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June 20 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Governor Rauner to deliver live address on budget Tuesday – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/governor-rauner-to-deliver-live-address-on-budget-tuesday/2120304/

NBC5
— Rauner Skips Republican Fundraiser – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/rauner-republican-fundraiser-429522163.html
— Congressman Bobby Rush Endorses Chris Kennedy for Illinois Governor (DIERSEN: It may come out that in 1997, Rush succeeded in getting my Democrat GAO superiors to force me to retire in when I was 49 years old so that my Black Democrat subordinate could have my job and have my preferred corner office. Jim Thompson, Jim Edgar, and their supporters would have no problem with that because they all promote patronage. SEE: http://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/13/us/seeking-return-to-ways-of-patronage-in-politics.html)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/bobby-rush-endorses-chris-kennedy-illinois-governor-429507493.html
— Congressman Luis Gutierrez Endorses JB Pritzker for Illinois Governor
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/luis-gutierrez-endorses-jb-pritzer-illinois-governor-429460103.html

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rauner, schools play blame game as CPS takes out costly $275M loan – Juan Perez Jr.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chicago-schools-close-expensive-loan-met-20170619-story.html
— Emanuel hits D.C. to talk up proposed high school graduation requirement – Katherine Skiba (DIERSEN: What did you have when you graduated from high school? I had an acceptance letter from UIC when I graduated from Crete-Monee High School in 1966. However, many, if not most, if not virtually everyone viewed me as not being “college material.” Neither of my parents had attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. I spent my junior and senior years and the summer in between washing dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-dc-talk-20170620-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: His speech, being billed as “Moving Forward in Chicago,” will address his bid to require public high school seniors to provide a college or trade school acceptance letter, proof of military enlistment or a job offer in order to graduate, the announcement said.)
— Chicago records 300th homicide over Father’s Day weekend — just like last year – Elyssa Cherney
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-weekend-violence-20170619-story.html
— I’m a member of Congress. I’m going to start carrying a gun. – Chris Collins (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats, 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 PROMOTE HATRED AGAINST THOSE WHO ARE Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-congress-shooting-carry-guns-20170619-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 32 members of Chicago Fire Department brass return to rank-and-file – Fran Spielman and Frank Main (DIERSEN: Constructively, in the federal government, you are a member of the rank-and-file until you become a member of the Senior Executive Service, currently $161,900/year.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/32-members-of-chicago-fire-department-brass-return-to-rank-and-file/
— Chicago Public Schools borrow $275 million at sky-high interest rate – Lauren FitzPatrick and Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: What loans have you taken out and what helped you avoid sky-high interest rates? I borrowed to buy a new 1972 Corvette in 1971, a new town home in University Park in 1972, a studio condo downtown Chicago in 1974, and a one bedroom condo in downtown Chicago in 1976. My having worked for Firestone Stores 1970-1972 and for IRS 1971-1980 helped me avoid sky-high interest rates. My wife and I borrowed to buy 1017 East Harrison in Wheaton in 1978 and to have 915 Cove Court built in Wheaton in 1984. My having worked for IRS 1971-1980 and for GAO 1980-1997 and my wife’s having worked for FBI 1968-1970 and for the U.S. League of Savings institutions 1970-1992 helped us avoid sky-high interest rates.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/chicago-public-schools-borrow-275-million-at-sky-high-interest-rate/
— Redistricting: Supreme Court could restore the power of your vote – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/supreme-court-could-restore-the-power-of-your-vote/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote Islam.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/no-reason-in-the-world-a-muslim-girl-cant-be-an-american-girl/
— Pride Day is kids’ day too – Shia Kapos (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage children to engage in LGBTQ activity.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/hobson-lucas-are-a-force-behind-south-side-indoor-track-center/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Chicago attorney Aubrey Parker and her pediatrician wife will be among the throngs attending this year’s Pride Parade on June 25. The couple have attended the annual event before but this time they’re bringing along their two young children. Families aren’t new to the parade. Parents and children of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities have long been “allies” of the parade, noted Richard Pfeiffer, who’s coordinated the event since the 1970s. Marriage equality has made the parade even more of a family affair, he said. You see it in the number of young faces in the parade and on the sidelines. The Back Lot Bash, that coincides with the parade, even includes kids music. Though never as flamboyant as San Francisco’s Pride Parade, where nudity is part of the mix, Chicago’s parade has its share of over-the-top floats. Though that’s changed, too, Pfeiffer said. “Forty years ago, people saw cross-dressing as flamboyant. Not anymore.” For Parker, a family law attorney at Beermann Pritikin Mirabelli Swerdlove LLP, and her wife, Dr. Ellen Parker, the parade is about celebrating differences. Aubrey and Ellen met while attending Creighton University in 2005. Back then, Aubrey’s last name was Parlet and Ellen’s last name was Klocker. When they married, they merged their surnames to Parker. “We knew we were going to have kids and thought here we are two moms, and if we can make things more average we wanted to,” Aubrey Parker said. “It’s nice and generic.”)
— Big questions remain in Navy destroyer’s collision with container ship – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/big-questions-remain-in-navy-destroyers-collision-with-container-ship/

DAILY HERALD
— After protesters gather, Rauner skips Republican fundraiser – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170619/after-protesters-gather-rauner-skips-republican-fundraiser
— Des Plaines reverses decision, opts out of Cook County wage law – Chacour Koop
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20170619/des-plaines-reverses-decision-opts-out-of-cook-county-wage-law
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Eisendrath bids Sun-Times, wants it to serve the 99% – Robert Feder (DIERSEN: Are/were you a member of the 1%? While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates did everything that they could to paint me as being a member of the hated 1%. While I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969, they stressed the new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint, the new 1968 Oldsmobile 442, and the new 1969 Dodge Charger SE that I had bought and drove to work. They stressed that I stayed at the University Plaza Dormitory at NIU. While I worked for IRS 1971-1980, they stressed the new 1972 Chevy Corvette, the new 1978 Chevy Chevette, and the new 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale that I had bought. They stressed the new town home that I had bought in 1972, the studio condo that I had bought in 1974, the one bedroom condo that I had bought in 1976, 1017 East Harrison in Wheaton that my wife and I had bought in 1978. They stressed the tuition that I had paid for graduate courses at Loyola 1972-1976 and DePaul 1976-1980. They stressed my wife’s salary. While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, they stressed 915 Cove Court that we had built in Wheaton in 1984, the collector cars that I had bought in 1989 and 1994, the tuition that I had paid for graduate finance courses 1992-1997, my wife’s salary, that we had no children, and the money that we had saved for our retirement.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170619/eisendrath-talks-about-plans-to-buy-sun-times
— Both sides are talking again in tollway, railroad feud over O’Hare bypass land – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170619/both-sides-are-talking-again-in-tollway-railroad-feud-over-ohare-bypass-land
— A response to hate crime that goes beyond punishment – Editorial (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats, 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 PROMOTE HATRED AGAINST THOSE WHO ARE Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170619/editorial-a-response-to-hate-crime-that-goes-beyond-punishment

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner goes on offense in budget standoff with televised call for ‘unity’ – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170620/BLOGS02/170629998/illinois-gov-bruce-rauner-tv-address-seeks-unity-on-budget
— Paralyzed by violence, Chicago needs state-of-emergency action from state, feds – RICHARD BOYKIN
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170617/OPINION/170619903

WBEZ
— ‘Do I Look Like I’m Packing?’ Chicago’s 50 aldermen on whether they carry a gun – Lauren Chooljian
http://interactive.wbez.org/everyotherhour/aldermen/

DAILY LINE
— Announcing The Springfield Daily Line – Mike Fourcher (DIERSEN: Since I became the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000 and started sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, many government/political news/commentary Internet newsletters have come and gone. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes stress a) that I do not have a degree in journalism and b) that I have never worked as a paid reporter or paid journalist. In my defense, 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. I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently, $79,563-$90,173. Much of what I did for GAO and for IRS was similar to what reporters and journalist do, including interviewing; fact gathering, summary, and analysis; and report writing. In addition, I am a Forensic Accountant, Certified Financial Services Auditor, Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Fraud Examiner, licensed CPA, and Certified Internal Auditor. In addition, I have master’s degrees in finance, accounting, and business. In addition, concerning politics, I have been a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999 and I was the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004.)
http://thedailyline.net/chicago/06/19/2017/announcing-springfield-daily-line/
(FROM THE ANNOUNCEMENT: I’m excited to announce that next month, The Daily Line will open a bureau in Springfield to publish a new newsletter, the Springfield Daily Line, focusing on state government news ($395/year or $650/year group subscription). Our bureau will be led full-time by experienced state government reporter Rae Hodge, who just completed a Fulbright Scholarship studying journalism at Cardiff University. Before heading over the pond, Rae worked for the Associated Press and then operated her own news service in the Frankfort, Kentucky statehouse. Everyone knows the amount of Illinois statehouse news coverage has declined precipitously. Our plan for the Springfield Daily Line is to produce new reporting from new angles currently uncovered. We’re going to produce something completely different from any existing publication, creating a must-have report for our paying subscribers–just as we have in Chicago. Exactly what do we plan to cover? We will focus on stories that most impact those who depend on government for their business success. That means, like in Chicago, we will provide fine-grained detail on legislation and policies moving through the General Assembly, publish as many bill briefings and primary documents as we can get our hands on, and include more coverage of state boards like JCAR and the ICC than you’ll find elsewhere. Our plan is unearth detail uninteresting to the regular citizen, but critical to those who know how can government turn on the little things.)

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner address set for Tuesday night
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170619/rauner-address-set-for-tuesday-night
— Rep. Darin LaHood wants to turn old mines into recreational areas – Chris Kaergard
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170619/rep-darin-lahood-wants-to-turn-old-mines-into-recreational-areas

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Local lawmakers unsure whether special session will yield Illinois budget – KEVIN P. CRAVER
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/06/19/local-lawmakers-unsure-whether-special-session-will-yield-illinois-budget/ao4fxuz/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Congressman Rodney Davis doesn’t support President Trump’s Cuba policy (DIERSEN: Many, if not most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes side with Cuba and against America.)
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/congressman-rodney-davis-doesnt-support-president-trumps-cuba-policy
— Illinois farmers worry President Trump’s Cuba plan will stop exports – Joe Cadotte
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/illinois-farmers-worry-president-trumps-cuba-plan-will-stop-exports
— Locals protest President Trump’s Healthcare Plan (DIERSEN: Are you a local? How long have you lived in your home, in your municipality, in your precinct, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois? I have lived in my home and precinct since 1984; in Wheaton, Milton Township, and DuPage County since 1978; and in northeast Illinois since 1948.)
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/locals-protest-president-trumps-healthcare-plan

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Chicago Public Schools takes out $375 million loan – AP
http://www.bnd.com/news/state/illinois/article157078749.html

SOUTHERN
— A circus without elephants? Bill on governor’s desk would ban performing elephants in traveling acts – MOLLY PARKER (DIERSEN: In 2007, I arranged for an elephant to walk behind Congressman Roskam in Wheaton’s Independence Day parade.)
http://thesouthern.com/a-circus-without-elephants-bill-on-governor-s-desk-would/article_68ab6ef8-4441-5454-a077-5dd50cd12413.html

CHEROKEE TRIBUNE LEDGER NEWS
— Sen. Bill Brady defends capital spending plan supported by former Gov. Pat Quinn – Cole Lauterbach and Dan McCaleb
http://www.tribuneledgernews.com/extra/news/sen-bill-brady-defends-capital-spending-plan-supported-by-former/article_864b291f-280e-56a5-b342-f4bfd448a63f.html

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— How Zoning Shaped—and Segregated—Chicago To the many causes of the city’s segregation, add the city’s first zoning ordinance, which was set in place in 1923 and had profound implications for how the city grew from there. – WHET MOSER
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/June-2017/How-Zoning-Shapedand-SegregatedChicago/

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Newspaper: Dems need to point finger at themselves, not Rauner – Caitlin Nordahl
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511128311-newspaper-dems-need-to-point-finger-at-themselves-not-rauner

CHICAGO NOW
— Who has the answer to Illinois’ budget woes? Speaker Madigan, Gov. Rauner or Ted Dabrowski? – Jeff Berkowitz
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2017/06/who-has-the-answer-to-illinois-budget-woes-speaker-madigan-gov-rauner-or-ted-dabrowski-cableweb/

MOMKUS MCCLUSKEY ROBERTS LLC
— Momkus McCluskey Roberts LLC Attorney Gerald A. Cassioppi Becomes DuPage County Bar Association President
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/06/prweb14435423.htm

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Thomas More Society Wins in Abortion “Bubble Zone” Settlement
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/thomas-society-wins-abortion-bubble-zone-settlement/
— NY Casinos Want to Loan Money to Gamblers – Charlie Butts
https://illinoisfamily.org/gambling/ny-casinos-want-loan-money-gamblers/

FOX NEWS
— Illinois careens into financial meltdown – and not even the lottery is safe – Brooke Singman
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/20/illinois-careens-into-financial-meltdown-and-not-even-lottery-is-safe.html

GOPUSA
— Kaepernick compares police to slave patrols following Castile verdict
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=26014
— Numbers of Illegal Voters Higher than Estimated
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=26038
— Living and Working with Sufferers of Trump Derangement Syndrome
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25961
— Decades of Blaming Violence on the Right
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25985

BREITBART
— Wayne LaPierre: If ‘Violent Left’ Attacks, They will Face ‘Freedom in the Hands of the American People’ – AWR HAWKINS (DIERSEN: Those on the left are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means. They are disciples of Saul Alinsky. Ever-increasingly, they make it clear that they want to get rid of those on the right.)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/19/wayne-lapierre-if-violent-left-attacks-they-will-face-freedom-in-the-hands-of-americans/

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES
— Praying For Understanding – Tim Hetzner (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) intentionally misunderstand me and b) pray that everyone would misunderstand me.)
http://devotions.lccharities.org/2017/06/20/praying-for-understanding/

FRONT PAGE MAGAZINE
— ANGER PRIVILEGE Only leftists are allowed to be angry. – Daniel Greenfield
http://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/267037/anger-privilege-daniel-greenfield

CVONSERVATIVE HQ
— Obama LGBT Policies at Pentagon, Other Agencies Running On Autopilot (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, for anti-Trumps, promoting LGBTQ activity is their top priority.)
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/25894
— No More Free Lunch
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/25895

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— WHICH CONSERVATIVES WERE ON THE ALEXANDRIA SHOOTER’S ‘KILL LIST’? HERE ARE SOME NAMES. (DIERSEN: If Hodgkinson had focused on Illinois conservatives, would I have been on his list? Beyond tragically, as the Democrat Party’s stranglehold on Illinois tightens, fewer and fewer and fewer individuals, organizations, companies, and governments identify themselves as being conservative and even fewer and fewer and fewer talk or act like they are conservative.)
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/06/20/which-conservatives-were-on-the-alexandria-shooters-kill-list-here-are-some-names/

NEW YORK TIMES
— The 15 Best-Educated Districts in the U.S., and Why It Matters in the Georgia Race – Nate Cohn (DIERSEN: What percent of voters in your precinct, municipality, township/ward, county, and Illinois have at least a bachelor’s degree? What are the most common majors?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/19/upshot/this-list-of-well-educated-districts-explains-why-georgias-election-is-close.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 15. ILLINOIS’S 5TH NORTHERN CHICAGO AND WESTERN SUBURBS. 50 percent have a college degree. Illinois’s Fifth is an odd one. It extends all the way from Lincoln Park, along Lake Michigan, to O’Hare International Airport, then heads south through many suburbs west of the city. It’s exactly the kind of weird-looking district you’d get in one of the most heavily gerrymandered states in the country. It does nonetheless cobble together plenty of well-educated areas, whether young neighborhoods on Chicago’s north side or office-park-dotted western suburbs. It’s the only district on this list that voted for Bernie Sanders in the Democratic primary. He won it by three points.)
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: The Rising Power of Philanthropy Latter-day Rockefellers may be generous but are accountable to no one. – David Callahan (DIERSEN: He who pays the piper calls the tunes. What do leftist 501(c)(3)s think of you? From what I see, leftist 501(c)(3)s despise if not hate individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/20/opinion/jeff-bezos-bill-gates-philanthropy.html

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: ‘Born this way’? It’s way more complicated than that – Alia E. Dastagir (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage everyone to engage in LGBTQ activity.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/06/16/born-way-many-lgbt-community-its-way-more-complex/395035001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— ‘Fearless Girl’ Steals the Conversation – Suzanne Vranica (DIERSEN: Constructively, the “Fearless Girl” promotes hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries 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 for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/fearless-girl-steals-the-conversation-1497864600

PBS NEWSHOUR
— Trump lawyer: No information that the president is under investigation (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my Democrat superiors were always investigating me a) because I had not become a Democrat, b) because I had not painted myself as being a yes-man, c) because I had not helped my Democrat superiors get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran, d) because I had complained about patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for complaining about the aforesaid, and e) because I had become an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged my Democrat superiors with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.)
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/trump-lawyer-no-information-president-investigation/

THE NATION
— Our Schools Are Actually Resegregating – Michelle Chen (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote segregation.)
https://www.thenation.com/article/our-schools-are-actually-re-segregating/

THE BEAST
— President Trump’s White House Media Blackout Has Reporters Talking Mutiny After Sean Spicer banned live broadcasts of press briefings, many long-suffering White House correspondents are openly wondering whether it’s worth the hassle anymore. – Scott Bixby (DIERSEN: I should write a book about “Republican” activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who pander to the Democrat news media, but blackout GOPUSA ILLINOIS.)
http://www.thedailybeast.com/president-trumps-white-house-media-blackout-has-reporters-talking-mutiny

June 19 Morning Edition

NBC5
— Rauner Campaign Fires Back at Emanuel After New TV Ad Criticism – James Neveau
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/rauner-campaign-fires-back-after-emanuels-criticism-of-new-tv-ad-429281433.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— At least 7 dead, 50 wounded in weekend shootings
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/13-people-shot-in-chicago-during-first-12-hours-of-weekend/
— Online health portal, ‘done quickly,’ gives Illinois headaches – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/online-health-portal-done-quickly-gives-illinois-headaches/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Roadwork already slowing down over state budget impasse – Mary Wisniewski
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-illinois-budget-roads-getting-around-0619-20170619-column.html
— Taking the temperature of Chicago’s Pride Parade in era of Trump – James Steinbauer (DIERSEN: From what I see, if you do not a) promote LGBTQ activity and b) badmouth Trump, you are or will be viciously marginalized a) by those who promote LGBTQ activity and b) by those who are anti-Trump..)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-pride-parade-preview-20170618-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In Los Angeles, the city’s decades-old pride parade was replaced with a “resist march,” and U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., led chants to impeach the president. “There are so many issues on the front burner right now, and I think you’ll see that reflected,” said Richard Pfeiffer, Chicago’s Pride Parade coordinator. “Since the change in Washington in November, LGBT people and others have been marginalized verbally and in other ways. There’s anger over that.” Pfeiffer said more than 250,000 people are expected along the parade route, and nearly 1 million could move in and out of the area surrounding the parade throughout the day.)
— If Foxx listened to mentor’s advice, she might not be state’s attorney – Hal Dardick (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of my IRS mentor after he promoted me in 1974. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of my GAO mentor after he promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-morning-spin-monday-edition-20170616-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Online health portal, ‘done quickly,’ gives Illinois headaches – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170618/news/306189958/
— Marvin Meyer of Oak Forest faces hate crime after message to Muslim group – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170618/news/306189945/
— Teens learn self-defense at Schaumburg library
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20170618/teens-learn-self-defense-at-schaumburg-library
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Naperville attorney’s stance against hate crimes set to become state law – Marie Wilson (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries talk and act like they hate individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries 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 for a long time.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170619/naperville-attorneys-stance-against-hate-crimes-set-to-become-state-law
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A hate crime is defined as one committed because of a bias against someone in a Constitutionally-protected class because of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, disability, physical or mental status, or national origin.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In a front page top of fold editorial with a big color picture unethically made to look like a news article, the Daily Herald promotes LGBTQ activity big time.
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170619/fired-after-revealing-gay-marriage-plans-music-director-helps-launch-new-faith-venture
— Anti-Israel graffiti spray painted at Jewish deli in Naperville – Russell Lissau
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170619/anti-israel-graffiti-spray-painted-at-jewish-deli-in-naperville

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Will this week’s special session accomplish anything? – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170618/will-this-weeks-special-session-accomplish-anything
— Opinions split about likelihood of special session success – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170618/opinions-split-about-likelihood-of-special-session-success

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Freeze on gambling: In or out? – Natalie Wickman
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-06-19/freeze-gambling-or-out.html

WSIL TV
— Indiana Christian school at center of LGBT voucher debate – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35692963/indiana-christian-school-at-center-of-lgbt-voucher-debate

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Why voters can’t tune out next state election – Editorial (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want everyone to “tune out” everything EXCEPT WHAT THEY SAY.)
http://www.qconline.com/editorials/editorial-why-voters-can-t-tune-out-next-state-election/article_a09da4ab-ad4c-5cf0-86ce-791ebf684c78.html

THE JOURNAL
— Quality Of Education Shouldn’t Depend On Zip Code – Gabe Springer, Hillsboro (DIERSEN: Property owners in my precinct, in the 60189 zip code, in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, and in DuPage County pay much higher property taxes to get “quality education.”)
http://www.thejournal-news.net/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/quality-of-education-shouldn-t-depend-on-zip-code/article_5434bbb0-5491-11e7-b045-276f705706f8.html

WSIL TV
— Liberal groups focus on Ivanka Trump – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35692929/liberal-groups-focus-on-ivanka-trump

SOUTH COOK NEWS
— U.S. reps join Rauner at ‘Cocktails’ fundraiser in Rosemont – Caitlin Nordahl
http://southcooknews.com/stories/511128334-u-s-reps-join-rauner-at-cocktails-fundraiser-in-rosemont

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Naperville builder argues that home repair tax goes against people’s will – Glenn Minnis (DIERSEN: Since our home was built in 1984, my wife and I have spent many thousands of dollars on repairs and improvements including foundation repairs, lot drainage repairs, finishing the basement, installing a whole-house natural-gas backup generator, installing security systems, and replacing the roof, furnace and central air, garage doors, kitchen appliances, kitchen countertops and floor, water heater, deck, etc.)
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511124770-naperville-builder-argues-that-home-repair-tax-goes-against-people-s-will
— Tax measure described as potential fatal blow to ailing laundry industry – Giovanni Whaley
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511121520-tax-measure-described-as-potential-fatal-blow-to-ailing-laundry-industry

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER/INGOLD: A POUND OF PREVENTION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/thorneringold-a-pound-of-prevention-.html

GOPUSA
— After Scalise shooting, Congress wants to pack heat
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25957
— College ‘safe spaces’ not for conservative students
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25877
— Texas companies tie worker shortages to deportation fears (DIERSEN: If you are employed, what percent of your superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates are illegals?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25952

WORLD NET DAILY
— RADICAL LEFT WILL GET MORE VIOLENT Gina Loudon declares, ‘Decades of demonizing conservatives has paid off’
http://www.wnd.com/2017/06/radical-left-will-get-more-violent/

FOX NEWS
— Congressman Rodney Davis Who Survived Shooting: Gunman Turned His Religion Into Politics
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/06/18/congressman-survived-shooting-rodney-davis-gunman-turned-religion-politics

THE BLAZE
— Disturbing number of colleges offering ‘social justice’ degrees — crazy socialist courses included – Justin Haskins (DIERSEN: From what I see, to promote “social justice” is to get rid of those who 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 for a long time.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/18/disturbing-number-of-colleges-offering-social-justice-degrees-crazy-socialist-courses-included/
— This latest LGBT controversy proves activists aren’t really interested in tolerance – Jon Street
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/18/this-latest-lgbt-controversy-proves-activists-arent-really-interested-in-tolerance/

DAILY CALLER
— Republicans Delude Themselves With Demands For More Civility – Scott Greer
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/18/republicans-get-duped-into-believing-civility-can-be-restored/

NEW YORK TIMES
— How We Became Bitter Political Enemies – EMILY BADGER and NIRAJ CHOKSHI
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/15/upshot/how-we-became-bitter-political-enemies.html
— A Newsroom and a Lifeline: Univision’s Urgent Sense of Purpose The Spanish-language network is a striking example of a news organization
that is meeting the needs of a frightened and information-famished audience. – JIM RUTENBERG (DIERSEN: GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails bring to your attention articles that members of the following groups do not want you to see: 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.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/18/business/media/a-newsroom-and-a-lifeline-univisions-urgent-sense-of-purpose.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Zuckerberg’s Opiate for the Masses If we get ‘universal basic income,’ the millennials will never leave our basements. – Andy Kessler
https://www.wsj.com/articles/zuckerbergs-opiate-for-the-masses-1497821885
— Advertisers Try to Avoid the Web’s Dark Side, From Fake News to Extremist Videos Marketers are reevaluating their approach to automated ad-buying and demanding more accountability – Suzanne Vranica
https://www.wsj.com/articles/advertisers-try-to-avoid-the-webs-dark-side-from-fake-news-to-extremist-videos-1497778201
— Europe’s Elites Seem Determined to Commit Suicide by ‘Diversity’ – Douglas Murray
https://www.wsj.com/articles/europes-elites-seem-determined-to-commit-suicide-by-diversity-1497821665

INC.
— Want to Be More Productive? Break This 9 Toxic Habits When it comes to productivity, the little things make all the difference. Quit sabotaging yourself with these bad habits. – Travis Bradberry (DIERSEN: How productive are you? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that they are infinitely more productive than I am. They hint/imply/argue/shout that they, or anyone who they manipulate/dominate, could put together GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and send them out in a small faction of the time that it takes me.)
https://www.inc.com/travis-bradberry/9-bad-habits-you-must-break-to-be-more-productive_1.html

INC
— How to Ask For a Raise: The 1 Strategy Guaranteed to Work Want to ask your boss for a raise? Then you definitely should — but only if you take the right approach to asking for an increase in pay. – Jeff Haden (DIERSEN: In the federal government, all employees get COLAs and virtually all employees get step increases. But when it comes to promotions, with only rare exceptions, those far up the ladder from your immediate supervisor determine who gets promoted.)
https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-ask-for-a-raise-the-1-strategy-guaranteed-to-work.html
— Breaking These 11 Bad Habits Will Make You a Lot Happier We all have bad habits, but some cost us more in happiness than others. – Lolly Daskal
https://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/breaking-these-11-bad-habits-will-make-you-happier.html

June 17 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois’ bill backlog has state more than $1 billion behind in payments to schools – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-education-funding-budget-impasse-met-20170618-story.html
— Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke rescinds acceptance of Homeland Security post – Abby Phillip
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-david-clarke-homeland-security-20170617-story.html
— Who’s to blame for American inequality? It might be you – John Keilman (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 poor person in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a poor person could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a poor person in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted a poor people in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a poor person in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a poor person in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a poor person could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-column-keilman-dream-hoarders-met-20170616-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps encourage people a) to come to America illegally, b) to stay in America illegally, and c) to bring others to America illegally.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/immigration/ct-daca-decision-trump-met-20170616-story.html
— Scalise upgraded to serious condition; shooter had list of names – Eric Tucker and Erica Werner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-virginia-shooter-list-names-20170617-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Who would want to move into this mess? – Editorial
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170617/ISSUE07/170619908/editorial-who-would-want-to-move-into-this-mess
— Rauner and Madigan have one thing in common: They’re both cowards – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170617/ISSUE11/170619898/rauner-madigan-still-unlikely-to-enact-an-illinois-budget
— Rauner is beatable—if Democrats don’t self-destruct – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170617/ISSUE05/170619900/property-taxes-could-hurt-pritzker-in-race-against-gov-rauner

ABC7
— Indiana to pay firm $100k to handle Pence email requests – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/indiana-to-pay-firm-$100k-to-handle-pence-email-requests/2112275/

NBC5
— Mayor Emanuel Blasts Governor Rauner Over New Campaign Ad – James Neveau
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/mayor-rahm-emanuel-blasts-governor-bruce-rauner-over-new-campaign-ad-429133543.html
— Comptroller Susana Mendoza Warns Illinois Finances in ‘Massive Crisis Mode’ – Sara Burnett
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/mendoza-warns-illinois-finances-massive-crisis-mode-429122123.html

CBS2
— Emanuel Jabs At Rauner, Lawmakers During Speech To New Grads
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/17/emanuel-swipes-at-rauner-lawmakers-during-speech-to-new-grads/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Comptroller Susana Mendoza warns Illinois finances in ‘massive crisis mode’ – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/262155419-story

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Budget blues haven’t impeded good government progress – Andy Shaw
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170617/andy-shaw-budget-blues-havent-impeded-good-government-progress

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Litesa Wallace says a budget deal is ‘low on the totem pole’ – Chuck Sweeny
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20170617/chuck-sweeny-litesa-wallace-says-budget-deal-is-low-on-totem-pole

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Business: Illinois’ budget mess shackling growth – TONY REID
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/government-and-politics/business-illinois-budget-mess-shackling-growth/article_287e7a90-8966-5b16-a487-5995051b97d3.html

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Illinois’ budget mess shackling growth, business leaders warn – TONY REID
http://qctimes.com/business/illinois-budget-mess-shackling-growth-business-leaders-warn/article_531c873e-792c-55e5-ba80-176cfe8b5cdf.html

HERALD & REVIEW
— Illinois making business impossible – Editorial
http://herald-review.com/opinion/editorial/our-view-illinois-making-business-impossible/article_40e85953-71d0-583b-8f0d-fa73b21b0c75.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Pot activists have been holding their breath for months on Jeff Sessions ‘Conflict’ between state, federal law – ELI WATKINS
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/pot-activists-have-been-holding-their-breath-for-months-on-jeff-sessions/744031873
— Cuba to Trump: U.S. in no ‘condition to lecture us’ on human rights Statement complains of double standard – MIRANDA GREEN (DIERSEN: According to anti-Trumps, members of the following groups oppress everyone: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, draft avoider (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/cuba-to-trump-us-in-no-condition-to-lecture-us-on-human-rights/744174887

CHICAGO PATCH
— 15 Illinois Retailers On The Verge Of Bankruptcy – Amie Rowland
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/15-illinois-retailers-verge-bankruptcy

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Minimum wage hike unfair to young, kills jobs, economics professor says – Karen Kidd
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511126277-minimum-wage-hike-unfair-to-young-kills-jobs-economics-professor-says

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Catholic Troubled by Cupich’s Statement
https://illinoisfamily.org/uncategorized/catholic-troubled-cupichs-statement/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— The New Conservative Legal Mainstream—and Why the Left is Worried – John A. Sparks
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/06/the-new-conservative-legal-mainstream-and-why-the-left-is-worried/

BREITBART
— Chairman of House Media Fairness Caucus: Fake News Is a ‘Threat to Our Democracy’ – Penny Starr
http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/06/17/chairman-of-house-media-fairness-caucus-fake-news-is-a-threat-to-our-democracy/

THE HILL
— Hospital: Scalise now in serious condition after surgery – JULIA MANCHESTER
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/338295-hospital-scalise-now-in-serious-condition-after-surgery
— Trump to young Americans: ‘There is dignity in every honest job’ – JULIA MANCHESTER (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would disagree. They would hint/imply/argue/shout that the following jobs have no dignity: 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://thehill.com/homenews/administration/338207-trump-there-is-dignity-in-every-honest-job

NEW YORK TIMES
— Before the Gunfire in Virginia, a Volatile Home Life in Illinois – JULIE TURKEWITZ, SHERYL GAY STOLBERG, JOHN ELIGON and ALAN BLINDER
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/17/us/virginia-shooting-james-hodgkinson-illinois.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump retains assets worth at least $1.4 billion, new disclosure shows – Matea Gold, Drew Harwell and Rosalind S. Helderman
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-retains-assets-worth-at-least-14-billion-new-disclosure-shows/2017/06/16/c0bc4caa-52b9-11e7-be25-3a519335381c_story.html
— Rural divide America’s cultural divide runs deep. While rural and urban Americans share some economic challenges, they frequently diverge on questions of culture and values. On few issues are they more at odds than immigration. – Jose A. DelReal and Scott Clement
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/national/rural-america/

NEW YORK POST
— Why Obama’s presidency didn’t lead to black progress – Jason Riley
http://nypost.com/2017/06/17/why-obamas-presidency-didnt-lead-to-black-progress/

INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY
— Are States The Next ‘Too Big To Fail’? – TED DABROWSK
http://www.investors.com/politics/commentary/are-states-the-next-too-big-to-fail/

June 17 Morning Edtion

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— In 2018, which Republican candidates are going to run for federal, state, and county offices in DuPage County? Who does Rauner want to run for Attorney General, Comptroller, Secretary of State, and Treasurer? I urge all of them to have an entry in Wheaton’s 2017 Independence Day Parade. SEE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-independence-day-celebration-parade-entry-tickets-31882733113 So far, Bob Berlin for State’s Attorney, Peter Breen for State Representative, Grant Eckhoff for County Board, Jeanne Ives for State Representative, James Mendrick for County Sheriff, Peter Roskam for Congress, and Milton Township Republican Central Committee have entries. This year, for the 12th year in a row, I have sought donations from Republicans so that “DuPage Republicans” can again be one of the two $2,500 “Star” sponsors and again sponsor the Wheaton high school bands and the Tunes of Glory Pipes and Drums parade entries and again have a booth at the July 3 fireworks. Outstandingly, again this year Tim Whelan will coordinate Republican use of the booth at the fireworks. This year again, I will hand deliver flyers to the residences and businesses on the parade route that will list the Republican entries in the parade and the Republicans who helped sponsor entries. Outstandingly, the flyers will be printed courtesy of Alpha Graphics. This year, outstandingly, Roger Claar is a $500 contributor, Chris Nybo is a $250 contributor, Phil Suess is a $150 contributor, and Bob Berlin, Peter Breen, Mike Connelly, Grant Eckhoff, Tim Elliott, Amy Grant, Gwen Henry, Paul Hinds, Jeanne Ives, Marty Keller, Paula McGowen, Deanne Mazzochi, James Mendrick, Peter Roskam, Darlene Ruscitti, and Tim Whelan are $100 contributors. Please plan on watching the 22-minute fireworks Monday evening July 3 at Graf Park, and stopping the DuPage County Republicans booth. Please plan on watching the parade on Tuesday morning July 4 or walking in the parade with one of the Republican entries. If you want to walk with one of the Republican entries, I suggest being at the staging area on north Main Street at 9:00 AM. SEE: https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/july4/ – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

NBC5
— Politicians, Citizens React to President Trump’s New Cuba Policy – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/politicians-citizens-react-to-president-trumps-revised-cuba-policy-428972173.html
— The Latest Political Headlines – Mary Ann Ahern and Carol Marin
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/deep-dish-429021223.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Social service agencies worry about future after latest court setback – Rachel Hinton
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/social-service-coalition-loses-lawsuit-seeking-state-payments/
— A property tax freeze does nothing for poorest towns in Illinois – Phil Kadner
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/a-property-tax-freeze-does-nothing-for-poorest-towns-in-illinois/
— Kennedy making a convincing case for ‘radical’ property-tax ideas – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/kennedy-making-a-convincing-case-for-radical-property-tax-ideas/
— Belleville’s mom-and-pop Main Street ponders place in national tragedy – Sam Charles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/bellevilles-mom-and-pop-main-street-ponders-place-in-national-tragedy/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois’ bill backlog has state more than $1B behind in payments to schools – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-education-funding-budget-impasse-met-20170618-story.html
— Lashing out on Twitter, Trump acknowledges for first time he’s under investigation – AP (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my Democrat superiors were always investigating me a) because I had not become a Democrat, b) because I had not painted myself as being a yes-man, c) because I had not helped my Democrat superiors get rid of their employees because they were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran, d) because I had complained about patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for complaining about the aforesaid, and e) because I had become an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged my Democrat superiors with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-investigation-20170616-story.html
— Appointment of Trump wedding planner to HUD post draws outcry – Barbara Demick (DIERSEN: What work experience do you have? GAO audits IRS. After working for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $79,563-$90,173, I transferred to GAO. During the first 6 years and the during the last 9 years of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, my Democrat superiors refused to assign me to audits of IRS, that is, they wasted my knowledge of IRS. If I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran, they would not have done that.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-wedding-planner-hud-20170616-story.html
— Republican secrecy faces mounting criticism as senators work behind closed doors to repeal Obamacare – Noam N. Levey and Lisa Mascaro
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-republican-health-care-bill-secrecy-20170616-story.html
— Senators, show your work: Fix Obamacare in the sunlight – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-obamacare-republican-senate-rush-edit-0619-md-20170618-story.html
— After sparing the dreamers, what next? – Editorial (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps love anything a) that encourages people to come to America illegally, b) that encourages people to stay in America illegally, and c) that encourage people to bring other people to America illegally. Anti-Trumps want dreamers to get preference in all aspects of American life. Soon, if not already, anti-Trump employers will crow a) that they hire, retain, and promote dreamers and b) that they refuse to hire, retain, or promote those who 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 for a long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-daca-trump-immigration-reform-edit-0617-md-20170616-story.html
— What ‘tone down the rhetoric’ really means – Clarence Page
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-ballfield-shooting-rhetoric-trump-page-perspec-0618-md-20170617-story.html
— Heated political discourse trickles down, and it should stop – Editorial (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who talk and/or act like they hate Trump and hate Trump’s supporters.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-editorial-civility-st-0618-20170617-story.html
— Naperville: Preservation and utility at core of historic Nichols Library debate – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-editorial-nichols-library-st-0618-20170616-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Outrageously, Morton Arboretum promotes beer.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/lifestyles/ct-nvs-morton-beer-st-0623-20170622-story.html
— Will County hires former IDOT secretary Ann Schneider to push new freight plan – Susan DeMar Lafferty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-will-hires-schneider-st-0616-20170616-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Is Rauner’s first true budget a breakthrough or set-up for Dems? – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170616/NEWS02/170619892/is-rauners-first-true-budget-a-breakthrough-or-set-up-for-dems

TIMES
— Illinois farm groups against Trump’s Cuba order
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/illinois-farm-groups-against-trump-s-cuba-order/article_270d6ad6-0f57-56c9-bce4-01c95ac6c050.html
— Businesses react to possible Powerball, Mega Millions stoppage (DIERSEN: Gambling is a vice.)
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/businesses-react-to-possible-powerball-mega-millions-stoppage/article_20483778-12f4-5638-9cc3-1b0466839b3d.html

SAUK VALLEY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Mendoza says “Rauner’s policies hurt universities, scare off students” and “Budget needed now to rescue higher education.”
http://www.saukvalley.com/2017/06/15/rauners-policies-hurt-universities-scare-off-students/a7xwiu6/

JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL COURIER
— Proposed tax increase would backfire politically, some warn – Greg Bishop
http://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/110724/proposed-tax-increase-would-backfire-politically-some-warn

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Service to community key mission for graduates – DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR (DIERSEN: The Republican Party platform promotes individual responsibility. The Democrat Party platform promotes dependency on government and on charity. When you were young, did you do volunteer work? I did not. Instead, I selfishly earned money for cars and for college by selfishly doing yard work, selfishly delivering newspapers, selfishly washing dishes, selfishly cleaning golf shoes, selfishly chipping slag, selfishly pumping gasoline, selfishly delivering mail, selfishly working on an automobile assembly line, and selfishly working as a security guard. Consequently, I selfishly graduated from NIU debt-free in 1970 selfishly owning a 1969 Dodge Charger SE.)
http://www.bnd.com/news/state/illinois/article156384634.html

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Durbin: GOP plan to cut Medicaid would hurt schools – Julia Evelsizer
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/education/durbin-gop-plan-to-cut-medicaid-would-hurt-schools/article_4ba29c4a-7d34-57b6-83ca-8ab64226c2c4.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Social Service Agencies Suffering Because of Budget Impasse – Rachel Droze
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/social-service-agencies-suffering-because-of-budget-impasse-06-17-2017

WJBC
— Duckworth, Durbin visit here to slam Trump, GOP spending plans – Howard Packowitz (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who slam me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
http://www.wjbc.com/2017/06/17/duckworth-durbin-visit-here-to-slam-trump-gop-spending-plans/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Appellate Court Rejects Social Service Agencies Seeking Payment During Budget Impasse – BRIAN MACKEY
http://nprillinois.org/post/appellate-court-rejects-social-service-agencies-seeking-payment-during-budget-impasse#stream/0
— Special Session — Real Movement Or Just Marketing? – SEAN CRAWFORD, BRIAN MACKEY & CHARLES N. WHEELER III
http://nprillinois.org/post/state-week-special-session-real-movement-or-just-marketing#stream/0

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Taxpayers say ‘reform,’ but lawmakers hear ‘more taxes,’ policy pro says – Karen Kidd (DIERSEN: Democrats, Democrat plants, and RINOs always want Republicans to pay more taxes. I should write a book about Democrats, Democrat plants, and RINOs in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who want my wife and I to pay more takes.)
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511128865-taxpayers-say-reform-but-lawmakers-hear-more-taxes-policy-pro-says
— Ex-state senator Michael Noland sues over ‘unconstitutional’ skipped paychecks, years after supporting skipped pay – Scott Holland
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511128835-ex-state-senator-sues-over-unconstitutional-skipped-paychecks-years-after-supporting-skipped-pay

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Illinois Farm Bureau sees Trump’s Cuba policy as step backwards – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/agriculture/illinois-farm-bureau-sees-trump-s-cuba-policy-as-step/article_4047fc3e-52de-11e7-bd58-2f3b917e8448.html

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Tom Cullerton outraged at NIU pay off – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/06/tom-cullerton-outraged-at-niu-pay-off/
— Mormons Feel Threatened as Nauvoo City Council Member Calls for “Tar and Feathers” – JOHN KRAFT (DIERSEN: What do those in your municipality who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout do to a) threaten those who they disapprove of, b) threaten those who do not pander to them, c) threaten those who refuse to serve as their operatives or dupes, d) threaten those who they cannot manipulate/dominate, and e) threaten those who refuse to give them money?)
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/06/mormons-feel-threatened-as-nauvoo-city-council-member-calls-for-tar-and-feathers/

GOPUSA
— Assassination List Found On James Hodgkinson’s Body
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25933
— A Long History of Leftist Hatred – Patrick J. Buchanan
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25875
— We don’t need gun control — we need Democrat control
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25942?omhide=true

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Democrats’ Deadly Rhetoric – Daniel John Sobieski
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2017/06/6_16_2017_15_14.html

PJ MEDIA
— Left-Wing Terrorist Hodgkinson Had an Assassination List Targeting Conservative Reps – DEBRA HEINE
https://pjmedia.com/trending/2017/06/16/report-left-wing-terrorist-hodgkinson-had-an-assassination-list-targeting-conservative-reps/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Leftist Violence Reaches Its Nadir – DEROY MURDOCK
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/448733/left-anti-donald-trump-political-violence-reaches-its-peak
— 2017 Is Not and Will Never Be 1968 – MAX BLOOM (DIERSEN: What did you do in 1968? I was a full-time student at UIC and a part-time mailman for the Park Forest Post Office. I lived with my parents and brother in Crete. I sold my 1968 Oldsmobile 442 and bought a 1969 Dodge Charger SE. I saved money for college expenses.)
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/448726/american-society-political-conflict-2017-not-1968

THE HILL
— Trump earns $598M as Mar-a-Lago profits spike – MEGAN R. WILSON
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/338208-trumps-financial-disclosure-released

POLITICO
— Trump reports assets of at least $1.4 billion in financial disclosure – THEODORIC MEYER and MATTHEW NUSSBAUM
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/16/us-ethics-office-releases-trumps-financial-disclosure-239649

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who 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.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/16/opinion/only-mass-deportation-can-save-america.html
— ‘Dreamers’ to Stay in U.S. for Now, but Long-Term Fate Is Unclear – MICHAEL D. SHEAR and VIVIAN YEE (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps love anything a) that encourages people to come to America illegally, b) that encourages people to stay in America illegally, and c) that encourage people to bring other people to America illegally. Anti-Trumps want dreamers to get preference in all aspects of American life. Soon, if not already, anti-Trump employers will crow a) that they hire, retain, and promote dreamers and b) that they refuse to hire, retain, or promote those who 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 for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/16/us/politics/trump-will-allow-dreamers-to-stay-in-us-reversing-campaign-promise.html
— A Campus Argument Goes Viral. Now Evergreen State College Is Under Siege. – ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/16/us/evergreen-state-protests.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Rage Is All the Rage, and It’s Dangerous A generation of media figures are cratering under the historical pressure of Donald Trump. – Peggy Noonan
https://www.wsj.com/articles/rage-is-all-the-rage-and-its-dangerous-1497571401
— How to Measure Diversity – Eugenia Cheng (DIERSEN: To promote Affirmative Action, Diversity, and/or Inclusion is to get rid of those who 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 for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-measure-diversity-1497453642
— The Great Mariel Boatlift Debate: Does Immigration Lower Wages? Decades after a wave of Cuban refugees landed in Florida, a dispute among economists over their economic impact – Ben Leubsdorf
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-great-mariel-boatlift-experiment-1497630468
https://www.wsj.com/video/the-mariel-boatlift-immigration-impact-on-local-workers/B196001A-12AE-44E1-8F00-5D99918484A3.html
— Amazon Will Free You From the Minivan With his Whole Foods purchase, Jeff Bezos takes aim at groceries—and car ownership. – Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been, are, and will forever be anti-cars, and especially anti-American nameplate cars. Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want “cheap labor” and hate unions, hate former union members, hate union members, and hate future union members. Overwhelmingly, operatives and dupes for my critics/opponents talk and act like those they work for have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-will-free-you-from-the-minivan-1497650502
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasing, California acts like it is going to secede and join up with Mexico.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/california-seeking-to-curtail-spread-of-immigrant-detention-centers-in-state-1497622962
— College Students Staying in School at Higher Rates Report cites differences by race and ethnicity – Melissa Korn (DIERSEN: Since 1966, some, many, most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the ONLY reason why I was a full-time college student 1966-1970 was to avoid the draft. I my defense, as a part-time student 1972-1976, I earned an MBA from Loyola; as a part-time student 1976-1980, I earned a master’s degree in Accounting from DePaul; and as a part-time student 1992-1997, I earned a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/college-students-staying-in-school-at-higher-rates-1497625461

LOS ANGELES INDEPENDENT
— Gay Pride Parade becomes resistance march – Dan Wanlass (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, countries, etc. that 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 for a long time UNITE TO GET RID OF INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, COMPANIES, GOVERNMENTS, COUNTRIES, ETC. 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 for a long time.)
http://laindependent.com/gay-pride-parade-becomes-resistance-march/

PHILLY
— Concern rises over video gambling at ‘stop-and-go’ stores
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/state/legislation-could-turn-philly-stop-and-gos-into-mini-casinos-20170616.html

ATLANTIC
— Does Bad Health Care Constitute Cruel and Unusual Punishment? A class-action lawsuit in Illinois argues that medical treatment inside the state’s corrections system puts inmates “at risk of pain, injury, and death.” – Joe Raedle
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/06/illinois-prisons-health-care/530400/

BLASTING NEWS
— Ann Coulter turns on Donald Trump in scathing tweetstorm for ignoring America Ann Coulter jumped off the “Trump Train” during a multi-tweet rant over the president not doing enough to make American great again. – Robert Sobel
http://us.blastingnews.com/showbiz-tv/2017/06/ann-coulter-turns-on-donald-trump-in-scathing-tweetstorm-for-ignoring-america-001780459.html

June 15 Morning Edition

ABC7
— If Illinois lawmakers don’t pass budget, IDOT may stop all roadwork – Jessica D’Onofrio
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/no-illinois-budget-could-mean-no-roadwork-idot-says/2102138/

NBC5
— Rauner to Call Lawmakers to Special Session in Springfield: Sources – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Rauner-to-Call-Lawmakers-to-Special-Session-in-Springfield-Sources-428542623.html
— IDOT Could Halt Road Construction Due to State Budget Impasse
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/IDOT-Could-Halt-Road-Construction-Due-to-State-Budget-Impasse-428616113.html
— Seeking Normalcy, Congress Heads Back to Work Day After Shooting The shocking events left the Capitol horrified and stunned, and prompted immediate reflection on the current hostility and vitriol in American politics – Erica Werner and Chad Day
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Congress-Seeks-Normalcy-After-Shooting-428588803.html

CBS2
— Congressional Charity Baseball Game To Go On After Shooting Spree At Practice
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/15/congressional-charity-baseball-game-shooting-spree-practice/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— IDOT could halt road construction due to state budget impasse
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/261516481-story

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Business pushes Rauner to sign bill to protect immigrants – Robert Reed (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, business sides with foreign countries and with their citizens AGAINST America and AGAINST its citizens.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/ct-immigration-rauner-robert-reed-0615-biz-20170614-column.html
— Potential Emanuel challenger ‘Chuy’ Garcia steps out tonight
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-morning-spin-thursday-edition-20170614-story.html
— International poll: Most people say there’s no such thing as cultural superiority – Bloomberg (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that 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 HINT/IMPLY/ARGUE/SHOUT THAT THEY ARE CULTURALLY SUPERIOR.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-tns-bc-cultural-superiority-poll-20170602-story.html
— Man with concealed carry permit fires at robbers on Wacker Drive – Tony Briscoe
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-downtown-chicago-concealed-carry-robbery-20170614-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps crow about their success in turning people against Trump.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-ap-poll-trump-20170615-story.html
— Naperville outdoor Wi-Fi park may cost $400,000, be funded by donations – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-tech-park-funding-st-0616-20170615-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— How property tax assessments in Cook County favor the rich – Editorial (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the property tax assessment history of 915 Cove Court in Wheaton and related litigation. Rich individuals, rich organizations, rich companies, and rich governments fought tooth and nail against lowering the assessment because of unrecorded easements, code violations, construction defects, lot drainage problems, etc.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/how-property-tax-assessments-in-cook-county-favor-the-rich/
— IDOT to put brakes on roadwork due to state budget impasse – Mitchell Armentrout
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/idot-to-put-brakes-on-roadwork-due-to-state-budget-impasse/

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage looking to improve election results website – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170615/dupage-looking-to-improve-election-results-website
— Libertyville District 128 school board member, secretary indicted on perjury charges – Lee Filas and Charles Keeshan
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170614/libertyville-district-128-school-board-member-secretary-indicted-on-perjury-charges

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Finding ways to rein in hateful political rhetoric – Editorial
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170614/our-view-finding-ways-to-rein-in-hateful-political-rhetoric

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Davis, Shimkus to play ball the day after Illinois man’s attack – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/tom-kacich/2017-06-15/davis-shimkus-play-ball-day-after-illinois-mans-attack.html

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Trump’s view of Cuba worries some central Illinois leaders – Chris Kaergard
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170614/trumps-view-of-cuba-worries-some-central-illinois-leaders

NPR ILLINOIS
— What’s It Gonna Take To Get A Budget? – CHARLES N. WHEELER
http://nprillinois.org/post/illinois-issues-what-s-it-gonna-take-get-budget#stream/0

WSIL TV
— Amid uproar, Southern Baptists condemn ‘alt-right’ movement – AP (DIERSEN: Of course, anti-Whites will use this to condemn all Whites.)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35662203/southern-baptists-reconsider-condemning-alt-right-movement

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you mock Trump, anti-Trumps promote you. If you mock Trump, you mock those who support Trump.
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/australias-pm-mocks-trump-at-political-event/741921169

CARMI TIMES
— Budget impasse in Springfield brought home by forum – Larry Eskridge
http://www.carmitimes.com/news/20170614/budget-impasse-in-springfield-brought-home-by-forum

O’FALLON
— Illinois Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti Visits O’Fallon
http://www.ofallon.org/home/news/illinois-lieutenant-governor-evelyn-sanguinetti-visits-o%E2%80%99fallon

WIRE POINTS
— New Study Details How Pensions Exploit New And Younger Teachers – Mark Glennon
http://www.wirepoints.com/new-study-details-how-pensions-exploit-new-and-younger-teachers-wirepoints-original/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Durkin touts GOP package of budget compromise legislation – Hoang Tran
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511127623-durkin-touts-gop-package-of-budget-compromise-legislation

SANGAMON SUN
— ‘Panicked’ Democrats fear House downfall after school funding bill, radio host Pat Hughes says – Karen Kidd
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511126076-panicked-democrats-fear-house-downfall-after-school-funding-bill-radio-host-says

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS’ BUDGET PLAN HIKES TAXES BY $5 BILLION – Craig Lesner and John Klingner
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-republicans-budget-plan-hikes-taxes-by-5-billion/
— Education finance solutions – Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/reports/education-finance-solutions/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Is It Time to Increase the Size of Congress? – Robert Eno
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/06/is-it-time-to-increase-the-size-of-congress/

THE BLAZE
— The LGBT agenda is an active threat to our children – Matt Walsh
http://www.theblaze.com/contributions/matt-walsh-the-lgbt-agenda-is-an-active-threat-to-our-children/
— What Bernie Sanders did after Giffords 2011 shooting is coming back to haunt him – Carlos Garcia
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/14/what-bernie-sanders-did-after-giffords-2011-shooting-is-coming-back-to-haunt-him/

FOX NEWS
— Bost: Shooter Contacted Our Office 10 Times in Past Year
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/06/15/illinois-house-member-shooter-contacted-our-office-10-times-past-year

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— NO MORE FREE LUNCH – Ken Blackwell
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/no-more-free-lunch/

WORLD NET DAILY
— SCALISE SHOOTER ‘LIKED’ LEFT-WING SMEAR GROUP LINKED TO CHICK-FIL-A ATTACK Fan of SPLC, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow, TV shows favored by left – JOE WILSON
http://www.wnd.com/2017/06/scalise-shooter-liked-southern-poverty-law-center/
— ‘GAYS’ BATTLE RULING THEY CAN’T FORCE CHRISTIAN TO PROMOTE HOMOSEXUALITY ‘Americans should always have the freedom to say no’ – BOB UNRUH
http://www.wnd.com/2017/06/gays-battle-ruling-they-cant-force-christian-to-promote-homosexuality/

AMERICAN THINKER
— New York Times publishes despicable lies to soften its own culpability for left wing violence – Thomas Lifson
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/06/new_york_times_publishes_despicable_lies_to_soften_its_own_culpability_for_left_wing_violence.html

FEDERALIST
— How To Keep Your Online Browsing Unfiltered By Political Propaganda – Jon Del Arroz
http://thefederalist.com/2017/06/14/keep-online-browsing-unfiltered-political-propaganda/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— We don’t need gun control — we need Democrat control – Cheryl K. Chumley
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/15/we-dont-need-gun-control-we-need-democrat-control/

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— POLL SHOWS MOST DOUBT TRUMP’S RESPECT FOR INSTITUTIONS (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government a) focused on hiring, retaining, and promoting Democrats, and especially Democrats who were minority, female, and/or young and b) focused on getting rid of their employees who Republican, and especially Republicans who were White, male, older, and/or non-veteran. The longer that I worked for the federal government, the more that I doubted my Democrat superiors’ respect for federal Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations. If they had respected Civil Service laws, rules and regulations, my Democrat GAO superiors would NOT have forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, would NOT have always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, would have promoted me beyond GS-13, would have assigned me to audits of IRS, and would NOT have forced me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. My Democrat IRS superiors would have promoted me beyond GS-12, would NOT have disallowed my education deductions in 1978, and they would NOT have disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974. My Democrat Post Office superiors would NOT have forced me resign in 1969 and would NOT have disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 or 1968.)
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_AP_POLL_TRUMP_INSTITUTIONS?SITE=AP&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2017-06-14-17-35-55

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Lousy Pay Raise? That May Be as Good as It Gets – Greg Ip (DIERSEN: What raises have you gotten? Since 1966, when I was 18 years old, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been beyond furious that because of COLAs, step increases, and/or promotions, my federal salary increased every year that I worked for the federal government 1966-1969 and 1971-1997, except 1980 when I took an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO. While I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969, my salary increased from $15.56/hour to $16.60/hour in today’s dollars. While I worked for IRS 1971-1980, my salary increased from $44,853/year to $90,173/year in today’s dollars. While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, my salary increased from $71,326/year to $122,991/year in today’s dollars. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 33.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-the-tight-labor-market-isnt-generating-better-pay-1497441272

BLOOMBERG
— Immigration Not Enough to Halt Exodus From Biggest U.S. Cities – Vincent Del Giudice and Wei Lu (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the Democrats who run Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois focus on driving out of Chicago, out of Cook County, and out of Illinois those individuals, organizations, and companies, that at 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 for a long time. Ever-increasingly, business sides with foreign countries and with their citizens AGAINST America and AGAINST its citizens.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-15/immigration-not-enough-to-halt-exodus-from-biggest-u-s-cities
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Immigration to the U.S. has failed to make up for the number of residents leaving New York, Los Angeles and Chicago — the nation’s top three metropolitan areas. Chicago — beset by crime, economic and budgetary woes and high taxes — is the net exodus leader among 100 metro areas tracked by Bloomberg using Census Bureau data for the year through July 1, 2016. An average 245 local residents left the Windy City each day compared with the arrival of 71 foreigners. Census doesn’t inquire about a person’s citizenship status. As Chicago struggles, so does Illinois. Last year, the net number of business establishments in the Prairie State fell by 1,235 from 2015, the worst performance of any state in the union, Bureau of Labor Statistics data show. For the nation’s third most-populous metropolitan area, foreign immigration “is the only offset we’ve got and it would be tragic to lose,” said Diane Swonk, chief executive and founder of DS Economics in Chicago.)

STARS & STRIPES
— Army’s first openly gay general celebrates advances during pride observance in S. Korea – KIM GAMEL (DIERSEN: From what I see, soon, if not already, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, the military will not take you, and if you are already in the military, it will get rid of you. But that is ever-increasingly true of just about all organizations, all companies, all governments, all countries, all etc.)
https://www.stripes.com/news/army-s-first-openly-gay-general-celebrates-advances-during-pride-observance-in-s-korea-1.473623#.WUJtxBFSRZI

SALON
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps use Alexandria shootings against Trump and against Trump’s supporters.
http://www.salon.com/2017/06/15/republican-reaction-to-alexandria-shootings-massive-hypocrisy-and-loose-talk-of-terrorism/

June 9 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois bonds fall as budget impasse pushes rating toward junk – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-illinois-bonds-prices-20170609-story.html
— Rauner signs law to change rules for paying cash to get out of jail – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-bail-bill-met-0610-20170609-story.html
— Trump accuses Comey of lying to Congress, won’t say if conversations were taped – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-comey-testimony-trump-20170609-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicago’s jailhouse strip club — and feds say they can’t shut it down – Frank Main and Maria Cardona
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chicagos-federal-jailhouse-strip-club-that-officials-say-they-cant-shut-down-metropolitan-correctional-center-the-watchdogs/
— Springfield in need of a woman’s touch – Laura Washington
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/springfield-in-need-of-a-womans-touch/

DAILY HERALD
— Trump’s credibility is Comey’s primary target – AP (DIERSEN: Who targets your credibility? My credibility has always been targeted by my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170609/news/306099974/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— One’s heartless, the other soulless—with a troubled city in the middle – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170609/NEWS02/170609855/ones-heartless-the-other-soulless-x2014-with-a-troubled-city-in-the
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Chicago leads the nation in underwater homes – DENNIS RODKIN
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20170609/CRED0701/170609872/chicago-leads-the-nation-in-underwater-homes
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Illinois bonds fall as budget impasse pushes rating toward junk – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170609/NEWS01/170609867/illinois-bonds-fall-as-budget-impasse-pushes-rating-toward-junk

ABC7
— Rauner signs bail relief legislation in Chicago – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/news/gov-rauner-signs-bail-relief-legislation-in-chicago/2077029/

WGN TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with foreign countries and their citizens against America and against its citizens. Islam is more like political party or a country without borders than a religion.
http://wgntv.com/2017/06/09/durbin-trump-crossed-the-line/

WJBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote Pat Brady.
http://www.wjbc.com/2017/06/09/gop-strategist-comey-testimony-shows-obstruction-of-justice/

WPSD
— Sen. Durbin pushes HUD secretary for action on Cairo, Illinois, housing – Logan Gay
http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/story/35624334/dick-durbin-pushes-hud-secretary-ben-carson-for-action-on-cairo-illinois-housing

WSIL TV
— GOP shrugs off Comey revelations, sticks with Trump – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35631652/gop-shrugs-off-comey-revelations-sticks-with-trump
— Indiana canvassers charged in fake, fraudulent voter registrations – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35629089/canvassers-charged-in-fake-fraudulent-voter-registrations

PROJECT 6
— Uncompetitive: Northern Illinois University broke hiring laws to pay administrative consultants more than $1 million – Orlando Ortiz
https://thesecretsix.com/2017/06/07/uncompetitive-northern-illinois-university-broke-hiring-laws-to-pay-administrative-consultants-more-than-1-million/

ILLINOIS HOME PAGE
— Trump flag at center of neighbors’ dispute – Kaitlyn Connolly
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/trump-flag-at-center-of-neighbors-dispute/736779527

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS PASS LEGISLATION REQUIRING FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENTS ON EXECUTIVE ORDERS, IGNORE COST OF BILLS THEY PASS – Mindy Ruckman (DIERSEN: On the national level, Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion has cost America many trillions of dollars. The careers of many millions of Whites and men, including my career, have been wasted.)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-lawmakers-pass-legislation-requiring-financial-impact-statements-on-executive-orders-ignore-cost-of-bills-they-pass/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Big Illinois Government’s Insatiable and Impossible Demands from Taxpayers – John Biver
https://illinoisfamily.org/politics/big-illinois-governments-insatiable-and-impossible-demands-from-taxpayers/

GOPUSA
— Tolerance: Pro-Trump Gays Banned From Pride Parade
http://www.gopusa.com/tolerance-pro-trump-gays-banned-from-pride-parade/

LIFE NEWS
— Bernie Sanders Attacks Christian Nominee For Saying Jesus Christ is the Only Way – LEAH BARKOUKIS
http://www.lifenews.com/2017/06/09/bernie-sanders-attacks-christian-nominee-for-saying-jesus-christ-is-the-only-way/

FEDERALIST
— This Is How College Bureaucrats Pettily Tyrannize A Professor Who Crosses Them Even at a small New England college of modest reputation, one voice of dissent is one too many, and the entire apparatus of the college administration moves to silence him. – Peter W. Wood
http://thefederalist.com/2017/06/08/this-is-how-college-bureaucrats-tyrannize-professor-who-crosses-them/

DAILY CALLER
— White House Aide Violated Hatch Act, Feds Say – Alex Pfeiffer (DIERSEN: While I was a federal employee 1966-1969 and 1971-1997, I was under the Hatch Act SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatch_Act_of_1939.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/09/white-house-aide-violated-hatch-act-feds-say/

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— ‘WE DON’T WORSHIP GOVERNMENT, WE WORSHIP GOD’ – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/06/09/we-dont-worship-government-we-worship-god/

BREITBART
— The ‘Yoof’ What Swung It? 70 Per Cent of Young People Vote – LIAM DEACON
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/09/the-yoof-what-swung-it-72-per-cent-of-young-people-vote/
— John McCain Blames DBacks-Padres Game for His Insensible Performance at Comey Hearing – WARNER TODD HUSTON (DIERSEN: McCain has lots more free time than I do. What do you do with your free time? I have very little free time because I spend 10+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out.)
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2017/06/08/john-mccain-blames-dbacks-padres-game-insensible-performance-comey-hearing/

NEWSMAX
— O’Reilly: I Should Have Fought Back Like Sean Hannity – Bill Hoffmann (DIERSEN: What if I had not succumbed to my Democrat GAO superiors’ forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old?)
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/liberal-resistance-Sean-Hannity-Bill-OReilly/2017/06/08/id/795022/

COLLEGE FIX
— University of Chicago considers student demand for segregated orientation – MATTHEW STEIN (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote segregation.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/post/32964/

NEW YORK TIMES
— White House Official Violated Law Banning Political Activity, Agency Says – ERIC LIPTON (DIERSEN: While I was a federal employee 1966-1969 and 1971-1997, I was under the Hatch Act SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatch_Act_of_1939.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/09/us/politics/dan-scavino-hatch-act-amash.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Dan Scavino Jr., the White House director of social media, violated a federal law that prohibits political activity by government employees, the federal agency empowered to enforce the law has concluded, citing the tweet Mr. Scavino sent in April calling for the defeat of a Republican member of Congress who has been critical of President Trump. The United States Office of Special Counsel took no official action to punish Mr. Scavino, but it issued a warning that became public on Friday that “if in the future he engages in prohibited political activity while employed in a position covered by the Hatch Act,” it could move to enforce the 78-year-old law.)

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Pollsters Survey What’s Wrong With the Polls Effort follows flawed predictions leading up to 2015 vote in the U.K. and 2016 U.S. presidential election – Jo Craven McGinty (DIERSEN: During the last 8 years that I worked for GAO, I worked on audits that involved major nationwide surveys.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/pollsters-survey-whats-wrong-with-the-polls-1497009601

FORBES
— The ‘Most American’ Cars And Trucks For 2017 – Jim Gorzelany
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2017/06/09/domesticated-the-most-american-cars-and-trucks-for-2017/

NEW REPUBLIC
— Trump’s War on Oversight James Comey isn’t the only watchdog casualty in the president’s efforts to avoid scrutiny. – LAURA RESTON (DIERSEN: GAO is a watchdog. I worked for GAO 1980-1997.)
https://newrepublic.com/article/142979/trump-war-oversight-comey-watchdog-casualty

June 7 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Crackdown on leakers won’t make Trump’s troubles go away.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/crackdown-on-leakers-wont-make-trumps-troubles-go-away/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Concerns raised about how Trump budget plan would impact Fermilab, Argonne – Sarah Freishtat (DIERSEN: All during the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO 1980-1997, GAO’s budget was cut in relative or absolute terms. Tragically, few politicians raised concerns about that. The Democrats who ran GAO used a) those cuts and b) Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of GAO employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-fermilab-funding-st-0607-20170606-story.html
— AN UNFAIR BURDEN Cook County failed to value homes accurately for years. The result: a property tax system that harmed the poor and helped the rich. – Jason Grotto (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the assessment history, appeals, litigation, and other matters concerning my home at 915 Cove Court in Wheaton.)
http://apps.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/cook-county-property-tax-divide/
— Retirement: Figuring your Social Security break-even age – Kevin McCormally (DIERSEN: If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would viciously demonize me, viciously denigrate me, and viciously condemn me as being a doubledipper because I get both a Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) pension and Social Security. In my defense, my Social Security is dramatically reduced because a get a CSRS pension. I earned both CSRS and Social security credits while I worked part-time for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969 and while I worked part-time for the Firestone Store in Chicago Heights 1971-1972.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-201705181536–tms–kplngmpctnkm-a20170607-20170607-story.html
— Major video game group sues Chicago over online game tax – Amina Elahi
http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/originals/ct-bsi-video-games-lawsuit-cloud-tax-20170606-story.html
— Naperville police chief says handling of teen suicide case ‘mischaracterized’ – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-chief-marshall-naperville-north-suicide-st-0609-20170608-story.html

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Racist Instagram post stirs anger at Crete-Monee High School – Dakarai Turner
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/259335513-story

WGN TV
— Crete-Monee High School students call for expulsion after classmate makes racist post on Instagram – MEGHAN DWYER (DIERSEN: I graduated from Crete-Monee High School in 1966. Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes use that against me. They stress that at least through the 1970s, Crete residents were overwhelming German-American Lutherans. They hint/imply/argue/shout that at least though the 1970s, Crete was full of racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse people. All of my ancestors are German-American Lutherans and they have lived in Crete since 1854. I lived in Crete 1948-1972. I did not move to Wheaton until 1978. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton continue to paint me as being a German American, a Lutheran, a racist, a sexist, a bigot, and even worse things. They talk and act like they want me to sue them for slander. How should I react to that?)
http://wgntv.com/2017/06/06/students-call-for-expulsion-after-classmate-makes-racists-post-on-instagram2/

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR GRAPHIC: Illinois owes billions to suburban non-profits, companies, government agencies – Jake Griffin
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170607/illinois-owes-billions-to-suburban-non-profits-companies-government-agencies
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Chief: Officer’s actions in Naperville North teen’s suicide ‘publicly mischaracterized’ – Marie Wilson (DIERSEN: If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would stress that while I worked for IRS as a Revenue Officer during the 1970s, a taxpayer that I was assigned to collect delinquent taxes from committed suicide.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170606/chief-officers-actions-in-naperville-north-teens–suicide-publicly-mischaracterized
— Fired gay music director loses lawsuit against Inverness church, archdiocese – Bob Susnjara (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes side with the plaintiff.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170606/fired-gay-music-director-loses-lawsuit-against-inverness-church-archdiocese–

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— 700 jobs at Argonne, Fermi on the line in Trump budget – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170607/BLOGS02/170609915
— It’s no ‘bailout.’ Rather, this school funding bill is good for every district in Illinois. – ANDY MANAR
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170607/OPINION/170609914/illinois-school-funding-bill-is-no-chicago-bailout-andy-manar

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Clinic at St. John’s has filled need for dental services – Dean Olsen (DIERSEN: Yesterday, I got my third dental implant. Even though my wife and I pay $98.95/month for dental insurance and the federal government pays $296.85/month, my out-of-pocket dental expenses have been tremendous.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170606/clinic-at-st-johns-has-filled-need-for-dental-services

SAUK VALLEY
— Consolidation bill offers hope for supporters of smaller government Townships in Illinois could be made more efficient if Gov. Rauner signs a bill to empower trustees to initiate road district consolidation referendums across the state, if trustees use that newfound power, and if voters give their approval – but that’s a lot of ifs. – Editorial (DIERSEN: How much interaction have you had with township trustees? Since 1999, I have had lots of interaction with township trustees in DuPage County, and especially with Milton Township trustees. What do township trustees think of you? How do township trustees treat you? I should write a book about past and present township trustees a) who viciously demonize me, b) who viciously denigrate me, c) who viciously condemn me, d) who blame me for all of their problems, e) who blame me for all of your problems, f) who blame me for all of my problems, g) who blame me for all of everyone’s problems, h) who are overjoyed that I am no longer the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, i) who are overjoyed that I am no longer a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, j) who are overjoyed that I am no longer the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, k) who are overjoyed that I am no longer an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, l) who are overjoyed that I am no longer an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, m) who are overjoyed that I am no longer a GAO employee, n) who focus on stopping me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out, o) who focus on stopping everyone from reading the emails, and p) who act like they have promised lots of money, a new home, a new car, a sweetheart job, a sweetheart contract, favorable legislation, and/or much more if they succeed in getting rid of me.)
http://www.saukvalley.com/2017/06/06/svm-editorial-consolidation-bill-offers-hope-for-supporters-of-smaller-government/a4uebo1/

ROCHELLE NEWS
— Consolidation of roads, bridges could mean shift at township levels – Lori Hammelman
https://rochellenews-leader.com/article/consolidation-of-roads-bridges-could-mean-shift-at-township-levels
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Lt. Gov. weighs in Ill. Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti last week applauded the passage of the bill that would allow township trustees to initiate these referendums, which could lead to a consolidation. Currently only township trustees in Cook County have this power. Two Cook County townships have successfully initiated and passed referendums to consolidate their road districts. It is said officials from both of these townships anticipate greater service efficiencies, thus taxpayer savings from consolidation. “I applaud the General Assembly for passing this bill to give all townships – not just those in Cook County – the authority to consolidate as they deem necessary,” said Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti. “We pay the highest property taxes in the nation and, not coincidentally, we have more units of government than any other state. This bill is the start of a larger effort to give both citizens and local boards the power to consolidate government.” Another supporter of the bill is State Representative Tom Demmer. “I’m glad to support this bill which empowers voters to choose what’s best for their community,” said Rep. Demmer. “If consolidation makes sense for them, they can now choose to lower the cost of government and reduce their tax burden.”)

WAND TV
— Governor Rauner blaming state Democrats for slow economy (DIERSEN: Should I write a book about those who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all the defeats that Republicans have suffered in Illinois since 2000?)
http://www.wandtv.com/story/35605790/governor-rauner-blaming-state-democrats-for-slow-economy

WSIL TV
— White House looks for ways to undermine Comey’s credibility – AP (DIERSEN: Who undermines your credibility? I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who focus on undermining my credibility. They are moral relativists who believe that their end (using me, misleading me, manipulating me, demonizing me, punishing me, and/or destroying me) justifies their means (twisting, exaggerating, distorting, and/or fabricating what I say or do). They are disciples of Saul Alinsky.)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35606773/white-house-looks-for-ways-to-undermine-comeys-credibility

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— North Korea accuses Trump of being ‘selfish’ (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who demonize me, who denigrate me, and who condemn me as being selfish. They hint/imply/argue/shout a) that I am undeservedly filth rich, and that therefore, I should give lots of money to their church, to their charity, and/or to them and b) that I am undeservedly filth rich because I was born a healthy White male, because I avoided the draft, because I was grossly overpaid by the federal government, because my wife and I gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents, because my Civil Service Retirement System pension and my Social Security are far too generous, because etc.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/north-korea-accuses-trump-of-being-selfish/733785688
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump discourages those who want to destroy America a) from coming to America, b) from staying in America, and c) from bringing others to America. Anti-Trumps encourage those who want to destroy America a) to come to America illegally, b) to stay in America illegally, and c) to bring others to America illegally.
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/group-trump-is-forcing-losses-in-american-tourism/733825954
— Accused leaker Reality Winner called Trump an ‘orange fascist’ on Twitter Winner followed Edward Snowden – DONIE O’SULLIVAN AND DAVID SHORTELL
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/accused-leaker-reality-winner-criticized-trump-on-twitter/733287847

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Voters go to end of the line – Editorial (DIERSEN: Democrats run Illinois. Democrats run Cook County. Democrats run Chicago. Those who voted for those Democrats are getting exactly what they asked for.)
http://www.commercial-news.com/editorials/editorial-voters-go-to-end-of-the-line/article_84a539d8-df5f-5c8b-90cf-daf5173f4519.html
— Coercion? Or free choice? – Editorial (DIERSEN: If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponent, their operatives, and their dupes, virtually all of whom hate unions, hate current union members, and hate former union members, would shout that I was a union member for almost 12 years. My father worked in the office of a chemical plant for 28 years. He was not a union member. He never complained that union members were overpaid, but he frequently complained that non-union members were underpaid.)
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2017-06-07/coercion-or-free-choice.html
— Message received on 911 bill in House – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-06-07/tom-kacich-message-received-911-bill-house.html

CITY OF CHICAGO
— OUTRAGEOUS: VIDEO: Mayor Emanuel Delivers Remarks at 2017 NIJC Human Rights Awards Luncheon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3YlGg8oGjA

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Rauner says lllinois’ hopes, heart rest with small businesses – Hoang Tran
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511124328-rauner-says-lllinois-hopes-heart-rests-with-small-businesses

SANGAMON SUN
— Rauner tells people: Power of change is in your hands alone – Giovanni Whaley (DIERSEN: What about the tremendous power that those who have tremendous religious, government, political, and/or financial clout have in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, and in your municipality? From what I see, overwhelmingly, those who have the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout get want they want. If your future is bright, it is because the aforesaid want it to be bright. If your future is dim, it is because the aforesaid want it to be dim.)
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511123887-rauner-tells-people-power-of-change-is-in-your-hands-alone

ILLINOIS MANUFACTURES’ ASSOCIATION
— Private Collection Firms to Collect Overdue Federal Taxes – Anastasia Lowentha (DIERSEN: I worked for IRS’s Collection Division for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $79,563-$90,173. I worked for GAO on audits of IRS for 3 years at the GS-13 Step 1-3 levels, currently $94,610-$100.917.)
http://ima-net.org/private-collection-firms-to-collect-overdue-federal-taxes/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Texas Bill to Protect Religious Freedom vs. Chicago Tribune Columnist – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/texas-bill-protect-religious-freedom-vs-chicago-tribune-columnist/
— Planned Parenthood: More Abortions, Fewer Services – Gary Bauer
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/planned-parenthood-abortions-fewer-services/

CAPITOL FAX
— Kennedy compares AFL-CIO Pritzker endorsement to “Christian Right” backing Trump
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/07/kennedy-compares-afl-cio-pritzker-endorsement-to-christian-right-backing-trump/

GOPUSA
— MSNBC host: Trump inciting jihad to push ban (DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes charge you with promoting? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes charge me with promoting the Republican Party platform, the Illinois Republican Party platform, and the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling. They say “the platform is the problem.”)
http://www.gopusa.com/msnbc-host-trump-inciting-jihad-to-push-ban/
— Fear of deportation drives illegal aliens off food stamps (DIERSEN: How many illegals are on food stamps in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, in your municipality, and in your precinct? Of course, anti-Trumps have no problem with that.)
http://www.gopusa.com/fear-of-deportation-drives-illegal-aliens-off-food-stamps/
— YouTube Banned Me, But Not the Hate Imams – Michelle Malkin (DIERSEN: Who wants to ban you? The following want to ban me: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that 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 for a long time and/or those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25463
— Hillary praises London’s Muslim mayor Khan’s leadership in wake of terror attack (DIERSEN: From what I see, those who promote Clinton and/or Khan 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 for a long time.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25439
— Incredible: Khuram Butt, the man MI5 didn’t think was dangerous (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would not think that Butt was dangerous.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25423
— Disinformation: Strategic deception to undermine the Church, the West, and America (DIERSEN: Who wants to undermine you? I should write a book about those who want to undermine me. They would love it. They paint themselves as being anti-Diersens, if not a Diersen-haters. They talk and act like they are operatives or dupes for those who dominate the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, etc.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25446

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— BILL MAHER AND PERPETUAL ADOLESCENCE – Star Parker
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/bill-maher-and-perpetual-adolescence/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Christian pro-family leader wins five-year battle against ‘frivolous’ LBGT lawsuit – Peter LaBarbera
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/christian-pro-family-leader-wins-five-year-battle-against-frivolous-lbgt-la

DAILY CALLER
— ‘Crowds On Demand’ Provides Clients With Fake Protesters – GRACE CARR
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/05/crowds-on-demand-provides-clients-with-fake-protesters/

THE BLAZE
— Please, leftists, explain how this ‘transgender’ madness empowers women – Matt Walsh
http://www.theblaze.com/contributions/matt-walsh-please-leftists-explain-how-this-transgender-madness-empowers-women/
— Public school opens up rooms for Muslim prayer during Ramadan. Atheist group calls it ‘reasonable.’ – Dave Urbanski (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote Islam. Soon, if not already, to say that you are a Democrat, is to say that your are a Muslim. There are tremendous conflicts between the Koran and the U.S. Constitution.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/06/public-school-opens-up-rooms-for-muslim-prayer-during-ramadan-atheist-group-calls-it-reasonable/

LIFEZETTE
— Recent Trump Hire Reboots Worry Over Staff Loyalty to Agenda President’s newest adviser on Russia policy is Soros alum, comes from liberal think tank – Margaret Menge (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.lifezette.com/polizette/recent-trump-hire-reboots-worry-over-staff-loyalty-to-agenda/

BLASTING NEWS
— Law firms reject Trump as client in Russian investigation – Vittorio Hernandez (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the lawyers a) who have represented me in the lawsuits that I have filed and b) who have represented the defendants in lawsuits that I have filed.)
http://us.blastingnews.com/news/2017/06/law-firms-reject-trump-as-client-in-russian-investigation-001755871.html

JD JOURNAL
— Lawyers Keep Turning Down Chance to be President Trump’s Attorney – Amanda Griffin (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the lawyers a) who have represented me in the lawsuits that I have filed and b) who have represented the defendants in lawsuits that I have filed.)
http://www.jdjournal.com/2017/06/06/lawyers-keep-turning-down-chance-to-be-president-trumps-attorney/

NEW AMERICAN
— Colleges Using Required Reading Lists to Advance Leftism – Raven Clabough
https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/education/item/26190-colleges-using-required-reading-lists-to-advance-leftism-study-shows

NBC NEWS
— How Did Accused NSA Leaker Reality Winner Get Security Clearance? – KEN DILANIAN (DIERSEN: Many millions of people do not apply for federal jobs because they know that they cannot pass a background check. I passed background checks a) in 1966 when I was 18 for my Post Office job, b) in 1971 for my IRS job, and c) in 1980 for my GAO job.)
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/how-did-accused-nsa-leaker-reality-winner-get-security-clearance-n768816
(FROM THE ARTICLE: When the news broke that Reality Winner, a 25-year-old NSA contractor with an apparently heavy social media presence, had been charged with leaking a classified document to reporters, many people wondered: How does someone so young have a such a top-level security clearance? It’s actually very common. “The vast majority of people who do the National Security Agency’s intercept work, who translate and analyze — most of them are fresh out of high school,” said Matthew Aid, an intelligence historian who has written about the NSA. “There are thousands and thousands of 18 to 21-year-olds doing critically important and secret work around the world.”)

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PHOTO OF COMEY: Comey Told Sessions: Don’t Leave Me Alone With Trump – MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MATT APUZZO (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, I do not want to be “alone with” my critics/opponents, their operatives, or their dupes. They are moral relativists who believe that their end (using me, misleading me, manipulating me, demonizing me, punishing me, and/or destroying me) justifies their means (twisting, exaggerating, distorting, and/or fabricating what I say or do). They are disciples of Saul Alinsky.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/06/us/politics/comey-sessions-trump.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps blame Trump for everything that is bad.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/07/opinion/donald-trump-jeff-sessions-sean-spicer.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Without Obama as a Unifier, Republicans Are Fragmented.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/06/us/politics/without-obama-as-a-unifier-republicans-are-fragmented.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— 50 Years After Loving v. Virginia, Colleges Embrace Segregation Students have demanded free tuition and housing for blacks as well as black-only dorms. – Jason Riley (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote segregation.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/50-years-after-loving-v-virginia-colleges-embrace-segregation-1496792040
— Trump Taps Former Assistant Attorney General Christopher Wray as New FBI Chief Trump announces pick in tweet, says ‘details to follow’ – Rebecca Ballhaus (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the lawyers a) who have represented me in the lawsuits that I have filed and b) who have represented the defendants in lawsuits that I have filed.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-taps-former-assistant-attorney-general-christopher-wray-as-new-fbi-chief-1496836799
(FROM THE ARTICLE: President Donald Trump is tapping former Assistant Attorney General Chris Wray to serve as the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the president said in a tweet. Mr. Wray, who has lately served as a white-collar defense lawyer, met with Mr. Trump late last month at the White House for an interview. The selection of Mr. Wray caps a month-long search that began in May after Mr. Trump fired then-FBI Director James Comey. Mr. Wray has represented New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a top Trump ally, in the George Washington Bridge lane-closure controversy.)
— Major accounting firms and the industry’s trade group are trying to convince Congress to include accounting as part of the ‘STEM’ career fields – Michael Rapoport (DIERSEN: I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, I earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, I became a licensed CPA in 1981, and I became a Forensic Accountant in 1997.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/accountants-jump-into-the-immigration-debate-1496750400
— Where Have All the Inspectors General Gone? The Pentagon is without a permanent watchdog—and so are the CIA and NSA. Trump should fix this fast. – Joseph Schmitz
https://www.wsj.com/articles/where-have-all-the-inspectors-general-gone-1496792228

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Study: Even moderate drinking might be bad for aging brains – Kim Painter (DIERSEN: Virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) drink lots of booze, b) did drink lots of booze, and/or c) want to drink lots of booze.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/06/06/moderate-drinking-aging-brains/102550952/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR GRAPHIC: Black troops as much as twice as likely to be punished by commanders, courts – Tom Vanden Brook
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/06/07/black-troops-much-twice-likely-punished-commanders-courts/102555630/
— DISGUSTING: Can porn be feminist? These female directors say ‘yes’ – Patrick Ryan
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2017/06/06/feminist-porn-empowerment/101283776/

COLUMBIA JOURNALISM REVIEW
— Ebony pushes black journalists’ patience to the limit – Adeshina Emmanuel (DIERSEN: To get someone other than me who BOTH could and would do for you what I do for you as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor, you would have to pay that person $200,000 a year, if not more. Like me, that person would be viciously demonized, viciously denigrated, and viciously condemned by individuals, by organizations, by companies, by governments, and by countries that 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 for a long time.)
https://www.cjr.org/business_of_news/ebony-magazine-freelancers-pay.php

CAPITOL GAZETTE
— Trump budget attacks federal employees – U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (DIERSEN: To demonize me, to denigrate me, and to condemn me, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) stress that I was a federal employee for almost 30 years and that I have been a federal retiree for almost 20 years and b) stress that I was a union member for almost 12 years.)
http://www.capitalgazette.com/opinion/columns/ph-ac-ce-column-hoyer-0607-20170606-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: This assault on our federal employees is the most recent in an ongoing campaign by many Republicans to denigrate those who serve our country in civilian roles and make it harder to recruit and retain the most talented Americans for these jobs. If their agenda is enacted, there is no question it would weaken our country and put our national security and the strength of our economy at risk.)

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Americans Have a Bleak Outlook for Race Relations (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps encourage minorities to hate not only those who are White, but also those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a ling time.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/social_issues/americans_have_a_bleak_outlook_for_race_relations

June 5 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Gov. Runner Signals ‘Concerns’ About 9-1-1 Bill And Pension-Tax Component – Steve Miller
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/05/illinois-governor-has-concerns-9-1-1-bill/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— ‘We will do whatever is necessary’: Does that include a balanced CPS budget? – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-cps-budget-claypool-emanuel-edit-0606-jm-20170605-story.html
— Getting Washington out of the air traffic control business – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-faa-trump-privatize-airlines-edit-0606-md-20170605-story.html
— Congressman Quigley: Russian operatives hacked Illinois elections board – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-mike-quigley-russian-hackers-met-0606-20170605-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump’s advisers are only enabling his erratic behavior.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-london-tweets-impulsive-20170605-story.html
— Taxi union wants a tax and fee waived in the age of Huber and Left – Hal Dar dick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-taxi-wish-list-met-0606-20170605-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County may seek referendum to dissolve election commission – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170605/dupage-county-may-seek-referendum-to-dissolve-election-commission
(FROM THE ARTICLE: County officials have been told the election commission could be dissolved with a binding referendum. But the county can’t form a bipartisan election commission board without a state law change. One of the obstacles facing the proposed state law is that Democratic leaders in DuPage have criticized it. For example, they didn’t like the proposed process to appoint election commissioners. They’ve also voiced concern about the suggested salaries of the commissioners. Cronin, meanwhile, said he wants a consolidation of the election commission and the clerk’s office because it’s expected to save taxpayers at least $300,000 a year. The savings would be achieved by combining staff and finding efficiencies. “My priority is — and always has been — savings for the taxpayers,” Cronin said. “If we can do the same quality service more efficiently and save taxpayers money, that’s the direction we should take.” Before taking any steps to dissolve the election commission, Cronin said he first would have a “robust discussion” with county board members.)
— What are the advantages of hiring a multigenerational workforce? (DIERSEN: Non-veteran White males who are seeking a job with the federal government should be advised that with only rare exceptions, your career will be wasted and you will be gotten rid of if you do not make GS-13 ($94,610) by age 25, GS-14 ($111,801) by age 30, GS-15 ($131,508) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service ($161,900) by age 40. More is expected of non-veteran White males a) because they were born with silver spoons in their mouths, b) because they have always been privileged, and c) because they benefited from their parents’, their grandparents’, their great grandparents’, and the rest of their ancestors’ racism and sexism. Non-veteran Whites males are expected to pay the price of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20170605/what-are-the-advantages-of-hiring-a-multigenerational-workforce
— Tom Cullerton and Kain help Addison Township residents find additional savings
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20170605/tom-cullerton-and-kain-help-addison-township-residents-find-additional-savings

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Davis, LaHood interviewed candidates for prosecutor, marshal – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170605/davis-lahood-interviewed-candidates-for-prosecutor-marshal

NORTHWEST HERALD
— McHenry County Board member fined $1,500 for delay in statement of economic interests – KEVIN P. CRAVER
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/06/02/mchenry-county-board-member-fined-1-500-for-delay-in-statement-of-economic-interests/axcxuyy/

WJBC
— Sen. Brady: No need for special session; Democrats should keep working on budget – Eric Stock
http://www.wjbc.com/2017/06/05/sen-brady-no-need-for-special-session-democrats-should-keep-working-on-budget/

WSIL TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps side with London’s mayor against Trump.
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35587451/trump-criticizes-londons-mayor-again

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Illinois’ public pensions are worse off than state claims – Michael Carroll
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/study-illinois-public-pensions-are-worse-off-than-state-claims/article_374a4f72-4151-11e7-8e9c-47e8009e8ba6.html

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Rauner boasts delivery of ‘economic engine’ to Chicago’s South Side – Caitlin Nordahl
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511117398-rauner-boasts-delivery-of-economic-engine-to-chicago-s-south-side

WIREPOINTS
— Would Congress Authorize Bankruptcy for Illinois and Other States? Yes, Inevitably. – Mark Glennon
http://www.wirepoints.com/would-congress-authorize-bankruptcy-for-illinois-and-other-states-yes-inevitably-wirepoints-original/

CAPITOL FAX
— New Pritzker robocalls slam House Republicans, defend House Democrats
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/05/new-pritzker-robocalls-slam-house-republicans-defend-house-democrats/
— Hardiman claims “anybody” can beat Rauner, tosses his hat in the ring
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/05/hardiman-claims-anybody-can-beat-rauner-tosses-his-hat-in-the-ring/
— “Kooks” on the fringe and “cooperation” (DIERSEN: The stronger that you support for the Republican Party platform, the Illinois Republican Party platform, and/or the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution on video gambling, the more that you will called a kook.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/05/kooks-on-the-fringe-and-cooperation/

CHRISTIAN TIMES
— Illinois bars social workers and foster families from working with children if they reject transgenderism – Jardine Malado (DIERSEN: Soon, if not already, Democrats will bar you from getting an education, getting a job, etc. unless you promote dependency on government and on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, etc.)
http://christiantimes.com/article/illinois-bars-social-workers-and-foster-families-from-working-with-children-if-they-reject-transgenderism/72280.htm

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Armed forces plan to celebrate LGBT Pride Month – Rowan Scarborough (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, countries, etc. that promote LGBTQ activity get rid of you.)
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/5/armed-forces-plan-to-celebrate-lgbt-pride-month/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Gay ‘marriage’ receives highest approval rating ever in Gallup poll – Peter LaBarbera (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, countries, etc. that promote LGBTQ activity get rid of you.)
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/gay-marriage-receives-highest-approval-rating-ever-in-gallup-poll

GOPUSA ILLNOIS
— Leftist Celebrities Put Their Hypocrisy on Display
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25292

DAILY WIRE
— #FakeNews: CNN Caught Arranging Muslims As Backdrop – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
http://www.dailywire.com/news/17141/fakenews-cnn-caught-arranging-muslims-backdrop-robert-kraychik#

FEDERALIST
— 5 Ways To Stay Positive And Engaged While Job-Hunting – Lisa De Pasquale (DIERSEN: Sadly, from what I see, ever-increasingly, employers 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 for a long time.)
https://thefederalist.com/2017/06/05/5-ways-stay-positive-engaged-job-hunting/

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s travel ban is useless. Terrorists mostly come from our own back yard.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2017/06/05/trumps-travel-ban-is-useless-terrorists-mostly-come-from-our-own-back-yard/
— It’s time to bust the myth: Most Trump voters were not working class. Trump voters were actually pretty affluent. – Nicholas Carnes and Noam Lupu
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2017/06/05/its-time-to-bust-the-myth-most-trump-voters-were-not-working-class/

INSTITUTE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS
— Under Siege Public sector auditors can face intimidation, isolation, retaliation, suspension — even termination — just for doing their job. – Russell A. Jackson (DIERSEN: I have always been a Republican. I worked for GAO for almost 18 years 1980-1997. Overwhelmingly, all during that time, my superiors, my supervisors, my coworkers, and my subordinates were Democrats.)
https://iaonline.theiia.org/2017/Pages/Under-Siege.aspx
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The sad reality is that public sector auditors can face retaliation – isolation, smear campaigns, diminution of duties, even suspension and termination – just for doing their jobs. If the fruits of the audit function’s labors conflict with an agency head’s political agenda, too often the political agenda wins and the auditor loses. The threat is so real, and the stakes so high, that many practitioners embroiled in sticky political situations have to inform their colleagues anonymously – or with the approval of a lawyer. That’s why Patton’s tale is attributed directly to him; all his comments have been approved by counsel so they don’t impact the ongoing litigation. Solutions are few, but they do exist. If other practitioners know what to watch for and how to prepare for the worst, some may avoid the untenable situations their colleagues deal with. As an internal auditor under fire at a mid-level school district says, “Exposure of these issues may help someone else.” Ultimately, of course, some public sector auditors caught up in politics will simply have to fall on their swords. At the end of the day, the public servant trying to suppress the truth likely won an election or received an appointment from someone in office, so the auditor trying to tell the truth may be pressured to get on board or get out. But in many cases, targeted relationship-building and a firm grasp of the agency’s governance structure will go a long way toward avoiding catastrophe. The political motivation to punish an auditor often involves information that’s incriminating to the person who ordered the audit in the first place – sometimes under a law or regulation. In one case, an audit investigation found evidence that a school board CEO had been less than honest about his credentials; in another, a culture audit – which, in law enforcement is often going to be politically sensitive – contained pretty damning results; and another uncovered fraud in a university’s program accepting bodies of people willed to science. Often, it’s a more mundane reason, like auditors looking into contracts or programs that executive directors don’t want exposed or, as in Patton’s case, assisting outside agencies in their investigations. Sometimes it’s as simple as an executive director who insists that the audit function in general has a “gotcha” mentality. In fact, one anonymous practitioner facing retaliation at a local school district says she has come to believe that “any audit that falls under the chief operating officer or chief financial officer’s (CFO’s) jurisdiction or any audit that makes a board look like it isn’t providing governance and oversight will be political.” The means of punishing auditors vary as well, within fairly defined limits.)

FED SMITH
— How Do Federal Employees Rate President Trump? – Ralph R. Smith (DIERSEN: If I was still working for GAO, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates would have killed me figuratively, if not literally by now. Members of the following groups have always blamed me for all problems : 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.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/06/05/federal-employees-rate-president-trump/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: According to this survey, 67.8% of those responding are current federal employees and 28.5% are retired federal employees. There were small percentages of those who were military or retired military, contractors, union staffers or no federal affiliation. The most common rating for the President’s performance was “Unsatisfactory.” 53.07% of those responding selected this option. A total of about 62% selected unsatisfactory of “Below Expectations.” 13.58% selected “Outstanding.” 38.3% selected categories from “Outstanding” to “Meets Expectations.” . . . Among Republicans, 73.4% rate President Trump at “Meets Expectations” or higher. 85.5% of Democrats gave the president an “unsatisfactory” rating. . .About 37% of respondents indicated they agreed with the priorities of the Trump administration. That is close to the same percentage that have a favorable opinion of the President’s performance so far. 58.5% indicated they disagreed with the priorities of the administration. . .Among Democrats, 85.5% of those taking the survey disagree with the priorities of the administration. Among Republicans, 73.8% agree with the administration’s priorities. And, among Independents, 34.3% agree and 61.4% disagree. . .44.5% of those responding to the survey identified themselves as Independent voters. Republicans were 24.2% of respondents and Democrats 23.5%. The remaining selected the “other” option. . .46.6% of those responding to this survey indicated they voted for Hillary Clinton in the presidential election. 38% indicated they voted for Donald Trump—roughly as the overall percentage of people who indicated they voted for him in the presidential election and the percentage that provides “meets expectations” or higher in this survey. Among Republicans, 78.4% voted for Donald Trump in the election. 10.8% voted for Hillary Clinton and 10.7 voted for another candidate. 89% of those who identified as Democrats voted for Hillary Clinton; 5.7% voted for Donald Trump; and 5.2% voted for another candidate. . .25% of those responding indicated they were more optimistic and more favorable about their federal career. 57% were less optimistic and 17.9% are still undecided.)

June 3 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: According to anti-Trumps, a) all news that is put out by Trump is fake and b) the only news that is not fake, is news that is put out by anti-Trumps. According to anti-Diersens, a) all news that is put by Diersen is fake and b) the only news that is not fake, is news that is put out by anti-Diersens.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/americans-can-see-through-trumps-fake-news-claims/
— Sign the bill, Gov. Rauner, and unload the Thompson Center – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/sign-the-bill-gov-rauner-and-unload-the-thompson-center/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE: City Water Department emails reveal racial insensitivity, sexism – Hal Dardick (DIERSEN: What percent of water department employees are Democrats?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-water-department-scandal-emails-met-0603-20170602-story.html
— Thompson Center sale shouldn’t automatically mean demolition – Blair Kamin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-thompson-center-kamin-met-0602-2-20170602-column.html
— Press groups urge congressional probe of ‘body slam’ assault on reporter – AP (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who does not want your GOPUSA Illinois Editor to know about, to promote, to attend, and/or to report on their events and/or other activities? ANSWER: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-gianforte-bodyslam-20170603-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— A look at where some of those protesting, commune-living ‘hippies’ are today – Jean Murphy (DIERSEN: What were you doing in 1967? I was a full-time student at UIC and a part-time mailman for the Park Forest Post Office. I lived with my parents and brother in Crete. I sold my 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint and bought a 1968 Oldsmobile 442. I saved money for college expenses.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20170603/a-look-at-where-some-of-those-protesting-commune-living-hippies-are-today
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Nostalgia reigns supreme this summer as we approach a series of 50th anniversaries of pivotal moments in our history. This summer San Francisco is commemorating the Summer of Love when the hippies arrived in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood in 1967. Closer to home the latest version of the Grateful Dead, known as Dead & Company, has concerts scheduled at Wrigley Field on June 30 and July 1, and Navy Pier is hosting “Exhibitionism,” an exhibit of Rolling Stones memorabilia, through July 30. Next year and the years that follow will surely generate remembrances of such major events as the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Chicago’s 1968 Democratic National Convention, Woodstock and the shootings at Kent State, to name a few. So what has happened to all of the people who were activists and hippies in those days? How have they lived their lives since those tumultuous years?)
— Des Plaines council to vote on settling Muslim bias suit – Chacour Koop
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170602/des-plaines-council-to-vote-on-settling-muslim-bias-suit

HERALD NEWS
— State Rep. Emily McAsey resigns – ALEX ORTIZ
http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/06/03/state-rep-emily-mcasey-resigns/ae4r4tt/

HERALD & REVIEW
— Lacey’s Video Gambling Parlor Robbed
http://herald-review.com/lacey-s-parlor-robbed/article_a99a924a-8736-5f33-835d-938960408dcd.html

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Illinois lawmakers OK school funding overhaul amid gridlock – AP
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/06/02/illinois-lawmakers-ok-school-funding-overhaul-amid-gridlock/arwyldk/

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Republicans Explain Lack of Budget – Benjamin Yount
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=245430#.WTKpNmjyuM8

TIMES
— Illinois lawmakers OK plan to ditch landlines, hike 911 fees – AP
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/around-the-state/article_f3145b0c-407d-5800-a2c1-672c08735767.html
— Township merger bill passes: Power to choose doesn’t mean forced change – Editorial
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/editorial/our-view-power-to-choose-doesn-t-mean-forced-change/article_038d381a-4108-527a-8d64-e2943b7dd176.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Two local state senators — Sue Rezin, R-Morris, and Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington — voted against the measure. But in the House, state Reps. Jerry Long, R-Streator, David Welter, R-Morris, and Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, supported the legislation. Only five other Senators joined Barickman and Rezin in voting no — Republicans Chapin Rose, Neil Anderson, Michael Connelly, Dale Fowler and Chris Nybo also opposed. HB 607 cleared the Senate 43-7-1, and the House vote was 75-34-3, so it’s fair to say there was bipartisan support. But still, as our readership area is represented almost entirely by Republicans, it’s interesting to note when the votes diverge.)

JOURNAL STANDARD
— Living the dream in Illinois; too bad we have to wake up – Editorial
http://www.journalstandard.com/opinion/20170602/our-view-living-dream-in-illinois-too-bad-we-have-to-wake-up

DEEFIELD PATCH
— Deerfield Lawyer And Ex-Medical Pot Czar To Challenge For Rep. Scott Drury’s Seat Health care attorney Bob Morgan announced he’s running for the 58th District House seat. – Jonah Meadows
https://patch.com/illinois/deerfield/deerfield-lawyer-ex-medical-pot-czar-challenge-rep-scott-drurys-seat

BELOIT DAILY NEWS
— CHICAGO, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DRAFT POLICE REFORM DEAL – AP
http://www.beloitdailynews.com/article/20170602/AP/306029808

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Governor Rauner Responds to the Failure to Pass a New Budget The governor also weighed in on bills that are headed to his desk
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/governor-rauner-responds-to-the-failure-to-pass-a-new-budget/730427124
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, CEOs side with foreign countries and with their citizens against America and against its citizens.
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/business/trump-sparked-a-ceo-revolt-heres-why/730196536

WILL
— Protesters Return for Rodney Davis’ Office Hours In Champaign – JIM MEADOWS
https://will.illinois.edu/index.php/news/story/protesters-return-for-rodney-davis-office-hours-in-champaign

POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE
— NAPERVILLE’S PULSE IN SPRINGFIELD – IN BUDGETING, THE PROCESS REALLY DOES MATTER – GRANT WEHRLI
http://www.positivelynaperville.com/2017/06/03/napervilles-pulse-springfield-budgeting-process-really-matter/74445

WLL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Republicans say workers’ comp bill hurts those it should protect – Hoang Tran
http://willcountygazette.com/stories/511123246-republicans-say-workers-comp-bill-hurts-those-it-should-protect

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOISANS PAY THE FOURTH-HIGHEST WIRELESS TAXES IN THE COUNTRY – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinoisans-pay-the-fourth-highest-wireless-taxes-in-the-country/

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Rauner: No tax increase until there’s local property tax control – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/rauner-no-tax-increase-until-there-s-local-property-tax/article_409d72fa-471b-11e7-9ff7-af23f727b820.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Illinois isn’t supposed to buy its own bonds
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/02/illlinois-isnt-supposed-to-buy-its-own-bonds/

ONE NEWS NOW
— America’s children being trampled by ‘identity revolution’ – Bob Kellogg
https://www.onenewsnow.com/education/2017/06/02/americas-children-being-trampled-by-identity-revolution

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote segregation.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/02/us/black-commencement-harvard.html
— FRONT PAGE WITH BIG COLOR PICTUTE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, to be accepted by the Democrats, you have to be anti-White.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/02/us/politics/white-nationalists-alt-knights-protests-colleges.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump and Trump’s supporters.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/02/opinion/to-truly-resist-trumpism-cities-must-look-within.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/02/opinion/trump-america-leadership-susan-rice.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Why a gay law professor is trying to shut down women-only ‘Wonder Woman’ screenings – Peter Holley
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/06/01/why-a-gay-law-professor-is-trying-to-shut-down-women-only-wonder-woman-screenings/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Case for Nations The ‘we’ of the nation-state binds people together, builds an important legacy of social trust and blunts the sharp edges of globalization – Roger Scruton (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats put foreign countries and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-need-for-nations-1496421583

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers promote pot. If you promote pot, you promote destruction.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterjreilly/2017/06/03/tax-woes-of-the-marijuana-business-where-conservatives-lose-their-enthusiasm-for-states-rights/

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 609 Frazier Court, Wheaton – $619,900
https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/wheaton-il/1_fs/X1-SS1apc9gppw622z_3o1g1_sse/4447882_zpid/

June 2 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Passage of Illinois minimum wage bill generates worker optimism, employer anxiety – Lauren Zumbach, Greg Trotter and Gail MarksJarvis
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-illinois-minimum-wage-0602-biz-20170601-story.html
— Size of billionaire-bashing Chris Kennedy’s fortune a mystery, still – Kim Janssen (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who demonize, denigrate, and condemn a) those who have more money than they have, b) those who have less money than they have, and c) those who have more or less money than they have.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-chris-kennedys-money-0601-chicago-inc-20170601-story.html
— Why we stay: Notable Chicagoans talk about why they call city home – William Lee (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Chicagoans elect leaders 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.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-why-we-stay-met-20170531-story.html
— City Council’s 30-minute limit on public comment would be an insult to taxpayers – Editorials (DIERSEN: What do those who run your municipality think of you and think of your opinions? If you spoke at a city council meeting, how much weight would they give to what you said? What if the mayor of your city makes it clear to everyone that he hates you and that he blames you for all of his problems, blames you for all of your problems, and blames you for all of everyone’s problems?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-city-council-open-meetings-act-perspec-0602-md-20170601-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Two good ways to kill the property tax insider’s game – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/two-good-ways-to-kill-the-property-tax-insiders-game/

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURES: 6 examples of how the state budget mess hurts in suburbs – Jake Griffin and Marni Pyke (DIERSEN: Has the state budget mess hurt you personally in any major ways? Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if the state budget mess has not hurt you personally in a major way, it is because you are an undeservedly filthy rich Republican.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170602/6-examples-of-how-the-state-budget-mess-hurts-in-suburbs
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PICTURE: Kane County inmate suing jail for $1 billion over not being allowed to vote – Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170602/kane-county-inmate-suing-jail-for-1-billion-over-not-being-allowed-to-vote

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— We’re in this mess because of Mike Madigan – Editorial
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170602/ISSUE07/170609975/were-in-this-mess-because-of-mike-madigan
— Here’s who killed Illinois – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170602/ISSUE05/170609974
— To this parent, school fight a sign that segregation alive and well in South Loop – VALERIE LEVAN
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170602/OPINION/170609983

WLS AM
— Rauner blames Democrats for budget failure – John Dempsey (DIERSEN: Who blames you for their problems? I should write a book about scapegoaters in Wheaton, scapegoaters in Glen Ellyn, scapegoaters in Milton Township, scapegoaters in DuPage County, and scapegoaters in Illinois.)
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/06/02/rauner-blames-democrats-for-budget-failure/

WGN RADIO
— Governor Bruce Rauner: ‘It’s ridiculous. I feel your pain 100%.’ – MARY SANDBERG BOYLE
http://wgnradio.com/2017/06/02/governor-bruce-rauner-its-ridiculous-i-feel-your-pain-100/

WTTW
— Rauner: ‘We May Have to Resort to a Special Session’
http://video.wttw.com/video/3001460301/

WBEZ
— 3 Things To Know About Illinois’ Proposed Overhaul Of School Funding
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/3-things-to-know-about-illinois-proposed-overhaul-of-school-funding/5baa148a-ef94-4eef-89fd-5b618764962a

WJBD RADIO
— Ivanka Trump tweets in honor of Pride month (DIERSEN: If you do not promote LGBTQ activity, those who do promote LGBTQ activity focus on destroying you.)
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2017/06/02/ivanka-trump-tweets-in-honor-of-pride-month

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— Any Budget Madigan Would Pass Would Be Impossible For Rauner To Sign
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/any-budget-madigan-would-pass-would-be-impossible-for-rauner-to-sign

SANGAMON SUN
— Freshmen legislators vent frustration at failure of budget deal – Michael McGrady
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511122407-freshmen-legislators-vent-frustration-at-failure-of-budget-deal

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— OEIG: “Pres Baker Mismanaged NIU” – “Pattern of Circumventing Procurement Rules” – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/06/oeig-pres-baker-mismanaged-niu-pattern-of-circumventing-procurement-rules/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Leftists Ban Catholic Vendor from Farmers’ Market – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/religious/leftists-ban-catholic-vendor-farmers-market/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— HULTGREN SCORES HIGHEST CONSERVATIVE RATING AMONG IL CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/hultgren-recognized-by-american-conservative-union-for-conservative-achievement-award.html
— THORNER: KEY WOMEN EDUCATORS DISCUSS AMERICA’S LEARNING CLIMATE AT HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/thorner-key-women-educators-discuss-americas-learning-climate-at-heartland-institute.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner now claims he favors Manar’s education funding bill
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/02/rauner-now-claims-he-favors-manars-education-funding-bill/

GOPUSA
— ‘Sanctuary cities’ have until end of June to comply (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, and other sanctuary cities, counties, and states formally declare war on America? Needless-to-say, those cities, counties, and states that formally declare war on America will lose.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25246
— City: You Can’t Sell Blueberries Unless You Affirm Gay Marriage (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will those who run your municipality, your township/ward, your county, Illinois, and America get rid of you if you do not promote LGBTQ activity?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25224
— Homelessness surges by 23 percent in LA County
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25187

NEWS BUSTERS
— Alt-Left Insanity: Don’t Blame Muslims for Terror Done By … Muslims – Dan Gainor
http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/culture/dan-gainor/2017/06/02/alt-left-insanity-dont-blame-muslims-terror-done-%E2%80%A6-muslims

DAILY CALLER
— Kathy Griffin Will Hold Press Conference To Complain About ‘Bullying’ From Trump Family – Chuck Ross (DIERSEN: What do you say to activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Glen Ellyn, and in Wheaton a) who say that they are Republican and who complaint that I bully them because they work against planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and b) who say that they are conservative and who complaint that I bully them because they work against conservative principles?)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/01/kathy-griffin-will-hold-press-conference-to-complain-about-bullying-from-trump-family/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Parents sue San Diego school district over ‘Anti-Islamopobia Initiative’ Say CAIR’s alleged ties to terror present a conflict – Alex Swoyer
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/31/san-diego-school-anti-islamophobia-program-leads-t/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Christians who reject transgenderism banned from adoption, working with children in Illinois – Doug Mainwaring
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/state-agencys-new-rules-accept-transgenderism-or-face-ban-from-working-with

THE HILL
— Trump cements ‘America First’ doctrine with Paris withdrawal – JONATHAN EASLEY
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/336014-trump-cements-america-first-doctrine-with-paris-withdrawal

POLITICO
— Trump’s nationalism wins out again ‘This will wake people up,’ Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says after Trump’s climate decision. – EDWARD-ISAAC DOVERE (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps like Emanuel paint themselves as being anti-American.)
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/01/trump-nationalism-climate-decision-239042

CBS NEWS
— Several threats made against Trump per day: Secret Service director
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/several-threats-made-against-president-trump-secret-service-director-randolph-alles/

ABC NEWS
— A look at the damage of Illinois’ 3-year budget impasse – AP
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/damage-illinois-year-budget-impasse-47761391

NEW YORK TIMES
— In Texas, Some Rare Good News About Cities With Pension Woes – MARY WILLIAMS WALSH (DIERSEN HEADLINE: Needless-to-say, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would be overjoyed if Trump would cut if not end my Civil Service Retirement System pension, my Social Security, and my COLAs.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/01/business/dealbook/municipal-pensions-dallas-houston-bankruptcy.html
— Walmart Is Accused of Punishing Workers for Sick Days – RACHEL ABRAMS (DIERSEN: My Democrat supervisor during the almost 3 years that I worked part-time for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969 disapproved of my demographics, and especially that I was a draft avoider, Republican, German-American, Missouri Synod Lutheran, younger, good health, non-poor, college student, and that my ancestors had been in America since the 1840s. He especially disapproved of the 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint, the 1968 Oldsmobile 442, and 1969 Dodge Charger SE that I had bought new and that I used to deliver mail. I requested sick days only twice during the almost 3 years that I worked for him, and of course, he disapproved those requests.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/01/business/walmart-workers-sick-days.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps promote Islam and the Islamic domination of America and the Islamic domination of the rest of the world.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/02/opinion/illegal-immigration-italian-americans.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Members of Congress serve in the military. They shouldn’t. Holding positions in the executive and legislative branches simultaneously is a conflict. – M.L. Cavanaugh
https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2017/06/02/members-of-congress-shouldnt-serve-in-the-military/
— ‘Democrats take them for granted’: Black women call out party leaders on post-election strategy – Vanessa Williams (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my Democrat superiors’ top priority was hiring, retaining, and promoting young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/06/01/black-women-and-the-dnc/

USA TODAY
— Paris deal harms U.S. prosperity. Job creation is one of President Trump’s principal goals. – Roger Wicker
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/06/01/paris-deal-harms-us-prosperity-opposing-view/102401950/
— President Trump hasn’t declared June as Pride Month — at least, not yet – Jessica Estepa (DIERSEN: Does Trump understand that the more that he promotes LBGTQ activity, the more that anti-Trumps use that to get rid of Trump supporters who do not promote LGBTQ activity?)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/06/01/president-trump-hasnt-declared-june-pride-month-least-not-yet/102393004/
— Can attending church really help you live longer? This study says yes – Holly Meyer
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/06/02/can-attending-church-really-help-you-live-longer-study-says-yes/364375001/
— Walmart tests employee delivery in its battle with Amazon – Charisse Jones (DIERSEN: Often, while I worked part-time for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969, I used my 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint, my 1968 Oldsmobile 442, and my 1969 Dodge Charger SE to deliver mail.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/06/01/walmart-tests-employee-delivery-its-battle-amazon/102382666/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, LGBTQ advocate make it clear that if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, they will get rid of you.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2017/06/01/good-states-lgbt-advocates-say-there-work-done/102387378/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2017/06/01/onslaught-anti-lgbt-bills-2017/102110520/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/06/01/religious-liberty-battle-still-rages-over-gay-marriage/102389040/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE: S&P Downgrade Brings Illinois Debt One Step Closer to Junk Illinois may become the first U.S. state to be given a junk rating – Heather Gillers
https://www.wsj.com/articles/s-p-downgrade-brings-illinois-debt-one-step-closer-to-junk-1496350098
— The News You Didn’t Hear – Kimberley A. Strassel (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want you to hear ONLY the news that they put out. They do NOT want you to hear news that promotes the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, gambling, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and/or other planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform. They do NOT want you to hear news that promotes the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling. They do NOT want you to hear news that opposes the promotion of booze, gambling, pot, and other vices.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-news-you-didnt-hear-1496358236

MONEY MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADINE: Pot pushers promote pot big time. If you promote pot, you promote destruction.
http://time.com/money/4801768/colorado-marijuana-industry-tax-revenue/
— This Free Website Helps High School Students Line Up College Scholarships – Kaitlin Mulhere (DIERSEN: If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would stress that I never got any scholarships.)
http://time.com/money/4795982/raiseme-free-college-scholarship-service/

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— Poking the retiree beehive – Mike Causey (DIERSEN: I am one of the 70,215 federal retirees in Illinois. Needless-to-say, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would be overjoyed if Trump would cut if not end my Civil Service Retirement System pension, my Social Security, and/or my COLAs.)
https://federalnewsradio.com/mike-causey-federal-report/2017/06/poking-the-retiree-beehive/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Currently there are 2,625, 261 federal retirees or their survivors. Right now, as you read this, another 300,000 active duty federal workers are eligible to retire and will, sooner or later, do so. That’s a lot of people. Go into any McDonald’s, from Scottsville, Ky., to Pismo Beach, Calif., at any time of the day and you will likely see a former fed, or six, chowing down and talking. The same for your local grocery store whether it is in Washington, D.C., to Washington Court House, Pa. Or on Guam or American Samoa. Former feds, and their wallets, purses or credit cards, are just about everywhere. Years ago a very sophisticated federal retiree — my mother — who lived near Fort Myers, Fla., explained that lots of people continue to eat out after retirement “we just do it earlier.” So we may not see them, but they are definitely there. According to data from the Office of Personnel Management just over 17 percent of all federal retirees have monthly annuities of $4,000 or more. Another 22 percent get between $3,000 and $2,999 while 14 percent get $1,000 to $1,999. Fewer than 9 percent get $1,000 or less per month from their civil service retirement benefit. Most of the current retirees are under the older CSRS system which fully indexes their annuities to inflation regardless of age. Workers retiring under the FERS system get cost of living adjustments (starting at age 62) that are partially indexed to inflation. At least since the Reagan administration. But life-after-retirement (for current feds too) could change drastically if Congress goes along with the Trump administration plan to charge current workers 6 percent more for their retirement benefits, to reduce COLAs for CSRS retirees by giving them 0.5 percent less than the actual increase in inflation each year, by eliminating COLAs completely for FERS retirees (9 out of every 10 current workers is under FERS and would become part of the Zero Diet COLA group), and to eliminate an annual “gap” payment that now goes to FERS retirees until they reach age 62 and become eligible for Social Security. Although they too retire under an enhanced version of the civil service retirement program, many politicians at the House, Senate and now White House level view federal workers either as clowns, drones or creatures from the swamp. They lap up studies — usually from conservative think tanks —showing federal workers are overpaid and ignore those that show feds, particularly at higher grade and skill levels, are dramatically underpaid compared to their private sector counterparts in Washington, Houston, San Francisco and New York City. Reducing the buying power of federal workers (by making them pay more for their pensions) and retirees, by reducing or eliminating COLAs in the future, could hurt many communities that depend on the federal pay or pension dollar to stay afloat. So how big a deal is the federal-postal retiree dollar. Check out this chart from the OPM. It shows the number of retirees (and their survivor annuitants in each state, and the value of their annuity payments. The chart does not include the value of Thrift Savings Plan accounts the retirees have or any Social Security payments they received for covered work before or after they were in government:)