NAPERVILLE PATCH — State’s Attorney Encourages Peaceful Protests, Cautions Against Violence DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin reiterated people should not take advantage of the peaceful protests to commit crimes. (DIERSEN: Democrats promote protests against law enforcement. Protests against law enforcement promote riots.) https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/state-s-attorney-encourages-peaceful-protests-cautions-against-violence
CITY OF WHEATON — Community Message: Planned Protest on 6/6 https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=419 (FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: The Wheaton and Glen Ellyn Police Departments are aware of a protest planned for Saturday, June 6, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. along Roosevelt Road from Main Street in Wheaton east to Main Street in Glen Ellyn. The event is advertised by organizers as a peaceful protest in which participants are planning to hold signs along the sidewalks. Access to businesses and private drives will remain open, but we encourage customers to call ahead to check business operating hours. Protests of this nature are a protected form of the Constitutional right to free speech and assembly. We ask drivers in this area to please be cautious of increased pedestrian traffic and be aware of possible traffic delays or temporary road closures, if necessary. The Wheaton and Glen Ellyn Police Departments have been in contact with the event’s organizer, and officers from both communities will be present for everyone’s safety. We expect this will be a peaceful gathering and we respect the right of people to assemble peacefully, but we remind attendees that violent criminal acts will not be tolerated. The City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Police Department will continue to keep the community up-to-date. To receive updates, follow the City of Wheaton on Facebook and Twitter (@CityOfWheaton), sign up to receive email updates (www.wheaton.il.us/emailupdates) or visit the City’s website at www.wheaton.il.us.)
ILLINOIS BUSINESS DAILY — Bachelor’s degree pay bonus over high school diploma is 89% in Illinois (DIERSEN: Are/were you accused of being overpaid? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always accused me of being overpaid. In my defense, 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://ilbusinessdaily.com/stories/539126551-bachelor-s-degree-pay-bonus-over-high-school-diploma-is-89-in-illinois
ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE — 63 FORMER STATE LAWMAKERS RECEIVING MORE THAN $100K PENSIONS – Ben Szalinski (DIERSEN: Those who get government pensions get little or no Social Security. My Social Security is only $2,155/year. My $54,168/year Civil Service Retirement System is dramatically less a) because my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old, b) because my Democrat GAO superiors refused to promote me beyond GS-13, c) because my Democrat IRS superiors refused to promote me beyond GS-12, and d) because my Democrat Post Office superiors forced me to resign in 1969.) https://www.illinoispolicy.org/63-former-state-lawmakers-receiving-more-than-100k-pensions/
ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE — Racism is Your Fault, You Just Don’t Realize It – Micah Clark (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, Democrats blame Republicans for racism, and especially Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) https://illinoisfamily.org/uncategorized/racism-is-your-fault-you-just-dont-realize-it/
BREITBART — Joe Biden Says Trump Deserves ‘No Credit’ For Job Increases – WILLIAM DAVIS (DIERSEN: I served as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois Chairman 2005-2012. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes gave me no credit for my assuring that TAPROOT a) held a meeting every third Saturday morning except in August and December, b) held a picnic every August, and c) held a Christmas party every December. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonized, denigrated, and condemned a) those who I recruited to speak at TAPROOT events and/or b) those who attended those events.) https://dailycaller.com/2020/06/05/joe-biden-trump-jobs-may-report-no-credit/
NEWSMAX — GOP Already Has the Lock on Diversity – Stephen B. Presser (DIERSEN: What do you say to Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, and RINO activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, etc. who talk and/or act like they are Democrats concerning diversity? They focus on getting rid of Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) https://www.newsmax.com/stephenbpresser/maga-deplorables-people/2020/06/05/id/970760/ (FROM THE ARTICLE: Democrats claim that Donald Trump seeks to divide America, but it’s the progressives like Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden, who maintain that there are good and bad Americans, and, presumably, that the bad should be ignored or silenced. Hillary bemoaned the “basket of deplorables” supporting Trump, and Biden dismisses “from 10 to 15 percent of the people out there who are just not very good people.” The Democratic Party is now committed to an adversarial ideology of “Us” vs. “Them.” The very core of identity politics is a marking out of groups — Women, African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Gays and Lesbians, Transgenders, and others — groups against which America is alleged to have wrongly discriminated. Their claim is that these groups are entitled to an ameliorating redistribution of resources, to be funded by increasing taxes on the wealthy and privileged — presumably the nefarious beneficiaries of this alleged discrimination.)
CNN — Zuckerberg posts ‘Black lives matter’ and pledges to review Facebook’s policies – Rishi Iyengar (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Facebook officially condemn individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?) https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/05/tech/zuckerberg-facebook-black-lives-matter/index.html
NEW YORK TIMES — FRONT PAGE: D.C.’s Mayor Fights for Control of Her City at Trump’s Front Door Amid tensions with the president over his deployment of federal officers during protests, Washington’s mayor had “Black Lives Matter” painted near the White House in an unmistakable assertion of control. – Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Jennifer Steinhauer and Kenneth P. Vogel (DIERSEN: How soon with the Democrats officially declare war on America?) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/05/us/politics/muriel-bowser-trump.html — DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want Blacks to blame “corporate America” for the problems that Blacks have. Democrats also want Blacks to blame the following for the problems that Blacks have: those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/business/corporate-america-has-failed-black-america.html — HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: 10% Pay Cut for Workers. Possible Jackpot for Boss. – Peter Eavis and Anupreeta Das (DIERSEN: When GAO was hit with devastating Republican-led budget cuts during the 1980s and 1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO assured its employees who were minority, female, younger, and/or veteran that they would be protected from any adverse impacts. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who a) rail against government salaries, benefits, and pensions but b) say nothing about private sector salaries, benefits, and pensions. They talk and/or act like they are getting money under the table from corporate America.) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/04/business/raytheon-ceo-stock.html — Minority Workers Who Lagged in a Boom Are Hit Hard in a Bust African-Americans and Latinos are especially vulnerable to job losses in the pandemic and at a disadvantage in getting government support. – Patricia Cohen and Ben Casselman (DIERSEN: When GAO was hit with devastating Republican-led budget cuts during the 1980s and 1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO assured its employees who were minority, female, younger, and/or veteran that they would be protected from any adverse impacts.) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/business/economy/jobs-report-minorities.html — Should I Die Abroad, Bring Me Back to Mexico. When it comes to our dead, Mexicans have deeply ingrained cultural traditions, which involves bringing them back to the place where they were born. – Jorge Ramos (DIERSEN: When I die, I want to be cremated. I do not want to be buried in Wheaton because there are far too many in my neighborhood, in my precinct, in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, and in DuPage County who are anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-non poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestants, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, anti-federal employees and retirees, anti-etc.) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/05/opinion/mexico-coronavirus-burials.html — DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “How to Beat the Bully in His Bunker. Democrats can learn from the people who know Trump’s base best — the Never Trump Republicans.” https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/05/opinion/republicans-lincoln-project-trump.html — DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Donald Trump Is Our National Catastrophe. With malice toward all; with charity for none.” https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/05/opinion/donald-trump.html — Appeals Court Blocks White House From Suspending Reporter’s Press Pass – Charlie Savage (DIERSEN: I should write a book about a) those who since 2000 have officially or unofficially suspended my GOPUSA ILLINOIS press credentials and b) the real reasons why they did that.) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/05/us/politics/brian-karem-press-pass-white-house.html — DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Security Concerns Give the White House a Fortified New Look. It increasingly resembles a Washington version of the Green Zone that sheltered American and Iraqi officials in Baghdad.” https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/05/us/politics/white-house-security.html — FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Research Shows Students Falling Months Behind During Virus Disruptions The abrupt switch to remote learning wiped out academic gains for many students in America, and widened racial and economic gaps. Catching up in the fall won’t be easy. – Dana Goldstein https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/05/us/coronavirus-education-lost-learning.html
WALL STREET JOURNAL — Weekend George Floyd Protests Planned, Seek Police Reforms Calls for changes to U.S. justice system continue; some cities cut funding for police; Minneapolis moves to ban police chokeholds – Stephanie Yang, Akane Otani and Douglas Belkin (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, leaders of the following groups promote protests and/or take over protests: anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) https://www.wsj.com/articles/tenth-night-of-protests-follow-floyd-memorial-11591370259 — Violent Protest and the Intelligentsia Scholar Gary Saul Morson sees disturbing parallels between Russia before the Revolution and contemporary America. – Barton Swaim (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, leaders of the following groups promote protests and/or take over protests: anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) https://www.wsj.com/articles/violent-protest-and-the-intelligentsia-11591400422 — Politicians Shutter Churches and Synagogues, Then Tolerate Riots Congregating in public is now a privilege extended to political activists but denied to the devout. – Abigail Shrier https://www.wsj.com/articles/politicians-shutter-churches-and-synagogues-then-tolerate-riots-11591376851 — The Office Is Far Away. Can Its Culture Survive? – Chip Cutter (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the cultures in the following: a) Milton Township Republican Organization since 1999, b) TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois 2005-2012, c) Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee 2003-2011, d) Illinois Center Right Coalition 2003-2007, e) American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter 2001-2004, f) GAO 1980-1997, g) IRS 1971-1980, h) Firestone Stores, 1970-1972, and i) Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969.) https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-office-is-far-away-can-its-culture-survive-11591369572 — Readers Flock to Books About Race Relations ‘White Fragility,’ ‘How to Be an Antiracist’ are among many titles related to racial issues leading Amazon’s bestseller list – Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.) https://www.wsj.com/articles/readers-flock-to-books-about-race-relations-11591365596 — Democrats Push for New Criminal Justice Measures in Party Platform Some people writing the platform said they want a national database of police officers who have been punished for misconduct – Tarini Parti (DIERSEN: What is next – a national data base of federal employees who were forced to retire or resign?) https://www.wsj.com/articles/democrats-push-for-new-criminal-justice-measures-in-party-platform-11591362000 — The Results Are In for Remote Learning: It Didn’t Work The pandemic forced schools into a crash course in online education. Problems piled up quickly. ‘- Tawnell D. Hobbs and Lee Hawkins https://www.wsj.com/articles/schools-coronavirus-remote-learning-lockdown-tech-11591375078
AARP — DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, to fight for social justice is to get rid of people who are older, and especially those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, non-poor, gun owners, draft avoiders, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2020/jenkins-social-justice.html
DUPAGE COUNTY — Statement from County Board Chairman Dan Cronin https://www.dupageco.org/Content.aspx?id=62922 (THE STATEMENT: “This evening, I stand with Sheriff Mendrick and State’s Attorney Berlin in support of our DuPage County communities. We condemn the actions that resulted in the death of George Floyd and we support people’s right to assemble and peacefully protest. But there is a difference between protesting peacefully and committing criminal acts. Protestors in DuPage County who damage or destroy private or public property, or who commit criminal acts like arson, burglary, and criminal damage to property will be arrested, prosecuted and if found guilty, imprisoned. We have no tolerance for those who would use this tragic occurrence to cause further pain in our community.”)
CITY OF WHEATON — Wheaton Police Community Safety Alert https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=409 (FROM THE ALERT: The Wheaton Police Department has become aware of several situations in neighboring DuPage County communities where large groups of people are traveling into the area, causing damage, and burglarizing local stores and businesses. Some local businesses have chosen to close early due to this situation out of an abundance of caution for the safety of their employees and customers. The Wheaton Police Department will have an increased presence in the community and will continue to monitor the ongoing situation. The increased presence will remain until the broader situation stabilizes. Additional updates will be released on the City’s Facebook and Twitter accounts as new information becomes available. We would like to encourage our residents and community members to safely report any criminal behavior or any other unusual situation. Please call your local businesses ahead of time to ensure they are still open and operating before travelling to shop or dine. If you encounter a situation or observe criminal behavior, the police department encourages you to leave the area and call 9-1-1 when you are safely able to do so.)
POLITICO — Trump warns protesters after White House partially locked down by Floyd demonstration Reporters were eventually allowed to leave the building after marchers had gathered in Lafayette Park. – MATTHEW CHOI and CRAIG HOWIE https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/29/white-house-protest-lock-down-290224
THE HILL — Trump ready to turn page on COVID-19, despite crisis-level cases – BRETT SAMUELS https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/496262-trump-ready-to-turn-page-on-covid-19-despite-crisis-level-cases — Trump won’t allow Fauci to testify before House because it’s ‘a bunch of Trump haters’ – BRETT SAMUELS https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/496133-trump-wont-allow-fauci-to-testify-before-house-because-its-a-bunch-of — Openings may put black workers at disproportionate COVID-19 risk – JESSIE HELLMANN (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, all the jobs that I had a) were bad jobs and b) were jobs that Blacks should have had instead of me. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a Black in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a Black could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a Black in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted Blacks in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a Black in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a Black in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a Black could have my job and my preferred corner office.) https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/496190-opening-may-put-black-workers-at-disproportionate-risk
NEWSWEEK — CORONAVIRUS IS MAKING THE CASE FOR BLACK REPARATIONS CLEARER THAN EVER – WILLIAM A. DARITY JR. AND A. KIRSTEN MULLEN (DIERSEN: Members of the following groups believe that because they are members of the following groups, they will have to pay less reparations: 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-draft avoiders, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) https://www.newsweek.com/coronavirus-making-case-black-reparations-clearer-ever-opinion-1501887
TOWNHALL — Profiling the Democrats – Marvin Folkertsma (DIERSEN: From what I see, overwhelmingly, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) https://townhall.com/columnists/marvinfolkertsma/2020/05/02/profiling-the-democrats-a-summary-n2567784
NEW YORK TIMES — Fearing Political Peril, Republicans Edge Away From Trump on Pandemic Response Moderate Republicans in competitive districts are navigating a careful balance in addressing the coronavirus crisis, eager to put some distance between themselves and a president whose response has been criticized. – Catie Edmondson and Rebecca R. Ruiz (DIERSEN: What do moderate Republican Party activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, etc. think of you? The aforesaid work with Democrat plants, Libertarian pants, Green plants, and RINOs to a) discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, b) discourage everyone from reading those emails, c) drive conservatives out of the Republican Party, that is, drive the base of the Republican Party out of the Republican Party, and d) destroy the Republican Party..) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/02/us/politics/coronavirus-trump-republicans.html — Trump Moves to Replace Watchdog Who Identified Critical Medical Shortages The president announced the nomination of an inspector general for the Department of Health and Human Services, who, if confirmed, would replace an acting official whose report embarrassed Mr. Trump. – Peter Baker https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/us/politics/trump-health-department-watchdog.html — Capitol Lacks Tests for Returning Senators While White House Tests Many in Trump’s Circle As senators prepare to return on Monday, Congress’s doctor warned that he does not have the capacity to test all 100 for coronavirus. At the White House, the president and many of his aides are tested repeatedly. – Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Nicholas Fandos and Katie Rogers https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/us/politics/coronavirus-testing-senate-white-house.html — As More States Reopen, Protesters Chafe at — Restrictions The F.D.A. issued emergency approval for an antiviral drug. High school seniors appear reluctant to commit to a college for the fall. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/us/coronavirus-updates.html — TRAGIC: Big Government? For Now, Most Americans Say Bring It On Battered by the coronavirus, the American public is increasingly looking to the federal government to provide an economic lifeline, polls suggest. – Giovanni Russonello https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/us/politics/coronavirus-spending-polls.html
WASHINGTON POST — Technology once used to combat ISIS propaganda is enlisted by Democratic group to counter Trump’s coronavirus messaging – Isaac Stanley-Becker (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is propaganda except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. I would focus on a) those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois; b) those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican; and c) those who have their operatives and their dupes do their dirty work for them.) https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/technology-once-used-to-combat-isis-propaganda-is-enlisted-by-democratic-group-to-counter-trumps-coronavirus-messaging/2020/05/01/6bed5f70-8a5b-11ea-ac8a-fe9b8088e101_story.html (FROM THE ARTICLE: The group, Defeat Disinfo, will use artificial intelligence and network analysis to map discussion of the president’s claims on social media. It will seek to intervene by identifying the most popular counter-narratives and boosting them through a network of more than 3.4 million influencers across the country — in some cases paying users with large followings to take sides against the president. The initiative reflects fears within the Democratic Party that Trump’s unwavering digital army may help sustain him through the pandemic, as it has through past controversies, even as the economy craters, tens of thousands have died, and Trump suffers in the polls.) — DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Need something to love about Trump? Watch him humiliate his most loyal hacks. The joys of political schadenfreude.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/04/30/need-something-love-about-trump-watch-him-humiliate-his-most-loyal-hacks/
LOS ANGELES TIMES — The pandemic has amplified ageism. ‘It’s open season for discrimination’ against older adults – LAURA NEWBERRY (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who promote age discrimination? They focus on promoting age discrimination against those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about those who promote age discrimination in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.) https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-05-01/coronavirus-pandemic-has-amplified-ageism — Coronavirus energizes the labor movement. Can it last? – MARGOT ROOSEVELT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-05-01/coronavirus-labor-unions-mobilize-california
MARKET WATCH — Why millions of older workers will pay a big financial price—forever—from the coronavirus Even in good times, age discrimination is rampant – Paul Brandus (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who promote age discrimination? They focus on promoting age decimation against those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about those who promote age discrimination in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.) https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-millions-of-older-workers-will-pay-a-big-financial-priceforeverfrom-the-coronavirus-2020-05-01
TECH REPUBLIC — Majority of Americans would feel uncomfortable returning to work now Faith solid with medical and scientific experts: 63% of Americans polled by Qualtrics want the CDC to officially give the “all clear.” – N.F. Mendoza (DIERSEN: If you had to wear a mask to attend an event, how much would that discourage you from attending that event?) https://www.techrepublic.com/article/majority-of-americans-would-feel-uncomfortable-returning-to-work-now/
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES — Trump says he won’t extend social distancing guidelines Vice President Mike Pence said the guidelines have been incorporated into the new guidance issued by the White House earlier this month that lays out how states can gradually begin to reopen as the rate of new cases slows. – AP https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/29/21241715/trump-says-he-wont-extend-social-distancing-guidelines-coronavirus-covid-19-stay-at-home-orders — Rolling out contact tracing in Illinois a daunting task, but essential, expert says It takes about a day to trace the contacts of COVID-19 patients at the Howard Brown Health clinic in Hyde Park, its director says. About 2⁄3 of those contacts end up testing positive. – Tom Schuba https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/29/21242079/howard-brown-contact-tracing-illinois-coronavirus — Nancy Pelosi taps Bill Foster to new House COVID-19 watchdog panel Foster is among seven Democrats Pelosi selected for the 12-member panel. It is not clear yet if Republicans will appoint anyone. – Lynn Sweet (DIERSEN: Appointees to this panel should have watchdog credentials. I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year, and before that, I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently, $85,084-$96,431/year. I passed the Certified Internal Auditor and CPA examinations on my first attempt. I became a licensed CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Financial Services Auditor, and Forensic Accountant. I have master’s degrees in business, accounting, and finance.) https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/29/21241716/house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-rep-bill-foster-illinois-house-covid-19-watchdog-panel — COVID-19 lawsuits a symptom of a pre-existing condition in Illinois — and the nation It would be easy to plug this particular disagreement into our age-old Chicago versus downstate animosities, and obviously, that’s one aspect of what is happening, but it’s broader and deeper than that as the national interest in this story confirms. – Mark Brown https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/4/29/21242096/covid-19-lawsuits-cabello-bailey-pritzker-trump-coronavirus
FED WEEK — Survey Sees Some Good Signs for Extending Careers (DIERSEN: Will the federal government extend its promotion deadlines? Currently, federal employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran are gotten rid of if they do not make GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.) https://www.fedweek.com/retirement-financial-planning/survey-sees-some-good-signs-for-extending-careers/
CAPITOL FAX — 2,253 new cases, 92 additional deaths https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/29/2253-new-cases-92-additional-deaths/ — Pritzker unveils new decontamination system – Announces recent additions to nursing home assistance – Ezike: 14,478 tests in past 24 hours – Pritzker says Cabello lawsuit “grandstanding” – Explains current stance on small businesses – “There’s nothing barring the legislature meeting” – Says will offer guidance to GA on how to convene – Says (again) that virtual GA meetings are not allowed – “That’s up to the legislature” – Says AG has filed for leave to appeal Bailey suit to IL Supreme Court – Concealed carry permit holders can wear masks – Workers “should be provided PPE by their hospital” – Dr. Ezike urges “stay the course” – More questions on regionalization – Updates on McCormick Place – Wants to help frontline workers with some sort of aid – Will look into firing range question – Explains what can happen to businesses that reopen without permission – Addresses “excess deaths” issue – Says he has listened to Downstaters – Property tax deadlines are local matters – Says (again) that he isn’t closing borders – Biz should refuse service to those who don’t wear masks – Would like to see hair salons opened “sooner rather than later” – Says not enough worker protection in new DPA order on food processors – Not involved in SEIU strike talks – Says IDOC release number includes prisoners who have completed sentences – Says EO is not indefinite – Talks about hospitalization – Says letters from mayors “extremely instructive” https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/29/pritzker-unveils-new-decontamination-system-announces-recent-additions-to-nursing-home-assistance/ — COVID-19 roundup https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/29/covid-19-roundup-29/ — Officials on alert in Rep. Darren Bailey’s district after COVID-positive resident violates local self-isolation order https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/29/officials-on-alert-in-rep-darren-baileys-district-after-resident-violates-local-self-isolation-order/
RASMUSSEN REPORTS — Trump-Biden Matchup Fires Voter Enthusiasm, Especially for Republicans (DIERSEN: How strongly will Biden promise to use the federal government to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Christian, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Both Biden and Trump are Christian, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, draft avoiders, and both have ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about candidates, elected officials, and party leaders in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who disgustingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who share their demographics to curry favor with those who do not share their demographics.) https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/trump_biden_matchup_fires_voter_enthusiasm_especially_for_republicans
GOPUSA ILLINOIS — During their 2020 biennial convention conducted by phone conference this evening, DuPage County Republican Precinct Committeemen elected Jim Zay as Chairman of the DuPage County Republican Central Committee and reelected Paul Hinds as Secretary. Zay is the DuPage County Board Vice Chairman and Hinds is a former DuPage County Clerk. – Dave Diersen http://www.gopillinois.com
NBC NEWS — Black health experts say surgeon general’s comments reflect lack of awareness of black community “The Adams statement is, at best, irresponsible and, at worst, reflective of systemic structural racism.” – Curtis Bunn (DIERSEN: What communities are/were you a member of and how aware are/were you of those communities? I am extremely aware of the Milton Township Republican Organization community (since 1999). I was extremely aware of the following communities: TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois (2005-2012), Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee (2003-2011), Illinois Center Right Coalition (2003-2007), American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter (2001-2004), Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter (1983-1996), GAO Chicago office (1980-1997), IRS Chicago office (1971-1980), Park Forest Post Office (1966-1969), etc.) https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/black-health-experts-say-surgeon-general-s-comments-reflect-lack-n1183711
VANITY FAIR — Trump’s Coronavirus Power Grab Is Dividing Conservatives Fox’s Bret Baier challenged Trump’s claim that he can unilaterally open the country, and Glenn Beck called it “actually” incorrect. But the rest of the Fox cheering section is steadfast—in sharp contrast to the Obama years. – CALEB ECARMA https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/04/donald-trump-coronavirus-power-grab-dividing-conservatives
GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE — Postal Workers Say USPS Isn’t Telling Them When Colleagues Test Positive for COVID-19, Despite Promising To The CDC says people who have been exposed to COVID-19 should quarantine. Many postal workers say they have no way of knowing if that’s them. – MARYAM JAMEEL https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2020/04/postal-workers-say-usps-isnt-telling-them-when-colleagues-test-positive-covid-19-despite-promising/164626/ — Lawmakers and Attorneys Push to Protect Inspectors General From Political Retaliation – COURTNEY BUBLÉ (DIERSEN: All of the audits of all the federal agencies that I worked on for GAO 1980-1997 required coordination with those agency’s Inspector Generals (IG). I worked on audits of federal financial institution regulators for almost 9 years, on audits of IRS for 3 years, and on audits of many other federal agencies, including Railroad Retirement Board, Department of Defense, U.S. Postal Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, Immigration and Naturalization Service, General Service Administration, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Labor, Federal Aviation Administration, Veteran Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Department of Health and Human Services, for almost 6 years. I served on Executive Committee (EC) of the Association of Government Accountants for 13 years 1983-1996. Almost all the other EC members were employees of IG offices.) https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2020/04/coronavirus-roundup-lawmakers-and-attorneys-push-protect-inspectors-general-political-retaliation/164630/
GOPUSA
— Essential: Denver Mayor Shuts Down Nearly Everything Then Backtracks To Open
Liquor Stores, Retail Marijuana Shops https://www.gopusa.com/?p=86589
ONE NEWS NOW
— Democrats’ identity politics quite apparent amidst pandemic – Chad Groening,
Jody Brown (DIERSEN: Democrats use government to give preference to
individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that 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,
and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2020/03/25/project-21-dems-identity-politics-quite-apparent-amidst-pandemic
