cost-of-illinois-budget-war

 

WBEZ
— Races To Watch As Chicago Suburbs Head To The Polls
https://www.wbez.org/shows/morning-shift/races-to-watch-as-chicago-surburbs-head-to-the-polls/ddef9701-73d5-45a9-bc91-e9a62d69ca83

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Illinois Senate Leader Touts Bill to Protect (ILLEGALS) – AP
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/illinois-senate-leader-touts-bill-to-protect-immigrants-04-03-2017

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Illinois lawmakers failing colleges because they won’t turn in any work – Editorial
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/editorials/article142469914.html

 

MADISON RECORD
— Pension fiasco spells future trouble for Illinois – John Sammon
http://madisonrecord.com/stories/511100337-analysis-pension-fiasco-spells-future-trouble-for-illinois

 

CHICAGOIST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Rauner says “Illinois Budget Impasse Continues To Claim More Victims.”
http://chicagoist.com/2017/04/03/illinois_budget_impasse_continues_t.php

 

DUPAGE COUNTY
— Employment Opportunity: 18th Judicial Circuit Court Staff Attorney
http://www.dupageco.org/Courts/Jobs/54841/

 

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— IL law forcing ‘pregnancy resource centers’ to refer women for abortions violates constitution: Lawsuit – Laura Halleman
http://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/511099450-il-law-forcing-pregnancy-resource-centers-to-refer-women-for-abortions-violates-constitution-lawsuit
— Campaign donor can’t sue disgraced ex-congressman Schock for ‘dishonesty’ – Scott Holland
http://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/511100780-campaign-donor-can-t-sue-disgraced-ex-congressman-schock-for-dishonesty

 

SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS NEWS
— Economist: Trump’s order could save 100K coal jobs – Giovanni Whaley
http://seillinoisnews.com/stories/511099710-economist-trump-s-order-could-save-100k-coal-jobs

 

WIRE POINTS
— Simple Math Shows Absurdity of Illinois’ Progressive Tax Cure – Mark Glennon
http://www.wirepoints.com/simple-math-shows-absurdity-of-illinois-progressive-tax-cure-wirepoints-original/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— WISCONSIN AND INDIANA HIT NEW ALL-TIME HIGHS FOR NUMBER OF PEOPLE WORKING – Michael Lucci
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/wisconsin-and-indiana-hit-new-all-time-highs-for-number-of-people-working/

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote anti-Trumps.
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/democratic-candidate-governor-visits-immigrant-rights-rally-peoria#stream/0

 

RESPONSIBILE BUDGET COALITION
— Why We Need Adequate Revenue: Illinois in Chaos
http://www.responsiblebudget.org/sites/default/files/RBC%20Factsheet%20FINAL%203.24.17.pdf

 

BREITBART
— VA Department Still Struggling to Fill as Many as 45,000 Job Openings – PENNY STARR  (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.  IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.  The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/04/03/va-department-still-struggling-to-fill-as-many-as-45000-job-openings/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Even Donald Trump Can’t Fix Stupid – Doug Ibendahl
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/03/even-donald-trump-cant-fix-stupid/
— Sanctuary Advocates Slam NYPD For Giving Information To ICE – WILL RACKE
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/03/sanctuary-advocates-slam-nypd-for-giving-information-to-ice/
— Family Of Dead Burglar Complains About Homeowner’s Son Using AR-15 – Amber Randall  (DIERSEN: If you break into someone’s home, you should expect to leave that home in a body bag.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/02/family-of-dead-burglar-complains-about-homeowners-son-using-ar-15/
— Congress Works To Prevent IRS From Unjustifiably Seizing Your Assets – Juliegrace Brufke  (DIERSEN: I worked for IRS’s Collection Division 1971-1980.  I worked for GAO on audits of IRS 1986-1988.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/03/congress-works-to-prevent-irs-from-unjustifiably-seizing-your-assets/

 

GOPUSA
— Londonistan: 500 closed churches, 423 new mosques
http://www.gopusa.com/londonistan-500-closed-churches-423-new-mosques/
— California: Transgender Inmates Could Soon Have Bras and Cosmetics
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=22628

 

CAMPUS TIMES
— Students tackle issue of affirmative action – SAM PASSANISI  (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.campustimes.org/2017/04/03/students-tackle-issue-of-affirmative-action/

 

THE HILL
— Release of White House visitor logs important for transparency – REP. MIKE QUIGLEY (D-ILL.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/326447-release-of-white-house-visitor-logs-important-for-transparency
— Dems hoping GOP will turn off seniors – BEN KAMISAR  (DIERSEN: How old are you?  I am 68.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/326232-dems-hoping-gop-will-turn-off-seniors

 

POLITICO
— 2 journalists sue Trump over ‘kill list’ – JOSH GERSTEIN
http://www.politico.com/blogs/under-the-radar/2017/03/journalists-sue-trump-kill-list-236738

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump asks “Why is Trump flailing?” and says “Because Americans hate his agenda, and it’s based on lies.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2017/04/03/why-is-trump-flailing-because-americans-hate-his-agenda-and-its-based-on-lies/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Bill O’Reilly: An awful, awful man.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/erik-wemple/wp/2017/04/02/bill-oreilly-an-awful-awful-man/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “The violent rally Trump can’t move past.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/04/03/the-violent-rally-trump-cant-move-past/
— Who wouldn’t want millions of workers to save for retirement? Turns out some Republicans and business groups. – Michelle Singletary
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/get-there/wp/2017/04/03/who-wouldnt-want-millions-of-workers-to-save-for-retirement-turns-out-some-republicans-and-business-groups/
— Tom Perez won’t apologize for insulting Trump and GOP leaders. Here’s why. – David Weige  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps are going get more and more and more hateful.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/04/02/tom-perez-wont-apologize-for-insulting-trump-and-gop-leaders-heres-why/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Why Your Extra-Safe Car Costs More to Insure  High-tech collision-prevention systems on cars help prevent crashes but cost a lot to repair – CHRISTINA ROGERS and LESLIE SCISM
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-your-extra-safe-car-costs-more-to-insure-1491211803
— Tesla, on a Hot Streak, Passes Ford in Investor Value  Change reflects a growing belief that electric motors and autonomous driving are the wave of the future for cars – TIM HIGGINS and CHRISTINA ROGERS
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tesla-on-a-hot-streak-passes-ford-in-investor-value-1491226526

 

FORTUNE
— Protesters Wanted to Get Ivanka Trump’s Attention. So They Had a Dance Party Outside Her Home – Alana Abramson
http://fortune.com/2017/04/03/ivanka-trump-dance-party-protest/

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— VA Secretary asks Congress for quicker firings – Eric White  (DIERSEN: Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and d) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
http://federalnewsradio.com/federal-headlines/2017/04/va-secretary-asks-congress-quicker-firings/

 

JOURNAL OF ACCOUNTANCY
— Exploring mentorship: A story of passion and purpose – Eddie Huffman  (DIERSEN: Who helped your career and what happened to them? In 1975, my Democrat IRS superiors got rid of the IRS manager who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974.  In 1987, my Democrat GAO superiors got rid of the GAO manager who hired me in 1980, who got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and who promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2017/apr/mentoring-at-cpa-firms-not-for-profits.html

April 3 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: FRONT PAGE: Anti-Rauners say “Rauner’s ‘superstar’ team runs into political reality.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-superstars-met-20170401-story.html
— Emanuel, Trump aide to talk infrastructure in D.C. – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-donald-trump-infrastructure-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s budget would hit rural towns especially hard.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-budget-rural-towns-20170402-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “White working class mortality rates rising” and ask “will Trump do anything?”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-white-working-class-mortality-trump-20170331-story.html
— For the love of Mike. IT’S JUST LUNCH! – Joanne Cleaver  (DIERSEN: The more of the following that you are, the harder that anti-Trumps try to destroy you: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, draft avoider (except Bill Clinton), and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-mike-pence-trump-lunch-women-wife-sexism-billy-graham-perspec-0403-jm-20170331-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE:  So Vice President Mike Pence has a policy of not dining alone with a woman who is not his wife, and of not attending events that serve alcohol without her. The fact that this policy is kicking up controversy proves the point: Men in power are in an impossible situation. They are supposed to be committed, in word and deed, to promoting women, which involves getting to know those worth promoting. Of course, we might not even be debating this hornet’s nest if current and prior presidents had lived by the same rules.)
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Public money goes to lottery private firm’s secretive advisory board – Matthew Walberg, Joe Mahr and Angie Leventis Lourgos
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/ct-illinois-lottery-advisory-board-met-20170402-story.html
— COD to Host ‘Facts, Fluff and How to Tell the Difference’ Panel Discussion April 5  (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, “fake news” is editorials a) that are written to promote the Democrat Party platform and/or to elect or reelect Democrat candidates and b) that are unethically made to look like news articles.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/glen-ellyn/community/chi-ugc-article-cod-to-host-facts-fluff-and-how-to-tell-the-2017-03-21-story.html
http://www.cod.edu/news-events/news/17_january/17_philosophypaneldiscussion.aspx
(FROM THE ARTICLE: College of DuPage will host “Facts, Fluff and How to Tell the Difference” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, in the Health and Science Center, Room 1234, on the College’s Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd. This event is free and open to the public. Presented by the College of DuPage Philosophy and Religious Studies program, this panel discussion will feature COD faculty discussing terms like “alternative facts” and “fake news,” as well as the nature of truth and how people determine what constitutes factual information. Light refreshments will be served during the discussion. For more information, please contact Jonathan Parsons at parsonsj@cod.edu.)

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republican men as being haters, racists, sexists, and bigots.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/the-higher-a-black-woman-goes-the-more-she-is-put-down/

 

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE: Election: Tuesday’s hot races in DuPage County – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170403/news/170409835/
— Election: Tuesday’s hot races in Lake County – Russell Lissau
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170403/news/170409833/
— Election: Tuesday’s hot races in Cook County – Eric Peterson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170403/news/170409836/
— Election: Tuesday’s hot races in the Fox Valley – Lauren Rohr
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170403/news/170409834/
— HARDCOPY EDITORIAL TITLE: An election without candidates  Rise of uncontested races illustrates the need to consolidate local governments  (DIERSEN: From what I see, if those who have the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout do not ask you to run, your chances of being elected are severely diminished.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170402/discuss/170409849/
— Low unemployment rate? Many still seek jobs – Jim Kendall  (DIERSEN: From what I see, the more of the following that you are, the less likely that you will be offered a job: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, draft avoider (except Bill Clinton), and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170402/business/170409844/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Reasonable people could work this out. We don’t seem to have any. – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170331/ISSUE05/170339971

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Education Secretary Defends Gov. Rauner’s Higher Education Budget Proposal – DUSTY RHODES
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/education-secretary-defends-gov-rauners-higher-education-budget-proposal

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Rauner blasts Rauner.
http://qctimes.com/news/opinion/editorial/columnists/guest/miller-rauner-could-chip-in-or-get-out-of-the/article_1afb80db-7e16-5c8c-9fcf-e2f0b238dd18.html

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to those who treasonously side with foreign countries and with citizens of foreign countries who are in America illegally AGAINST America and AGAINST America’s citizens?
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170402/participants-at-peoria-rally-speak-out-for-immigrants-and-refugees

 

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to law enforcement officials who treasonously side with foreign countries and with citizens of foreign countries who are in America illegally AGAINST America and AGAINST America’s citizens?
http://www.daily-chronicle.com/2017/03/31/local-police-chiefs-united-on-immigration-stance/asb3ab9/

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Gambling is a vice.  The Champaign/Urbana News Gazette promotes vice.
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/business/2017-04-02/winner-served-gambling-not-only-thing-cafes-menus.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump says he doesn’t regret any tweets – ALLIE MALLOY  (DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents want you to regret?  My critics/opponents want me to regret my not glorifying and praising them, my not pandering to them, my not giving them money, my not serving as one of their operatives, my not serving as one of their dupes, and/or my suing them.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trump-says-he-doesnt-regret-any-tweets/684695176

 

SAUK VALLEY
— Rauner’s duct-tape TV ads obscure his lack of accomplishment  Governor should support Senate leaders’ bargain – RICH MILLER
http://www.saukvalley.com/2017/03/31/rich-miller-rauners-duct-tape-tv-ads-obscure-his-lack-of-accomplishment/cuihcd/

 

TIMES
— Journalism essential in era of PR – David Giuliani  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, journalists and newspapers a) promote the Democrat Party platform, the Libertarian Party platform, and the Green platform and b) help elect Democrat candidates and reelect Democrat candidates.)
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/as-it-is-journalism-essential-in-era-of-pr/article_f27a0bab-2ad8-5cc6-a71f-dd194fb14d73.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The other day, one of my sources suggested I get a job in corporate public relations. That’s where the money is, he told me. While he may be right, he’s overlooking the reason journalists do what they do. Journalists believe in finding truth, or reporting it as close as objectively possible. They also believe in holding government accountable to its citizens, among many other responsibilities. There is a gratification in being able to inform readers of something they didn’t know or news they can use in their everyday lives. Landing a position in corporate or government PR is a lot more lucrative than working at a newspaper or a TV station. It’s been that way for a long time. It’s a good job, and many of those folks are helpful in communicating to news outlets. But PR and marketing positions have drawbacks. One of them in particular is that many PR folks must toe the company line. It’s hard to get to objective truth when there’s a built-in bias. What news outlets can’t do is let government and other institutions become less accountable to the public. The official line can’t become the only line. The news release from a government agency or corporate entity shouldn’t be treated as gospel. Many newspapers are hungry for stories to fill their pages. Enterprising groups, including the conservative Illinois Policy Institute, sense that desperation. A few years ago, the institute formed the neutral-sounding Illinois News Network, which offers stories with a conservative bent to newspapers around the state. The Illinois News Network is nothing to scoff at. Recently, it hired a big player in northern Illinois’ media world as its news director — Dan McCaleb, editorial director of Shaw Media, which runs a bunch of papers in the suburbs. (Full disclosure: I worked for the institute for five months after working for a Shaw Media weekly.) Another conservative group is distributing supposedly local newspapers that favor Gov. Bruce Rauner and other Republicans. Starved Rock Country has its own version, the Illinois Valley Times. I have yet to find one writer in that paper who has burned any shoe leather anywhere near here. Many of its writers hail from the Philippines. Covering La Salle County from across the world is no substitute for reporters on the ground holding the powers that be accountable. I’ll do what I can to avoid ending up as a PR flack for corporate types. The work of a journalist is too essential.)

 

DUPAGE WATCHDOG
— Now they’re paid for… now they’re not – Janet Shaw
http://dupagewatchdog.org/2017/04/now-theyre-paid-for-now-theyre-not/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Rauner grateful for House GOP support of pension reform bill – Hoang Tran
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511100486-rauner-grateful-for-house-gop-support-of-pension-reform-bill

 

BGA
— ILLINOIS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION A BILLION-DOLLAR-A-YEAR BUREAUCRATIC BOONDOGGLE – Andy Shaw
http://www.bettergov.org/news/andy-shaw-illinois-school-administration-a-billion-dollar-a-year-bureaucratic-boondoggle

 

CHICAGO MAROON
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to universities that treasonously side with foreign countries and with citizens of foreign countries who are in America illegally AGAINST America and AGAINST America’s citizens?
https://www.chicagomaroon.com/article/2017/4/3/university-files-updated-joint-amicus-brief-opposi/

 

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— U Of I: Coping With Cuts Or Peddling Propaganda?
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/u-of-i-coping-with-cuts-or-pedaling-propaganda

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trump judge says Trump campaign rhetoric ‘plausible’ call to violence.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/3/trump-campaign-speech-ruled-plausible-cause-violen/
— Convicted terrorist Rasmea Odeh wins standing ovation at Chicago conference – Valerie Richardson  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps glorify and praise terrorists.)
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/2/rasmea-odeh-convicted-terrorist-wins-standing-ovat/

 

GOPUSA
— Los Angeles arrests drop by 25% as crime spikes
http://www.gopusa.com/los-angeles-arrests-drop-by-25-as-crime-spikes/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Positive accomplishments of Trump – Jack Hellner
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/04/the_positive_accomplishments_of_trump.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A recent AP story asserts that Roger Claar, the mayor of Bolingbrook, Illinois, is having trouble because he backed Trump. Democrats lost over 1,000 seats since 2010. How many front-page stories point out their losses because they backed Obama and his policies?)
— How Progressives Hijacked the Constitution to Push Equality of Result – Paul Pauker  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and/or retaliation for complaining about the aforesaid.)
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2017/04/how_progressives_hijacked_the_constitution_to_push_equality_of_result.html

 

FOX NEWS
— Rare Adolf Hitler propaganda pictures show dictator posing with kids, baby deer – Maryse Godden  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents have always stressed that all my ancestors came from what is now Germany.  In my defense, I have always stressed that they all came to northeast Illinois during the 1840s and 1850s, that my grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI, that my uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII, and that my father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F. More recently I stress that according to DNA Ancestry at http://dna.ancestry.com, my ancestry is 33% Europe West, 28% Scandinavia, 24% Great Britain, 11% Ireland, 2% Europe East, 1% Finland/Northwest Russia, and 1% Italy/Greece.)
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/02/rare-adolf-hitler-propaganda-pictures-show-dictator-posing-with-kids-baby-deer.html

 

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— SO MUCH FOR JOHNSON’S ‘GREAT SOCIETY’ – Ben Kinchlow
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/so-much-for-johnsons-great-society/

 

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— THE NEED FOR CAMPUS ‘SAFE SPACES’  For conservative and moderate students. – Jack Kerwick  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, schools are filled with those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/266292/need-campus-safe-spaces-jack-kerwick

 

BREITBART
— Tina Fey Blasts White Female Trump Voters: ‘You Can’t Look Away’ – DANIEL NUSSBAUM
http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/04/02/tina-fey-blasts-white-women-voted-trump-cant-look-away/
— Montana Democrats Vote Against Bill Banning Sharia Law, Call It ‘Repugnant’ – BEN KEW
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/31/montana-democrats-vote-against-bill-banning-sharia-law-call-it-repugnant/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Conservatives gun for a debt ceiling win under Trump – PETE KASPEROWICZ
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/conservatives-gun-for-a-debt-ceiling-win-under-trump/article/2619039

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Facebook Pushes Outside Law Firms to Become More Diverse – ELLEN ROSEN  (DIERSEN: Federal Democrat politicians push federal agencies to hire, to retain, and to promote Democrats and especially those who are minority, female, younger, and/or veteran.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/02/business/dealbook/facebook-pushes-outside-law-firms-to-become-more-diverse.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Neil Gorsuch got where he is because of a form of affirmative action – Richard L. Hasen  (DIERSEN: Who helped your career and what happened to them? In 1975, my Democrat IRS superiors got rid of the IRS manager who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974.  In 1987, my Democrat GAO superiors got rid of the GAO manager who hired me in 1980, who got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and who promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2017/04/03/neil-gorsuch-got-where-he-is-because-of-a-form-of-affirmative-action/

 

FORBES
— GOP Centrists, Not Freedom Caucus, Are Blocking Deal To Replace Obamacare – Avik Roy
https://www.forbes.com/sites/theapothecary/2017/04/02/gop-centrists-not-freedom-caucus-are-blocking-deal-to-replace-obamacare/#7ae1bf88533e

 

THE ATLANTIC
— How Mike Pence’s Marriage Became Fodder for the Culture Wars  Outrage over the vice president’s approach to marriage reveals how deeply gender divides American culture. – Emma Green
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/03/pence-wife-billy-graham-rule/521298/

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— ‘The fear is real’ Congress could enact Trump-level budget cuts – Jory Heckman
http://federalnewsradio.com/workforce/2017/04/fear-real-congress-could-enact-trump-level-budget-cuts/

 

FED SMITH
— Why Do Current Federal Employees Get a Higher Raise Than Federal Retirees? – Ralph R. Smith
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/04/03/current-federal-employees-get-higher-raise-federal-retirees/

 

DAILY MAIL
— Nazis were portrayed as hairy monkeys preying on innocent women in lurid porn photos in American ‘Operation Sauerkraut’ propaganda campaign – ALLAN HALL  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents have always stressed that all my ancestors came from what is now Germany.  In my defense, I have always stressed that they all came to northeast Illinois during the 1840s and 1850s, that my grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI, that my uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII, and that my father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F. More recently I stress that according to DNA Ancestry at http://dna.ancestry.com, my ancestry is 33% Europe West, 28% Scandinavia, 24% Great Britain, 11% Ireland, 2% Europe East, 1% Finland/Northwest Russia, and 1% Italy/Greece.)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4375046/Nazis-portrayed-monkeys-American-propaganda-campaign.html

April 2 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.  If you push pot in Illinois, you push the further destruction of Illinois.
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/newsviews-legalizing-marijuana-in-illinois/1829557/

 

NBC5
— Schumer Says It’s Unlikely Gorsuch Will Reach 60 votes  If there aren’t 60 votes, Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell could use the “nuclear option,” changing Senate rules so only 51 votes would be necessary to confirm the nominee
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Schumer-Says-Its-Unlikely-Gorsuch-Will-Reach-60-votes-417892913.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Migration From Illinois to Indiana Likely to Grow: Experts  The U.S. Census Bureau shows more than 34,220 Illinois residents moved to Indiana in 2015
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/moving-illinois-to-indiana-experts-417901143.html

 

WGN RADIO
— Illinois House Republican leader Jim Durkin on the budget impasse: “There is a window of opportunity for us to get this done” JASMINE COOPER
http://wgnradio.com/2017/04/02/illinois-house-republican-leader-jim-durkin-on-the-budget-impasse-there-is-a-window-of-opportunity-for-us-to-get-this-done/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Fight to replace Obamacare not over: Donald Trump says
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/fight-to-replace-obamacare-not-over-donald-trump-says/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Because of EPA, Chicago is cleaner and safer — let’s not go back.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/because-of-epa-chicago-is-cleaner-and-safer-lets-not-go-back/
— Insulting Trump doesn’t make him Lincoln – Neil Steinberg
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/steinberg-insulting-trump-doesnt-make-him-lincoln/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— White House social media director misused official position by going after GOP lawmaker, ethics experts say – Matea Gold
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-white-house-social-media-director-tweet-20170402-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump remains the center of attention, but increasingly isolated politically.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-isolated-20170402-story.html

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— A high-tech Illinois? We’ve got some obstacles – Chris Kaergard and Nick Vlahos
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170402/high-tech-illinois-weve-got-some-obstacles

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump’s old Ferrari sells at auction for record $270,000  President sold car in 2011 with under 2,400 miles – JACKIE WATTLES
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/business/trumps-old-ferrari-sells-at-auction-for-record-270000/684570538
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Tina Fey encourages White women to hate Trump.
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/entertainment/tina-fey-to-white-women-who-voted-for-trump-you-cant-look-away/684536837

 

WSIL
— Freedom Caucus, White House feud not dissipating – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35048687/freedom-caucus-white-house-feud-not-dissipating

 

EVANSTON PATCH
— 5 Pounds Of Weed, 40 Grams Of Crack Found In Central Street Drug Raid: Police  Search warrant leads to marijuana, crack, cash and two arrests in Evanston, police say. – Jonah Meadows
https://patch.com/illinois/evanston/5-pounds-weed-40-grams-crack-found-central-street-drug-raid-police

 

FOX NEWS
— Anti-Trump LGBTQ Protesters March On Ivanka’s House: Hundreds Invade Neighborhood For ‘Queer Dance Party For Climate Justice’
http://nation.foxnews.com/2017/04/02/anti-trump-lgbtq-protesters-march-ivankas-house-hundreds-invade-neighborhood-queer-dance
— Sanders: Trump Voters Are Not ‘Deplorable Folks’
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/04/02/bernie-sanders-defends-trump-voters-not-deplorable-racist-sexist-bigot-homophobe

 

PJ MEDIA
— Congress Will Fund Border Wall by Taxing Remittances – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/2017/04/02/congress-will-fund-border-wall-by-taxing-remittances/

 

OPPOSING VIEWS
— School Stops Student From Handing Out U.S. Constitution – Kathryn Schroeder
http://www.opposingviews.com/i/society/student-hands-out-copies-constitution-campus-gets-unexpected-response-officials

 

THE BLAZE
— Sanctuary city mayors hypocritically slammed Trump — then Ann Coulter fired back – Justin Haskins
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/04/02/watch-sanctuary-city-mayors-hypocritically-slammed-trump-then-ann-coulter-fired-back/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Trump Declared War On GOP Establishment But Now Sides With Them In Party Civil War – Peter Hasson  (DIERSEN: Which side are you on?)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/01/trump-declared-war-on-gop-establishment-but-now-sides-with-them-in-party-civil-war/
— College Drops The Hammer On Conservative Student For ‘Social Justice Bake Sale’ – Rob Shimshock  (DIERSEN: Were you active in Republican politics when you were in school?  If I had been active in Republican politics while I was in high school, I doubt that the Post Office would have offered me a job in 1966.  If I had been active in Republican politics while I was in college, I doubt that the IRS would have would have offered me a job in 1971 or that GAO would have offered me a job in 1980.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/01/college-drops-the-hammer-on-conservative-student-for-social-justice-bake-sale/
— ‘White Supremacy’s Got To Go’: Students Protest Virginia Republican – Rob Shimshock  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps promote hatred of Whites.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/01/white-supremacys-got-to-go-students-protest-virginia-republican/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Anti-Trump propaganda masquerading as journalism in the Chicago Tribune – Thomas Lifson
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/04/antitrump_propaganda_masquerading_as_journalism_in_the_chicago_tribune.html
— How the ruling class reproduces itself, with the involuntary help of taxpayers – Thomas Lifson  (DIERSEN: Who are the members of the ruling class in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  What do they think of you?)
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/04/how_the_ruling_class_reproduces_itself_with_the_involuntary_help_of_taxpayers.html

 

POLITICO
— Trump: ‘I don’t lose’ – REBECCA MORIN
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/04/trump-obamacare-repeal-236799

 

THE HILL
— Drain the swamp? Federal workers dedicate their careers to service – K. RIVA LEVINSON (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the importance of GAO’s mission helped me overcome tremendous efforts by my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates to waste my career and to get rid of me.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-administration/326756-drain-the-swamp-americas-dedicated-workforce-is-not-a
— IRS chief is unexpected survivor in Trump era – NAOMI JAGODA
http://thehill.com/policy/finance/326797-irs-chief-is-unexpected-survivor-in-trump-era

 

NEW YORK POST
— Trump ready to ditch Republicans on health care reform – Mark Moore
http://nypost.com/2017/04/02/trump-ready-to-ditch-republicans-on-health-care-reform/

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Police arrests are plummeting across California, fueling alarm and questions – James Queally, Kate Mather and Cindy Chang (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps side with criminals and with others who are anti-police.)
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-police-slowdown-20170401-story.html
— Trump escalates talk of deal with Democrats on healthcare – David Lauter
http://www.latimes.com/politics/washington/la-na-essential-washington-updates-trump-escalates-talk-of-deal-with-1491165684-htmlstory.html

 

FED SMITH
— What’s Wrong With the Federal Hiring Process? – Jeff Neal (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.  IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.  The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/04/02/whats-wrong-federal-hiring-process/

 

INQUISITR
— Anti-Trump Parade-goers Post Melania’s Naked Photos on Outhouse at Trump Tower
http://www.inquisitr.com/4112972/anti-trump-parade-goers-post-melanias-naked-photos-on-outhouse-at-trump-tower/

April 2 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Kane County Board chairman opposes Forest Preserve District’s $50M referendum – Gloria Casas
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/news/ct-ecn-kane-lauzen-referendum-st-0331-20170331-story.html
— Students selecting a college increasingly consider long-term job prospects, debt – Gail MarksJarvis  (DIERSEN: Did you have a job offer when you were about to graduate? Before I graduated from NIU in 1970 with a bachelor’s degree in management, I had accepted a job offer from Firestone Stores. Did you have any debt when you graduated?  I did not, and I owned a 1969 Dodge Charger SE. I paid for my college education with the money that earned working part-time for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969. In 1971, when I was 22 years old, IRS hired at the GS-7 level, currently $44,853.  In 1972, IRS promoted me to GS-9, currently $54,864.  In 1973, IRS promoted me to GS-11, currently $66,379.  In 1974, IRS promoted me to GS-12, currently $79,563.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/ct-college-bound-jobs-debt-columnist-marksjarvis-0402-biz-20170331-column.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Only 46 percent of the students who were about to graduate in 2016 with bachelor’s degrees had a job offer, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which does a survey of graduates each year. That’s an improvement over 2009, when only 41 percent had offers as the nation was coming out of the Great Recession, but it’s far below the 80 percent who were graduating with jobs before the recession, said association researcher Kenneth Tsang. In addition, pay levels have been stuck. Although college costs have been rising faster than inflation and the average college student with student loans leaves college with about $30,000 in debt, the survey has found that salaries aren’t budging. In 2016, the median salary for graduates who found jobs was $47,358, essentially flat for the last five years, Tsang said. Pay ranged from $65,000 for math majors to $31,000 for social science majors and $20,000 for those in the performing arts.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Gaming is a vice.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/originals/ct-i-need-diverse-games-bsi-20170330-story.html
— Why employers are reaching out to the next generation of workers: Gen Z – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz  (DIERSEN: If you seek a government office or a political office, sooner or later, your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will use against you what you did with your summers when you were young. I delivered newspapers and did yard work during the summers of 1962, 1963, and 1964.  I washed dishes during the summer of 1965.  I cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline during the summer of 1966.  I delivered mail during the summers of 1967, 1968, and 1969.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-generation-z-workforce-0402-biz-20170331-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Many teens spend their summers lifeguarding or ice-cream scooping. Not Evon Lopez. Lopez, at 16, spent the summer between her sophomore and junior years of high school interning at Abbott Laboratories. At graduation from the eight-week program last August, she delivered a PowerPoint presentation detailing, among other things, corporate safety initiatives at the north suburban health care company.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Who pushes heroin in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  What are their demographics and what efforts are being made to stop them?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-sta-editorial-heroin-st-0326-20170324-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those want to further destroy Illinois push pot in Illinois.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-illinois-recreational-marijuana-st-0331-20170330-story.html

— Trump’s Washington means civil war — for both parties – Paul Kane  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps encourage Trump to dump those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and counties that support him, and especially those that are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-washington-party-divisions-20170401-story.html

— Judge to Trump: No free speech protection for lawsuit over rally violence – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps encourage violence against Trump and against his supporters.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-lawsuit-campaign-rally-violence-20170401-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps promote LGBTQ activity.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/calling-foul-on-north-carolinas-latest-transgender-bathroom-bill/
— Wall in? Chicago firms show interest in Trump’s pet project – Sam Charles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/wall-in-chicago-firms-show-interest-in-trumps-pet-project/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGESTER
— Choice of U.S. attorney looms large for central Illinois – Bernard Schoenburg  (DIERSEN: In Diersen v. GAO, the U.S. Attorney, the U.S. District Court Judge, the U.S. Senator who appointed the aforesaid, and the U.S. 7th Circuit Appellate Court  all made it very clear that they favored patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for complaining about the aforesaid.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170401/choice-of-us-attorney-looms-large-for-central-illinois
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: GAMBLING IS A VICE: Gambling bill could move with or without Senate’s ‘grand bargain’ – Brian Robbins
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170401/gambling-bill-could-move-with-or-without-senates-grand-bargain

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner plays fast and loose with city pension relief – Editorial
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170331/ISSUE07/170339979/rauner-plays-fast-and-loose-with-city-pension-relief

 

WJBD
— Trump aide lashes out at Freedom Caucus lawmaker  (DIERSEN: Who lashes out at you?  Those who lash out at me either a) have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and/or in Illinois or b) paint themselves as being operatives or being dupes for the aforesaid.)
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2017/04/01/trump-aide-lashes-out-at-freedom-caucus-lawmaker

 

RIVER CITIES’ READER
— Governor’s Common-Man Act Might Be Wearing Thin – Rich Miller
http://www.rcreader.com/commentary/governors-common-man-act-wearing-thin

 

CHICAGO NOW
— Illinois’ credit faces a “sort of” do or die moment – Dennis Byrne
http://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2017/04/illinois-credit-faces-a-sort-of-do-or-die-moment/

 

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— U.S. Supreme Court could use IL case to toss out unions’ ‘fair share fees’ collection from non-members – Laura Halleman
http://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/511099431-u-s-supreme-court-could-use-il-case-to-toss-out-unions-fair-share-fees-collection-from-non-members
— IRS accuses former employee of defrauding agency – Louie Torres
http://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/511099727-irs-accuses-former-employee-of-defrauding-agency

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— TREASONOUS: CHICAGO MAYOR CREATES NEW ID FOR ILLEGALS  Undocumented immigrants will be able get welfare without risking repatriation
http://www.wnd.com/2017/04/chicago-mayor-creates-new-id-for-illegals/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Is the fall inevitable? – Michael Finch  (DIERSEN: Are you a Trump supporter? If so, how hard are the anti-Trumps in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois working to get rid of you?)
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/04/is_the_fall_inevitable.html

 

THE BLAZE
— Top Trump adviser calls for Justin Amash to be primaried in 2018 — check out Amash’s brutal response – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/04/01/top-trump-adviser-calls-for-justin-amash-to-be-primaried-in-2018-check-out-amashs-brutal-response/
— Liberals harass GOP congressman at rowdy town hall meeting — then he fights back – Justin Haskins
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/04/01/watch-liberals-harass-gop-congressman-at-rowdy-town-hall-meeting-then-he-fights-back/

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Retirement dreams fizzle for some with threat of ‘Obamacare’ repeal.”
https://www.dailyrepublic.com/business-and-real-estate/on-the-money-retirement-dreams-fizzle-for-some-with-obamacare-repeal/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you promote pot in America, you promote the destruction of America.  Pot pushers do not push pot in foreign countries because they want foreign countries to get stronger and stronger and stronger so they can destroy America.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/01/business/a-real-estate-boom-powered-by-pot.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote hatred of men.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/01/opinion/sunday/manhood-in-the-age-of-trump.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/31/us/march-huddle-fight-why-feminism-is-back-in-a-big-way.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/31/us/on-campus-embracing-feminism-and-facing-the-future.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/31/us/tina-brown-whats-next-for-women.html
— Do Millennial Men Want Stay-at-Home Wives? – STEPHANIE COONTZ (DIERSEN: Virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) have spouses who earn little or no income, b) were never married, c) are divorced, or d) are having marital problems.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/31/opinion/sunday/do-millennial-men-want-stay-at-home-wives.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who make money off of video games and those who are addicted to video games argue that “Video Games Aren’t Addictive.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/01/opinion/sunday/video-games-arent-addictive.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: My Son’s Growing Black Pride – Rebecca Carroll  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Whites, their operatives, and their dupes demonize, denigrate, and condemn Whites as being haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/01/opinion/sunday/black-and-proud-even-if-strangers-cant-tell.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: What an Ordinary Public School Can Do – David Kirp  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton and in Glen Ellyn who demonize me, who denigrate me, and who condemn me because my parents sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/01/opinion/sunday/who-needs-charters-when-you-have-public-schools-like-these.html
— Arkansas Bans ‘Sex-Selection Abortion’ – CHRISTINE HAUSER (DIERSEN: Because anti-Trumps viciously demonize men, viciously denigrate men, and viciously condemn men, one would expect that virtually all aborted babies are males.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/30/us/arkansas-abortion-law.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Our Dishonest President.”
http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-ed-our-dishonest-president/
— Your way of life would not be remotely possible without Wall Street – Editorial  (DIERSEN: What do you say to the anti-Trumps in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, and in your county, and in Illinois who are filled with hatred of Wall Street?  Generally, the aforesaid are also filled with hatred of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton) and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-cohan-wall-street-regulations-20170402-story.html

 

USA TODAY
— White House top aides raked in millions last year – Donovan Slack, Paul Singer and Fredreka Schouten  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois a) who despise if not hate those who have more money than they have and/or b) despise if not hate those who have less money than they have.  The aforesaid despise if not hate me.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/03/31/white-house-to-disclose-finances-of-top-trump-aides-friday-evening/99871542/
— Are your retirement savings at risk? Take this quiz to find out  If you regularly contribute to your retirement accounts, that’s fantastic — but you also need to make sure that those funds are safe. – Wendy Connick  (DIERSEN: The cost of living in DuPage County is very high.  From what I see, if you want to stay in DuPage County when you retire, you need to be on track to have at least $100,000 a year to spend for your life expectancy when you retire.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/retirement/2017/04/01/are-your-retirement-savings-at-risk-take-this-quiz-to-find-out/99791098/

 

LONGVIEW NEWS JOURNAL
— When reporters are ‘combatants,’ they stop being journalists – Ruben Navarrette  (DIERSEN: As everyone knows, virtually all reporters are combatants for the Democrat Party, for the Libertarian Party, and/or for the Green Party.)
https://www.news-journal.com/news/2017/apr/01/navarrette-when-reporters-are-combatants-they-stop/

 

NEWSWEEK
— WHITE HOUSE WEALTH: READ STAFFERS’ FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES – NICHOLAS LOFFREDO
http://www.newsweek.com/white-house-wealth-read-staffers-financial-disclosures-577837

 

BUSINESS STANDARD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump incited violence against protesters in Kentucky. Two women and a man say they were shoved and punched by audience members at Trump’s command.”
http://www.business-standard.com/article/international/us-judge-trump-incited-violence-against-protesters-in-kentucky-117040200070_1.html

 

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, if you do not promote Islam, anti-Trumps viciously demonize, denigrate, and condemn you as being a hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things.
http://www.ibtimes.com/are-muslims-safe-mosque-prepares-potentially-deadly-crisis-active-shooter-training-2519058

 

METRO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, those who promote LGBTQ activity make it clear that they will not stop promoting LGBTQ activity until they get rid of all those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ activity.
http://metro.co.uk/2017/04/02/why-we-need-pride-more-than-ever-in-2017-6537643/

April 1 Evening Edition

ABC7
— MAYORAL CANDIDATES FACE OFF IN BOLINGBROOK – Will Jones
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/mayoral-candidates-face-off-in-bolingbrook/1829864/

 

CBS2
— Protesters Gather To Voice Concerns About Neil Gorsuch Nomination
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/04/01/protesters-gather-to-voice-concerns-about-neil-gorsuch-nomination/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rauner-backed PAC Liberty Principles spending big money to oust Mayor Dan McLaughlin in Orland Park – Mike Nolan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-orland-mayor-ads-st-0402-20170331-story.html
— Democrats have a new and surprising weapon on Capitol Hill: Power – Kelsey Snell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-democrats-leverage-20170401-story.html
— DuPage County: Headscarf issue in mug shot illuminates conflicts between police policy, religious respect – Suzanne Baker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-head-covering-st-0402-20170401-story.html
— Judge orders end to police pension-padding tactic used by suburban officers – Joe Mahr
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-countryside-police-pension-ruling-met-20170331-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ‘DREAMERS’ COULD FACE CHOICE: STAY, OR GO WITH DEPORTED PARENTS – Mick Dumke and Dan Mihalopoulos
http://chicago.suntimes.com/feature/dreamers-could-face-choice-stay-or-go-with-deported-parents/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Suburban Cook County sets early voting record
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170331/news/170339721/
— Why most voters have few choices at the polls – Jake Griffin  (DIERSEN: From what I see from living in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton since 1978, ever-increasingly, those who have the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout make it ever-increasingly clear that they will viciously destroy anyone who seeks a government office or a political office without their permission/direction.  Ever-increasingly, those who have clout make it ever-increasingly clear that they want to destroy individuals, organizations, companies, and governments a) that they cannot manipulate/dominate and/or b) that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170401/news/170409896/
— OUTSTANDING: Huntley bans video gambling cafes, adopts new fees – Madhu Krishnamurthy
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170401/news/170409904/
— Once-booming gun industry now recalibrating under Trump – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170401/business/304019983/
— Trump advisers richer than previous White House officials – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170401/news/304019967/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Why Chicago tourism has more worries than Trump’s tweets – DANNY ECKER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170401/ISSUE01/170339975/trump-tweets-against-chicago-are-the-least-of-citys-tourism-problems

 

WBEZ
— Rauner Fundraiser Draws Dueling Protests – Benjamin Payne
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/rauner-fundraiser-draws-dueling-protests/39617698-b8b5-4d9b-a47f-6392330c2028

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— More Budget Plans Floated in Springfield – Greg Bishop
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=240435#.WOA5DzvyuM8

 

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— Chicago Isn’t Just Segregated, It  Basically Invented Modern Segregation – WHET MOSER
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/March-2017/Why-Is-Chicago-So-Segregated/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— PTELL- The political boogeyman during elections – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/04/ptell-the-political-boogeyman-during-elections/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— J.B. PRITZKER GETS INVOLVED IN BOLINGBROOK MAYORAL RACE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/04/jb-pritzker-gets-involved-in-bolingbrook-mayoral-race.html

 

FOX NEWS
— White House: Crime-Ridden Sanctuary City Of Chicago Can’t Have It Both Ways: No Federal Funds For Situation They Created – Melanie Arter
http://nation.foxnews.com/2017/04/01/wh-crime-ridden-sanctuary-city-chicago-can-t-have-it-both-ways-no-federal-funds-situation
— Media in ‘Frenzy’ Because Trump Doesn’t Care What They Think – Eric Bolling
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/04/01/eric-bolling-donald-trump-put-media-frenzy-he-doesnt-care-about-feelings

 

GOPUSA
— The Left Loves Maxine Waters’ Fact-free Incendiary Attacks on GOP
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=22481

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— The Myth of an Unbiased Mainstream Media – Katrina Trinko
http://dailysignal.com/2017/03/27/the-myth-of-an-unbiased-mainstream-media/

 

PJ MEDIA
— The ‘Racism’ Libel Against the Trump Administration – DAVID P. GOLDMAN
https://pjmedia.com/spengler/2017/03/31/the-racism-libel-against-the-trump-administration/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— TREASONOUS: SANCTUARY CITIES FREE 253 ILLEGAL-ALIEN CRIMINALS IN 2 WEEKS  Outlaws becoming ‘main beneficiaries’ of non-cooperation policies – PAUL BREMMER
http://www.wnd.com/2017/04/sanctuary-cities-free-253-illegal-alien-criminals-in-2-weeks/

 

NEWSMAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps show their hatred of Trump supporters.
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/dnc-chair-trump-republican-party-healthcare/2017/04/01/id/782013/
— Republicans Hate This Easy IRA Way to Lift Retirement Savings
http://www.newsmax.com/Finance/StreetTalk/Republicans-Retirement-Savings-Boost/2017/04/01/id/781984/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— THANKS, TRUMP: BORDER CROSSINGS DOWN 60%
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/03/31/thanks-trump-border-crossings-down-60/

 

THE HILL
— Window closing for Congress to roll back Obama-era regulations – LYDIA WHEELER
https://origin-nyi.thehill.com/regulation/326812-window-closing-for-congress-to-roll-back-obama-era-regulations

 

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps show their hatred of Trump supporters.
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/rise-hate-crimes-spurs-states-enhance-protections-n738391

 

ABC NEWS
— Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner worth up to $740 million, part of an ultra-wealthy White House staff – ALEXANDER MALLIN
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/ivanka-trump-jared-kushner-worth-740-million-part/story?id=46510855

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Bill O’Reilly Thrives at Fox News, Even as Harassment Settlements Add Up  About $13 million has been paid out over the years to address complaints from women about Mr. O’Reilly’s behavior. He denies the claims have merit. – EMILY STEEL and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT  (DIERSEN: What complaints have been filed against you?  While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, no complaints that I discriminated against anyone because of their political affiliation, veteran status, “race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information,” or anything else were ever filed against me.  Nevertheless, the Democrats who ran the Post Office 1966-1969, the Democrats who ran IRS 1971-1980, and the Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997 treated me like many such complaints had been filed against me.  They would not have treated me that way if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, and/or a veteran.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/01/business/media/bill-oreilly-sexual-harassment-fox-news.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps show their hatred of Trump and of Trump’s supporters.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/01/opinion/sunday/why-is-this-hate-different-from-all-other-hate.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Here is what Post reporters found in the financial disclosures of top White House aides – Matea Gold, Rosalind S. Helderman and Amy Brittain
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2017/04/01/here-is-what-post-reporters-found-in-the-financial-disclosures-of-top-white-house-aides/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump’s failing presidency has the GOP in a free fall.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trumps-failing-presidency-has-the-gop-in-a-free-fall/2017/03/30/e0882d62-1581-11e7-ada0-1489b735b3a3_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Donald Trump’s joyless presidency.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/04/01/donald-trumps-joyless-presidency/

 

SACREMENTO BEE
— How far can California go as it becomes immigrant sanctuary? – Dan Walters (DIERSEN: How soon will California and Mexico officially declare war on America?  What other foreign countries will join with California and Mexico in declaring war of America?)
http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/dan-walters/article142032079.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— President Trump’s Advisers Made Big Money, Disclosures Show  Disclosures reveal some aides’ portfolios before they divested any assets as required by ethics office – REBECCA BALLHAUS, LIZ HOFFMAN and JAMES V. GRIMALDI
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-adviser-steve-bannon-earned-at-least-1-4-million-last-year-1491008430

 

BLOOMBERG
— GOP Paid White House’s Priebus Almost $500,000, Filing Shows – Jennifer Epstein and Toluse Olorunnipa  (DIERSEN: Who calls your tunes?  He who pays the piper calls the tunes. Neither the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, the DuPage County Republican Central Committee, the Illinois Republican Party, the Republican National Committee, nor any other individual, organization, company, government, or country has paid me anything for what I do for you as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000. He who pays the piper calls the tunes and I do not want anyone to call my tunes.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-04-01/gop-paid-white-house-s-priebus-almost-500-000-filing-show
(FROM THE ARTICLE: White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus received almost $500,000 from the Republican National Committee in 2016 as he led the party to wins at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue, according to a financial disclosure form released Friday. Priebus served as chairman of the RNC from 2011 until joining the Trump administration in January. He was paid a base salary of $225,000 in 2016 plus two bonuses totaling $175,000. The party also spent just over $57,000 on rent for a Washington-area home. At the beginning of 2017, the committee paid him an additional $33,000. Appointed by President Donald Trump shortly after the election last year, Priebus has attempted to draw on his long-standing relationships with Republicans in Congress to help shape and shepherd Trump’s agenda. A fixture in Wisconsin politics for most of his adult life, Priebus worked as a litigator at Milwaukee law firm Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, where he became partner in 2006. He went on leave from the firm when he became party chairman and more formally severed ties at the end of 2016, when he received a $450,000 equity buyout. He also was paid a $50,000 bonus by the firm and had $96,408 from his capital account returned to him. Priebus also reported assets totaling at least $350,000 in an American Funds mutual fund and two bank accounts.)

 

NATIONAL BUSINESS REVIEW
— Trump’s Twitter attacks on conservative Republicans: so far, they’re backfiring – CHRIS KEALL
https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/trumps-twitter-attacks-conservative-republicans-so-far-theyre-backfiring-ck-201431

 

GUARDIAN
— Bernie Sanders says Trump voters aren’t ‘deplorable’ in jab aimed at Clinton camp – Martin Pengelly
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/apr/01/bernie-sanders-trump-voters-not-deplorable-clinton-warren

April 1 Morning Edition

CBS2
— OUTSTANDING: Spicer: “No Question” Trump Would Pull Funds Over Sanctuary Status
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/03/31/spicer-no-question-trump-would-pull-funds-over-sanctuary-status/

 

WGN TV
— Trump’s presence could be felt in suburban election – TAHMAN BRADLEY  (DIERSEN: Do you live in one of the 11 counties in Illinois that voted for Clinton?  If you are a Trump supporter, what adverse actions have the anti-Trumps taken against you? What adverse actions are they taking against you?  What adverse actions have they threatened to take against you?)
http://wgntv.com/2017/03/31/trumps-pressence-could-be-felt-in-suburban-election/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Next Tuesday, suburban voters head to the polls. In Bolingbrook, a small municipal contest could be early test of how President Donald Trump will impact local elections. For 31 years, Roger Claar has served as Bolingbrook mayor.  He’s on the ballot again Tuesday. But he’s facing a serious challenge from Jacqueline Traynere. Claar hosted for Trump last fall.   The big money event was held at the village-owned Bolingbrook Golf Club, or as some residents call it, “Rog Mahal.” “You’re bringing in somebody who talks negatively about the minorities in our community, who disrespects the message on the Statue of Liberty, who just spews hate,” Traynere said. Bolingbrook voted overwhelmingly for Hillary Clinton and Traynere is pounding Claar for backing Trump. Today, Claar hit back. “She’s an opportunist. She’s running because of the Trump fundraiser,” he said. “I doubt she would have run otherwise.  I’ve had many people tell me, ‘I was disappointed, but I’ve forgiven you.’” The race has also turned personal. Traynere claims the mayor was unprofessional and rude to her when raised questions about violence against women. “I do believe that we have a domestic violence issue that’s pretty high profile in our community,” she said. “He requested the meeting to tell me to sit down and shut up. This is the kind of mayor that we have in this community. If he doesn’t like what you have to say he tells you to sit down and shut up. He’s a bully.” The mayor told WGN News he doesn’t recall the conversation. “I don’t bully. I’m a bully for Bolingbrook. I stand up for Bolingbrook,” he said. Traynere has also made Bolingbrook’s debt an issue in the campaign. “Two years ago, we only owed $180 million. As of June of last year, we owed $316 million,” she said. Mayor Claar admits the village is adding debt, but he says it’s being used for crucial infrastructure investments. He says Traynere  may serve on the Will County Board, but she has no municipal experience. “She’s saying nothing about what she’s going to do except for saying hate me and called me a bully. Now, is that a good platform? I guess we’ll see Tuesday.” Mayor Claar says he does not regret the Trump fundraiser.)

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— OUTSTANDING: Sean Spicer goes after Chicago, sanctuary cities and crime – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sean-spicer-goes-after-chicago-sanctuary-cities-and-crime/
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Trump’s sorry search for scapegoats – Gene Lyons  (DIERSEN: All of my critics/opponents a) have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and b) are big time scapegoaters. They blame others for their problems, for your problems, and for everyone’s problems. They have their nasty operatives and their nasty dupes a) treat those rudely in public, b) demonize, denigrate, and condemn those in public, c) insult those in public, and/or d) slander those in public a) who do not glorify and praise them, b) who do not pander to them, c) who do not give them money, d) who do not serve as one of their operatives, and/or e) who do not serve as one of their dupes. I should write a book about the big time scapegoaters in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who blame me for all of their problems, for all of your problems, for all of my problems, and for all of everyone’s problems.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/trumps-desperate-quest-for-someone-to-blame/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Waukegan political fliers sound false alarm about ‘TRUMPLAND’ – Dan Moran
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-moran-waukegan-trumpland-fliers-st-0401-20170331-column.html
— History about to be made in Aurora mayoral election – Steve Lord
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-mayor-election-st-0402-20170331-story.html
— Stevenson wrestler Dylan Geick: ‘I am not alone’ as a gay high school athlete – Mike Clark
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lincolnshire/sports/ct-lns-wrestling-dylan-geick-lgbt-st-0401-20170331-story.html
— Every president has obligations to America’s allies. – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Countries that are America’s allies do not illegally send millions of their citizens into America illegally.  They do not illegally keep millions of their citizens in America illegally.  They do not illegally sent mountains of illegal drugs into America illegally. Such countries want to destroy America.  Such countries are enemies of America.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-world-war-stalin-communism-trump-germany-edit-0402-jm-20170331-story.html

 

SAUK VALLEY
— Whiteside County Republicans told to support their governor  IDNR director, state legislators rally the troops at Lincoln Day Dinner –  PAM EGGEMEIER (DIERSEN: What motivates you to support activists, candidates, elected officials, and party leaders?  For me, it is what they have done, what they are doing, and what they promise to do to defend and advance the Republican Party platform, the Illinois Republican Party platform, and the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling.)
http://www.saukvalley.com/2017/03/31/whiteside-county-republicans-told-to-support-their-governor/ay7a0sk/

 

STATE LINE
— Ford CEO Fields gets 19% pay hike  Ford reports $10.4B in pre-tax profits for 2016 – CHRIS ISIDORE
http://www.mystateline.com/news/business/ford-ceo-fields-gets-19-pay-hike/683889424

 

WJBD RADIO
— OUTRAGEOUS: Illinois Among 16 States Urging Court to Continue to Block Travel Ban – AP
http://www.wjbdradio.com/local-news/2017/03/31/illinois-among-16-states-urging-court-to-continue-to-block-travel-ban

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Gov. Rauner Pushing For Economic Development
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/gov-rauner-pushing-for-economic-development

 

BUREAU COUNTY REPUBLICAN
— Sanguinetti visits Dimmick School to highlight shared services
http://www.bcrnews.com/2017/03/23/sanguinetti-visits-dimmick-school-to-highlight-shared-services/a2a9mt9/

 

BELOIT DAILY NEWS
— VERY SAD: STUDENTS TO STAY HOME, FARMWORKERS TO MARCH FOR CESAR CHAVEZ – AP
http://www.beloitdailynews.com/article/20170331/AP/303319863

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Some raise concerns over former teachers union members seeking Downers Grove school board seats – Glenn Minnis  (DIERSEN: Virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are filled with hatred against unions and against union members.  They stress that I was a union member for almost 12 years.)
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511100056-some-raise-concerns-over-former-teachers-union-members-seeking-downers-grove-school-board-seats

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Momentum Building To Defund Planned Parenthood – Chris Iverson
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/momentum-building-defund-planned-parenthood/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Democrat Party Chair Gives Deranged and Vulgar Speech Denying Trump Was Elected – Thomas Lifson
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/04/democrat_party_chair_gives_deranged_and_vulgar_speech_denying_trump_was_elected.html

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— 7 FACTS DEMOCRATS SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE THEY OPPOSE NEIL GORSUCH
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/03/31/7-facts-democrats-should-consider-before-they-oppose-neil-gorsuch/

 

THE HILL
— Sanders defends Trump voters: I don’t think they’re racists, sexists or homophobes – BROOKE SEIPEL
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/326820-sanders-defends-trump-voters-i-dont-think-theyre-racists
— Trump takes risk with Freedom Caucus attack – SCOTT WONG  (DIERSEN: Who attacks you? I should write a book about past and present Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois officials and others who have treated me rudely in public, who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned me in public, who have insulted me in public, and who have slandered me in public. They blame me for all of their problems, for all of your problems, for all of my problems, and for all of everyone’s problems.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/326798-trump-takes-risk-with-freedom-caucus-attack

 

POLITICO
— Bannon earned more than half a million dollars from entities tied to GOP donors  White House disclosures give more insight into holdings of Trump family and top aides. – JOSH GERSTEIN and DARREN SAMUELSOHN (DIERSEN: He who pays the piper calls the tunes.  Everyone involved in government, politics, media, etc. should be required to disclose the amounts and sources of all their income during at least the last 10 years.)
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/03/white-house-staff-financial-disclosures-236765

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— White House Ends Bar Association’s Role in Vetting Judges – ADAM LIPTAK  (DIERSEN: Who does not want others to evaluate you? My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government were furious a) that universities that they could not control gave me job-related degrees – NIU in 1970, Loyola in 1976, DePaul in 1980, and IIT in 1997; b) that professional associations that they could not control gave me professional certifications – CPA in 1979, Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and Forensic Accountant in 1997; c) that the State of Illinois that they could not control at the time licensed me as a CPA in 1981; and d) that the members of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter who they could not control elected me to serve on the organization’s Executive Committee 1983-1996.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/31/us/politics/white-house-american-bar-association-judges.html
— For April Ryan, Clashes With the White House Bring a New Kind of Prominence – MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM  (DIERSEN: Who treats you rudely in public? Who demonizes, denigrates, and condemns you in public? Who insults you in public? Who slanders you in public?  I should write a book about past and present Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois officials and others who have treated me rudely in public, who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned me in public, who have insulted me in public, and who have slandered me in public. They blame me for all of their problems, for all of your problems, for all of my problems, and for all of everyone’s problems.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/31/business/media/april-ryan-white-house-spicer-trump.html
(FROM THE ARTICE: By the time April D. Ryan left the White House briefing room on Tuesday, she was already making headlines: on live television, President Trump’s press secretary, Sean M. Spicer, had cut off her questions to chastise her for what he deemed an inappropriate shake of her head. In Ms. Ryan’s basement office in the West Wing, the phone started to ring. Her fans, it seemed, were having none of it. “I was appalled at the way Sean Spicer was treating you with such disrespect,” said a pained-sounding woman named Pam, who said she had listened to Ms. Ryan, the White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks, for years. “I have people come at me in all sorts of ways,” Ms. Ryan told Pam, nodding. “I thank you so much.” Hanging up, Ms. Ryan, whose workspace is about the size of a telephone booth, checked her Twitter account. After Mr. Spicer’s harangue, she had tweeted a single word — “Lawd!!!!” — which was rapidly going viral. (By week’s end, it would be retweeted more than 6,000 times.) Somebody had replied with a video of Melissa McCarthy imitating Mr. Spicer on “Saturday Night Live” by shoving a lectern at a reporter. Ms. Ryan howled with delight. “I love Melissa McCarthy!” she said. One of the few black journalists in the White House press corps, Ms. Ryan has covered presidents and clashed with press secretaries for 20 years. But her encounters with the Trump administration are propelling the 49-year-old, Baltimore-bred journalist to a new level of prominence — and into a contentious debate over this White House’s attitudes toward gender and race. First there was Mr. Trump’s bizarre request, at a February news conference, that Ms. Ryan arrange a meeting between him and the Congressional Black Caucus. “Are they friends of yours?” the president asked, apparently oblivious to the racial undertones of posing such a query to a black journalist. Then came Tuesday, when Mr. Spicer laced into Ms. Ryan after she asked how the administration planned to revamp its image in light of reports about suspicious ties with Russia. “It seems like you’re hellbent on trying to make sure that whatever image you want to tell about this White House stays,” Mr. Spicer shot back from the lectern, after accusing Ms. Ryan of harboring an “agenda.” When Ms. Ryan tried to clarify, he interrupted. “You’re asking me a question and I’m going to answer it,” he said, adding in a tone: “I’m sorry, please stop shaking your head again.” Mr. Spicer is belligerent on the best of days. But his tone toward Ms. Ryan struck some viewers — including Hillary Clinton — as pointed and condescending, particularly because it was directed toward a black woman. “April Ryan, a respected journalist with unrivaled integrity, was doing her job just this afternoon in the White House press room, when she was patronized and cut off trying to ask a question,” Mrs. Clinton told a women’s group in California. (Mrs. Clinton, who has sat for interviews with Ms. Ryan, saw the exchange on Twitter that day and added the line to her speech.) The hashtag #BlackWomenatWork trended on Twitter, linking Ms. Ryan with Representative Maxine Waters of California, whose hairstyle was mocked by the Fox News host Bill O’Reilly (he later apologized). Whoopi Goldberg expressed her disgust on “The View.” John Dingell, the former Democratic representative from Michigan, wrote on Twitter: “If the WH doesn’t want talented journalists like @AprilDRyan to shake their heads, perhaps they should stop acting like some damn children.” For Ms. Ryan, the attention is energizing, and a bit unsettling. She posted supportive comments from fans and celebrities on her Twitter feed, but also some of the racist replies that she says are a byproduct of her job. When a Florida radio host requested a photo with her at the White House — “I just love the way you don’t take no for an answer” — Ms. Ryan politely declined. “It’s going to look like I’m gloating,” she said. “Look, I’m a black woman in a white male dominated town,” Ms. Ryan said later, when asked if she felt treated differently. But she said her primary goal was to remain focused on her work. “I like Sean Spicer,” Ms. Ryan said. “I don’t want this to hurt him.” She paused. “I don’t want it to hurt me, either.”)

 

NEW YORK POST
— Hate-crime hysteria has a serious cost – Editorial (DIERSEN: Ever-increasing, anti-Whites viciously demonize Whites, viciously denigrate Whites, and viciously condemn Whites as being haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.  Ever-increasingly, anti-Whites make it clear that they want to get rid of Whites once and for all.)
http://nypost.com/2017/03/31/hate-crime-hysteria-has-a-serious-cost/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Wisconsin Democrats Are Still Paying for Their Anti-Walker Protests  Six years after the statehouse protests in Madison, the state is red—and getting redder. – EMILY JASHINSKY  (DIERSEN: What are you still paying for? I am still paying for my not glorifying and praising my critics/opponents, my not pandering to them, my not giving them money, my not serving as one of their operatives, my not serving as one of their dupes, and my filing lawsuits against them.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/wisconsin-democrats-are-still-paying-for-their-anti-walker-protests-1491001436
— Mistakes, He’s Made a Few Too Many –  PEGGY NOONAN  (DIERSEN: According to your current critics/opponents, what mistakes have you made?  My current critics/opponents would say that my mistakes include my not glorifying and praising them, my not pandering to them, my not giving them money, my not serving as one of their operatives, my not serving as one of their dupes, and my filing lawsuits against them.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mistakes-hes-made-a-few-too-many-1490916097
— Ivy League Universities Get More Selective – Melissa Korn  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me for my not having a degree from an Ivy League university.  In my defense, I have a master’s degree from IIT in financial markets and trading, a master’s degree from DePaul in accounting, an MBA from Loyola, and a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU. In my defense, I am a Forensic Accountant, Certified Financial Services Auditor, Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Fraud Examiner, Licensed CPA, and Certified Internal Auditor. My nasty disgusting vicious failed critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes should disclose what degrees, certifications, and licenses, if any, that they have.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/ivy-league-universities-get-more-selective-1490961758

 

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps are overjoyed that “American Jobs Are Headed to Mexico Once Again.”
https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-03-31/jobs-departing-u-s-for-mexico-again-as-trump-s-threats-ignored

 

MOTLEY FOOL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote pot in Illinois want to further destroy Illinois.
https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/04/01/surprise-a-recreational-marijuana-bill-was-just-in.aspx

 

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps are overjoyed that “Jobs Moving To Mexico.”
http://www.ibtimes.com/jobs-moving-mexico-under-trump-despite-potus-american-first-push-2518855

 

VANITY FAIR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps are overjoyed that jobs move to Mexico.
http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/03/trumps-twitter-tantrums-fail-to-stop-mexico-bound-jobs

 

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasing, anti-Whites viciously demonize Whites, viciously denigrate Whites, and viciously condemn Whites as being haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.  Ever-increasingly, anti-Whites make it clear that they want to get rid of Whites once and for all.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/apr/01/diversity-doesnt-make-racism-magically-disappear

March 31 Evening Edition

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— TREASONOUS: New app to alert undocumented immigrants of ICE raids
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/245340303-story

 

CBS2
— CBS 2 Presses White House About Sanctuary Cities Via Skype – Derrick Blakley  (DIERSEN: Those who create sanctuary cities are guilty of treason.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/03/31/cbs-2-presses-white-house-about-sanctuary-cities-via-skype/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Rauners promote Biss.
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/03/31/at-issue-democratic-governor-candidate-daniel-biss-talks-rauners-failure/
— Redfield: Illinois Budget Stalemate Could Last Through Next Election – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/03/31/expert-illinois-budget-stalemate-could-last-through-next-election/

 

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask will Bolingbrook mayor Roger Claar pay political price for backing Trump?
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Will-Suburban-Mayor-Pay-Political-Price-for-Backing-Trump–417825983.html
— Chance the Rapper: Chicago Bulls Will Donate $1M to CPS
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chance-the-rapper-major-announcement-cps-funding-417786933.html
— Emanuel Prioritizes ‘Flowers and More Bike Lanes’ Over Violence, Alderman Says – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Alderman-Says-Emanuel-Prioritizes-Flowers-and-More-Bike-Lanes-Over-Violence-417815753.html

 

ABC7
— RAUNER APPEARING IN NEW ROUND OF COMMERCIAL AS STATE BUDGET IMPASSE CONTINUES – Sarah Schulte
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/gov-rauner-appearing-in-new-commercial-as-state-budget-impasse-continues/1828514/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Caterpillar to close plant near Aurora, lay off 800 workers – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/caterpillar-to-close-plant-near-aurora-lay-off-800-workers/
— Rauner and Democratic agendas include everything but governing – Phil Kadner
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/rauner-and-democratic-agendas-include-everything-but-governing/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump’s desperate quest for someone to blame.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/trumps-desperate-quest-for-someone-to-blame/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— TREASONOUS: Amid Trump administration threats, Oak Park to remain a sanctuary city – Steve Schering
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park/news/ct-oak-sanctuary-cities-tl-0406-20170331-story.html
— Spicer ties Chicago’s sanctuary city status to city’s gang, violence problem – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-sanctuary-city-lose-federal-dollars-met-0331-20170331-story.html
— Mendoza calls on Rauner, WGN radio host to apologize for ‘duct tape’ comment – Kim Geiger and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-susana-mendoza-bruce-rauner-met-0401-20170331-story.html
— Calendar alert: It’s 2018 in Springfield – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-rauner-madigan-springfield-2018-election-budget-illinois-edit-0402-jm-20170331-story.html
— Should Obama save Chicago? That’s asking too much. – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-obama-chicago-crime-michelle-barack-edit-0403-md-20170331-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump’s wall is already collapsing.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-mexico-border-wall-trump-chapman-perspec-0402-md-20170331-column.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “In a hole, President Trump keeps digging.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-trump-freedom-caucus-hole-page-perspec-0402-md-20170331-story.html
— Chicago bank tangled up in intrigue over ex-Trump aide Manafort – Becky Yerak
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-manafort-chicago-loans-0401-biz-20170331-story.html
— Judge approves $25 million settlement in Trump University fraud lawsuits – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-university-settlement-20170331-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote “Naperville rally demanding Trump release tax returns planned for Tax Day.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-tax-day-protest-st-0402-20170331-story.html
— Caterpillar to take 800 jobs out of Aurora area – Steve Lord
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-caterpillar-close-st-0402-20170331-story.html
— Suburban election preview: Mayoral races, school funding and a few firsts – Alicia Fabbre
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-suburban-election-preview-0402-20170331-story.html
— Suburban parents want lawmakers to remove SAT scores from college transcripts – Haley BeMiller  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes reluctantly acknowledge that I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 and the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, something that only about 20% of those who take the examinations can say, but they stress that my scores on individual parts of the examinations were not that great.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-high-school-transcripts-sat-act-parents-met-20170331-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Wife of man banned from libraries for touching women’s feet: He has drinking problem – Justin Kmitch  (DIERSEN: I oppose the promotion of booze.  Most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes talk and act like they have a drinking problem.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170331/news/170339735/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Folksy Rauner ads beg the question: What record will he run on? – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170331/NEWS02/170339976/folksy-rauner-ads-beg-the-question-what-record-will-he-run-on
— Caterpillar to close Aurora plant, cutting 800 jobs
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170331/NEWS05/170339977/caterpillar-to-close-aurora-plant-cutting-800-jobs

 

WTTW
— Trump Says ‘No Excuse’ for Chicago Violence – Alexandra Silets  (DIERSEN: Democrats run Chicago, nevertheless, they blame Republicans for Chicago violence.)
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/03/31/week-review-trump-says-no-excuse-chicago-violence

 

WBEZ
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “Will Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar Pay Political Price For Backing Trump?”
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/will-bolingbrook-mayor-pay-political-price-for-backing-trump/6babc111-75bf-47f8-a9b7-06456d172d9a

 

WREX
— Chicago police to saturate neighborhood where 7 killed – AP
http://www.wrex.com/story/35039853/chicago-police-to-saturate-neighborhood-where-7-killed

 

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Rauner On Deputy Governor Munger’s Salary – Esther Kwon
http://newschannel20.com/news/local/rauner-on-deputy-governor-mungers-salary

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Madison County GOP comes out against school sales tax increase – JOSEPH BUSTOS
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article142036074.html

 

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
http://www.daily-journal.com/news/nation/public-support-for-marijuana-legalization-surged-in-survey-says/article_bf549413-a350-5441-9405-6ca8dd8890d9.html

 

CHICAGOIST
— Spicer Says Chicago’s Gang Violence ‘Inextricably Linked’ To Sanctuary City Status
http://chicagoist.com/2017/03/31/spicer_says_chicago_violence_and_st.php

 

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— Crimes On Rise in Naperville
http://www.nctv17.com/crimes-on-rise-in-naperville/

 

REPUBLICAN NEWS WATCH
— Even Donald Trump can’t fix stupid – DOUG IBENDAHL
http://republicannewswatch.com/wp/?p=14272

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Downers Grove Township Clerk Pension Debate – Part 2 – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/03/downers-grove-township-clerk-pension-debate-part-2/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS HOUSE PASSES BILL TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO DISSOLVE TOWNSHIPS – Brendan Bakala
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-house-passes-bill-to-allow-residents-to-dissolve-townships/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Trump ‘sanctuary city’ policy could cost Urbana federal dollars – Cole Lauterbach
http://ilnews.org/news/statewide/trump-sanctuary-city-policy-could-cost-urbana-federal-dollars/article_f250862e-1569-11e7-a1c8-836e89bdc402.html
— Poll: Plurality say government causes poverty
http://ilnews.org/news/economy/poll-plurality-say-government-causes-poverty/article_e5bc95c4-1564-11e7-b255-27fac372c06e.html

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— End of March Springfield Update – Kathy Valente
https://illinoisfamily.org/uncategorized/springfield-update/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— GUN CONTROL GROUP BLAMES SURROUNDING STATES FOR FOUR DEAD IN CHICAGO SHOOTING
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/03/gun-control-group-blames-surrounding-states-for-four-dead-in-chicago-shooting.html
— BATINICK: SERVING ILLINOIS SENIORS IN A NEW, MORE COST-EFFICIENT WAY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/03/batinick-serving-illinois-seniors-in-a-new-more-cost-efficient-way.html
— TURNING POINT USA’S CHARLIE KIRK ROLLS OUT PROFESSOR WATCH LIST
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/03/turning-point-usas-charlie-kirk-rolls-out-professor-watch-list.html
— LOCAL MAYORAL RACE PULLS IN OUTSIDE PAC FUNDS AND SENATOR DURBIN’S ATTENTION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/03/local-mayoral-race-pulls-in-outside-pac-funds-and-senator-durbins-attention.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
—  Cochran apologizes – ILGOP responds *** Mendoza wrongly claims Rauner laughed at “rape culture” comment
https://capitolfax.com/2017/03/31/mendoza-wrongly-claims-rauner-laughed-at-rape-culture-comment/
— 7 shot dead and barely a peep is heard
https://capitolfax.com/2017/03/31/7-shot-dead-and-barely-a-peep-is-heard/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Chicago Teachers Lobby State Legislature To Eliminate Strike Restrictions – TED GOODMAN
http://dailycaller.com/2017/03/31/chicago-teachers-lobby-state-legislature-to-eliminate-strike-restrictions/

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— What Kinzinger Gets Wrong About the Freedom Caucus – Rachel Bovard
http://dailysignal.com/2017/03/31/what-this-centrist-gop-lawmaker-gets-wrong-about-the-freedom-caucus/

 

BREITBART
— Tancredo to Sanctuary City Pols: ‘How Do You Live with Yourself’ Given the Death and Mayhem from Your Decisions? – DAN RIEHL
http://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/03/31/tancredo-sanctuary-city-pols-how-do-you-live-with-yourself-given-death-mayhem-your-decisions/

 

GOPUSA
— Alphabet genders upset they won’t be counted separately in census
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=22458

 

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— “MAYORS FOR SAFE CITIES” FIGHT CALIFORNIA SANCTUARY STATE BILL – Daniel Greenfield
http://www.frontpagemag.com/point/266284/mayors-safe-cities-fight-california-sanctuary-daniel-greenfield

 

TOWNHALL
— New DHS Report Reveals Sanctuary Cities Are Releasing Violent Criminal Aliens – Leah Barkoukis
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2017/03/31/new-dhs-report-reveals-the-types-of-illegal-immigrants-sanctuary-cities-are-letting-go-hint-theyre-not-nonviolent-n2306882

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— In Defense of the Freedom Caucus  It’s wrong for Trump to blame the conservatives. – Editorial
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/446306/freedom-caucus-republican-health-care-bill-defeat-not-all-freedom-caucus
— Media Bias Goes Far Beyond Language – JAY CARUSO
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/446304/kellyanne-conway-conservatives-receive-different-treatment-photos

 

CAMPUS REFORM
— Leftist Illini ‘harass white men’ at College Republican event – Anthony Gockowski
http://www.campusreform.org/?ID=8984

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask will Bolingbrook mayor Roger Claar pay political price for backing Trump?
http://www.toledoblade.com/Nation/2017/03/31/Will-suburban-Chicago-mayor-pay-political-price-for-backing-President-Trump-He-angered-some-residents-by-hosting-September-fund-raiser.html

 

CNBC
— By bashing conservatives Trump is making this historic mistake – Jake Novak
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/03/31/why-declaring-war-on-conservatives-is-dangerous-for-trump-commentary.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Lengthy article about Roger Claar and his campaign for mayor of Bolingbrook.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/31/us/trump-local-elections.html
— Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Still Benefiting From Business Empire, Filings Show – JESSE DRUCKER, ERIC LIPTON and MAGGIE HABERMAN
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/31/us/politics/ivanka-trump-and-jared-kushner-still-benefiting-from-business-empire-filings-show.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, President Trump’s daughter and son-in-law, will remain the beneficiaries of a sprawling real estate and investment business still worth as much as $741 million, despite their new government responsibilities, according to ethics filings released by the White House Friday night. Ms. Trump will also maintain a stake in the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. The hotel, just down the street from the White House, has drawn protests from ethics experts who worry that foreign governments or special interests could stay there in order to curry favor with the administration. It is unclear how Ms. Trump would earn income from that stake. Mr. Kushner’s financial disclosures say that Ms. Trump earned between $1 million and $5 million from January 2016 to March 2017, and puts the value of her stake at between $5 million and $25 million.)

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Republicans’ views of blacks’ intelligence, work ethic lag behind Democrats at a record clip – Aaron Blake  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a Black in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a Black could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a Black in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted Blacks in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a Black in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a Black in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a Black could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/03/31/the-gap-between-republicans-and-democrats-views-of-african-americans-just-hit-a-new-high/
— Democrats call for largest IRS budget to improve service as Trump calls for cuts – Joe Davidson  (DIERSEN: I worked for IRS 1971-1980 and I worked for GAO on audits of IRS 1986-1988.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/03/30/democrats-call-for-largest-irs-budget-to-improve-service-as-trump-calls-for-cuts/

 

BLOOMBERG
— Chicago Says Spicer Can’t Blame Shooting Epidemic on Immigrants – Erik Larson  (DIERSEN: What are the demographics of those who shoot people in Chicago?)
https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-03-31/chicago-says-spicer-can-t-blame-shooting-epidemic-on-immigrants

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Inflation Tops 2% Target for First Time in Almost Five Years  Federal Reserve officials don’t expect inflation to increase much from February’s annual reading – ERIC MORATH (DIERSEN: From what I see, inflation for things that I must pay for like health insurance, out-of-pocket medical expenses, real estate taxes, food, utilities, etc. has always been far higher than what the federal government has claimed.  My Civil Service Retirement System pension buys far less today than it did in 1997.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/consumer-inflation-tops-feds-target-for-first-time-in-nearly-5-years-1490963507

 

PBS NEWS HOUR
— Should affirmative action be based on socioeconomic status?  (DIERSEN: What if Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion had only been for those whose parents did not have college degrees?  Neither of my outstanding parents attended college.  My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma.  My mother never attended high school.)
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/affirmative-action-based-socioeconomic-status/

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— IRS has lost thousands of employees since 2010 – Eric White
http://federalnewsradio.com/federal-headlines/2017/03/irs-lost-thousands-employees-since-2010/

 

FED SMITH
— Are Federal Agencies Required to Offer Retirement Seminars? – John Grobe
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/03/31/federal-agencies-required-offer-retirement-seminars/

 

GLAMOUR
— An LGBTQ Dance Party Protest Is Being Hosted Outside of Ivanka Trump’s Home – MAGGIE MALLON
http://www.glamour.com/story/an-lgbtq-dance-party-protest-is-being-hosted-outside-of-ivanka-trumps-home

 

WASHINGTON BLADE
— LGBT dance party protest planned for outside Ivanka Trump’s house – Mariah Cooper
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2017/03/31/lgbt-dance-party-protest-planned-outside-ivanka-trumps-house/