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January 31 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Gov. Rauner delivering State of the State address Wednesday – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/gov-rauner-delivering-state-of-the-state-address-wednesday/3011538/
— State of the Union 2018: Donald Trump warns of immigration dangers – Rob Elgas and Liz Nagy
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/state-of-the-union-2018-trump-warns-of-immigration-dangers-/3007383/
— State of the Union 2018: Donald Trump gives first address – Rob Elgas
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/state-of-the-union-2018-donald-trump-gives-first-address-/3007383/

NBC5
— Roskam Donates Campaign Cash From Disgraced Wynn to Wheaton Charity Wynn stepped down as RNC Finance Chair this weekend over allegations of sexual misconduct
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Roskam-Returns-Campaign-Cash-From-Disgraced-Wynn-471859743.html
— Gutierrez on Trump’s State of the Union Address: ‘Whoever Translated it for Him From Russian Did a Good Job’ The investigation into the Trump campaign’s alleged collusion with Russia in the 2016 election has been a storm cloud over the first year of the administration. – Richard Ray
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-democrat-response-trump-state-of-union-471877723.html

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump’s border wall prototypes prove impenetrable in testing
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/trumps-border-wall-prototypes-prove-impenetrable-in-testing

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rahm scorches Trump; State of the Union comes ‘amid peril for our nation’ – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/illinois-reaction-trump-state-of-union-2018/
— Illinois leaders react to Pres. Trump’s first State of the Union – LYNN SWEET
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/illinois-reaction-trump-state-of-union-2018/
— Dem gov hopefuls’ Downstate debate message: Trump the problem, not Trump voters – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/dem-gov-hopefuls-downstate-debate-message-trump-the-problem-not-trump-voters/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote anti-Trumps.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/immigrants-in-chicago-speak-out-on-state-of-the-union-message/
— Chicago to hold police exam in May; fifth in seven years under Emanuel – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: If I had not passed the CPA examination in 1979, GAO would not have offered me a job in 1980. If I had not passed the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970, IRS would not have offered me a job in 1971. If I had not passed the Post Office employment examination in 1966, the Post Office would not have offered me a job in 1966.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/chicago-to-hold-police-exam-in-may-fifth-in-seven-years-under-emanuel/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump calls for unity, then touts GOP agenda in State of the Union – Karen Tumulty and Philip Rucker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-state-of-the-union-20180130-story.html
— Kennedy, Biss question Pritzker’s electability, citing Blagojevich ties – Rick Pearson (DIERSEN: Are you electable? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that the more of the following that you are, the less electable that you are: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German Americans, draft avoider, childless, if your ancestors have been in America for a long time, if you are/were a union member, if you are/were a federal employee or retiree, if you do not love dogs, if dogs do not live you, etc.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-democrats-debate-carbondale-20180130-story.html
— A day after reporting a $500,000 contribution from conservative businessman Richard Uihlein, Republican governor challenger Rep. Jeanne Ives reported an additional $20,000 in contributions.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-ira-silverstein-petitions-20180131-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Roskams promote potential challenger Sean Casten.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-ira-silverstein-petitions-20180131-story.html
— U. of C. alumni deliver petition urging school to rescind Steve Bannon invite – Dawn Rhodes
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-university-of-chicago-steve-bannon-petition-20180130-story.html
— Firearm-owning pot fans face choice – Mark Scolforo
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20180131/282626033121790
— Gambling regulators in 2 states reviewing sexual misconduct allegations against Steve Wynn – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-steve-wynn-sexual-misconduct-20180131-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Fact Check: Trump’s claims in State of the Union speech – AP (DIERSEN: Are/were you a fact checker? While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $96,403-$125,325, I increasingly worked as a referencer, that is, as a fact checker. That work required assuring the accuracy and support for each and every word, number, table, graph, chart, conclusion, opinion, and recommendation in GAO reports.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180130/fact-check-trumps-claims-in-state-of-the-union-speech
— Schakowsky’s snub of State of the Union – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20180131/editorial-schakowskys-snub-of-state-of-the-union

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Utilities giving freely to AG candidates after 15 years of Lisa Madigan freeze-out – STEVE DANIELS
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180131/NEWS02/180139967
— Godfather of Blago’s pension bond plan warns against replay – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180131/BLOGS02/180139973

WTTW
— State of the State Preview: Bipartisan and Blows – Amanda Vinicky
https://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2018/01/30/state-state-preview-bipartisan-and-blows
— $107 Billion Borrowing Plan Could Save State Pensions – Paris Schutz
https://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2018/01/30/107-billion-borrowing-plan-could-save-state-pensions

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Economic growth is in Illinois’ DNA – Bruce Rauner
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20180131/gov-bruce-rauner-economic-growth-is-in-illinois-dna
— Statehouse legislation would ban smoking until age 21 – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180130/statehouse-legislation-would-ban-smoking-until-age-21
— Illinois State Board of Education to hire ‘storytellers’ – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180130/illinois-state-board-of-education-to-hire-storytellers

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Rauner takes it on chin in debate with Republican challenger – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/2018-01-31/jim-dey-rauner-takes-it-chin-debate-with-republican-challenger.html

HERALD & REVIEW
— Central Illinois lawmakers react to State of the Union – ROGER MILLER
http://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/central-illinois-lawmakers-react-to-state-of-the-union/article_23c778d5-d6dd-5194-a571-4a2c57f40697.html

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Illinois lawmakers offer reactions to Trump speech
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20180130/illinois-lawmakers-offer-reactions-to-trump-speech

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— Local Republicans endorse Rauner for governor ahead of March primary – Nikki Baim (DIERSEN: Does your Republican township/ward and/or county party organization officially/unofficially endorse candidates in Republican primaries? If so, have they endorsed or will they endorse Rauner or Ives? Officially/unofficially the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) has endorsed Rauner. Presumptively, any township/ward or country party organization that seeks/accepts money from the IRP endorses Rauner. I should write a book about how Republican township/ward and county party organizations and the IRP get rid of Republican Precinct Committeemen who support Republican candidates who they did not endorse. Since 2001, those who dominate the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, the DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and the IRP have been trying to get rid of me because I supported Pat O’Malley in the 2002 Republican gubernatorial primary. SEE: August 10, 2001 article by Rick Pearson and Ray Long titled “Jim Ryan jumps into race” at http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2001-08-10/news/0108100118_1_george-ryan-sen-patrick-o-malley-gen-jim-ryan)
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2018/01/30/city/local-republicans-endorse-rauner-governor-ahead-march-primary/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Illinois lawmakers respond to President Trump’s first State of the Union Address
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/lawmakers-respond-to-president-trumps-first-state-of-the-union-address

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— “Crusher” Jeanne Ives Seeking Donations After Rauner Knockout – Cal Skinner (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who tell Republican activists, candidates, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. that they will not give them any sign locations, endorsements, money, etc. until they “get rid of Diersen.”)
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/01/30/crusher-jeanne-ives-seeking-donations-after-rauner-knockout/

CHICAGO NOW
— Berkowitz & Rep. Skillicorn assess the 2018 IL Republican and Democratic Primary Gubernatorial candidates
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2018/01/watch-berkowitz-and-rep-skillicorn-assess-the-republican-and-democratic-primary-candidates-cable-and-web/

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Evanston GOP Chair, Rauner Lottery Chairman Garber calls East St. Louis “the shithole of the universe”
https://northcooknews.com/stories/511325512-evanston-gop-chair-rauner-lottery-chairman-garber-calls-east-st-louis-the-shithole-of-the-universe

WEST COOK NEWS
— Straub says story about Durkin’s possible influence on sister-in-law’s hiring raises questions – W.J. Kennedy
https://westcooknews.com/stories/511325057-straub-says-story-about-durkin-s-possible-influence-on-sister-in-law-s-hiring-raises-questions

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Lawmakers discuss proposal to borrow $107 billion to pay down pension debt; author concedes taxpayer risk – Dan McCaleb and Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/economy/lawmakers-discuss-proposal-to-borrow-billion-to-pay-down-pension/article_ff0be296-0604-11e8-9337-1331e94c3793.html

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— TRUMP’S STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH DRAWS 70% POSITIVE REACTION, SAYS CNN POLL
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/trumps-state-of-the-union-speech-draws-70-positive-reaction-says-cnn-poll.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner appointee/supporter in hot water over social media comments (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted at everyone that they should not support or defend me in any way because sooner or later, I will say, write, or do something that will get them in “hot water.”)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/31/rauner-appointeesupporter-in-hot-water-over-social-media-comments/
— Rauner, interrupting
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/31/rauner-interrupting/
— Poll: Biss climbs into second place, Pritzker loses ground, Kennedy drops to third
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/31/poll-biss-climbs-into-second-place-pritzker-loses-ground-kennedy-drops-to-third/

GOPUSA
— Democrats refuse to stand for Trump at State of the Union
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=38232
— Border Patrol arrests third ‘DREAMer’ for smuggling illegal aliens
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=38237

BREITBART
— Trump Presents Amnesty As Package Offer, Says it Puts Americans First – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: Any kind of amnesty encourages people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally. Of course, illegals have focused and will forever focus on getting rid of Republicans.)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/30/trump-presents-amnesty-package-offer-says-put-americans-first/

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— BOGUS RACIST CLAIMS AGAINST TRUMP – Star Parker
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/bogus-racist-claims-against-trump/
— IMMIGRATION LIES AND HYPOCRISY – Walter E. Williams
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/immigration-lies-and-hypocrisy/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Delusional Illinois Democratic gubernatorial candidates promising the moon to citizens – Rick Moran
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/01/delusional_illinois_democratic_gubernatorial_candidates_promising_the_moon_to_citizens.html

DAILY CALLER
— Luis Gutierrez Stormed Out Of House Chamber During SOTU – Henry Rodgers
http://dailycaller.com/2018/01/30/gutierrez-stormed-out-sotu/
— Trump: ‘Americans Are Dreamers Too’ – Christian Datoc (DIERSEN: When you were in your early 20s, what was your career dream? My dream of getting a job in the automotive industry that had better potential for advancement ended in 1971 when Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint.)
http://dailycaller.com/2018/01/30/trump-americans-are-dreamers-too/

TOWNHALL
— ‘Dreamers’ and Demons – Michelle Malkin
https://townhall.com/columnists/michellemalkin/2018/01/31/dreamers-and-demons-n2442016

NEWSMAX
— Andrea Tantaros: Fox News Secretly Videotaped Female Staff Disrobing – Cathy Burke
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/andrea-tantaros-roger-ailes-recorded-women-changing-amended-lawsuit/2018/01/30/id/840409/

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Joe Kennedy Delivers Dem Response to SOTU — Then People Notice What’s Behind Him, Yikes – JUSTEN CHARTERS
https://ijr.com/the-declaration/2018/01/1058562-joe-kennedy-delivers-dem-response-to-sotu-then-people-notice-whats-behind-him-yikes/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Democrats Are Stuck in an Immigration-Maximalist Mode – Philip DeVoe (DIERSEN: Democrats want immigrants because they overwhelmingly vote for Democrats. Overwhelmingly, immigrants are minorities and/or females who need lots of government assistance. Democrats have always promised to use government to give preference to minorities and to females.)
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/455924/democrats-immigration-maximalism-chuck-schumer-options

ROLL CALL
— Gutierrez Pulls No Punches on Trump: ‘Explicitly Racist’ ‘Whoever translated it for him from Russian did a good job,’ Democratic rep says – Griffin Connolly
https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/gutierrez-pulls-no-punches-trump-explicitly-racist
— President Pitches ‘Dreamers’ Deal to Skeptical Congress Signs of the ongoing immigration battle were seen all over the chamber Tuesday night
https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/president-pitches-dreamers-deal-skeptical-congress
— A Dream Deferred for Young Immigrants at State of the Union Guests at speech taken aback by hard-line talk from president – Camila Dechalus
https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/dream-deferred-young-immigrants-state-union

THE HILL
— Trump makes case he’s stoking American dream – JORDAN FABIAN (DIERSEN: When you were in your early 20s, what was your career dream? My dream of getting a job in the automotive industry that had better potential for advancement ended in 1971 when Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/371525-trump-makes-case-hes-stoking-american-dream

REUTERS
— Illinois pension mega-bond sale idea gets legislative airing
https://www.reuters.com/article/illinois-bonds/illinois-pension-mega-bond-sale-idea-gets-legislative-airing-idUSL2N1PP2NA
— Despite crime, Chicago ranked world’s best city for enjoying life – Umberto Bacchi (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats, Chicago is anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-cities-index/despite-crime-chicago-ranked-worlds-best-city-for-enjoying-life-idUSKBN1FJ2G9

CNN
— Trump pledges to ‘make America great again for all Americans’ – Kevin Liptak and Jeff Zeleny
https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/30/politics/state-of-the-union-2018/index.html

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Trump.
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/state-our-union-strong-resistance-donald-trump-s-agenda-proves-ncna843061

NEW YORK TIMES
— State of the Union: Trump Declares ‘New American Moment’ While Democrats See ‘Chaos’
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/30/us/politics/trump-state-of-the-union.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump Can Sell an Improved Economy, but Not Himself.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/30/us/politics/president-trump-sotu.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump presses to expand VA firing powers across federal government – Lisa Rein (DIERSEN: While it is difficult to fire a federal employee, it is easy to take adverse actions against federal employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran. Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes approve of the adverse actions that the federal government took against me. My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, got rid of my mentor in 1987, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take an $19,203 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. My Democrat IRS superior did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, got rid of my mentor in 1975, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974. My Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/live-updates/trump-white-house/fact-checking-and-analysis-of-trumps-state-of-the-union-2018-address/trump-presses-to-expand-va-firing-powers-across-federal-government/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Do Democrats Even Want a Compromise on Immigration? Schumer and Durbin act as if they’d rather have an issue to use against the Republicans in November. – Jason L. Riley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/do-democrats-even-want-a-compromise-on-immigration-1517355597
— VIDEO: Trump’s State of the Union in Three Minutes
http://www.wsj.com/video/trump-state-of-the-union-in-three-minutes/C55927DC-4DCE-4D1D-96EF-CAD35572C06A.html?mod=djemwhatsnews
— In State of the Union, Trump Vows Optimism as More Fights Loom President promotes infrastructure plan, lays down his vision on an immigration deal – Peter Nicholas, Louise Radnofsky and Siobhan Hughes
https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-state-of-the-union-trump-vows-optimism-as-more-fights-loom-1517359822
— Trump Tries Taking On a New Role: Optimist In a capital riven by divisions, president steered clear of some of the targets of his recent attacks and insisted he could see the possibility of unity – Gerald F. Seib
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-tries-taking-on-a-new-role-optimist-1517371199
— Democrats Spurn Trump’s Vision of America In response to State of Union address, Rep. Joe Kennedy III laments ‘fault lines of a fractured country’ – Michael C. Bender (DIERSEN: Democrats want the federal government to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/democrats-spurn-trumps-vision-of-america-1517372115
— Amazon, Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor’s Employee Company’s hunt for a second home is worrying some employers near the possible sites – Lauren Weber and Laura Stevens (DIERSEN: From what I see, big companies like Amazon only want to hire those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, 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.wsj.com/articles/amazon-thou-shalt-not-covet-thy-neighbors-employee-1517394601
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: OUTSTANDING: Homeownership Rate Rose in 2017 for First Time Since 2004 Rate hit 64.2% in the fourth quarter of 2017, up from 63.7% a year earlier; millennials spur buying activity – Laura Kusisto (DIERSEN: Government should promote homeownership. Those who do not want to do what it takes to be a homeowner were furious a) when I bought a new town home in 1972 when I was 24 years old, b) when I bought condos in 1974 and 1976, c) when my wife and I bought 1017 East Harrison in Wheaton in 1978, and d) when we had 915 Cove Court built in Wheaton in 1984.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/homeownership-rate-rises-in-2017-for-first-time-since-2004-1517334537
— As Deficit Soars Toward $1 Trillion, Congress Shrugs and Keeps Spending – Alan Rappeport and Thomas Kaplan
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/30/us/politics/federal-deficit-1-trillion.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump’s simultaneously unifying and dividing State of the Union address, annotated – Callum Borchers (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are members of Group A are far more unified than those that are members of Group B. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2018/01/30/trumps-first-state-of-the-union-address-annotated/

BLOOMBERG
— Trump Connects Presidency With Prosperity in ‘American Moment’ – Justin Sink (DIERSEN: QUESTION: What helps retired people? ANSWER: Lower inflation, lower real estate taxes, lower medical and dental expenses, higher interest rates, lower crime, etc.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-30/trump-to-credit-tax-cuts-for-bonuses-paid-to-3-million-workers
— (Trump) asked Congress to give Cabinet secretaries the authority to fire federal workers “who undermine the public trust or fail the American people,” a proposal that would undercut U.S. civil service protections and would surely be fought by federal employee unions and Democrats. – Justin Sink (DIERSEN: Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for U.S. civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-30/trump-to-credit-tax-cuts-for-bonuses-paid-to-3-million-workers

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Ex-US Rep. Tancredo Abandons Bid for Colorado Governor – AP
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/colorado/articles/2018-01-30/ex-us-rep-tancredo-abandons-third-bid-for-colorado-governor

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— Trump wants to give every cabinet secretary authority to remove employees – Jason Miller (DIERSEN: While it is difficult to remove a federal employee, it is easy to take adverse actions against federal employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran. Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes approve of the adverse actions that the federal government took against me. My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, got rid of my mentor in 1987, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take an $19,203 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. My Democrat IRS superior did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, got rid of my mentor in 1975, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974. My Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
https://federalnewsradio.com/workforce/2018/01/president-wants-to-give-every-cabinet-secretary-the-authority-to-remove-employees/

FED SMITH
— Trump Calls for Making it Easier to Fire Federal Employees in SOTU – Ian Smith
https://www.fedsmith.com/2018/01/31/trump-calls-making-easier-fire-federal-employees-sotu/

FED WEEK
— Budget Likely to Target Agencies, Appeal Rights
http://www.fedweek.com/fedweek/budget-likely-target-agencies-appeal-rights/

PBS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps crow over their success in making teachers anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, 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.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-teachers-are-training-themselves-to-be-dreamer-allies

VANITY FAIR
— THE LIMITATIONS OF FACT-CHECKING IN THE AGE OF TRUMP An army of experts can only do so much to shed light on a post-factual president. – JAMES WARREN (DIERSEN: Are/were you a fact checker? While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $96,403-$125,325, I increasingly worked as a referencer, that is, as a fact checker. That work required assuring the accuracy and support for each and every word, number, table, graph, chart, conclusion, opinion, and recommendation in GAO reports.)
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/01/the-limitations-of-fact-checking-in-the-age-of-trump

SOCIALIST WORKER
— Corporate tax cheats bring home the stash Ryan de Laureal reports on how corporations like Apple are already reaping billions from Trump’s tax bill–and falsely claiming that they’re going to pass it on to workers.
https://socialistworker.org/2018/01/31/corporate-tax-cheats-bring-home-the-stash

WINDY CITY TIMES
— ELECTIONS, 16TH CONG. DISTRICT GOP’s James Marter on LGBT issues, challenging Kinzinger – Carrie Maxwell
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/ELECTIONS-16TH-CONG-DISTRICT-GOPs-James-Marter-on-LGBT-issues-challenging-Kinzinger/61755.html

January 26 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rauner, Ives should debate – Scott Reeder (DIERSEN: If I was still the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, the organization would be hosting debates for a) Rauner v. Ives, b) Sanguinetti v. Morthland, c) Harold v. Grasso, d) Diganvker v. Jhingan, e) Stella v. Vlakancic, f) Minor v. Grant v. Byrne, g) Kinzler v. Orozco, h) Zito v. Khouri, i) Mendrick v. Bibbiano, j) Tornatore v. DeMichele v. Gavanes, k) Hart v. Abbott v. Tully, l) McGowen v. Almiron v. Eckhoff v. Zaruba v. Tatro v. Chinchilla, m) Wiley v. Zay v. McQuade, n) Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee candidates, o) etc.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-sta-reeder-column-st-0128-20180126-story.html
— Rauner ignores questions about meeting on back porch of governor’s mansion – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-lawsuit-20180126-story.html
— Trump EPA pick for Chicago office wore false nose to help me beat driving test, daughter says – Kim Janssen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-met-epa-cathy-stepp-0125-chicago-inc-20180125-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “I failed my first driving test,” Hannah told Chicago Inc., repeating a story that she acknowledges she told the packed room of her mother’s staff Jan. 11. “My mom said, ‘You’re not going to fail it again!’ ” “She put on a disguise of a fake nose and sunglasses and went to the DMV and followed someone taking the driving portion of the test so that she could learn the route, and then we practiced it,” Hannah continued. “I didn’t fail the second time!” Stepp’s daughter said she took the test when she was 16, about seven years ago, which would place the time of the test to around the time Stepp was appointed to lead the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources by Gov. Scott Walker. Hannah said she did not know where her mother got the false nose but that she “always has it with her.” The speech went down well, Hannah thought. Not everyone in the room agreed. Though two EPA staffers Inc. spoke with both praised Hannah’s “poise” they were taken aback by the driving test story.)
— Debt payments, Icelandic adventures, car repairs: How area workers are spending their tax cut bonuses – Lauren Zumbach, Robert Channick and Ally Marotti (DIERSEN: Are you an “area worker?” I have not been an “area worker” since 1997. Have you gotten a tax cut bonus? Of course, I have not.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-trump-tax-reform-bonuses-20180124-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rauner wins battle to have ex-business partner’s complaint sent to arbitration “Illinois policy strongly favors resolution of disputes by arbitration, particularly when prescribed broadly as it is here,” Judge David Atkins wrote. (DIERSEN: What do you base your opinion of arbitration on? I have been an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority since 1998. I filed a lawsuit to get out of an bad arbitration clause in 1986 SEE: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1975935/diersen-v-joe-keim-builders-inc/ An arbitrator ruled in my favor in Diersen v. IRS in the 1970s. SEE: https://www.gao.gov/products/463866 An arbitrator ruled in my favor in Diersen v. United States Post Office in the 1960s.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-wins-battle-to-have-ex-business-partners-complaint-sent-to-arbitration/
— Schakowsky will boycott Trump’s State of the Union speech Trump has “disrespected millions and millions of Americans and the presidency itself,” Rep. Jan Schakowsky D-Ill., told the Sun-Times.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/schakowsky-will-boycott-trumps-state-of-the-union-speech/

DAILY HERALD
— Roskam: Tax bill law modernizes rules, promotes growth – Marie Wilson (DIERSEN: Government should encourage home ownership. According to this article, “Critics say the tax law discourages homeownership and could decrease charitable giving because the higher standard deduction will lead fewer filers to itemize. To both of these, Roskam says the answer is economic growth, which he says the tax law will provide. The more the economy grows, the more money people have, they more likely they are to buy houses, he says. And the more money that people make, the more that they have to give.” But what about those, including retired people like the Diersens, who do not benefit from “economic growth?” It seems that the tax law encourages lower interest rates because it reduces the incentive to borrow money to buy/build a home. Young people, who typically are borrowers, benefit from low interest rates, while older people, who typically are savers, suffer from low interest rates.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180126/roskam-tax-bill-law-modernizes-rules-promotes-growth
(FROM THE ARTICLE: One immediate effect of the tax law sparked a flurry of suburban residents prepaying property taxes, in hopes the payments can be deducted under old rules. New rules cap the amount of state and local taxes that can be deducted at $10,000, and many in the 6th District pay more than that in property taxes alone. “The new law was silent as to the ability to prepay property taxes,” Roskam said, but he said he is working closely with the Internal Revenue Service and the House Ways and Means Committee to try to ensure people will see the advantage of early payment. Still, he said analyzing the whole array of changes, including a standard deduction increased to $24,000 for couples and a child tax credit doubled to $2,000, the law will produce positive results. He said a sample family in the 6th District — with a median income of $135,000 a year for a husband, wife and two children — is predicted to receive a $4,000 tax cut. “When you evaluate all of these things,” Roskam said, “even if the deductions go down, the way the rates are structured, it offers tax relief.” Critics say the tax law discourages homeownership and could decrease charitable giving because the higher standard deduction will lead fewer filers to itemize. To both of these, Roskam says the answer is economic growth, which he says the tax law will provide. The more the economy grows, the more money people have, they more likely they are to buy houses, he says. And the more money people make, the more they have to give. “We’re a generous country,” he said. “We celebrate this. We want a big civil society because we, as a country, have made a cultural decision as Americans that we highly value the nonprofit sector.”)
— 10th District congressional candidates sound off on immigration policies – Russell Lissau (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. If you are not going to defend and advance the Republican Party platform, you should not seek or hold a government or political office as a Republican.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180126/10th-district-congressional-candidates-sound-off-on-immigration-policies
— West Chicago High School teachers authorize strike – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180126/west-chicago-high-school-teachers-authorize-strike

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s crafty DACA offer deserves a serious look.”
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180126/BLOGS02/180129911/trumps-crafty-daca-offer-deserves-a-serious-look
— Illinois ponders pension-fund moonshot: a $107B bond sale – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180126/NEWS02/180129902/illinois-ponders-pension-fund-moonshot-a-107b-bond-sale
— Why are local employers so darn stingy? – JOE CAHILL
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180126/ISSUE10/180129942
— Rauner and Emanuel, bury the hatchet and get to work for HQ2 – Editorial
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180126/ISSUE07/180129933/rauner-and-emanuel-bury-the-hatchet-and-get-to-work-for-hq2

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Ives says that Obama never linked fatherless homes with gun violence.
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180126/fact-check-ives-says-she-shares-obamas-view-on-gun-violence

NORTHWEST HERALD
— School conference costs McHenry County taxpayers $73,000, including parking
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/01/24/school-conference-costs-mchenry-county-taxpayers-73-000-including-parking/auou3nl/

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Illinois Gov. Replacing Longtime DCFS Watchdog After Report Critizing Agency – TONY ARNOLD
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/illinois-gov-replacing-longtime-dcfs-watchdog-after-report-critizing-agency

WGLT
— Progressives Use Cardboard Cutout Stunt To Critique Davis, LaHood – STUDENT REPORTER DANIA DE LA HOYA
http://wglt.org/post/progressives-use-cardboard-cutout-stunt-critique-davis-lahood#stream/0

BRUCE RAUNER
— Pritzker, Biss Call Each Other Insiders: Both Are Right (DIERSEN: Are you an insider? I certainly am not. I have never been an officer of the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, or Illinois Republican Party (IRP). I have never been an IRP State Central Committee member. I am no longer a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, MTRCC webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, or American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member.)
https://www.brucerauner.com/news/pritzker-biss-call-each-other-insiders-both-are-right/

POLITIFACT ILLINOIS
— Illinois Rep. Jeanne Ives says she shares Obama’s view on gun violence – Brett Chase
http://www.politifact.com/illinois/statements/2018/jan/26/jeanne-ives/illinois-rep-says-she-shares-obamas-view-gun-viole/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Fortner in favor of bill allowing 5G wireless antennas in Illinois – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511322300-fortner-in-favor-of-bill-allowing-5g-wireless-antennas-in-illinois

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— PROPOSED BILL WOULD PROHIBIT UNFUNDED MANDATES, REQUIRE REVENUE FOR ALL DISCRETIONARY SPENDING – Vincent Caruso
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/proposed-bill-would-prohibit-unfunded-mandates-require-revenue-for-all-discretionary-spending/

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— The audacity of broke – Austin Berg
https://www.ilnews.org/opinion/op-ed-the-audacity-of-broke/article_ce915100-01ea-11e8-b473-0fcb61109c28.html
— INN investigation: Some school districts prevented lavish spending at conference – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/schools/inn-investigation-some-school-districts-prevented-lavish-spending-at-conference/article_4a37b438-021e-11e8-97ea-4f1f881bb3f9.html

ILLINOIS CHRONICLE
— More Republicans lining up behind Rauner’s primary opponent
https://theillinoischronicle.com/more-republicans-lining-up-behind-rauners-primary-opponent/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IL GOP STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEEMAN STAN BOND RESPONDS TO PARTY SPENDING ON SMEAR MAILERS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/il-gop-committeeman-responds-to-party-spending-on-smear-mailers.html
— IVES GAINS ENDORSEMENT FROM GROWING NUMBER OF REPUBLICAN ELECTED OFFICIALS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/ives-gains-endorsement-from-growing-number-of-republican-elected-officials-.html
— IT’S A BAD THING TO BE OPPOSED TO ILLEGAL DRUGS? DEMOCRAT J.B. PRITZKER THINKS SO
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/now-its-a-bad-thing-to-be-opposed-to-drugs-democrat-jb-pritzker-thinks-so.html
— PLANNED PARENTHOOD SHUTTERS 32 OFFICES NATIONWIDE; OPENS NEW FACILITY IN FLOSSMOOR, IL
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/planned-parenthood-shutters-32-offices-nationwide-opens-new-facility-in-flossmoor-il.html
— MAINSTREAM MEDIA MISLEAD ON NEW STUDY OF ILLINOIS PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT LAW
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/new-mainstream-media-mislead-on-new-study-of-illinois-parental-involvement-law.html
— ILLINOIS JUDGE REJECTS TRANSGENDER STUDENT’S DEMAND TO CHANGE IN GIRLS’ LOCKER ROOM
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/illinois-judge-rejects-transgender-students-demand-to-change-in-girls-locker-room.html
— THORNER: TAKE STOCK IN AMERICA: TRUMP’S WAY OF GOVERNING
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/thorner-take-stock-in-america-trumps-way-of-governing.html

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, in Chicago, in Cook County, and in Illinois, Democrats rely on illegals to stay in power.
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/26/another-way-illinois-could-lose-two-congressional-districts/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Ives says that Obama never linked fatherless homes with gun violence.
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/26/ives-claim-rated-false/
— Rauner vetoes booze license exemption bill
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/26/rauner-vetoes-booze-license-exemption-bill/

BREITBART
— WH Cancels Scheduled Rollout of Citizenship for Illegal Aliens Plan – JOHN BINDER
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/26/wh-cancels-scheduled-rollout-of-citizenship-for-illegal-aliens-plan/
— Schumer Pockets White House Amnesty Giveaway, Demands More Concessions – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: Who “represents” you and those who share your demographics? How much have they given away to those who disapprove of your demographics? Ever-increasingly, those who “represent” members of Group B give away much to members of Group A. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.breitbart.com/economics/2018/01/26/sen-schumer-pockets-white-house-amnesty-plan-wants-more/
— Critics: WH Amnesty Plan Is the ‘Self-Impeachment Act of 2018’ – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: One could argue that the more that Trump does to dump his supporters, the less likely that anti-Trumps will impeach him.)
http://www.breitbart.com/2018-elections/2018/01/26/critics-wh-amnesty-plan-self-impeachment-act-2018/
— Senate Report: Americans Bought Nearly $800 Million in Chinese Fentanyl Opioid Online – EDWIN MORA
http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/01/26/senate-report-americans-bought-nearly-800-million-chinese-fentanyl-opioid-online/

GOPUSA
— Half of U.S. voters see FBI as crooked
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=37885
— Students quizzed on ‘Pyramid of White Supremacy’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=37614

LIFEZETTE NEWS
— One-time Trump Allies to Fight Him on Amnesty For DACA ‘Dreamers’ Immigration hawks feel betrayed by the president’s negotiating offer for 1.8 million people in the U.S. illegally – Brendan Kirby
https://www.lifezette.com/polizette/onetime-trump-allies-to-fight-him-on-amnesty/

DAILY SIGNAL
— GOP Lawmakers Split Over Trump’s Latest Immigration Plan – Rachel del Guidice
http://dailysignal.com/2018/01/26/gop-lawmakers-split-trumps-latest-immigration-plan/

DAILY CALLER
— Seven Quotes On Jews, Gays And White People From Louis Farrakhan, Tied To Obama – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2018/01/26/louis-farrakhan-barack-obama-nation-of-islam/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Trump Amnesty Disaster – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/27284

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— No, Rahm Emanuel, Trump isn’t bullying you — he’s just enforcing immigration law – Margot Cleveland
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/no-rahm-emanuel-trump-isnt-bullying-you-hes-just-enforcing-immigration-law/article/2647208

THE HILL
— Trump immigration plan hits wall of opposition – SCOTT WONG AND RAFAEL BERNAL
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/370920-trump-immigration-plan-hits-wall-of-opposition
— Former GOP rep Joe Walsh: If there is nothing to hide, why does Trump try to fire everyone? – JOHN BOWDEN
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/370850-joe-walsh-if-trump-did-nothing-wrong-why-does-he-try-to-fire

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Judge dismisses lawsuit against Rauner, orders arbitration (DIERSEN: What do you base your opinion of arbitration on? I have been an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority since 1998. I filed a lawsuit to get out of an bad arbitration clause in 1986 SEE: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1975935/diersen-v-joe-keim-builders-inc/ An arbitrator ruled in my favor in Diersen v. IRS in the 1970s. SEE: https://www.gao.gov/products/463866 An arbitrator ruled in my favor in Diersen v. United States Post Office in the 1960s.)
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-against-rauner-orders-arbitration/

REUTERS
— New York, New Jersey, Connecticut to sue over federal tax law – Stephanie Kelly (DIERSEN: What percent of the homeowners in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois pay more than $10,000 a year in SALT taxes? What do you say to those who hint/imply/argue/shout that if you pay more than $10,000 in SALT taxes a year, a) you are undeservedly filthy rich and b) you should pay more federal income tax?)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-tax-states-coalition/new-york-new-jersey-connecticut-to-sue-over-federal-tax-law-idUSKBN1FF273?il=0
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The governors said during a call with reporters that the bill unfairly affects their states with its repeal of state and local tax deductibility, the first federal double taxation in U.S. history. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said there were “very strong” arguments that the bill violates states’ rights as well as the Equal Protection clause in the U.S. Constitution. “The top 12 states that get hurt (by the bill) coincidentally all happen to be Democratic states,” Cuomo said, adding he had spoken with California Governor Jerry Brown about potential actions against the bill. The sweeping Republican tax bill signed into law by U.S. President Donald Trump introduced a $10,000 cap on deductions of state and local income and property taxes, known as SALT. The SALT provision will affect many taxpayers in states with high incomes, property values and taxes, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and California.)

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump drags GOP to war on legal immigration.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-drags-gop-war-legal-immigration-n841026

CBS NEWS
— Retirement planning for middle-income workers – STEVE VERNON (DIERSEN: Are you retired? How much have you had to reduce your living expenses? My $51,864 Civil Service Retirement System pension is only 41% of my $125,325 GAO salary in today’s dollars.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/retirement-planning-for-middle-income-workers/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A recent study by the Stanford Center on Longevity (SCL), in collaboration with the Society of Actuaries (SOA), identifies the following retirement planning decisions as having the biggest financial impact on middle-income workers: . . . Managing and reducing living expenses, specifically housing, transportation and medical costs.)

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Immigration proposal contains bitter pills for both sides.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/immigration/immigration-proposal-contains-bitter-pills-for-both-sides/2018/01/26/5e66a47c-024c-11e8-9d31-d72cf78dbeee_story.html?utm_term=.63eb6578c75c
— How to work for a president who loathes the civil service – Nancy McEldowney (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/how-to-work-for-a-president-who-hates-the-civil-service/2018/01/26/34dbe95c-0204-11e8-bb03-722769454f82_story.html

PBS
— White House immigration plan sparks criticism from top Democrats, some conservatives – AP
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/white-house-immigration-plan-sparks-criticism-from-top-democrats-some-conservatives

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— GAO Will Probe ‘Fake Comments’ to Regulatory Agencies – Charles S. Clark
http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2018/01/gao-will-probe-fake-comments-regulatory-agencies/145481/

FEDERAL TIMES
— The trait happy federal agencies have in common – Jessie Bur (DIERSEN: While I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997, they hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the agency’s employees who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran told them that they would be much happier if the agency got rid of its employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.federaltimes.com/management/2018/01/26/the-trait-happy-federal-agencies-have-in-common/

GM AUTHORITY
— National Corvette Museum Sees Increased Attendance For Third Year In A Row – FRANCISCO CRUZ
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2018/01/national-corvette-museum-sees-increased-attendance-for-third-year-in-a-row/

WINDY CITY TIMES
— Who Will Defeat Governor Rauner? – Terry Cosgrove, President and CEO, Personal PAC
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/VOIEWPOINT-Who-Will-Defeat-Governor-Rauner/61720.html

January 26 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The Democrat news media gets the scoop that Durante has “stepped aside” as the Addison Township GOP chairman and that Kachiroubas is replacing him. I first dealt with Durante 29 years ago in 1989 when I sought Hyde’s help in dealing with the Democrats who ran GAO’s Chicago office. Since 1989, Durante has done more than any other Republican Party leader to shape how people view me, view my intelligence, view my judgment, view my abilities, view my motives, view my accomplishments, view my knowledge of IRS, view how the Democrats who ran GAO, IRS, and the Post Office treated me, view my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, etc.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-raoul-kelly-trump-speech-20180126-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Longtime GOP leader steps aside: A longtime, storied Republican political operative from DuPage County stepped aside from his post as Addison Township GOP chairman on Wednesday night. “The reason for my departure are the stupid things going on in the Republican Party, some of the candidates running, and the fact that I will be 78 in March,” Pat Durante wrote in a note. “If I were 20 years younger I would enjoy taking the gloves off and going blow for blow, but I need a break.” Durante is a former top aide to the late U.S. Rep. Henry Hyde. He has long decried the decline of civility in politics. In the last election, he was a backer of Ohio Gov. John Kasich for president – and wasn’t thrilled with Trump’s victory. At the same time, he was known as a “gentleman street fighter” when he opposed you in an election, said DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk Chris Kachiroubas, who committeemen picked to replace Durante. “He would take you on — throw everything at you but the kitchen sink (sometimes the kitchen sink) — and if he lost he would be the first call you received to congratulate you.” Durante has led the Addison Township Republican Organization that served as Hyde’s base since 1974. Durante was known for running GOP campaigns and turning out the vote — while teaching other political operatives how it was done. He also explained how things worked to quite a few cub reporters. Durante said he plans to continue to play a role as a committeeman, if not head of the organization. “I will continue to run all the campaigns in Addison Township for all the candidates that are endorsed by the ATRO and will also act as an adviser,” he wrote.)
— TRAGIC: New Planned Parenthood increases abortion access in south suburbs – Ted Slowik
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-flossmoor-clinic-st-0126-20180125-story.html
— AG candidate Raoul gets Trump State of the Union invite – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-raoul-kelly-trump-speech-20180126-story.html
— Don’t reopen the earmark favor factory – Adam Andrzejewski and Stephen Moore
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-earmarks-pork-congress-budget-0126-0126-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are members of the following groups do not want the census to ask about citizenship status: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/immigration/ct-met-census-citizenship-question-20180117-story.html

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— GOP opponent: Rauner would be ‘Mark Kirk-ed’ in November – Derek Beigh
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/government-and-politics/elections/gop-opponent-rauner-would-be-mark-kirk-ed-in-november/article_604c5d7f-4001-54f2-892c-a81e885695a3.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Duerson Act would ban preteen tackle football in Illinois – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180125/duerson-act-would-ban-preteen-tackle-football-in-illinois

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Room for compromise with Dreamers – Editorial (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who say that Trump is a) dumping those who voted for him and b) pandering to those who will never vote for him?)
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/01/25/our-view-room-for-compromise-with-dreamers/alhobnl/

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Is Rauner afraid to debate? – Scott Reeder (DIERSEN: If I was still the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, the organization would be hosting debates for a) Rauner v. Ives, b) Sanguinetti v. Morthland, c) Harold v. Grasso, d) Diganvker v. Jhingan, e) Stella v. Vlakancic, f) Minor v. Grant v. Byrne, g) Kinzler v. Orozco, h) Zito v. Khouri, i) Mendrick v. Bibbiano, j) Tornatore v. DeMichele v. Gavanes, k) Hart v. Abbott v. Tully, l) McGowen v. Almiron v. Eckhoff v. Zaruba v. Tatro v. Chinchilla, m) Wiley v. Zay v. McQuade, n) Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee candidates, o) etc.)
http://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/columnists/local/scott-reeder-is-rauner-afraid-to-debate/article_03c58a83-f452-5135-bf79-9d2ffdd0e20c.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump turns again on immigration, allies bash ‘Amnesty Don’ – AP (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who say that Trump is a) dumping those who voted for him and b) pandering to those who will never vote for him?)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-turns-again-on-immigration-allies-bash-amnesty-don/940037624

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump Offers Apology For Retweeting Anti-Muslim Videos From British Far-Right Party – DOREEN MCCALLISTER (DIERSEN: What if my critics/opponents got together and a) reviewed each of the almost 292,600 articles that I have included links to in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails since 2004, b) identified those articles that they do not like, c) identified my comments on those articles that they do not like, and d) presented me with their demand for my apology?)
http://nprillinois.org/post/trump-offers-apology-retweeting-anti-muslim-videos-british-far-right-party#stream/0

KMOV
— Duckworth: ‘So many of us professional women give up our fertility’ – CNN (DIERSEN: What does Duckworth say to those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn my wife and I because we gave up trying to have children, because we did not adopt, and because we did not become foster parents?)
http://www.kmov.com/story/37352280/duckworth-so-many-of-us-professional-women-give-up-our-fertility

SUBURBAN LIFE
— State of the City: Wheaton continues to attract new development
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2018/01/24/state-of-the-city-wheaton-continues-to-attract-new-development/dy1o2h0/

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Northwest Side GOP Club backing Ives over Rauner – Glenn Minnis
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511321577-northwest-side-gop-club-backing-ives-over-rauner

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Rauner, other politicians, need to re-examine their ‘sanctuary’ views, Center of Immigration Studies fellow says – Glenn Minnis (DIERSEN: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs treasonously a) encourage people to come to America illegally, b) encourage people to stay in America illegally, and c) encourage people to bring other people to America illegally.)
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511320548-rauner-other-politicians-need-to-re-examine-their-sanctuary-views-center-of-immigration-studies-fellow-says

ILLINOIS CHRONICLE
— National study gives Rauner budget practices a scathing review
https://theillinoischronicle.com/chronicle-national-study-gives-rauner-budget-practices-a-scathing-review/

CAPITOL FAX
— Ives claims Rauner is “afraid to debate a woman”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/26/ives-claims-rauner-is-afraid-to-debate-a-woman/
— Daiber, Biss open to some form of retirement income tax (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, since 1997, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been furious that my Civil Service Retirement System pension is not subject to state income tax.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/26/daiber-biss-open-to-some-form-of-retirement-income-tax/

DAILY CALLER
— White House DACA Plan Includes Path To Citizenship For 1.8 Million ‘Dreamers’ – Will Racke (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who say that Trump is a) dumping those who voted for him and b) pandering to those who will never vote for him?)
http://dailycaller.com/2018/01/25/white-house-daca-plan-includes-path-to-citizenship-for-1-8-million-dreamers/

BLAZE
— Trump immigration plan gives path to citizenship for 1.8 million illegal aliens – Carlos Garcia (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who say that Trump is a) dumping those who voted for him and b) pandering to those who will never vote for him?)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/01/25/breaking-trump-immigration-plan-gives-path-to-citizenship-for-1-8-million-illegal-aliens

BREITBART
— Trump’s U.S. Citizenship for DACA Illegal Aliens Matches Other Failed Amnesties – JOHN BINDER (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who say that Trump is a) dumping those who voted for him and b) pandering to those who will never vote for him?)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/25/trumps-u-s-citizenship-for-daca-illegal-aliens-matches-other-failed-amnesties/
— Blue State Blues: The DACA ‘Kids’ Have Changed My Mind About Amnesty – JOEL B. POLLAK (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who say that Trump is a) dumping those who voted for him and b) pandering to those who will never vote for him?)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/25/blue-state-blues-the-daca-kids-have-changed-my-mind/
— Immigration Expert Dale Wilcox: ‘E-Verify Is a Must’ – ROBERT KRAYCHIK (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who say that Trump is a) dumping those who voted for him and b) pandering to those who will never vote for him?)
http://www.breitbart.com/radio/2018/01/25/immigration-expert-e-verify-must/
— Dale Wilcox on Trump Amnesty: Chain Migration ‘Not Ended Immediately’; Visa Lottery Numbers ‘Shifted’ to Other Categories – ROBERT KRAYCHIK (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who say that Trump is a) dumping those who voted for him and b) pandering to those who will never vote for him?)
http://www.breitbart.com/radio/2018/01/25/dale-wilcox-trump-amnesty-devil-in-details/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Photo emerges of Obama and Farrakhan together from 2005 – Rick Moran
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/01/photo_emerges_of_obama_and_farrakhan_together_from_2005_.html
— Mark Levin: Trump’s amnesty for 1.8 million ‘pathetic,’ worse than Obama – Ed Straker (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who say that Trump is a) dumping those who voted for him and b) pandering to those who will never vote for him?)
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/01/mark_levin_trumps_amnesty_for_18_million_pathetic_worse_than_obama.html
— More Questions on the Congressional Harassment Slush Fund – Kenneth H. Ryesky
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2018/01/more_questions_on_the_congressional_harassment_slush_fund.html

REUTERS & U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Trump says Republicans will accept citizenship for Dreamers (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who say that Trump is dumping those who voted for him and b) pandering to those who will never vote for him?)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration/trump-says-republicans-will-accept-citizenship-for-dreamers-idUSKBN1FF1CR
https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2018-01-26/trump-says-republicans-will-accept-citizenship-for-dreamers-cnbc-interview

MCCLATCHY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are members of the following groups argue against building the wall: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/nation-world/national/article195841649.html

CBS NEWS
— DNC Chair Tom Perez: Democrats need to “fight like heck” for Dreamers after shutdown deal (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats treasonously use citizens of foreign countries to get rid of those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dnc-chair-tom-perez-democrats-need-to-fight-like-heck-for-dreamers-after-shutdown-deal/

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump backs citizenship for Dreamers.” (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who say that Trump is dumping those who voted for him and b) pandering to those who will never vote for him?)
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/trump-back-pathway-citizenship-1-8-million-dreamers-n841156

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/25/opinion/trump-citizenship-for-dreamers.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Treasury Skeptical About States Allowing Charitable Giving to Work Around New Cap A warning to lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and California who are considering encouraging such donations – Richard Rubin (DIERSEN: The Republican tax bill gives tremendous ammunition to Democrats to demonize, to denigrate, and to condemn as being undeservedly filthy rich those homeowners who pay more than more than $10,000 a year in real estate tax.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/treasury-is-skeptical-about-states-allowing-charitable-giving-to-work-around-new-cap-1516905524
— Struggling to Fill Jobs, U.S. Employers Look to Storm-Battered Puerto Rico Employment is low in U.S., much higher in Puerto Rico, and Puerto Ricans don’t need visas to come north to work – Arian Campo-Flores
https://www.wsj.com/articles/struggling-to-fill-jobs-u-s-employers-look-to-storm-battered-puerto-rico-1516962600
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps side with anti-Trumps.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-immigration-offer-1516926296
— The Andrew Cuomo Tax Campaign The New Yorker’s idea of reform is to raise taxes again on high earners. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-andrew-cuomo-tax-campaign-1516926085

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: As LGBTQ power to destroy individuals, to destroy organizations, to destroy companies, to destroy governments, and to destroy countries grows, Americans are “less accepting of LGBT people in 2017.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/01/25/tolerance-takes-hit-americans-less-accepting-lgbt-people-2017-survey-shows/1062188001/

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump Sets High Price for Democrats in Concession on Immigration.” (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who say that Trump is a) dumping those who voted for him and b) pandering to those who will never vote for him?)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-25/trump-would-double-daca-to-1-8-million-give-path-to-citizenship

EXECUTIVE GOV
— GAO’s ‘High Risk List’ Now Includes Security Clearance Process for Federal Staff – Jane Edwards
http://www.executivegov.com/2018/01/gaos-high-risk-list-now-includes-security-clearance-process-for-federal-staff/

SALON
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s immigration framework leaks, and everyone hates it.” (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who say that Trump is a) dumping those who voted for him and b) pandering to those who will never vote for him?)
https://www.salon.com/2018/01/25/trumps-immigration-framework-leaks-and-everyone-hates-it/

January 21 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps glorify and praise a) those who come to America illegally, b) those who stay in America illegally, and c) those who bring others to America illegally.
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-sun-times/20180121/282522953886287
— When does a donation become a bribe? – Phil Kadner (DIERSEN: Operatives and dupes who work for my critics/opponents talk and act like they have been promised lots of money, a new home, a new car, a sweetheart job, a sweetheart contract, favorable legislation, and lots more if they succeed in stopping me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-sun-times/20180121/281822874217039
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow over their success in making Women hate those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/sweet-will-womens-march-spur-democratic-turnout-in-mid-term-elections/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— VERY SAD: FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN THE NAPERVILLE SUN WITH BIG COLOR PICTURES: West suburban residents return to Grant Park for Women’s March, say there’s more work to be done – Diane Moca
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-naperville-aurora-women-march-st-0121-20180120-story.html
— Trust in news media takes a hit during Trump presidency – AP (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Illinois who claim to be conservative and/or Republican but who not only have no problem with the Democrat news media in Illinois, a) they pander to the Democrat news media in Illinois, b) they fail/refuse to keep diersen@aol.com on their press advisory and press release lists, c) they do everything that they can to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, and d) they do everything that they can to stop everyone from reading the emails. They do not want me to know about their events or other activities. They do not want me to promote their events or other activities. They do not want me to attend their events. They do not want me to report on their events or other activities. They talk and act like they are Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, or RINOs.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-bc-us–trump-one-year-media-20180115-story.html
— Veterans behind bars: US jails set aside special cellblocks – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-us–cellblocks-for-veterans-20180110-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Daiber, Marshall and the downstate discontent – Editorial (DIERSEN: Trump won 91 of Illinois’ 102 counties.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20180120/editorial-daiber-marshall-and-the-downstate-discontent
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE: 3 suburban graduates make Forbes’ ’30 Under 30′ list for virtual reality office tool – Madhu Krishnamurthy (DIERSEN: The higher the government or political office that you seek, the more that your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will demonize, denigrate, and condemn what you did when you were young. In my defense, when I was young, a) I bought new cars when I was 17, 19, 20, 23, and 29. I bought a new town home when I was 24, a studio condo when I was 25, and 27. My wife and I bought a home when I was 29. I earned a bachelor’s degree when I was 21, an MBA when I was 27, and a master’s degree in accounting when I was 31. I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt when I was 30. I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt when I was 32. In today’s dollars, I was earning $81,071/year when I was 25 and $91,880/year when I was 30.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20180120/3-suburban-graduates-make-forbes-30-under-30-list-for-vr-office-tool
(FROM THE ARTICLE: After graduating from Huntley in 2010, Hiremath studied computer science at the University of Illinois but dropped out after two years. He moved to Silicon Valley, learned software coding online, interned at Facebook and worked for various tech startups. His co-founders also ditched college to pursue their startup dreams. Thomas, 27, dropped out of Indiana University in Bloomington with one semester left to launch his own media startup in California. He later worked as head of products for Los Angeles-based information brokerage MyLife.com, formerly Reunion.com. Khan, 22, started a digital social platform, ViaTask, at 16 and decided not to go to college after high school. He later became a designer for Backplane and Weebly and worked for venture capital firms. The trio founded Loom in 2015.)

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Women’s rally, march draws crowd at Capitol – John Reynolds
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180120/womens-rally-march-draws-crowd-at-capitol
— Lincoln Home closed due to federal government shutdown – Tamara Browning
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180120/lincoln-home-closed-due-to-federal-government-shutdown

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Biss, Rauner piling up local endorsements, donations – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2018-01-21/tom-kacich-biss-rauner-piling-local-endorsements-donations.html

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow over their success in making women anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20180120/womens-march-activates-voters-in-east-peoria

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Illinois taxpayers deserve to know how their money’s spent – Editorial
http://qctimes.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-illinois-taxpayers-deserve-to-know-how-their-money-s/article_49b3e966-3174-5f6c-9da4-bc67df6efec6.html

JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL COURIER
— Abortion law a moral, financial burden – Jeanne Strubbe
http://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/118422/commentary-abortion-law-a-moral-financial-burden

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Gov. Bruce Rauner visits annual Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber awards gala
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/01/21/gov-bruce-rauner-visits-annual-algonquinlake-in-the-hills-chamber-awards-gala/apqmgtm/
— Candidates must face pension issue – Editorial
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/01/18/our-view-candidates-must-face-pension-issue/a4xwus7/

SOUTHERN
— Trump floats idea of rule change to end shutdown – AP
http://thesouthern.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/the-latest-trump-floats-idea-of-rule-change-to-end/article_767f4d48-1b31-5bea-8436-6fd55f98d83d.html
— Still pumped for Trump in Southern Illinois: One year in, local voters voice support for president – MARILYN HALSTEAD
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/still-pumped-for-trump-in-southern-illinois-one-year-in/article_8c5bea47-e212-50f1-8a45-c7a17f8912d6.html

FOX ILLINOIS

— Nationwide women’s march comes to Springfield – Cymphanie Sherman
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/nationwide-womens-march-comes-to-springfield-01-21-2018

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Chicago Republican Party Chairman Chris Cleveland says Rauner trying buy Republican support – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511318514-chicago-gop-leader-says-rauner-trying-buy-republican-support

EAST CENTRAL REPORTER
— Chris Miller gets support from former Illinois congressman Tim Johnson
https://eastcentralreporter.com/stories/511318792-miller-gets-support-from-former-illinois-congressman

BLAZE
— Statue of Liberty closed Saturday as government begins shutdown over spending deadlock – Teri Webster
https://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/01/20/statue-of-liberty-closed-saturday-as-government-begins-shutdown-over-spending-deadlock
— Grandmother, sitting in car reading Bible, latest victim of carjacking spree in Chicago – Teri Webster
https://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/01/20/grandmother-sitting-in-car-reading-bible-latest-victim-of-carjacking-spree-in-chicago

DAILY WIRE
— Pro-Lifers Are Modern Abolitionists And Pro-Choicers Are Modern Slaveholders. Here’s Proof. – Matt Walsh
https://www.dailywire.com/news/26097/walsh-pro-lifers-are-modern-abolitionists-and-pro-matt-walsh

ROLL CALL
— With No Deal, Senate Heads Toward Votes at 1 a.m. Monday McConnell says Democratic delay tactics ‘won’t work forever’ – Niels Lesniewski
https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/no-deal-senate-heads-toward-votes-1-m-monday

THE HILL
— Schumer’s shutdown reveals: Democrats will destroy America just to spite Trump – TOMMY HICKS, JR.
http://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/369961-schumers-shutdown-reveals-democrats-will-destroy-america-just-to-spite
— Nerves fray as shutdown talks at impasse – ALEXANDER BOLTON
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/369965-nerves-fray-as-shutdown-talks-at-impasse
— For federal employees, a shutdown is never a good deal – RICHARD THISSEN
http://thehill.com/opinion/finance/369946-for-federal-employees-a-shutdown-is-never-a-good-deal

HUFFINGTON POST
— Tammy Duckworth Scorches Donald Trump As ‘Five-Deferment Draft Dodger’ The senator and Iraq War veteran lambasted “Cadet Bone Spurs” Trump in a fiery speech on the Senate floor Saturday. – Dominique Mosbergen (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Needless-to-say, if I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would call me a draft dodger and far worse things.)
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/tammy-duckworth-trump-draft-dodger_us_5a645e39e4b0dc592a098651

ABC NEWS
— DC bars offer drink specials to furloughed federal workers: ‘They can shutdown the government but they can’t shutdown your fun’ – DAVID CAPLAN (DIERSEN: Virtually all my old White male Democrat superiors in the federal government who worked against me were big drinkers and/or big smokers.)
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/dc-bars-offer-drink-specials-furloughed-federal-workers/story?id=52498734

NEW YORK TIMES
— After Vowing to Fix Washington, Trump Is Mired in a Familiar Crisis – Julie Hirschfeld Davis and Maggie Haberman
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/20/us/politics/trump-shutdown.html
— What the Shutdown Says About the Future of the Democrats – Michael Tomasky (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout that they put foreign countries, especially Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and its citizens.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/20/opinion/government-shutdown-democrats.html
— The Longer It Lasts, the More a Shutdown Could Hurt the Economy – Patricia Cohen and Jim Tankersley
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/20/us/politics/economy-government-shutdown.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Hillary Lost, but the Future Is Hers.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/20/opinion/hillary-clinton-politics-future.html
— Shutdown Challenges Trump’s Dealmaker Branding – AP
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2018/01/20/us/politics/ap-us-trump.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow over their success in making women anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2018/01/21/us/ap-us-womens-marches.html
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2018/01/20/us/ap-us-womens-marches-the-latest.html
— How to Manage Your Career – Kevin Granville (DIERSEN: If I had been a Democrat, the federal government would have promoted me into its Senior Executive Service long before I was 40 years old.)
https://www.nytimes.com/guides/business/manage-your-career.html

USA TODAY
— ‘Grab Him by the Mid-terms’: Women’s marches push power of the vote – Ledge King and Jinizail Hernandez and Trevor Hughes
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/01/20/female-activists-mark-annivesary-march-return-return-streets-mark-anniversary-washingotgn-march-retu/1050668001/

LOS ALAMOS DAILY POST
— Jewish Council For Public Affairs Joins Forces With Dreamers, Latino Organizations, And Jewish Activists For Passage Of Dream Act – Carol A. Clark (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps want those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are members of Group A to join forces and get rid of members of Group B once and for all. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.ladailypost.com/content/jewish-council-public-affairs-joins-forces-dreamers-latino-organizations-and-jewish

MERCURY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those employers that fail/refuse to use E-Verify shout that they are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/01/20/e-verify-doesnt-prevent-many-companies-from-hiring-undocumented-workers/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: An estimated 763,500 employers were taking part in E-verify as of Jan. 16, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which oversees the program. That sounds like a lot, but it’s only a tiny percentage of the more than 18 million businesses in the U.S.)

BLOOMBERG
— Hard Lines on Immigration Drove U.S. to a Shutdown Nobody Wanted – Sahil Kapur (DIERSEN: Democrats want immigrants because they vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because they want cheap labor.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-21/hard-lines-on-immigration-drove-u-s-to-a-shutdown-nobody-wanted

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Trump Team Enters New, Risky Territory on Shutdown Budgeting – Charles S. Clark
http://www.govexec.com/management/2018/01/trump-team-enters-new-risky-territory-shutdown-budgeting/145347/

MEDIAITE
— Sen. Tammy Duckworth Rips Trump as a ‘Draft Dodger,’ Nicknames Him ‘Cadet Bone Spurs’ – Caleb Ecarma (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Needless-to-say, if I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would call me a draft dodger and far worse things.)
https://www.mediaite.com/trump/senator-tammy-duckworth-savages-trump-as-a-draft-dodger-nicknames-him-cadet-bone-spurs/

WINDY CITY TIMES
— Gutierrez slams Kennedy’s praise of Rauner
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Gutierrez-slams-Kennedys-praise-of-Rauner-/61654.html
— 300,000 rally at Women’s March Chicago event – Carrie Maxwell
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/300000-rally-at-Womens-March-Chicago-event/61655.html

January 17 MorningEdition

CBS NEWS
— Illinois governor believes David Duke is a racist, spokesman clarifies – AP (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrat news media in Illinois demand that all those on March 20, 2018 Republican primary ballots in Illinois a) identify all those who they believe are racists and b) explain in detail the criteria that they use to deem someone a racist?)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/illinois-governor-believes-david-duke-is-a-racist-spokesman-clarifies/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: After fumbling the answer to a question about whether a former Ku Klux Klan leader is a racist, the campaign of Republican Bruce Rauner on Tuesday clarified the governor’s opinion of David Duke. During a radio interview on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, Rauner was asked if President Donald Trump was racist following reports he used vulgar language to refer to African nations. Trump allegedly also questioned why America would want to accept more immigrants from Haiti. Rauner repeatedly declined to directly answer, saying “that language has no place in our political conversation.” When WVON-AM host Charles Thomas on Monday asked if Duke is a racist, Rauner would only respond “we have racism in our society.” “We have got to come together to change our system,” Rauner said. On Tuesday, Rauner campaign spokesman Justin Giorgio sought to clarify those comments. In a statement, he said Rauner “believes that David Duke is a racist.” Democrats were quick to seize on what they characterized as Rauner’s attempt to “mince words.” “Instead of having a spine and standing up for what’s right, Rauner dodges even the most basic of questions to avoid giving Illinoisans the answers they deserve,” said Jordan Abudayyeh, spokeswoman for Democratic governor hopeful J.B. Pritzker. Also on Tuesday, Duke spoke about Rauner’s initial failure to call him a racist. “Probably at some point, he’s heard about David Duke, and deep down in his soul, something’s happened inside of him and he knows that I am not really a racist in the sense that I want to oppress and oppose other people,” Duke told the Chicago Tribune. Sen. Kwame Raoul, a Chicago Democrat running for attorney general, cited King when he noted Rauner’s failure to call Duke a racist. “Martin Luther King, Jr. taught us that our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter and Bruce Rauner’s inability to clearly state that David Duke is a racist is pretty damning,” said Raoul, the son of Haitian immigrants.)

NBC5
— White CPD Recruits Hired More Than Minorities – Christian Farr (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-recruit-minority-hiring-469613583.html

WGN TV
— Governor believes KKK leader is racist, Rauner campaign says (DIERSEN: Ever-increasing, anti-Trumps call all Republicans White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things, and especially Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Who next will Rauner call a racist?)
http://wgntv.com/2018/01/16/governor-believes-kkk-leader-is-racist-rauner-campaign-says/

WGN RADIO
— “Government has turned into the high school principal trying to get to the bottom of who swore at the driver from the back of the bus” – PETER ZIMMERMAN
http://wgnradio.com/2018/01/16/the-carry-out-1-16-18-government-has-turned-into-the-high-school-principal-trying-to-get-to-the-bottom-of-who-swore-at-the-driver-from-the-back-of-the-bus/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— How governor candidates stack up against big-money rivals
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-governor-finances-20180117-story.html
— Wrecked and retching: Obscure vomiting illness linked to long-term pot use – Pauline Bartolone
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/ct-vomiting-illness-long-term-pot-use-20180104-story.html
— Walmart, Jewel-Osco join list of retailers taking steps to curb opioid epidemic – Corilyn Shropshire and Lauren Zumbach
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-jewel-osco-narcan-walmart-safe-opioid-disposal-0117-story.html
— Is diversity a strength, and should strength be a core value? – Jonah Goldberg (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, draft avoiders, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/sns-201801161237–tms–jgoldbrgctnjg-a20180117-20180117-column.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURES IN THE NAPERVILLE SUN: Those who are anti-men promote those who are anti-men.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-womens-march-what-to-expect-20180113-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rauner, Pritzker digging deep — $350,000-plus every day — as primaries loom
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-pritzker-digging-deep-350000-plus-every-day-as-primaries-loom/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who are anti-men promote those who are anti-men.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/womens-march-focuses-on-electoral-power-amplifying-voices/
— How Chicago worked with labor unions rather than step on them – Mayor Emanuel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/how-chicago-worked-with-labor-unions-rather-than-step-on-them/

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage gets more time to switch to state-mandated e-filing system – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180116/dupage-gets-more-time-to-switch-to-state-mandated-e-filing-system
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Trump.
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20180117/trump-is-at-war-with-the-central-ideal-of-the-republic

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Rauner says “Rauner’s Medicaid overhaul will risk kids’ lives.”
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180117/OPINION/180119916/rauners-medicaid-managed-care-overhaul-risks-childrens-lives
— Would you move to Wisconsin to save 10 minutes? – AARON RENN (DIERSEN: Have you ever walked to work or college? From my Outer Drive East condo, I walked to work in the Loop 1974-1978, to graduate business classes at Loyola 1974-1976, and to graduate accounting classes at DePaul 1976-1978.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180116/OPINION/180119920#utm_medium=email&utm_source=ccb-morning10&utm_campaign=ccb-morning10-20180117

WTTW
— Chicago Teacher Pension Payday: Top Earners in 2017 – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2018/01/16/chicago-teacher-pension-payday-top-earners-2017

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner campaign: ‘Governor believes David Duke is a racist’ – Monique Garcia (DIERSEN: Ever-increasing, anti-Trumps call all Republicans White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things, and especially Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Who next will Rauner call a racist?)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180116/rauner-campaign-governor-believes-david-duke-is-racist

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Rauner spokesman: ‘Governor believes David Duke is a racist’ – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasing, anti-Trumps call all Republicans White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things, and especially Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Who next will Rauner call a racist?)
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/01/17/rauner-spokesman-governor-believes-david-duke-is-a-racist/axosdyh/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Kennedy’s hot rhetoric, not policies, drawing attention – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/2018-01-17/jim-dey-kennedys-hot-rhetoric-not-policies-drawing-attention.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote anti-Trumps.
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2018-01-17/four-champaign-headed-dc-advocate-dreamers.html
— Vacancy on UI Board of Trustees still unfilled after a year – Julie Wurth
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2018-01-17/vacancy-ui-board-trustees-still-unfilled-after-year.html

— Fired Cunningham Township workers say they’re owed money – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2018-01-17/tom-kacich-fired-cunningham-township-workers-say-theyre-owed-money.html

GALESBURG REGISTER MAIL
— Democratic Lt. gov. candidates speak at Knox forum – Mitch Prentice (DIERSEN: If I was still the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, the organization would be hosting candidate forums for a) Rauner v. Ives, b) Sanguinetti v. Morthland, c) Harold v. Grasso, d) Diganvker v. Jhingan, e) Stella v. Vlakancic, f) Minor v. Grant v. Byrne, g) Kinzler v. Orozco, h) Zito v. Khouri, i) Mendrick v. Bibbiano, j) Tornatore v. DeMichele v. Fichtner v. Gavanes, k) Hart v. Abbott v. Tully v. Broline, l) McGowen v. Almiron v. Eckhoff v. Zaruba v. Tatro v. Chinchilla, m) Wiley v. Zay v. McQuade, n) Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee candidates, o) etc.)
http://www.galesburg.com/news/20180116/democratic-lt-gov-candidates-speak-at-knox-forum

RIVER BENDER
— Rauner Meets Business Leaders in Edwardsville – Mark Ellebracht (DIERSEN: To discredit me, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes stress to business leaders that I was a lowly wage earner 1964-1997 and a lowly government wage earner 1966-1969 and 1971-1997.)
https://m.riverbender.com/wbgznews/details.cfm?id=258650

PONTIAC DAILY LEADER
— Rauner says cutting taxes is important for Illinoians – Kent Casson
http://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/news/20180116/rauner-says-cutting-taxes-is-important-for-illinoians

WTAD
— IVES SAYS SHE WON’T RAISE TAXES AS GOVERNOR – Scott Hardy
http://www.wtad.com/ives-says-she-wont-raise-taxes-as-governor.html

POLITIFACT ILLINOIS
— Rauner says ‘Legionella bacteria is in most water systems in Illinois’ – Brett Chase
http://www.politifact.com/illinois/statements/2018/jan/16/bruce-rauner/rauner-says-legionella-bacteria-most-water-systems/

BGA
— TOO MANY SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN ILLINOIS? WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION – Danish Murtaza
https://www.bettergov.org/news/too-many-school-districts-in-illinois-what-you-should-know-about-school-consolidation

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Khouri contends taxes causing serious harm by driving residents away – Angela Underwood
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511316442-khouri-contends-taxes-causing-serious-harm-by-driving-residents-away

WIRE POINTS
— Pritzker: Let Cities Dictate What The Rent Should Be – Mark Glennon (DIERSEN: Have you ever been a landlord? I rented out a town home in University Park 1976-1984.)
http://www.wirepoints.com/j-b-pritzker-wants-illinois-to-allow-cities-and-towns-to-impose-rent-control-quicktake/

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— 11th Ward GOP backing Ives in bid to unseat ‘double-agent’ Rauner – Glenn Minnis
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511317451-11th-ward-gop-backing-ives-in-bid-to-unseat-double-agent-rauner

— 11th Ward GOP backing Ives in bid to unseat ‘double-agent’ Rauner – Glenn Minnis
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511317451-11th-ward-gop-backing-ives-in-bid-to-unseat-double-agent-rauner

REAL GOP ILLINOIS
— Sen. McCann, PolitiFact agree: Rauner dishonest about Legionnaires’ claim
https://realgopillinois.com/2018/01/16/sen-mccann-politifact-agree-rauner-dishonest-legionnaires-claim/

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Government report: Illinois GDP lagged behind Midwest, nation in last decade – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/economy/government-report-illinois-gdp-lagged-behind-midwest-nation-in-last/article_23afc3d4-fb0f-11e7-b687-c323d2f7fd60.html

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Gubernatorial Hopeful Chris Kennedy’s Unseemly Temper Tantrum – Laurie Higgins (DIERSEN: The Democrat Party platform discourages traditional marriage.)
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2018/01/gubernatorial-hopeful-chris-kennedys-unseemly-temper-tantrum/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO TOP RANKED SCHOOL FOR VIEWPOINT DIVERSITY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/university-of-chicago-top-ranked-school-for-viewpoint-diversity.html

FEDERALIST
— Democrats Don’t Actually Want A DACA Compromise What if Democrats are using DACA recipients as human shields to get increased voter intensity, political donations, and turnout in upcoming elections? – Mollie Hemingway
http://thefederalist.com/2018/01/17/democrats-dont-want-a-daca-comprom

FOX BUSINESS
— IRS asks for extra cash: Are Americans more at risk of being audited? – Brittany De Lea
http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2018/01/17/irs-asks-for-extra-cash-are-americans-more-at-risk-being-audited.html

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Trump Accuses Democrat of Undermining Trust on Immigration – Darlene Superville & Jonathan Lemire
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2018/01/16/trump_accuses_democrat_of_undermining_trust_on_immigration_136016.html

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Eric Trump: ‘My father sees one color: green’ – Anna Giaritelli
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/eric-trump-my-father-sees-on-color-green/article/2646153

POLITICO
— Trump’s revenge on California: The Census Democrats fear that a proposed question on citizenship might cost the state a seat in Congress. – DAVID SIDERS
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/16/trump-california-census-342116
— Trump on immigrants: ‘I want them to come in from everywhere’ – CRISTIANO LIMA (DIERSEN: As Germany becomes more and more and more anti-conservative, will hatred of German-Americans diminish?)
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/16/trump-on-immigration-i-want-them-to-come-in-from-everywhere-341180

HUFFINGTON POST
— Anti-Trumps say “America still sees itself as a nation of immigrants.” Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps focus on getting rid of those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/shithole-countries-racist-polling_us_5a5e6c49e4b096ecfca85c6e

AOL NEWS
— Donald Trump’s physical revealed he might be obese — here’s how much weight he needs to lose according to his BMI
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2018/01/16/donald-trumps-physical-revealed-he-might-be-obese-heres-how-much-weight-he-needs-to-lose-according-to-his-bmi/23335106/

CBS NEW YORK
— ‘Seething With Anger:’ Booker Slams DHS Secretary Over Failure To Remember Trump’s Words
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/01/16/booker-dhs-secretary-trump/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Donald Trump Will Soil You. Ask Lindsey Graham. – Frank Bruni
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/16/opinion/trump-lindsey-graham-shithole.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES & LAS VEGAS SUN & ARIZONA DAILY STAR & U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT & FOX 2 NOW & SEATTLE TIMES
— Rauner spokesman: ‘Governor believes David Duke is a racist’ – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasing, anti-Trumps call all Republicans White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things, and especially Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Who next will Rauner call a racist?)
http://www.latimes.com/sns-bc-il–illinois-governor-racism-20180117-story.html
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2018/jan/17/rauner-spokesman-governor-believes-david-duke-is-a/
http://tucson.com/news/national/rauner-spokesman-governor-believes-david-duke-is-a-racist/article_a2ca122e-f827-5b54-91a5-4d3bd06e738e.html
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2018-01-16/rauner-spokesman-governor-believes-david-duke-is-a-racist
http://fox2now.com/2018/01/16/rauner-spokesman-governor-believes-david-duke-is-a-racist/
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/rauner-spokesman-governor-believes-david-duke-is-a-racist/

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote LGBTQ activity get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ activity.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/01/16/not-just-cake-shop-lgbt-people-battle-bias-everyday-routines/1031339001/

SAN ANTONIO
— Firms struggle to find, retain workers as economy hums – David J. Lynch (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/economy/article/Firms-struggle-to-find-retain-workers-as-economy-12495539.php

NEWSWEEK
— ‘ONLY DONALD TRUMP CARES ABOUT BLACK AMERICAN CITIZENS,’ SHERIFF DAVID CLARKE SAYS – RYAN SIT
http://www.newsweek.com/david-clarke-donald-trump-dick-durbin-shithole-shithouse-black-people-american-782971

NEW REPUBLIC
— The Fight for the Suburbs How a battle over the Fair Housing Act could transform U.S. politics – RACHEL M. COHEN (DIERSEN: Democrats used to promote integration, but now they promote segregation. Democrats want minorities to live in areas where minorities are the majority.)
https://newrepublic.com/article/145893/fight-suburbs-battle-fair-housing-act

FED SMITH
— 50-Count Indictment Leads to Indefinite Suspension at VA – Susan McGuire Smith (DIERSEN: Constructively, my Democrat GAO superiors and those who support them a) have had me on an “indefinite suspension” since 1997 and b) have had the Civil Service Retirement System pay me $1,054,568 ($4,322/month X 244 months) in today’s dollars since then. What do you say to my Democrat GAO superiors and to those who support them?)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2018/01/16/50-count-indictment-leads-indefinite-suspension-va/

WALLET HUB
— The Real Cost of Smoking by State – Richie Bernardo
https://wallethub.com/edu/the-financial-cost-of-smoking-by-state/9520/

January 12 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Twitter users tell Trump no one wants to leave Norway for the U.S.
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/social-media-no-one-wants-to-leave-norway-for-the-us/2934806/

NBC5
— Illinois Attorney General Candidate Robbed While Taking Promotional Photos
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Illinois-Attorney-General-Candidate-Robbed-While-Taking-Promotional-Photos-469000533.html
— Pritzker Says Rauner ‘Injecting Himself’ Into Democratic Primary – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/pritzker-says-rauner-is-injecting-himself-into-democratic-primary-469057363.html

CBS2
— Local Republicans Distance Themselves From Trump’s Words On Immigration – Craig Dellimor
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/01/12/local-republicans-trumps-words-immigration/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Patti Blagojevich unhappy with Rauner campaign wiretap ad
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/patti-blagojevich-unhappy-with-rauner-campaign-wiretap-ad

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Elgin-area schools upset with Rauner veto of education funding bill – Rafael Guerrero
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/news/ct-ecn-amendatory-veto-schools-reaction-st-0112-20180111-story.html
— Pritzker says Rauner guilty of ‘fatal mismanagement’ at veterans home – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-jb-pritzker-rauner-dcfs-quincy-20180112-story.html
— State school officials rebuke Rauner over education veto, citing ‘disruption,’ confusion’ – Monique Garcia and Juan Perez Jr.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-education-funding-veto-20180112-story.html
— White House doctor declares Trump in ‘excellent health’ after checkup – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-medical-checkup-20180112-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Durbin, 5 other senators say they’ve reached immigration compromise – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/daca-dreamers-immigration-legislation-senators/
— Rauner: Trump ‘shithole’ remark ‘has no place in political conversation’ –
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-trump-shithole-remark-has-no-place-in-political-conversation/
— State education board says Rauner veto ’caused disruption to agency’ – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/state-education-board-says-rauner-veto-caused-disruption-to-agency/

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The anti-Trump Durbin says Trump’s denial of vulgar comment is “not true.”
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180112/durbin-trumps-denial-of-vulgar-comment-not-true
— Hultgren, Democrats decry Trump’s language on Haiti, Africa – Eric Peterson
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180112/hultgren-democrats-decry-trumps-language-on-haiti-africa
— Facebook edits feeds to bring less news, more sharing – AP (DIERSEN: What do you share? Since 2004, I have used GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to share links to more than 291,200 articles and to provide information on many upcoming events free of charge and without any advertising. I spend about an hour putting the emails together for every six articles linked in the emails, that is, more than 45,500 hours since 2004.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20180112/business/301129971/
— Pritzker floats idea for revamped gas tax, refutes Blagojevich ties – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180112/pritzker-floats-idea-for-revamped-gas-tax-refutes-blagojevich-ties
— McSweeney wants to end towns’ spending for conventions, training – Elena Ferrarin (DIERSEN: If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would stress all the money that IRS and GAO spent training me, especially out-of-town training that GAO paid for.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180112/suburban-lawmaker-wants-to-end-towns-spending-for-conventions-training
— Trump turbocharges Democrats – Steven & Cokie Roberts (DIERSEN: Every time that Trump does something controversial, Democrats use that to promote hatred against Republicans, and especially against Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, draft avoiders, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20180112/trump-turbocharges-democrats
— McHenry County auditor Pam Palmer retires – Pam Palmer
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180112/mchenry-county-auditor-pam-palmer-retires
— Kane sheriff’s lieutenant contests suspension, suggests politics played a role – Harry Hitzeman
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180112/kane-sheriffs-lieutenant-contests-suspension-suggests-politics-played-a-role

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The anti-Trump Durbin is “at center of bitter, high-stakes Trump feud.”
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180112/BLOGS02/180119948/durbin-at-center-of-bitter-high-stakes-trump-feud

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois pols condemn Trump’s ‘vile’ remark – Brenden Moore
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180112/illinois-pols-condemn-trumps-vile-remark

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoes bill aiming to allow County Board chairman to create committees – ED KOMENDA
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/01/12/gov-bruce-rauner-vetoes-bill-aiming-to-allow-county-board-chairman-to-create-committees/a8d358v/

WMAY
— Rauner Declines Republican Primary Debate Invitation (DIERSEN: If I was still the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, the organization would be hosting candidate forums for a) Rauner v. Ives, b) Sanguinetti v. Morthland, c) Harold v. Grasso, d) Diganvker v. Jhingan, e) Stella v. Vlakancic, f) Minor v. Grant v. Byrne v. Augustynowicz, g) Kinzler v. Orozco, h) Zito v. Khouri, i) Mendrick v. Bibbiano, j) Tornatore v. DeMichele v. Fichtner v. Gavanes, k) Hart v. Abbott v. Tully v. Broline, l) McGowen v. Almiron v. Eckhoff v. Zaruba v. Tatro v. Chinchilla, m) Wiley v. Zay v. McQuade, n) Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee candidates, o) etc.)
http://www.wmay.com/2018/01/12/rauner-declines-republican-primary-debate-invitation/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Governor Bruce Rauner’s campaign says thanks, but no thanks. The Rauner camp has declined an invitation from WMAY and the State Journal-Register to participate in a Republican primary debate against challenger Jeanne Ives next month. The Ives campaign had agreed to take part, but without Rauner’s participation, the event has been canceled. WMAY and the SJ-R will sponsor a debate with the Democratic candidates for governor in February.)

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Gov. Rauner Discusses Taxes, Disease, And Trump At Rockford Press Conference – CHASE CAVANAUGH
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/gov-rauner-discusses-taxes-disease-and-trump-rockford-press-conference
— Home Rule Returns To The Conversation (And Ballot) In Rockford – JENNA DOOLEY
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/home-rule-returns-conversation-and-ballot-rockford

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— The Victims Of The Chicago Way
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/the-victims-of-the-chicago-way

IVES FOR GOVERNOR
— Ives Rolls Out Property Tax Reform Plan
http://mailchi.mp/bad8a57852a5/video-ives-rolls-out-property-tax-reform-plan

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Rauner bucks national trend by extending costly welfare waiver for the able-bodied – W.J. Kennedy
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511314335-rauner-bucks-national-trend-by-extending-costly-welfare-waiver-for-the-able-bodied

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— The One-Sided Din Over Taxes – Robert Knight (DIERSEN: Government should encourage homeownership.)
https://illinoisfamily.org/media/one-sided-din-taxes/
— Heresy Infecting the Evangelical Covenant Church
https://illinoisfamily.org/podcast/podcast-heresy-infecting-evangelical-covenant-church/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— COOK COUNTY GOP CHAIRMAN SLAMS CHICAGO GOP FOR ENDORSING IVES OVER RAUNER
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/cook-county-gop-chairman-slams-chicago-gop-for-endorsing-ives-over-rauner.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Thursday Illinois Review reported that the Chicago GOP held a straw poll among the group’s committeemen, and Republican challenger Jeanne Ives won over incumbent Governor Bruce Rauner with a 17 to 3 vote. That news prompted an agitated response from Cook County GOP chairman Sean Morrison posted on the Cook County GOP website. In that announcement, Morrison condemned Chicago Republican Party chairman Chris Cleveland as holding the straw poll with the expressed intent to “usurp the statutory authority” of the Cook County Republican Party and Morrison himself by “illegitimately claiming the authority to appoint individuals to the position of Ward Committeeman.” That’s not the whole story, Cleveland told Illinois Review via email after reading Morrison’s post.)
— STATE REP. MCSWEENEY ENDORSES IVES OVER “FAILED GOVERNOR” RAUNER (DIERSEN: Because my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been so successful in demonizing me, denigrating me, and condemning me, I have to advise those who seek my endorsement in contested Republican primaries that sadly, my endorsement would cause them to get far fewer votes, especially in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, and DuPage County. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes include past and present Milton Township Republican Central Committee leaders and DuPage County Republican Central Committee leaders. They would rather see a Democrat elected than any candidate who I might endorse. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes 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://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/state-rep-mcsweeney-endorses-ives-over-failed-governor-rauner.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: DEMOCRAT PRITZKER CALLS FOR LEGALIZING MARIJUANA IN ILLINOIS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/democrat-pritzker-calls-for-legalizing-marijuana-in-illinois.html

CAPITOL FAX
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pritzker reiterates support for legalized marijuana (DIERSEN: If you support pot, you support destruction.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/12/pritzker-reiterates-support-for-legalized-marijuana/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: GOP Rep. Skillicorn favors legalization (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you promote destruction.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/12/pritzker-reiterates-support-for-legalized-marijuana/
— Rauner, others respond to Trump
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/12/rauner-others-respond-to-trump/
— Rauner vetoes Jack Franks bill
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/12/rauner-vetoes-jack-franks-bill/

GOPUSA
— MAGA: Chrysler to move 2,500 jobs from Mexico to Michigan
http://www.gopusa.com/maga-chrysler-to-move-2500-jobs-from-mexico-to-michigan/

DAILY CALLER
— John Lewis Claims Trump’s ‘DNA’ Makes Him Racist – Peter Hasson (DIERSEN: How many demographics do you share with Trump? Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/stress/shout that both Trump and I are Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, married, male, old, rich, draft avoiders, gun owners, German American, and our ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://dailycaller.com/2018/01/12/john-lewis-claims-trumps-dna-makes-him-racist-video/
— FLASHBACK: That Time Obama Called Libya A ‘S**t Show’ – Benny Johnson
http://dailycaller.com/2018/01/12/flashback-that-time-obama-called-libya-a-st-show/

FOX NEWS
— Trump not a barbarian and he’s right. America is far too nice – Wayne Allyn Root
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/01/12/trump-not-barbarian-and-hes-right-america-is-far-too-nice.html

ONE NEWS NOW
— Leaked Dem memo: DACA ‘critical’ to ‘future electoral success’ – Michael F. Haverluck
https://www.onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2018/01/12/leaked-dem-memo-daca-critical-to-future-electoral-success

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Georgetown approves LGBT-only campus housing – Doug Mainwaring
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/georgetown-approves-lgbt-only-campus-housing

NUMBERS USA
— Pres. Trump Rejects ‘Gang of 6’ Deal that Would Give Amnesty to 9 MILLION Illegal Aliens
https://www.numbersusa.com/news/pres-trump-rejects-%E2%80%98gang-6%E2%80%99-deal-would-give-amnesty-9-million-illegal-aliens

BREITBART
— French Media Pushing Pro-Migrant Narrative: Claims It is ‘Beautiful’ To Be ‘Invaded By Migrants’ – CHRIS TOMLINSON
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/12/french-paper-pushes-pro-migrant-story-beautiful-invaded-migrants/

BLAZE
— Pew Research Center report: U.S. divided on media’s ability to report political issues fairly – Kevin Ryan (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, virtually everything that the mainstream media puts out is designed to promote the Democrat Party platform, the Libertarian Party platform, and/or the Green Party platform.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/01/11/pew-research-center-report-us-divided-on-medias-ability-to-report-political-issues-fairly
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A report by Pew Research Center published Thursday found that of 38 countries polled, the U.S. is the most divided in public opinion regarding news organizations’ ability to report political issues fairly. While 78 percent of Americans say the news media “should never favor one political party over another . . . there are sharp political differences in views of the media – with the largest gap among Americans.” The division runs along partisan lines, with Republicans expressing the highest levels of dissatisfaction toward the media. The study found that only 21 percent of Trump supporters “believe the media is doing a worse job covering politics than the supporters of any of the other international political leaders in countries surveyed.” The report builds on a May 2017 report by Pew, which revealed that 89 percent of Democrats believe that journalists’ role as a watchdog “keeps leaders in line,” compared to only 42 percent of Republicans. The report determined that Americans turn to news outlets along partisan lines. Right-leaning audiences insist that there is a liberal bias in the media, to which left-leaning audiences insist that there is only the perception of bias, that it is a conservative fabrication. Liberal audiences tend not only to deny a liberal bias, but to insist that there is no bias at all. The insistence on a liberal bias in the media comes mostly from conservative audiences, although, according to a 2017 Gallup poll, “[n]early half of Democrats agree that the media favors their own party, which means most Americans think reporters have a liberal predilection.” They do. The majority of journalists are liberal, 34 percent, compared to the 7 percent that identify as conservative. And a disproportionate amount, 50 percent, identify as Independent. Liberals tend to view the news media as neutral, while conservatives tend to view the news media as slanted against them. But I’m sure none of this is news to you.)

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Durbin Claims ‘Chain Migration’ Term Is Offensive to Descendants of Slaves – Alex Griswold (DIERSEN: What are your demographics? What do those who share your demographics find offensive?)
http://freebeacon.com/politics/durbin-claims-chain-migration-term-offensive-descendants-slaves/

THE HILL
— Dems face hard choice for State of the Union response – REID WILSON AND AMIE PARNES
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/368609-dems-face-hard-choice-for-state-of-the-union-response
— Ryan calls Trump ‘s—hole’ remarks ‘unhelpful’ and ‘unfortunate’ – SCOTT WONG
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/368737-speaker-ryan-calls-trump-shithole-remarks-unhelpful-and-unfortunate

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Few Republicans Acknowledged Trump’s ‘Shithole’ Slur.”
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/republicans-trump-shithole_us_5a5815b4e4b02cebbfda6179

ABC NEWS
— Trump unapologetic about Africa, Haiti remarks – AP
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/latest-trump-defends-immigration-stance-tweet-52303473

CBS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Dick Durbin refutes Trump, says he did say “sh*tholes” — repeatedly.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dick-durbin-refutes-trump-says-he-did-use-the-word-shitholes-repeatedly/

REUTERS
— Despite political risk, U.S. Republicans tinker with welfare – Susan Cornwell
https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-congress-welfare/despite-political-risk-u-s-republicans-tinker-with-welfare-idUSL1N1P61CT

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The Anti-Trump Durbin “Insists Trump Used ‘Vile and Racist’ Language.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/12/us/politics/trump-immigration-congress.html

WASHINGTON POST
— ‘Here is what my #shithole looks like’: African countries and Haiti react to Trump’s remark – Paul Schemm and Eli Rosenberg
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/01/11/here-is-what-my-shithole-looks-like-african-countries-and-haiti-react-to-trumps-remark/

SAN FRANCISCO GATE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois judge allows 11-year-old to use medical marijuana at school – Oscar Pascual
http://blog.sfgate.com/smellthetruth/2018/01/12/illinois-judge-allows-11-year-old-to-use-medical-marijuana-at-school/

USA TODAY
— Today’s kids love socialism — but it’s not because of their radical professors – James Piereson and Naomi Schaefer Riley
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2018/01/10/students-more-liberal-but-its-not-because-their-professors-james-piereson-naomi-riley-column/1012622001/
— Recall of faulty lead poisoning test means kids need to be retested – Carrie Blackmore Smith and Hannah Sparling (DIERSEN: How much lead did you ingest when you were young? For the first 5 years of my life, I lived in an apartment above a hardware store that was built in the 1860s. For the next 19 years, I lived in a home built in 1926.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/01/11/recall-faulty-lead-poisoning-test-means-kids-need-retested/1023681001/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: HARDCOPY ARTICLE HEADLINE: Debt still dragging down Gen Xers – Paul Davidson
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/01/11/which-generation-has-most-debt-and-worst-credit-scores-hint-its-not-millennials/1021927001/

TIME
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Democrats Must Not Only Denounce Trump’s Racist Agenda — They Must Defeat It.”
http://time.com/5101721/donald-trump-racist-democrats/

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Donald Trump Compounds His “Shithole Countries” Bigotry with Lies.”
https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/donald-trump-compounds-his-shithole-countries-bigotry-with-lies

January 11 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Trump: Why allow immigrants from ‘s***hole countries’? – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-why-allow-immigrants-from-s***hole-countries/2930875/
— Rauner and Pritzker spar in political attack ads before primary – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rauner-and-pritzker-spar-in-political-attack-ads-before-primary/2930463

CBS2
— Gov. Rauner, J.B. Pritzker Run Attack Ads Against Each Other – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/01/11/governor-rauner-jb-pritzker-attack-ads/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump: Why allow immigrants from ‘s***hole countries?’ – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/lawmakers-reach-immigration-compromise

WGN TV
— Trump criticized protections for immigrants from ‘shithole’ countries, Washington Post reports
http://wgntv.com/2018/01/11/trump-criticized-protection-for-immigrations-from-shithole-countries-washington-post-reports/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Democrats assail Trump immigration comments as ‘vile,’ ‘racist’ – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-donald-trump-illinois-lawmakers-20180111-story.html
— Rauner campaign stops airing TV ad that featured Missouri governor who admitted affair – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-eric-greitens-20180111-story.html
— Group of senators reach bipartisan deal on ‘Dreamers,’ but White House says no deal yet – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/immigration/ct-daca-dreamer-immigration-compromise-20180111-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Sources: Trump asked why U.S. should allow immigrants from ‘shithole countries’ – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/report-trump-calls-haiti-el-salvador-african-nations-shithole-countries/
— Rauner campaign pulls ad featuring embattled Missouri governor – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-campaign-pulls-ad-featuring-embattled-missouri-governor/
— Prevailing wage is price city must pay for other reforms, mayoral aides say – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: What should the prevailing wage be for someone who a) worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $96,403-$125,325, b) worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $81,071-$91,880, c) passed the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on his first attempt, d) became a licensed CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Financial Services Auditor, and Forensic Accountant, and e) earned a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT, a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, an MBA from Loyola, and a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU?)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/prevailing-wage-is-price-city-must-pay-for-other-reforms-mayoral-aides-say/
— Missouri governor admits affair, denies taking nude photo for blackmail threat – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/missouri-gov-greitens-acknowledges-affair-denies-blackmail/
— Democrats’ shallow plan to signal #MeToo virtue – S. E. Cupp
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/cupp-democrats-shallow-plan-to-signal-metoo-virtue/

DAILY HERALD
— Kennedy criticizes Pritzker tax breaks, says Rauner sabotaged state government – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180111/kennedy-criticizes-pritzker-tax-breaks-says-rauner-sabotaged-state-government
— College of DuPage’s legal bill to fight Breuder lawsuit: $527,600 and climbing – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180111/college-of-dupages-legal-bill-to-fight-breuder-lawsuit-527600-and-climbing

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Emanuel’s not a racist, but his policies are: Chris Kennedy – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180111/BLOGS02/180119964/emanuels-not-a-racist-but-his-policies-are-chris-kennedy

WTTW
— School Funding Formula in Limbo After Rauner Veto – Nick Blumberg
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2018/01/11/school-funding-formula-limbo-after-rauner-veto

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Algonquin Township officials in conflict over hire of 23-year-old deputy highway commissioner – ED KOMENDA (DIERSEN: IRS hired me when I was 22 years old as a GS-7 (currently $45,703/year) Revenue Officer. I had earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU the year before, I had worked for Firestone Stores as a Retail Sales Manager for 7 months, I had passed the Federal Service Entrance Examination, and I had worked part-time for the Post Office for almost 3 years. My first 6 months with IRS was classroom and on-the-job training.)
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/01/09/algonquin-township-officials-in-conflict-over-hire-of-23-year-old-deputy-highway-commissioner/a4av45g/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The political insider has agreements in place to earn $63,000 a year working full time as the chief of staff at Township Supervisor Charles Lutzow’s office, making $32 an hour – and another deal working part time as deputy highway commissioner at the Algonquin Township Highway Department, where he makes $33 an hour. That’s about $4 more an hour than the road district’s highest paid employee, Randy Voss, who has worked for the highway department for 44 years and makes $29.14 an hour. Provenzano’s roles in two offices have raised questions among township officials and road district employees who contend that his hiring was the product of patronage and cronyism. “I don’t feel somebody who is 22 or 23 years old should be getting all of this control,” Trustee Melissa Victor said. “I feel he was a patronage hire.” Provenzano is the son of former McHenry County Board member Nick Provenzano, who now works for U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, and the nephew of former Maine Township Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano. The fresh-faced Republican insider helped city of McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett win election as his campaign manager, and he even worked as a field director for Gov. Bruce Rauner’s campaign operations in McHenry County. Ryan Provenzano and his father helped Lutzow run his campaign for township supervisor. Lutzow denied that Ryan Provenzano was hired as a political favor.)

TIMES
— Illinois Capitol had its share of sexual misconduct missteps – AP
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/illinois-capitol-had-its-share-of-sexual-misconduct-missteps/article_3531cd19-55c8-5019-8604-22da069a26ac.html

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— New Sexual Misconduct Guidelines Still Leave Unanswered Questions – AP
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/new-sexual-misconduct-guidelines-still-leave-unanswered-quaestions#stream/0

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— US diplomat visits Trump’s ancestral home in Germany
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/us-diplomat-visits-trumps-ancestral-home-in-germany/910484685
— US gives $2B to help homeless amid plans to cut housing aid – AP
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/us-gives-2b-to-help-homeless-amid-plans-to-cut-housing-aid/910793931

REAL GOP ILLINOIS
— Darn, those glass houses: Illinois GOP knew about Rauner’s ties to Blagojevich
https://realgopillinois.com/2018/01/11/darn-glass-houses-illinois-gop-knew-rauners-ties-blagojevich/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHICAGO REPUBLICANS REJECT GOP GOVERNOR FOR RE-ELECTION; PICK CHALLENGER IVES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/chicago-republicans-rejects-endorsing-gop-governor-for-re-election-picks-challenger-ives.html
— THORNER/INGOLD: WILL MONEY-HUNGRY ILLINOIS LEGISLATORS IGNORE THE IMPACT OF LEGALIZING POT?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/thorneringold-will-money-hungry-illinois-legislators-ignore-the-impact-of-legalizing-pot.html
— NEW RAUNER AD FEATURES BLAGO AND PRITZKER ON FBI WIRETAP
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/rauner-ad-features-blago-and-pritzker-on-fbi-wiretap.html
— WEYERMULLER: IVES’ FUNDRAISER FEATURES CONSERVATIVE TALK SHOW HOST MIKE GALLAGHER
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/01/weyermuller-attending-jeannie-ives-for-governor-event-with-mike-gallagher.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Chicago GOP follows its leader and endorses Ives
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/11/chicago-gop-follows-its-leader-and-endorses-ives/
— “Rauner was treated like a conquering hero”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/11/rauner-was-treated-like-a-conquering-hero/
— Rauner overcorrects on Rivian
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/11/rauner-overcorrects-on-rivian/
— Dems pounce on Greitens development
https://capitolfax.com/2018/01/11/dems-pounce-on-greitens-development/

GOPUSA
— America becoming country where white men won’t dominate
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=36802

DAILY SIGNAL
— House Republicans Roll Out Immigration Bill Packed With Border Security and Immigration Reforms – Will Racke
http://dailysignal.com/2018/01/11/house-republicans-roll-out-daca-bill-packed-with-border-security-and-immigration-reforms/

TOWNHALL
— Pelosi: These Tax Reform Bonuses Are ‘Insignificant’ – Cortney O’Brien
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2018/01/11/pelosi-these-tax-reform-bonuses-are-insignificant-n2433236

BREITBART
— Leaked Memo: DACA Amnesty Is ‘Critical Component of Democratic Party’s Future Electoral Success’ – JOHN BINDER
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/11/leaked-memo-daca-amnesty-is-critical-component-of-democratic-partys-future-electoral-success/
— Democrats Expand ‘Dreamer’ Amnesty Plan to Include Millions of Parents – NEIL MUNRO
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/11/democrats-extend-dreamer-amnesty-plan-include-millions-parents/

BLAZE
— Democrats are planning to protest during Trump’s State of the Union address. Here’s why. – Teri Webster
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/01/11/democrats-are-planning-to-protest-during-trumps-state-of-the-union-address-heres-why
— By 2040, Muslims are expected to become second-largest religious group in U.S.
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/01/11/by-2040-muslims-are-expected-to-become-second-largest-religious-group-in-u-s

POLITICO
— Missouri sex scandal burns Illinois governor – NATASHA KORECKI
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/11/eric-greitens-bruce-rauner-tv-ad-337027

CNN
— Trump decries immigrants from ‘shithole countries’ coming to US – Eli Watkins and Abby Phillip
http://www.cnn.com/2018/01/11/politics/immigrants-shithole-countries-trump/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Alarms Lawmakers With Disparaging Words for Haiti and Africa – Julie Hirschfeld Davis and Sheryl Gay Stolberg
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/11/us/politics/trump-shithole-countries.html

WASHINGTON POST
— NAACP, ACLU protest Trump remark about Africa – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/congress/the-latest-naacp-aclu-protest-trump-remark-about-africa/2018/01/11/2d5d7d8e-f73d-11e7-9af7-a50bc3300042_story.html
— Trump attacks protections for immigrants from ‘shithole’ countries – Josh Dawsey
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-attacks-protections-for-immigrants-from-shithole-countries-in-oval-office-meeting/2018/01/11/bfc0725c-f711-11e7-91af-31ac729add94_story.html
— VERY SAD: Former RNC chief Michael Steele to Oprah: ‘Call me!’ – Emily Heil
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/reliable-source/wp/2018/01/11/former-rnc-chief-michael-steele-to-oprah-call-me/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Trump complains about allowing immigrants from ‘shithole’ countries – Lisa Mascaro
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-trump-congress-dreamers-20180111-story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Immigration Talks Muddled Amid Trump’s Vulgar Comments Trump uses term ‘shithole’ to describe countries of some would-be immigrants, according to two people briefed on meeting – Laura Meckler and Siobhan Hughes
https://www.wsj.com/articles/lawmakers-look-to-sell-immigration-deal-to-a-skeptical-white-house-1515700909

NEWSWEEK
— TRUMP RANTS ABOUT IMMIGRANTS FROM ‘SHITHOLE’ AFRICAN COUNTRIES, WANTS MORE PEOPLE FROM ‘COUNTRIES LIKE NORWAY’: REPORT – CARLOS BALLESTEROS
http://www.newsweek.com/trump-immigrants-shithole-countries-daca-778928

WINDY CITY TIMES
— HUD awards $109 million to Illinois homeless programs
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/HUD-awards-109-million-to-Illinois-homeless-programs/61586.html

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 630 Frazier Court, Wheaton – $719,000
https://www.zillow.com/wheaton-il/1_fs/X1-SS1apc9gppw622z_3o1g1_sse/4447889_zpid/

December 27 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Change in property tax deduction affects thousands in Naperville – Erin Hegarty (DIERSEN: From what I see, under “tax reform,” the less federal income tax that you have paid because you itemized your deductions, the more federal income tax that you will pay in the future. Those who promote envy and class warfare have always shouted at those who take the standard deduction (typically, those who are younger, who are not married, who rent, who do not pay much state income tax, who do not have high medical and dental expenses, who do not pay for job-related education, and/or who do not give much money to 501(c)(3) organizations) that those who itemize their deductions (typically, those who are older, who are married, who are homeowners, who pay more state income tax, who have high medical and dental expenses, who pay for job-related education, and/or who give more money to 501(c)(3) organizations) are undeservedly rich and should pay much more federal income tax.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-property-tax-overhaul-st-1227-20171226-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Thousands of Naperville homeowners pay more than $10,000 a year in property taxes and will be impacted by limits to deductions in a new federal income tax plan set to kick in after Jan. 1. In Lisle Township, 3,221 City of Naperville property owners — or about 21.5 percent of city residents in Lisle Township — paid at least $10,000 in property taxes based on last year’s assessed values. In Naperville Township, 2,447 property owners in the City of Naperville paid at least $10,000 in property taxes. The new tax plan includes a $10,000 cap on the amount taxpayers can deduct in property tax and local and state income tax while nearly doubling standard deductions of $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for married couples who file jointly. This means many people who have historically itemized to deduct things like property taxes or mortgage interest will get more by claiming the standard deduction. But those who pay their property taxes ahead of time can use the uncapped deduction one more time, local financial experts said.)

DAILY HERALD
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: False news is everywhere Sorting fake from fact is ‘new basic skill’ required in our era – Editorial (DIERSEN: Of course, according to my critics/opponents, all news is false/fake except for the news that they publish. My critics/opponents not only do not want me to include links to articles written by those on their blacklists, they “punish” me for including links to articles written by those on their blacklists. Should I write an article about those who “punish” me because I refuse to carry out their blacklist orders?)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20171227/editorial-without-diligent-readers-fake-news-spreads-like-wildfire
— O’Hare western access is road to opportunity – John Carpenter
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20171227/ohare-western-access-is-road-to-opportunity
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Why the legal age to buy tobacco isn’t going up to 21 everywhere – Russell Lissau (DIERSEN: Many if not most of my Democrat superiors and supervisors in the federal government who worked the hardest against me were big smokers and big drinkers. They vehemently disapproved of my conservatism.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171227/why-the-legal-age-to-buy-tobacco-isnt-going-up-to-21-everywhere

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— When meetings are secret, reporters lose. So does the public. – KRISTEN SCHORSCH (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents do not want me to know about their events or their other activities, do not want me to promote their events or their other activities, do not want me to attend their events, and do not want me to report on their events or their other activities. They refuse to keep diersen@aol.com on their press advisory and press release lists. They pander to Rich Miller and to the rest of the Democrat news media in Illinois. They 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 and/or they are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171227/OPINION/171229969#utm_medium=email&utm_source=ccb-morning10&utm_campaign=ccb-morning10-20171227

TIMES
— Through supporters, candidate James Marter, of Oswego, has filed objections to the petitions of opponent Jaye DeBates, of Putnam County’s McNabb. – David Giuliani
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/campaign-accused-of-petition-forgeries/article_8bbe2ca7-6eca-5092-a687-a6d64e207416.html
— A complaint over Democratic congressional candidate Neill Mohammad’s residency has been withdrawn. – David Giuliani
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/voter-pulls-complaint-against-candidate/article_075d0a1a-0944-5603-99fc-e5c558ad2e5a.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— What Illinois needs from lawmakers in 2018 – Orphe Divounguy
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20171226/orphe-divounguy-what-illinois-needs-from-lawmakers-in-2018

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Obama warns of divisive social media use Obama conducts BBC interview with Prince Harry – LAURA SMITH-SPARK (DIERSEN: QUESTION: What do divisive people do? ANSWER: They turn members of Group A against members of Group B. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/obama-warns-of-divisive-social-media-use/889130378

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Political Analysts Foresee Aggressive Democratic Challengers in 2018 – MARK SCHULTZ
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/political-analysts-foresee-aggressive-democratic-challengers-2018#stream/0

NPR ILLINOIS
— The Tax Law’s New Way Of Measuring Inflation Could Take A Toll On Taxpayers – JIM ZARROLI
http://nprillinois.org/post/tax-bills-new-way-measuring-inflation-could-take-toll-taxpayers#stream/0

WSIL TV
— How tax reform could impact Illinoisans – Andrew Feather (DIERSEN: From what I see, under “tax reform,” the less federal income tax that you have paid because you itemized your deductions, the more federal income tax that you will pay in the future. Those who promote envy and class warfare have always shouted at those who take the standard deduction (typically, those who are younger, who are not married, who rent, who do not pay much state income tax, who do not have high medical and dental expenses, who do not pay for job-related education, and/or who do not give much money to 501(c)(3) organizations) that those who itemize their deductions (typically, those who are older, who are married, who are homeowners, who pay more state income tax, who have high medical and dental expenses, who pay for job-related education, and/or who give more money to 501(c)(3) organizations) are undeservedly rich and should pay much more federal income tax.)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/37143321/how-tax-reform-could-impact-illinoisans

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— “Things You Don’t Hear About Gender Dysphoria” – Laurie Higgins and David Smith
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/podcast/things-you-dont-hear-about-gender-dysphoria-spotlight-074/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Planned Parenthood Losing Some Big Donors – Charlie Butts
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/planned-parenthood-losing-big-donors/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— TRUMP AND THE GOP’S MASSIVE TAX VICTORY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/12/trump-and-the-gops-massive-tax-victory.html
— ENDING NET NEUTRALITY WILL SAVE THE INTERNET, NOT DESTROY IT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/12/ending-net-neutrality-will-save-the-internet-not-destroy-it.html

GOPUSA
— Muslim refugees spur rife anti-Semitism in Europe
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=35966

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— THE OBAMA YEARS: A LEGACY OF SCANDAL AND DECEPTION Joe Biden’s bizarre disconnect regarding his scandal-ridden former boss. – Ari Lieberman
https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/268842/obama-years-legacy-scandal-and-deception-ari-lieberman

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
— VIDEO: Massive Federal Spending on Government Salaries – Adam Andrzejewski (DIERSEN: Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against the aforesaid.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GXlM3iRodc
— The movement to impeach Trump is just beginning – Michael Goodwin
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/12/26/michael-goodwin-movement-to-impeach-trump-is-just-beginning.html

LIFEZETTE NEWS
— Washington’s Wealthiest Bureaucrats Will Get Even Richer in 2018 Federal locality pay system rewards already-affluent government workers living in the nation’s capital region – Mark Tapscott (DIERSEN: Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against the aforesaid.)
https://www.lifezette.com/polizette/washingtons-wealthiest-bureaucrats-will-get-even-richer-in-2018/

TOWNHALL
— Educational Rot – Walter E. Williams (DIERSEN: In 1979, my Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious when I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt. Very few of them had taken the examination and even fewer of them had passed it on their first attempt. In 1981, my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious when I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt. Very few of them had taken the examination and even fewer of them had passed it on their first attempt.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/walterewilliams/2017/12/27/educational-rot-n2426293
(FROM THE ARTICLE: There’s another educational issue that’s neither flattering nor comfortable to confront. That’s the low academic quality of so many teachers. It’s an issue that must be confronted and dealt with if we’re to improve the quality of education. Most states require prospective teachers to pass a certification test. How about a sample of some of the test questions.)
— Federal Employees Will Be Getting a Raise in 2018 – Leah Barkoukis (DIERSEN: Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against the aforesaid.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2017/12/27/federal-workers-salaries-n2427348

OPEN THE BOOKS
— Mapping The Swamp, A Study of the Administrative State
https://www.openthebooks.com/openthebooks_oversight_report_-_mapping_the_swamp_a_study_of_the_administrative_state/
https://www.openthebooks.com/map/?Map=5874&MapType=Pin

WASHINGTON TIMES
— GOP lawmaker: Federal agencies need to be ‘purged’ of ‘deep state’ bias – Sally Persons
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/26/francis-rooney-says-some-federal-agencies-need-be-/
— Republicans care about voter fraud; Democrats want to come out ahead, says study – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/26/republicans-care-about-voter-fraud-democrats-want-/

DAILY CALLER
— Nearly 450,000 People Fled These Three Deep Blue States (New York, Illinois, and California) In 2017 – Will Racke
http://dailycaller.com/2017/12/26/nearly-450000-people-fled-these-three-deep-blue-states-in-2017/

DAILY WIRE
— ONE-THIRD Of U.S. Homicide Spike Coming From 5 Chicago Neighborhoods Murders in the U.S. rose as a whole last year, thanks in large part to a Windy City crime wave. – JARED SICHEL
https://www.dailywire.com/news/25092/one-third-us-homicide-spike-coming-just-few-jared-sichel#

BREITBART
— Entire Palm Springs City Council Is Now Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and/or Queer (LGBTQ) – JOEL B. POLLAK
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/26/entire-palm-springs-city-council-now-lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-andor-queer-lgbtq/

NEW YORK TIMES
— To the Chicago Police, Any Black Kid Is in a Gang – Tamar Manasseh
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/25/opinion/chicago-police-black-kids-gangs.html
— Incomes Grew After Past Tax Cuts, but Guess Whose – Eduardo Porter (DIERSEN: One could argue that if you do not qualify yourself for better paying jobs, you should not expect your income to grow. What did you do to qualify yourself for better paying jobs? I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 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 32.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/26/business/economy/tax-cuts-incomes.html

WASHINGTON POST
— White nationalists built a memorial for the white woman fatally shot by a Minneapolis policeman – Marwa Eltagouri
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/12/26/white-nationalists-built-a-memorial-for-the-white-woman-fatally-shot-by-a-somali-cop/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Homeowners Rush to Prepay 2018 Property-Tax Bills Filers line up at municipal offices before the GOP law kicks in; ‘It’s been insane here’ – David Harrison and Jennifer Levitz
https://www.wsj.com/articles/homeowners-rush-to-prepay-2018-property-tax-bills-1514335989
— Both Parties Are Deft at Ignoring Deficit Each party pretends to care about rising federal deficits and accumulating national debt only when that suits its interests – Gerald F. Seib
https://www.wsj.com/articles/both-parties-are-deft-at-ignoring-deficit-1514212971
— Murder in America: What Makes Cities More Dangerous Neighborhoods where killings have gone up share deepening poverty, lots of vacant properties and police pullbacks following officers’ shootings of young black men – Max Rust, Scott Calvert in Baltimore and Shibani Mahtani in Chicago
https://www.wsj.com/articles/murder-in-america-what-makes-cities-more-dangerous-1514293200
— Anti-Trumps say “Haitians Should Stay” because “These longstanding residents are valuable assets to the U.S.” According to anti-Trumps, members of the following groups are deplorable and should be gotten rid of: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-the-haitians-should-stay-1514331750

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Not only those who are anti-White oppose Trump, but those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors also oppose Trump.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/navarrette/article/It-s-no-surprise-when-racists-claim-the-name-12456353.php

USA TODAY
— Self-control proves key to financial health, wealth – Peter Dunn (DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes attribute your “financial health, wealth” to? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes attribute my “financial health, wealth” to a) my being born with a silver spoon in my mouth, b) my having always been privileged, c) my being grossly overpaid by the federal government, d) my avoiding the draft, e) my getting married, f) my wife and I giving up trying to have children, our not adopting, and our not becoming foster parents, g) my federal pension and health, dental, and vision insurance subsidies being much too generous, and h) my not giving lots of money to churches like they do.)
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/usa-today-us-edition/20171227/281827169137916

FEDERAL TIMES
— Motivated by mission – Jessie Bur (DIERSEN: The importance of GAO’s mission was a major reason why I agreed to take an $18,847/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980 when I was 31 years old. The importance of GAO’s mission helped me endure my Democrat GAO superiors’ tremendous efforts to waste my career and to get rid of me. They always gave me unrealistic performance expectations and unfair performance appraisals. They assigned me to work for, to work with, or to supervise all the office’s disabled and problematic employees. They kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO. In 1987, they got rid of the manager who had hired me, who had gotten me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and who had promoted me to GS-13 in 1986. They did not promote me beyond GS-13. They always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes. They forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://www.federaltimes.com/management/hr/2017/12/26/motivated-by-mission/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: According to Donald Kettl, professor of public policy at the University of Maryland, where baby boomers often sought out federal service for the stability it provided, millennials are more concerned with making a difference in the work that they do. “Most don’t imagine that they will work in the same job for five or 10 years, let alone for their entire careers,” said Kettl. “That means traditional benefit programs — like pensions — matter relatively little. Having jobs where they feel valued and can make an impact matters much more. That puts far more focus on employee engagement, development opportunities and networking than was the case in the past.” The federal government is one of few sectors that still offers pension benefits to its employees, and retirement benefits have recently been a sticking point in congressional budget negotiations. “From a personal perspective, a lot of federal jobs are pretty high scope, and they’re very, very responsible positions,” said Wynn. “And while it’s hard to have a public-sector equivalent, I think that one of the things that the government should do reasonably is make sure that when you’re giving up a portion of pay […] offering them security and some retirement benefits and health care will give them a better employee. We want the best and brightest, and if we can’t compete on salary then we ought to compete on giving them a more stable life.” However, according to Kettl, this focus on pensions and benefits may be a moot point for new employees entering federal service. He questioned how much risk the government was taking on if it assumed that millennials would adapt to current policy, rather than policy adapting to them. “And it’s a case where the emerging battle over changing employee pensions, something that the Republicans are pushing and Democrats are fiercely opposing, might be a case of fighting the last war,” said Kettl. “The big, important and often overlooked question is how best to get the next generation of government employees into the workforce — how the environment will have to change to do so — and the new contributions that the new generation of workers will make.”)

WINDY CITY TIMES
— 2017: Local LGBT news highlights – Matt Simonette (DIERSEN: Soon, if not already, everyone will be barred from getting an education, from getting a job, from etc. unless they promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/2017-Local-LGBT-news-highlights/61477.html

December 21 Morning Edition

CAPITOL FAX
— Ives says Democrats are all running on pot, taxes and spending
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/21/ives-says-democrats-are-all-running-on-pot-taxes-and-spending/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Ives insisted that she could win a general election with her fiscally and socially conservative agenda. “Yes, I can absolutely win the general election,” she said. “Look, the Democrats have destroyed the state and the people know that. And what are all the Democratic candidates selling you? Recreational marijuana, higher taxes, more spending. “Is anybody buying that shtick? Anybody? No, and that’s the entire agenda of those folks.”)

CBS2
— Governor Rauner Shares Thoughts On Republican Tax Plan – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/12/21/governor-rauner-republican-tax-plan/

WLS AM
— Rauner won’t move Vets from Quincy home – Bill Cameron
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/12/21/raunder-wont-move-vets-from-quincy-home/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Going down ‘fake news’ low road, Gov, is bad for democracy – Editorial (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the Main Stream Media (MSM) a) promotes news that it can spin to promote the Democrat, Libertarian, and/or Green party platforms and b) downplays if not censures news that shows the Republican Party platform is the way to go. Ever-increasingly, the MSM publishes editorials that are unethically made to look like news articles.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/rauner-wbez-trump-democracy-going-down-fake-news-journalism/
(FROM THE EDITORIAL: On Tuesday, Rauner accused WBEZ, the public radio station, of dropping its monthly “Ask the Governor” feature, in which he took questions from callers, because WBEZ is “really more of a Democrat station.” That was factually untrue, and the governor owes the station an apology. . .The governor’s shot at WBEZ came five days after, on a Downstate radio show, he attacked the integrity of much of the local media as a whole. “What’s frustrating to me and many people around the state,” he said to Tom Miller of WJPF, “is how biased a lot of the media is around Chicago, around the state. Biased for the status quo.” If the governor believes that certain columnists, editorial pages, bloggers, radio commentators and the like have it in for him, by all means he should call them out. He’s taken a whack at this editorial page plenty of times. But most media companies operate from two separate silos — one for commentary, the other for news. One silo serves up opinion. The second serves up an honest effort to report the true facts of current events in a fair manner. Inevitably, the personal values of editors and reporters play a role, beginning with the choices they make about which stories to pursue. News shops are run by human beings. But to broadly brand the news coverage of much of the mainstream media as biased and untrustworthy, just as a general rule, is to undermine the role of an institution — a free press — that is essential to a democracy. It is dangerous.)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— The Top 10 Illinois political stories of 2017
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-politics-top-10-stories-2017-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 1. Republicans break with Rauner as Madigan leads major income tax hike, ends budget impasse. . .2. Lisa Madigan won’t run again, sets off crowded race to succeed her. . .3. J.B. Pritzker enters governor race, quickly consolidates support, sets Democratic self-funding record with $42.2 million. . . 4. State school funding formula revised for first time in decades. . . 5. Pritkzer sought political office from Rod Blagojevich, 2008 FBI wiretaps show. . . 6. Rauner flip-flops on abortion bill, angers conservative Republicans. . . 7. Exodus from the Capitol. . . 8. Rauner gets a primary challenger in Ives. . . 9. Rauner’s summertime right turn, staff struggles. . . 10. Illinois’ richest man Ken Griffin gives $20 million to Rauner campaign.)
— Roskam a no-show at White House – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-politics-top-10-stories-2017-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam skipped Wednesday’s White House celebration with President Donald Trump after passage of the $1.5 trillion tax overhaul he has touted. The Wheaton Republican “was invited but he’s in meetings on the Hill so was unable to make it,” spokeswoman Veronica Vera said in an email. Several of his GOP colleagues stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Trump outside the White House as the president enthused: “It’s always a lot of fun when you win.” Roskam is on the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, chairs its Tax Policy Subcommittee and helped shape and sell the bill. Urging passage of the measure on Tuesday, he said his constituents were longing for tax relief. “After months of work developing a tax code that prioritizes middle-income families and small businesses, Congress has sent a bill to the President’s desk that I am pleased to say accomplishes that goal,” Roskam said in a statement. Seven Democrats have signed up for the primary race to take on the six-term Republican in the northwest suburban 6th Congressional District. One rival, Sean Casten of Downers Grove, in a statement Wednesday said: “Republicans in the House and Senate put corporations and the wealthiest Americans first, while again turning their backs on middle-class families.”)
— ‘Feminism’ is the word of the year. Should we be celebrating? – Nicole Brodeur (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps encourage women to hate Trump supporters, and especially Trump supporters who are Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-feminism-word-of-year-1221-20171220-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Where are America’s well-informed citizens? – Ned L. McCray, Tinley Park (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who does not want you to be a well-informed citizen? ANSWER: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes. They want you to know what they want you know, no more and no less.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/letters-where-are-americas-well-informed-citizens/

DAILY HERALD
— Suburbs contribute to Illinois’ population decline – Diane Dungey and Tim Broderick (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, by their words and/or by their actions, Democrats make it clear that they want you to leave Illinois if you are a member of any of the following groups: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Who takes the lead in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois in driving out of Illinois members of the aforesaid groups?)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171220/suburbs-contribute-to-illinois-population-decline
— Paying twice for conference asks too much of taxpayers – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20171220/editorial-paying-twice-for-conference-asks-too-much-of-taxpayers

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— The rush is on—to pay taxes before cap kicks in – STEVEN R. STRAHLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171221/NEWS02/171229977

WBEZ
— ‘Beginning Of An Epidemic’: Email Shows State Waited 6 Days To Publicize Legionnaires’ Outbreak – Dave McKinney
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/email-shows-state-waited-6-days-to-publicize-legionnaires-outbreak/474d8281-7c0b-41f7-9baf-0ccebea3a100

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Rep. Ives: GOP should kick Rauner to the curb – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-12-21/rep-ives-gop-should-kick-rauner-the-curb.html

NORTHWEST HERALD
— McHenry County joining other officials to sue opioid drugmakers
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/12/20/mchenry-county-joining-other-officials-to-sue-opioid-drugmakers/ae92cxu/

TIMES
— Candidate Jaye DeBates spreads false claim – David Giuliani
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/candidate-spreads-false-claim/article_3a33258c-e365-54a2-807b-d3be2fa4dd8a.html

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Illinois strikes a blow against doctor-shopping – Editorial
http://qconline.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-illinois-strikes-a-blow-against-doctor-shopping/article_8da669bf-9b8a-5eea-ab36-d55adf62dcfa.html

PAXTON RECORD
— Senator Barickman’s stance on recreational pot spurs debate
http://www.paxtonrecord.net/news/politics-and-government/2017-12-20/senator%E2%80%99s-stance-recreational-pot-spurs-debate.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Ford County Republican Central Committee met last Saturday and erupted when the legalization of marijuana came up for discussion. Noting that state Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, put out a memo earlier in the week in support of legislation to legalize recreational marijuana, many comments and questions arose among precinct committeemen and the public. Many voiced their objection to Barickman’s position, stating that marijuana is an addictive gateway drug that will lead to using other illicit drugs. Since its use for medical purposes, many factions have been pushing for legalizing the drug for recreational use. That caused one participant to ask what such use would do to DUI violations, or the use by teens. “How accessible will it become for younger people?” the person said. Already, there is no significant penalty for possession or use of small amounts of marijuana in Illinois. And the court system has not worked well in preventing use. Barickman postulated that its legalization would raise money for the state.)

WREX
— Illinois lawmakers weigh in on state’s declining population – Taylor Utzig
http://www.wrex.com/story/37114834/2017/12/Wednesday/illinois-lawmakers-weigh-in-on-states-declining-population

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump’s Tax Win: The Political Risks – ARI SHAPIRO
http://nprillinois.org/post/trumps-tax-win-political-risks#stream/0

CHICAGO READER
— Police misconduct exacts a heavy toll on Chicago Cops’ bad behavior corrodes trust in law enforcement and costs taxpayers millions in legal settlements. – Maya Dukmasova
https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/police-misconduct-worst/Content?oid=37060248

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— WHAT’S DRAGGING DOWN ILLINOIS’ ECONOMY? – Orphe Divounguy (DIERSEN: Who in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois takes the lead in driving out of Illinois individuals, organizations, and companies that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who take the lead in driving the aforesaid out of Illinois.)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/whats-dragging-down-illinois-economy/

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Illinois elections board removes Democrat governor candidate who turned in zero signatures – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/illinois-elections-board-removes-governor-candidate-who-turned-in-zero/article_89cf45d8-e5dc-11e7-9fb9-af0bbc625a1b.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: There’s also a citizen objection to Gary Grasso’s bid for the Republican attorney general slot.)
— Policy ideas promoted in Illinois’ governor’s race would only make things worse – Dan McCaleb
https://www.ilnews.org/opinion/op-ed-policy-ideas-promoted-in-illinois-governor-s-race/article_e6a422a6-e587-11e7-8f91-afe3c20641f9.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Democrats ‘betray’ illegal immigrant Dreamers – Stephen Dinan and Alex Swoyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/20/democrats-betray-illegal-immigrant-dreamers/
— Trump slams media for negative take on tax plan – Sally Persons
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/21/donald-trump-slams-media-for-negative-take-on-tax-/

WORLD NET DAILY
— THE ESTABLISHMENT FEARS ANNIHILATION — FOR GOOD REASON Erik Rush sees desperation in eyes of those hoping to destroy Trump
http://www.wnd.com/2017/12/the-establishment-fears-annihilation-for-good-reason/

THE HILL
— VERY SAD: Top Hollywood stars call on Congress for DACA fix – JUDY KURTZ
http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/365828-top-hollywood-stars-call-on-congress-for-daca-fix

NEW YORK TIMES
— In Protests of Net Neutrality Repeal, Teenage Voices Stood Out – Cecilia Kang (DIERSEN: Since 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have made it very clear that they want to a) stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, b) stop everyone from reading the emails, and c) stop everyone from reading copies of the emails at www.gopillinois.com.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/20/technology/net-neutrality-repeal-teens.html
— FRONT PAGE: Facebook Job Ads Raise Concerns About Age Discrimination – Julia Angwin, Noam Scheiber and Ariana Tobin (DIERSEN: How old are you? I am 69. Do you promote age discrimination? All my critics/opponents, all their operatives, and all their dupes have always promoted age discrimination big time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/20/business/facebook-job-ads.html
— Facebook Ads That Let Employers Target Younger Workers Focus of U.S. Lawsuit – Reuters (DIERSEN: How old are you? I am 69. Do you promote age discrimination? All my critics/opponents, all their operatives, and all their dupes have always promoted age discrimination big time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2017/12/21/technology/21reuters-facebook-lawsuit-discrimination.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— VERY TROUBLING: GOP Tax Overhaul Makes Homeownership Less Appealing Prices in more expensive markets are forecast to be as much as 10% lower by mid-2019 than they otherwise would have been – Laura Kusisto (DIERSEN: Government should encourage homeownership.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/gop-tax-overhaul-makes-homeownership-less-appealing-1513765800
— Overdose Deaths Drive Down U.S. Life Expectancy—Again Last year marked first back-to-back annual decline in life expectancy since early 1960s – Jeanne Whalen
https://www.wsj.com/articles/overdose-deaths-drive-down-u-s-life-expectancyagain-1513832460

USA TODAY
— Life expectancy is down for a second year. Drug overdoses are a big reason why. – Kim Painter
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/12/21/u-s-life-expectancy-drops-second-year-drug-deaths-spike-cdc/970283001/

MONEY MAGAZINE
— AT&T Is Giving Employees a $1,000 Bonus to Celebrate the Tax Bill – SCOTT MORITZ
http://time.com/money/5074566/att-republican-tax-cuts-bonuses/

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Oversight Democrat Asks White House to Release Plans for ‘Massive’ Agency Downsizing – Eric Katz (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. They use any kind of downsizing to get rid of a) any remaining employees who are Republican, and then b) employees who are White, male, and/or non-veteran who did not GS-13 (currently $94,610) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $111,801) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $131,508) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $161,900) by age 40.)
http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2017/12/oversight-dems-ask-white-house-release-plans-massive-reductions-staffing/144719/

SSA
— Life Expectancy Calculator (DIERSEN: What is your life expectancy, that is, how many more years are you expected to live? For me, it is 16. But that may me optimistic because I have type 2 diabetes, I am overweight, and I do not get nearly enough exercise because I spend 10+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out.)
https://www.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/longevity.cgi

WINDY CITY TIMES
— Three pro-LGBTQ equality laws to take effect in the new year (DIERSEN: Soon, if not already, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, colleges will not accept you and employers will not hire you.)
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Three-pro-LGBTQ-equality-laws-to-take-effect-in-the-new-year/61443.html

December 10 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— The Ives campaign hosted an outstanding kickoff party at the Wheaton Bowl Banquet Hall Sunday afternoon, December 10, 2017. Tom Morrison and Chris Cleveland spoke very highly of her. The 250+ attendees included Denise Cattoni, Lori Carlson, Sal Falbo, Richard Furstenau, Amy Grant, Heidi Holan, Babette Holder, Bob Krzyzewski, Chris Lauzen, Chris LeVan, Paula McGowen, Gary Muehlfelt, Thommen Poozhikunnel, Jan Shaw, and Herb Wehling. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Haley: Trump’s accusers of sex misconduct should be heard – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, that more that people accept accusations against you as being true: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/haley-trumps-accusers-of-sex-misconduct-should-be-heard/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Roy Moore calls sexual-assault allegations ‘ritual defamation’ – David Weigel (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, that more that people accept accusations against you as being true: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-roy-moore-sex-assault-allegations-20171210-story.html
— Despite recent wins, Democrats remain divided about what they stand for – Ed O’Keefe and David Weigel (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, race and gender based preference giving, age discrimination, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, and even worse things.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-democrats-divided-20171210-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville walk values diversity, community, acceptance (DIERSEN: As more and more and more people in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Wheaton, and in my precinct are the following, I feel less and less and less accepted: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171210/naperville-walk-values-diversity-community-acceptance

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois’ legislative conflicts law could be better, official says – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171210/illinois-legislative-conflicts-law-could-be-better-official-says

GATEWAY PUNDIT
— New Poll Finds 92% of Democrats Uninformed, Ignorant and Easily Played – Jim Hoft (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want everyone to be “uninformed, ignorant, and easily played.”)
http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/12/new-poll-finds-92-democrats-uninformed-ignorant-easily-played/

DAILY CALLER
— Media Rattled After Trump Calls Out Washington Post Reporter On Twitter – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/12/09/media-rattled-after-trump-calls-out-washington-post-reporter-on-twitter/

BREITBART
— Durbin: Franken Leaving Should ‘Establish a National Standard’ For Roy Moore – PAM KEY
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/12/10/dem-sen-durbin-franken-leaving-establish-national-standard-roy-moore/

THE HILL
— GAO factoids purporting retirement crisis are highly misleading – ANDREW G. BIGGS
http://thehill.com/opinion/finance/363998-gao-factoids-purporting-retirement-crisis-highly-misleading

NEW YORK TIMES
— An Abomination. A Monster. That’s Me? – Frank Bruni (DIERSEN: The more of the following that you are, the more that anti-Trumps demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/09/opinion/sunday/villifying-white-men.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: It used to be that when someone called me an abomination, I was in the presence of a homophobe. But a recent opinion column in Texas State University’s main newspaper damned me for a different reason. I’m abominable because I’m white. The column wasn’t aimed at me personally but at my kind, and the Hispanic student who wrote it began by saying that “of all the white people” he had ever encountered, there were a dozen or so who rose to the level of “decent.” The allowance that 12 of us passed muster was perhaps the most generous passage in a screed that had an unambiguous message for white people, be they “good-hearted liberals” or “right-wing extremists.” “I hate you,” he wrote, “because you shouldn’t exist. You are both the dominant apparatus on the planet and the void in which all other cultures, upon meeting you, die.” The headline: “Your DNA Is an Abomination.”)

WASHINGTON POST
— As tax plan gained steam, GOP lost focus on the middle class – Damian Paletta
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/as-tax-plan-gained-steam-gop-lost-focus-on-the-middle-class/2017/12/09/27ed2d76-db69-11e7-b1a8-62589434a581_story.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Haunted by Hastert’s ghost: A fallen speaker’s lessons for the GOP – Editorial (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, if you have ever done anything that subjects you to blackmail, you should not seek or hold any kind of government or political office.)
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/haunted-hastert-ghost-fallen-speaker-lessons-article-1.3686659

WINDY CITY TIMES
— Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate LGBT issues – Matt Simonette
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Democratic-gubernatorial-candidates-debate-LGBT-issues/61321.html