April 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— TRUMP TO TRAVEL TO WISCONSIN TUESDAY – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-to-travel-to-wisconsin-tuesday/1881222/
— 13 ARRESTED IN BERKELEY, CALIF., DURING DUELING TRUMP RALLIES – AP  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps are fully aware that Democrats run IRS.)
http://abc7chicago.com/news/13-arrested-in-berkeley-calif-during-dueling-trump-rallies/1876922/
— 1 KILLED, 31 WOUNDED IN CHICAGO WEEKEND SHOOTINGS – Laura Podesta
http://abc7chicago.com/news/1-killed-31-wounded-in-chicago-weekend-shootings/1879895/
— TRUMP BORDER WALL COULD SEAL SOME AMERICAN HOMES ON MEXICAN SIDE
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-border-wall-could-seal-some-american-homes-on-mexican-side/1881837/

 

NBC5
— After Marches, Trump Wonders Why People Still Want to See His Taxes  One poll has consistently found national support for Trump releasing his tax returns at about 67 percent since February – Asher Klein  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps are fully aware that Democrats run IRS.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Trump-Reacts-Tax-Day-March-Tweets-419563373.html

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump to visit Kenosha, Wisconsin on Tuesday
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/248896911-story
— Honeymooners find another passenger asleep in their seats, and United has THEM removed – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/248919331-story

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., targets Jackson Jr.’s workers’ comp – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/sweet-illinois-lawmaker-targets-jesse-jackson-jr-workers-comp/
— While devastating some programs, Rauner’s cuts wouldn’t be enough – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/while-devastating-some-programs-rauners-cuts-wouldnt-be-enough/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Government workers tardy in filing Illinois tax returns – Ray Long
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-illinois-workers-late-tax-returns-met-20170414-story.html
— 16-year-old among 5 shot on Easter; 34 shot since Saturday afternoon – Katherine Rosenberg-Douglas
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-shootings-violence-20170416-story.html
— Link plan to elect Lake County chairman at large moves forward – Luke Hammill
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-luke-hammill-county-lines-st-0417-20170416-story.html

 

WGN RADIO
— Politics with Rick Pearson Full Show 4/16/17 – JASMINE COOPER
http://wgnradio.com/2017/04/16/the-sunday-spin-politics-with-rick-pearson-full-show-41617/

 

NORTH COOK NEWS
— McSweeney says it’s time to give Rauner the reins – Caitlin Nordahl
http://northcooknews.com/stories/511104502-mcsweeney-says-it-s-time-to-give-rauner-the-reins
— Three candidates for governor shows close ties to Madigan – Ruth de Jauregui
http://northcooknews.com/stories/511081483-three-candidates-for-governor-shows-close-ties-to-madigan

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Trump attends Easter service in Palm Beach
http://www.chroniclejournal.com/news/world/trump-attends-easter-service-at-episcopal-church/article_db148d85-54f3-5528-8007-2bdf81529c5e.html

 

FOX NEWS
— Trump blasts Tax Day protests, says ‘election is over!’ (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps are fully aware that Democrats run IRS.)
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/16/trump-blasts-tax-day-protests-says-election-is-over.html

 

DAILY CALLER
— Chicago Rings In Easter With 34 People Shot – Amber Randall
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/16/chicago-rings-in-easter-with-34-people-shot/

 

NEWSMAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you promote pot in America, you promote the destruction of America.
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/john-kelly-crackdown-drugs-not-marijuana/2017/04/16/id/784636/

 

BREITBART
— How Federal Agencies Keep Americans in the Dark About Crime Statistics –  KATIE MCHUGH AND NEIL MUNRO
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/16/how-federal-agencies-keep-americans-in-the-dark-about-crime-statistics/

 

THE BLAZE
— California college students vote to make the American flag ‘optional’: ‘We don’t want the flag’ – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/04/16/california-college-students-vote-to-make-the-american-flag-optional-we-dont-want-the-flag/

 

THE HILL
— Ari Fleischer: Press biased, ‘particularly on social issues’ – JOE CONCHA  (DIERSEN: The press promotes the Democrat Party platform, the Libertarian Party platform, and the Green Party platform.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/media/329030-ari-fleischer-press-biased-particularly-on-social-issues

 

WASHINGTON POST
— ICE immigration arrests of noncriminals double under Trump – Maria Sacchetti
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/immigration-arrests-of-noncriminals-double-under-trump/2017/04/16/98a2f1e2-2096-11e7-be2a-3a1fb24d4671_story.html
— Trump asks why people are still talking about his taxes a day after protesters asked for his returns – John Wagner (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps are fully aware that Democrats run IRS.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2017/04/16/after-a-day-of-marches-trump-asks-why-people-are-still-talking-about-his-taxes/

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s populist revolution is already over — for now.”
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-mcmanus-trump-flip-flops-20170416-story.html

April 16 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Commissioners who took Cubs’ ticket offer violated rules, county watchdog says – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-cubs-world-series-tickets-county-commissioners-met-20170414-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— St. Charles 303 superintendent trades vacation for 3½ years of insurance – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170414/news/170419177/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Township collector: public service or ‘dinosaur’? – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170415/bernard-schoenburg-township-collector-public-service-or-dinosaur

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Normal Township board ready for culture change – Derek Beigh
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/government-and-politics/normal-township-board-ready-for-culture-change/article_f0999d97-0731-5f95-870c-0a920e81dc4c.html

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Sen. Dan McConchie floats Illinois budget without new taxes, ponders ongoing stalemate – KEVIN P. CRAVER
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/04/14/sen-dan-mcconchie-floats-illinois-budget-without-new-taxes-ponders-ongoing-stalemate/a4uyyd7/

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— As tax day draws near, numbers tell real story – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/2017-04-16/jim-dey-tax-day-draws-near-numbers-tell-real-story.html

 

RIVER CITIES’ READER
— Media Gives Rauner a Pass on His Tour – Rich MIller
http://www.rcreader.com/commentary/media-gives-rauner-tour-a-pass

 

WSIL TV
— VERY SAD: Tax Day demonstrators demand Trump release taxes – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35160054/tax-day-demonstrators-demand-trump-release-taxes

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote Saturday Night Live and Melissa McCarthy
http://nprillinois.org/post/melissa-mccarthys-spicey-has-easter-message-shut-so-i-can-apologize#stream/0

 

CHICAGOIST
— VERY SAD: Photos: All These People Want Trump To Release His Tax Returns
http://chicagoist.com/2017/04/16/tax_day_protest_trump_chicago.php#photo-1

 

CHICAGO PATCH
— VERY SAD: Chicago Trump Tax Protest: Marchers Do ‘Chicken Dance’ Over President’s Tax Returns  Demonstrators demanded Trump release his tax records at a rally and march Saturday that featured a 30-foot inflatable chicken. – Joe Vince
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/chicago-trump-tax-protest-marchers-do-chicken-dance-over-presidents-tax-returns

 

HOMER GLEN PATCH
— Lt. Governor Celebrates Homer Glen for Sharing Services  Homer Glen was honored by the Lt. Gov. because of the partnership between Homer Township Road District and the Village of Homer Glen. – Andrea Earnest
https://patch.com/illinois/homerglen-lockport/lt-governor-celebrates-homer-glen-sharing-services

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— City of Naperville Advisory Commission on Disabilities met Feb. 1. – Wadi Reformado  (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO in its Chicago office 1980-1997, I supervised all the office’s disabled employees at one time or another.)
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511079025-city-of-naperville-advisory-commission-on-disabilities-met-feb-1

 

DAILY CALLER
— Taking The Vote Away From White Men Isn’t A Joke In South Africa – Scott Greer  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps promote hatred of White men.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/15/taking-the-vote-away-from-white-men-isnt-a-joke-in-south-africa/

 

NEWS BUSTERS
— Networks Parrot Demands of Liberal Tax Day Protests; Smeared Tea Party Events Eight Years Ago – Curtis Houck
http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/curtis-houck/2017/04/15/networks-parrot-demands-liberal-tax-day-protesters-smeared-tea

 

COMMENTARY MAGAZINE
— Democrats Are Becoming All They Claim to Hate  The Democratic Party’s strategic incoherence is a risky gamble. – NOAH ROTHMAN
https://www.commentarymagazine.com/politics-ideas/liberals-democrats/democratic-party-lost-mind-mimic-gop/

 

THE HILL
— Trump frays nerves on both sides of immigration fight – RAFAEL BERNAL
http://thehill.com/latino/328853-trump-frays-nerves-on-both-sides-of-immigration-fight
— Today’s celebrity activism proves Trump’s point about crooked media – CHRISTIAN TOTO
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/media/328967-todays-celebrity-activism-only-proves-trumps-point-about-crooked
— Anti-Trump energy poses recruiting dilemma for Dems – LISA HAGEN
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/328926-anti-trump-energy-poses-recruiting-dilemma-for-dems

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PICTURE: Mexican Deportees, Once Ignored Back Home, Now Find ‘Open Arms’ – ELISABETH MALKIN  (DIERSEN: Constructively, Mexico had declared war on America because it illegally sends many millions of its citizens into America illegally, because it illegally keeps many millions of its citizens in America illegally, and because it illegally sends many mountains of illegal drugs into America illegally.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/15/world/americas/mexico-deportees-welcome.html
— Want to Resist Trump or Make America Great Again? These People Switched Careers – DAVID GELLES  (DIERSEN: To justify their forcing me to take an $18,847 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980, my Democrat GAO superiors painted the transfer as being a career switch.  They ignored the fact that much of what I had done working for IRS during the almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $79,563-$90,173, was similar to what I would do working for GAO.  They ignored the fact that I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976, that I had passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, and that I had almost completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting at DePaul. The Democrats at GAO would not have done the aforesaid if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, younger, and/or a veteran.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/13/business/want-to-resist-trump-or-make-america-great-again-these-people-switched-careers.html
— When a Potential Employer Seems Unnervingly Nosy – ROB WALKER (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and d) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/14/jobs/workologist-job-search.html
— President Carter, Am I a Christian? – Nicholas Kristolf  (DIERSEN: In Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes determine who is a Christian and who is not. According to them, to be a Christian, you must be a member of a Christian church, you must regularly attend services at that church, you must give lots of money to that church.  But further, according to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, you must glorify and praise them, you must pander to them, and you must serve as one of their operatives or dupes.  Virtually all my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes condone if not promote booze, gambling, pot, and/or other vices. They talk and act like they are churchgoers so that they can have a license to sin.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/15/opinion/sunday/president-carter-am-i-a-christian.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who want to destroy Canada push pot in Canada.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/15/opinion/sunday/canada-but-not-jeff-sessions-moves-boldly-on-marijuana.html
— What Kind of Pet Should Donald Trump Get? – ALEX BEAM  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes talk and act like they own pit bulls.  They focus on destroying individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that they cannot manipulate/dominate.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/15/opinion/sunday/what-kind-of-pet-should-donald-trump-get.html
— FRONT PAGE: BEYOND TRAGIC: Marijuana Goes Industrial in California – THOMAS FULLER  (DIERSEN: If you want to destroy a country, state, county, township/ward, municipality, or precinct, you push pot in that country, state, county, township/ward, municipality, or precinct.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/15/us/california-marijuana-industry-agriculture.html

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump.
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/anti-trump-easter-awakening-article-1.3056807

 

WKOW
— Professor sues Wal-Mart over ‘clean toilets’ description – AP  (DIERSEN: What bad jobs have you had? If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would stress that I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assemble line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.)
http://www.wkow.com/story/35158969/professor-sues-wal-mart-over-clean-toilets-description
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A Montana State University professor is suing Wal-Mart for libel after he says an employee at the Bozeman store listed his occupation on a fishing license as a “toilet cleaner.” Gilbert Kalonde, assistant professor of technology education at MSU, filed the suit this past week in Gallatin County District Court. Kalonde is seeking unspecified damages. Wal-Mart spokesman Ragan Dickens told The Associated Press: “To our knowledge an administrative process to resolve this with Dr. Kalonde is ongoing. We’ve not been served with the lawsuit, but we take the claims seriously and will respond appropriately with the court.” According to the complaint, Kalonde bought a state fishing license in April 2015, showing the Wal-Mart employee identification of his employment at MSU. But the Wal-Mart employee entered “clean toilets” into the state database as Kalonde’s occupation. The suit contends Wal-Mart exposed Kalonde to “hatred, contempt, ridicule” through the incident.)

 

THE ATLANTIC
— How American Muslims Are Trying to Take Back Their Government  With Trump in office, some people are experimenting with a new form of civic engagement: running for local office. – EMMA GREEN (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote those who they want to take over America, that is, those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/04/american-muslims-running-for-office/522585/

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Half of Americans Will Celebrate Easter in Church  (DIERSEN: In Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes determine who is a Christian and who is not. According to them, to be a Christian, you must be a member of a Christian church, you must regularly attend services at that church, you must give lots of money to that church.  But further, according to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, you must glorify and praise them, you must pander to them, and you must serve as one of their operatives or dupes.  Virtually all my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes condone if not promote booze, gambling, pot, and/or other vices.  They talk and act like they are churchgoers so that they can have a license to sin.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/holidays/april_2017/half_of_americans_will_celebrate_easter_in_church

April 14 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pritzker pours $7 million of fortune into Democratic governor bid – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-campaign-fund-met-0415-20170414-story.html
— DuPage looks at video gambling in unincorporated areas – Gary Gibula  (DIERSEN: At DuPage County’s April 11, 2017 board meeting, four spoke in favor keeping ban on video gambling: Anita Bedell, Kathy Gilroy, Bill Bryan, and myself.  In addition, I urged the board to pass a resolution in opposition to legalizing the sale of marijuana in Illinois for recreational use – SB 316 and HB 2353.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-dupage-video-gamblng-st-0417-20170414-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: But others who are opposed to repealing the video gambling ban also addressed the board. “This DuPage County Board set an important precedent for the rest of the state,” Villa Park resident Kathy Gilroy said. “It has been almost eight years since that important decision. What has changed to bring the issue before this board again?”)
— Democratic governor candidate Biss releases tax returns – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-daniel-biss-tax-returns-story.html
— Stakes are high for workers, businesses as Illinois considers minimum wage hike – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-illinois-minimum-wage-hike-0416-biz-20170414-story.html
— 2 Illinois lawmakers among 312 state employees who haven’t filed 2014 tax returns – Ray Long
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-illinois-workers-late-tax-returns-met-20170414-story.html
— Naperville mayor admits city ‘could’ve done better’ telling public of fatal crash – Bill Bird
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/crime/ct-nvs-naperville-mayor-information-lacking-st-0416-20170414-story.html
— DuPage syphilis cases up 425%, chlamydia up 226% since 2005, statistics show – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-sexual-transmitted-disease-numbers-st-0416-20170414-story.html
— Why don’t voters care about local elections? – Joanne Zienty, Wheaton
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/letters/ct-why-don-t-voters-care-about-local-elections-20170414-story.html
— Naperville student pressure to succeed a real thing, graduates and parents say – Suzanne Baker  (DIERSEN: When you were in grade school and in high school, how many thought that you were “college material?”  Few thought that I was because neither of my parents attended college, my father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma, my mother never attended high school, and I washed dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights during my junior and senior years in high school.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-203-petition-reaction-st-0416-20170414-story.html
— ‘It was the worst semester of my life’: Naperville students confide about anxiety, academic pressure – Suzanne Baker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-203-petition-reaction-st-0416-20170414-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they want Republicans to pay for everyone’s health care.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-foster-healthcare-forum-st-0416-20170414-story.html
— Waukegan candidates raised ‘big-money’ in mayoral race – Luke Hammill
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-big-money-waukegan-race-st-0414-20170414-story.html
— Hail the status quo disrupters: Mayor Emanuel, Governor Ducey — we hope many others follow suit – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-emanuel-ducey-trump-devos-education-reform-edit-0416-20170414-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Soon, if not already, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, you will barred from getting an education, barred from getting a job, and even worse things.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/careers/ijustworkhere/ct-huppke-work-advice-0416-biz-20170413-column.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Gov. Rauner plans to veto abortion-protection, ‘trigger’ bill – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/gov-rauner-plans-to-veto-abortion-protection-trigger-bill/
— J.B. Pritzker adds $7M to campaign fund, topping Dem gov rivals – Tina Sfondeles – Ray Long
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/pritzker-adds-7m-to-campaign-war-chest-topping-dem-rivals/
— Rahm’s private email still being filled by fans, foes, citizens – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rahms-private-email-still-being-filled-by-fans-foes-citizens/
— Chicago could lose its EPA regional office – Michael Sneed
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sneed-exclusive-city-could-lose-its-epa-regional-office/
— Trump and Sessions — where rhetoric and deportations meet – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/trump-and-sessions-where-rhetoric-and-deportations-meet/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump at odds with most Americans on immigration.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/trump-at-odds-with-most-americans-on-immigration/
— Even for college grads, marriage is linked to greater wealth – Mona Charen  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes were furious when I got married in 1978, and they continue to be furious that we have stayed married ever since.  Virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have never been married, are divorced, have spouses who have little or no income, and/or are they are having marital problems.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/even-for-college-grads-marriage-is-linked-to-greater-wealth/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Preservationists: Time needed to save McKee House – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170414/news/170419187/
— DuPage County awards $1 million in grants to nonprofit groups – Robert Sanchez  (DIERSEN: If you work for the federal government, you will be expected, if not pressured, to contribute to the Combined Federal Campaign (https://www.opm.gov/combined-federal-campaign/) or CFC. You should be aware that sooner or later, your Democrat superiors will know each year how much you contributed and which nonprofit agency or agencies that you designated your contribution to go to. You will be in big trouble if your contribution is not big enough and/or if the agency or agencies that you designated do not promote the Democrat Party platform.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170414/news/170419259/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Kinzinger, Club for Growth square off in latest GOP feud – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170414/BLOGS02/170419909/congressman-club-for-growth-square-off-in-latest-gop-feud
— Chicago business could win either way in 2018, so why are its leaders anxious? – JOE CAHILL
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170414/ISSUE10/170419916/chicago-business-could-win-either-way-in-2018-so-why-are-its-leaders
— Want to help Chicago teens? Teach them finance. – ALEC LITOWITZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170411/OPINION/170419966/magnetar-academy-teaching-chicago-teens-personal-finance
— Pritzker donates $7 million to his campaign – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170414/BLOGS02/170419893/pritzker-donates-7-million-to-his-campaign

 

NBC5
— Naperville North Puts Too Much Pressure on Students to Succeed, Petition Says  The Change.org petition, titled “The Naperville North Pressure Culture Must Change” had 1,240 signatures as of Friday afternoon  (DIERSEN: When you were in grade school and in high school, how many thought that you were “college material?”  Few thought that I was because neither of my parents attended college, my father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma, my mother never attended high school, and I washed dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights during my junior and senior years in high school and the summer in between.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Naperville-North-Puts-Too-Much-Pressure-on-Students-to-Succeed-Student-Petition-Says-419497753.html

 

WBEZ
— Gov. Bruce Rauner: House Democrats, Special Interests Responsible For Failure Of Grand Bargain
https://www.wbez.org/shows/morning-shift/gov-bruce-rauner-house-democrats-special-interests-responsible-for-failure-of-grand-bargain/73f819d5-44a1-42c1-85a8-3b27a67607f0

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Massive Drug Bust and Gun Seizure in Urbana
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/massive-drug-bust-and-gun-seizure-in-urbana-04-14-2017

 

OUR QUAD CITIES
— Group of IL GOP lawmakers says Mendoza needs to pay up – Mike Colon
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/group-of-il-gop-lawmakers-says-mendoza-needs-to-pay-up/692225985

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Rauner should be talking with lawmakers, not campaigning – Editorial
http://herald-review.com/news/opinion/editorial/our-opinion-rauner-should-be-talking-with-lawmakers-not-campaigning/article_ae6323e6-031a-5ac7-9dc4-aa1c159d83c6.html

 

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Rauner opposition to wage increase reflects desire for cheap labor economy  (DIERSEN: Are/were you accused of being overpaid?  My critics/opponents have always accused me of being overpaid. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 33.)
http://thetelegraph.com/news/100217/rauner-opposition-to-wage-increase-reflects-desire-for-cheap-labor-economy

 

CITY OF CHICAGO
— Mayor Emanuel Reaffirms City of Chicago’s Ban on Travel to North Carolina Due to Discriminatory Law (DIERSEN: I should write a book about mayors and other elected officials, activists, candidates, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who ban me a) because I oppose the promotion of the following: dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, diminishment of First and Second Amendment rights, etc. and/or b) because they disapprove of my demographics: Trump supporter, baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, old (68), non-poor, gun owner, 100% German American, draft avoider, ancestors have been in America since the 1840s, retired federal employee, child-less, pet-less, etc.)
https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/mayor/press_room/press_releases/2017/april/NC_Travel_Ban.html

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Public finance expert: Pension costs ‘squeeze governments’ – Justin Stoltzfus
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511104231-public-finance-expert-pension-costs-squeeze-governments

 

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Connelly explains collapse of ‘grand bargain’ – Caitlin Nordahl
http://willcountygazette.com/stories/511104503-connelly-explains-collapse-of-grand-bargain

 

SANGAMON SUN
— GOP says AG Madigan puts pols over people – Carol Ostrow
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511100745-gop-says-ag-madigan-puts-pols-over-people

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Illinois democracy is an empty shell – Austin Berg
http://ilnews.org/opinion/berg-illinois-democracy-is-an-empty-shell/article_b5a92fde-1f8f-11e7-9e8c-7f8a8e7cf720.html

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— MULTIBILLION-DOLLAR TAX HIKES WILL ONLY EXACERBATE ILLINOIS’ WEAK ECONOMIC ACTIVITY – Ted Dabrowski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/multibillion-dollar-tax-hikes-will-only-exacerbate-illinois-weak-economic-activity/
— AFTER MASS LAYOFFS, A CHILLING LOOK BACK AT CAT’S PLEA FOR REFORMS – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/after-mass-layoffs-a-chilling-look-back-at-cats-plea-for-reforms/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— RAUNER TO VETO ABORTION BILL FACING VOTE ON HOUSE FLOOR
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/04/taxpayer-abortion-funding-up-to-governor-says-state-rep-mcsweeney.html
— TRUMP SIGNS INTO LAW FIRST FEDERAL PROLIFE MEASURE IN 14 YEARS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/04/first-prolife-ill-signed-in-14-years.html
— ROSKAM CALLS FOR DOJ TO REVISIT LOIS LERNER CASE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/04/lois-lerner-revisited.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner opposes abortion bill
https://capitolfax.com/2017/04/14/rauner-opposes-abortion-bill/
— Kinzinger wants ad pulled, insists he’s with Trump on “repeal and replace”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/04/14/kinzinger-wants-ad-pulled-insists-hes-with-trump-on-repeal-and-replace/
— Republicans ding Pritzker on Madigan yet again
https://capitolfax.com/2017/04/14/republicans-ding-pritzker-on-madigan-yet-again/
— “Big drug dealer” or damaged veteran in dire need of a break?  (DIERSEN: Did you avoid the draft?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that if I had not have avoided the draft, I never would have been able to a) earn a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21, job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, or a job-related professional license when I was 33; b) buy new cars; c) buy real estate, d) get married; e) buy collector cars; f) save for retirement; g) etc.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/04/14/big-drug-dealer-or-damaged-veteran-in-dire-need-of-a-break/
— Where would the Democratic candidates cut?  (DIERSEN: First, they would cut all non-Democrat employees, and then they would cut all employees who had not demonstrated blind loyalty to them.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/04/14/where-would-the-democratic-candidates-cut/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— CONGRESSMAN STEVE KING RIPS TRUMP FOR INACTION ON AMNESTY  Vowed to ‘immediately terminate’ Obama orders during campaign
http://www.wnd.com/2017/04/congressman-rips-trump-for-inaction-on-amnesty/

 

BREITBART
— Huffington Post: ‘Could It Be Time to Deny White Men the Franchise?’ OLIVER JJ LANE
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/14/huffington-post-could-it-be-time-to-deny-white-men-the-franchise/

 

THE BLAZE
— Glenn Beck: Trump has abandoned a lot of people – Sara Gonzales  (DIERSEN: Which activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. have abandoned you?  My critics/opponents glorify and praise the aforesaid who have abandoned me, and especially those who are/were TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and/or American Association of Political Consultants members.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/04/14/glenn-beck-trump-has-abandoned-a-lot-of-people/

 

POLITICO
— White House says it won’t make visitor logs public – JOSH DAWSEY  (DIERSEN: Who disapproves of you?  Who visits those who disapprove of you?  Those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who disapprove of my values and/or of my demographics have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.  Who visits them?)
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/04/white-house-says-it-wont-make-visitor-logs-public-237235

 

THE HILL
— Surprise! Now the establishment is praising Trump – JORDAN FABIAN AND JONATHAN EASLEY
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/328916-surprise-now-the-establishment-is-praising-trump
— Nationwide marches set to protest Trump tax returns – NAOMI JAGODA (DIERSEN: Democrats run IRS.)
http://thehill.com/policy/finance/328863-nationwide-marches-set-to-protest-trump-tax-returns
— Glenn Beck: Trump ‘another Republican who said stuff and didn’t mean it’ – JOE CONCHA
http://thehill.com/media/328804-glenn-beck-trump-another-republican-who-said-stuff-and-didnt-mean-it

 

CNBC
— Over 550 Amazon Employees Are Pressuring Leadership To Cut Advertising Ties With Breitbart – Charlie Warzel (DIERSEN: What percent of Amazon employees are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors?)
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/13/amazon-employees-pushing-to-cut-advertising-ties-with-breitbart.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— How $100 of Your Taxes Are Spent: 8 Cents on National Parks and $15 on Medicare  Half of all spending goes for Social Security benefits and health programs such as Medicare and Medicaid – Laura Saunders
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-100-of-your-taxes-are-spent-8-cents-on-national-parks-and-15-on-medicare-1492175921

 

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Rauner Opposes Bill Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Abortions  Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner is opposing legislation that would allow the state to cover abortions for its employees and Medicaid recipients. – AP
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2017-04-14/rauner-opposes-bill-allowing-taxpayer-funded-abortions

 

DAILY MAIL
— Unemployed people are at higher risk of having a stroke due to the stress of not having an income – STEPHEN MATTHEWS  (DIERSEN: Are/were you unemployed?  I have been unemployed since 1997 when I was 49 years old.  However, I have had in today’s dollars a $50,856/year pension since 1997 and $2,028/year Social Security since 2010.)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4411616/Unemployed-people-higher-risk-having-stroke.html

 

MIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Betsy DeVos’ pick for civil rights office Candice E. Jackson has an outstanding record on civil rights.
https://mic.com/articles/174237/betsy-de-vos-pick-for-civil-rights-office-has-a-terrible-record-on-civil-rights

April 14 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker goes progressively lower in governor bid – Dan Mihalopoulos  (DIERSEN: Who do your critics/opponents meet with?)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mihalopoulos-pritzker-goes-progressively-lower-in-governor-bid/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote gender confusion.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/vital-and-accurate-records-for-transgender-people/
— Municipal ID advances, despite opposition – Fran Spielman  (DIERSEN: What percent of those who want a municipal ID are in America illegally – 98%, 99%, 100%?)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/municipal-id-advances-despite-opposition/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN THE NAPERVILLE SUN: Massive heroin smuggling ring had Naperville, St. Charles warehouses: officials – Bill Bird
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/crime/ct-nvs-naperville-heroin-cartel-arrests-st-0414-20170412-story.html
— McDonald’s CEO Easterbrook sees pay package nearly double to $15.4 million – Samantha Bomkamp  (DIERSEN: How long did take for your pay to double? It took 8 years for me at IRS, in today’s dollars, from $44,853 (GS-7 Step 1) in 1971 to $90,173 (GS-12 Step 5) in 1979. During my almost 18 years at GAO 1980-1997, in today’s dollars, my pay increased from $71,326 (GS-9 Step 10) to $122,991 (GS-13 Step 10) or 72%.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-mcdonalds-executive-pay-0414-biz-20170413-story.html
— Federal judge to hear arguments against Trump’s sanctuary city defunding order – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-sanctuary-city-order-20170414-story.html

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— United pilots send message of frustration – JOHN PLETZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170413/NEWS10/170419915
— Easterbrook’s pay doubles at McDonald’s (FROM $7.9 MILLION to $15.4 MILLION) – PETER FROST  (DIERSEN: How long did take for your pay to double? It took 8 years for me at IRS, in today’s dollars, from $44,853 (GS-7 Step 1) in 1971 to $90,173 (GS-12 Step 5) in 1979. During my almost 18 years at GAO 1980-1997, in today’s dollars, my pay increased from $71,326 (GS-9 Step 10) to $122,991 (GS-13 Step 10) or 72%.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170413/NEWS07/170419922/easterbrooks-pay-doubles-at-mcdonalds
— Suburban Chicago gains from state tourism marketing, too – Beth Marchetti
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170414/OPINION/170419918

 

DAILY HERALD
— Canada introduces legislation to legalize marijuana – AP (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in Canada, you promote the destruction of Canada.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170413/news/304139869/
— As campaign swallows budget crisis, lawmakers must step up – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170413/discuss/170419347/

 

WBEZ
— 25 Percent Of Illinois School Districts Are Borrowing To Pay Bills – Linda Lutton
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/25-percent-of-illinois-school-districts-are-borrowing-to-pay-bills/599cb2df-5bd0-44e1-9f2f-3636fa5bc002

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Lawmakers Launch Weed Legalization Effort – Cole Lauterbach  (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in Illinois, you promote the destruction of Illinois.  The 750,000 in Illinois in Illinois who “admit to smoking marijuana” either are wards of the state or will be soon.  Pot destroys you and everyone around you.)
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=241493#.WPCjCBFSRZI
(FROM THE ARTICLE: David Smith from the Illinois Family Institute claims there are too many problems associated with recreational use. “The consequences of marijuana in the culture, the distracted driving, the workplace accidents, the schizophrenic episodes are not worth the consequences,” he said. “Then you’ve got addictions, you’ve got overdoses, you’ve got kids being hurt. There are all kinds of reasons to oppose marijuana.” Steans said 750,000 people admit to smoking marijuana in Illinois.)

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— What is the governor’s end-game? – Ralph Martire
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170413/ralph-martire-what-is-governors-end-game

 

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— Former members of Congress interact with students, answer questions about political process – Madeleine Fernando  (DIERSEN: What if your constituents hate individuals, hate organizations, hate companies, hate governments, and hate countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors?)
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2017/04/13/campus/former-members-of-congress-interact-with-students-answer-questions-about-political-process/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In contrast, Bailey said he made decisions always with his constituents in mind. As a representative, there is an obligation to serve the interests of the people, he said. Even though some decisions went against his personal beliefs, “sometimes you just have to grin and bear it,” he said.)

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Biss releases tax returns, calls on others to do the same
https://capitolfax.com/2017/04/14/biss-releases-tax-returns-calls-on-others-to-do-the-same/

 

BREITBART
— Facebook to Stop ‘Fake News’ Same Way as ‘Click-Bait’ via Algorithm – CHARLIE NASH
http://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/04/13/facebook-to-stop-fake-news-same-way-as-click-bait-via-algorithm/

 

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— TRUMP FLATTENS ISIS TERROR COMPLEX  The Mother of All Bombs takes out a terrorist stronghold. – Matthew Vadum
http://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/266414/trump-flattens-isis-terror-complex-matthew-vadum

 

COLLEGE FIX
— Universities require scholars pledge commitment to diversity – KATE HARDIMAN  (DIERSEN: Diversity is code for getting rid of those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/post/32136/

 

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Roger Stone: Steve Bannon Is “Alone” In The West Wing “Surrounded” By “Globalists” – Tim Hains  (DIERSEN: Often, I have been “alone” and “surrounded” by people who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and/or are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2017/04/13/roger_stone_steve_bannon_is_alone_surrounded_in_the_west_wing.html

 

ROLL CALL
— King: Trump’s Base Getting Uneasy Over Immigration  Iowa conservative says voters worried there hasn’t been action on Obama deferments – Eric Garcia
http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/king-says-trumps-base-getting-uneasy

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Democrats In Illinois Just Unseated A Whole Bunch Of Republicans  They’re local races, but they fit with an emerging trend that could mean big trouble for the GOP in 2018. – Jennifer Bendery  (DIERSEN: Those who are anti-Trump vote for Democrats. What do you say to those who believe that Rauner is anti-Trump?)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/democrats-grassroots-trump-elections_us_58efd21de4b0bb9638e270c1
— When Aging is an Obstacle on your Job Hunt – Dr. Ludy Green  (DIERSEN: Non-veteran White males who are seeking a job with the federal government should be advised that with only rare exceptions, a) the longer that you are a federal employee, the less likely that private sector employers will hire you and b) your career in the federal government will be wasted and you will be gotten rid of if you do not make GS-13 ($94,610) by age 25, GS-14 ($111,801) by age 30, GS-15 ($131,508) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service ($161,900) by age 40.)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/when-aging-is-an-obstacle-on-your-job-hunt_us_58ef74dde4b0156697224cb0

 

CBS NEWS
— Secret Service costs for Trump family protection continue to mount – Reuters
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/secret-service-costs-for-trump-family-protection-continue-to-mount/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Government Accountability Office has begun work on a report that will look at the cost to taxpayers of travel by President Trump’s family. President Trump’s trips on Air Force One to Mar-a-Lago have cost taxpayers an estimated $700,000 for each round trip. CBS News has estimated, based on a previous Government Accountability Office report, that each presidential trip to Mar-a-Lago costs about $3 million. One purchase order reviewed by CBS News shows the US Secret Service has spent $35,185 on golf cart rentals “for POTUS visit” in Palm Beach County, Florida since the President’s inauguration. Another purchase order showed a charge of $64,000 for “Elevator services- Trump Tower” in December 2016.  A Secret Service official told CBS News that “elevator inspection is one of many protective operational measures utilized by the Secret Service.”)

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trudeau Unveils Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Canada – IAN AUSTEN  (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in Canada, you promote the destruction of Canada.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/13/world/canada/trudeau-marijuana.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Lawyer for Man Dragged From Plane Denounces ‘Culture of Disrespect’ – Mitch Smith  (DIERSEN: Who promotes disrespect in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  I should write a book about those in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who promote disrespect of those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/13/us/united-passenger-david-dao-chicago.html
— The Point of Hate – ANNA FELS  (DIERSEN: Who promotes hatred in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  I should write a book about those in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who promote hatred of those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/14/opinion/the-point-of-hate.html
— Filing Taxes in Japan Is a Breeze. Why Not Here? – T.R. REID
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/14/opinion/filing-taxes-in-japan-is-a-breeze-why-not-here.html
— Auditing the Auditors – Editorial (DIERSEN: What do you know about auditing? I worked for GAO for almost 18 years 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $94,610-$122,991. I worked for IRS for almost 9 years 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $79,653-$90,173.  I became a Forensic Accountant in 1997, a Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, a Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, a licensed CPA in 1981, a Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, and a CPA in 1979. I earned a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/14/opinion/auditing-the-auditors.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An Anti-Trump says “Donald Trump Is Just George W. Bush But Racist.”
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2017/04/donald-trump-is-just-george-w-bush-but-racist.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrats ask GAO to examine tax-credit programs as Trump pushes public dollars for private schools – Emma Brown
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/education/wp/2017/04/14/democrats-ask-gao-to-examine-tax-credit-programs-as-trump-pushes-public-dollars-for-private-schools/

 

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Canada announces legislation to legalize marijuana – Adam Kovac (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in Canada, you promote the destruction of Canada.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/04/13/canada-legalization-marijuana-justin-trudeau/100416428/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— ‘You’re Fired,’ Trump Should Tell Richard Cordray  Under a dubious statute, the CFPB head can be dismissed only for cause—but there’s plenty of it. – David B. Rivkin Jr. and  Andrew M. Grossman  (DIERSEN: Who wants/wanted you to be fired?  I should write a book about those who want me to be fired as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor and as a Republican Precinct Committeeman.  I should write a book about those who succeeded in getting me fired as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, a GAO employee, a Post Office employee, etc.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/youre-fired-trump-should-tell-richard-cordray-1492124207
— Trump’s Promise to Veterans  Corruption at the VA isn’t punished, while the Pentagon claws back signing bonuses. – Rebecca Burgess  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout a) that I owe a tremendous debt to all veterans because I avoided the draft, b) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a veteran in 1966, c) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job, d) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a veteran in 1971, e) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted veterans in 1972, 1973, and 1974, f) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a veteran in 1980, g) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a veteran in 1986, and h) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-promise-to-veterans-1492123100
— In Rush for New Agents, Border Patrol Weighs Changing Polygraph Program  Agency to test new exam and other changes to make hiring easier – Dan Frosch and Laura Meckler (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 its employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-rush-for-new-agents-border-patrol-weighs-changing-polygraph-program-1492084802

 

SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE
— Hedgecock suit says sidewalk fall ruptured wife’s breast implants – David Garrick
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/sd-me-hedgecock-lawsuit-20170412-story.html

 

FEDERAL TIMES
— 4 initiatives agencies can do now to dodge Trump cuts – Carten Cordell (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government.  To dodge Trump cuts, federal agencies will get rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/4-initiatives-agencies-can-do-now-to-dodge-trump-cuts

April 13 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Oak Park Township officials tout role in providing needed services – Steve Schering
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park/news/ct-oak-park-township-meeting-tl-0420-20170413-story.html
— Cell tower near Eola Road to be rebuilt to 350 feet tall – Gary Gibula
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-eola-cell-tower-st-0414-20170413-story.html
— Student petition says too much pressure to succeed at Naperville North – Suzanne Baker  (DIERSEN: How much pressure were you under to succeed when you were in high school?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-203-naperville-north-petition-st-0414-20170413-story.html
— Chicago should annex adjoining suburbs – Edward McClelland
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-annex-chicago-suburbs-second-city-perspec-0414-jm-20170413-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote “Veteran with green card” who “pleads for forgiveness, pardon from state.” Did you avoid the draft?  I did with student deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971.  Ever since 1966, my Democrat critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have used that against me.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/immigration/ct-green-card-veteran-clemency-update–20170413-story.html
— Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti and husband buy Wheaton home for $723,500 – Bob Goldsborough
http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/elitestreet/ct-elite-street-wheaton-evelyn-pacino-sanguinetti-0416-biz-20170413-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage seeking cause of Election Night website glitch – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170413/news/170419446/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Foxx Files Lawsuit To Keep Markham’s Elected Mayor Out Of Office
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/04/13/roger-agpawa-markham-mayor-lawsuit-convicted-felon-oath-office/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Concussion, broken nose, lost teeth: UAL passenger’s injuries – AP
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170413/NEWS10/170419935/concussion-broken-nose-lost-teeth-ual-passengers-injuries

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump privately signs anti-Planned Parenthood law – DAN MERICA
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trump-privately-signs-antiplanned-parenthood-law/691597478

 

WJBD RADIO
— President Trump reverses himself on four campaign positions – ABC News
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2017/04/13/president-trump-reverses-himself-on-four-campaign-positions

 

WSILTV
— Lawmakers refuse to talk about state budget
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35148357/lawmakers-refuse-to-talk-about-state-budget

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Rauner’s makin’ the rounds instead of governin’ – Editorial
http://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20170413/our-view-rauners-makin-rounds-instead-of-governin

 

JOURNAL TOPICS
— Rauner, Wisconsin Senator Among Speakers Set For Lincoln Day Dinner in Palatine April 19 – Tom Robb  (DIERSEN: Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs are nasty.  While I served as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonized, denigrated, and condemned a) those who I recruited to speak at TAPROOT events, b) those who attended TAPROOT events, c) where/when those events were held, and d) everything that I did as the TAPROOT chairman.)
http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_97672202-206a-11e7-bac5-870ac4aa0e79.html

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Failure across the board – Editorial  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes continue to hint/imply/argue/shout that were it not for me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, George Ryan would still be the Governor of Illinois and Illinois would not have any problems.)
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2017-04-13/failure-across-board.html

 

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— Illinois residents deserve a pay raise – Editorial
http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/opinion/editorials/other-view-illinois-residents-deserve-a-pay-raise/article_881d86f6-b3cd-5c3f-b898-81d66a5351bb.html

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Demos urges Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce to have greater voice  Village president to step down next month following April 4 election – ERIC SCHELKOPF
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/04/12/demos-urges-glen-ellyn-chamber-of-commerce-to-have-greater-voice/aptaj5i/

 

NORTHERN STAR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DeKalb promotes pot.  If you promote pot in DeKalb, you promote not only the destruction of DeKalb, but the destruction of NIU.)
http://northernstar.info/news/dekalb_county/council-oks-cannabis-ordinance/article_d899cbb0-2003-11e7-a44c-c3732402f3cd.html

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives wants answers at Mautino hearing – Vimbai Chikomo
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511104264-ives-wants-answers-at-mautino-hearing

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Am I blue? No, but I have a right to speak, radio host Dan Proft argues – Karen Kidd
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511101894-am-i-blue-no-but-i-have-a-right-to-speak-radio-host-argues
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The owner of a chain of Illinois news outlets — including this one — answered critics and defended the right of conservatives to have a voice in the largely blue state during a recent broadcast of a Chicago-based radio talk show that he co-hosts. “I’m the first newspaper publisher in, apparently, modern times who has a point of view,” Dan Proft, co-host of Illinois Rising, said. “And that is a problem, such a problem, that I’m a brazen propagandist engaged in mock journalism, according to Eric Zorn. I’m also something of a political operative, though Mr. Miner over at the Reader imagines I’d prefer a loftier description.” There’s a far more serious motive behind the name calling, Proft’s Illinois Rising co-host, Pat Hughes, said during the same broadcast. “Look at the irony,” Hughes said. “Eric Zorn is commenting on your newspaper from a newspaper. He’s making political commentary. And the fact that there’s other opinion leaders out there that can get out to readers in a way that’s more efficient, in a way that they’re interested in consuming the news, is a threat not just to their model economically but to the monopoly that they feel they have on thought. And from Zorn’s perspective — and I suspect Miner’s perspective — from left-leaning, liberal orthodoxy.” Proft, co-founder with Hughes of the Illinois Opportunity Project, is Liberty Principles PAC chairperson and treasurer, as well as a senior fellow at the Chicago-based conservative think tank Illinois Policy Institute. Illinois Rising is a presentation of the Illinois Policy Institute. Proft is a principal of Local Government Information Services, which owns this publication. Proft and Hughes were responding to a March 23 op-ed article in the Chicago Tribune in which Zorn referred to Proft’s Illinois news outlets as “mock journalism.” Zorn’s column was published a week before a similarly themed piece in the Chicago Reader by Michael Miner titled, “If your community news is slanted, Dan Proft may be to blame.” Zorn’s column wasn’t the first time the Tribune writer has targeted Proft. In July 2009, a few weeks after Proft announced his ultimately failed bid for the Republican nomination in the governor’s race, Zorn used his column to call Proft a “seethingly eloquent conservative attack dog.” The Tribune has allowed Proft space in its columns to voice his views as well. On July 11, 2016, it published Proft’s op-ed piece, “How to (really) achieve the ‘important conversation,’ ” about the sniper attack in Dallas a few days earlier that killed five police officers. Proft criticized the mainstream news media’s coverage of the incident, as well as other incidents in which police officers have been shot by black men, and urged less-biased, more-objective coverage. “There is plenty of intellectual room between ‘cops can do no wrong’ and ‘cops are all racists waging war against minorities,’ ” Proft wrote. “The reasoned room in between is occupied by most of the Americans who are not on television, radio or Twitter.” Proft cited the apparent hypocrisy of critics dismissing his news outlets as not being objective while their own work is published by companies with far less transparent political biases. “I’m transparent about my point of view,” Proft said. “That certainly informs the stories that we select to cover and the way that we cover them. And that’s the case for everybody in journalism. I hate to break it to those who think there’s this superhuman race of journalists who have no point of view. Every human being has a point of view, and it influences how they do their jobs. So, if we could just start from that agreed upon point, then maybe we could get somewhere. But they have an agenda.”)

 

WILL COUNTY NEWS
— Rauner attempted to bring union costs more in line with what Illinoisans can afford – Steve Balich
http://willcountynews.com/2017/04/13/rauner-attempted-to-bring-union-costs-more-in-line-with-what-illinoisans-can-afford/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Illinois comptroller issues self, lawmakers paychecks despite appeal of circuit court’s ruling – Greg Bishop
http://ilnews.org/news/state_politics/illinois-comptroller-issues-self-lawmakers-paychecks-despite-appeal-of-circuit/article_d7aa8b74-1fb6-11e7-8053-ffb4274472ef.html
— Pew: Illinois’ pension funds invested in risky, alternative investments – Greg Bishop
http://ilnews.org/news/statewide/pew-illinois-pension-funds-invested-in-risky-alternative-investments/article_048ad320-1fcf-11e7-9ab4-b7c9e6e46794.html

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— FAKE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF: 3 REASONS HB 156 FAILS TAXPAYERS – Ted Dabrowski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/fake-property-tax-relief-3-reasons-hb-156-fails-taxpayers/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Denied report: Unofficial Rauner reelection “kickoff” to feature Dan Proft and Trump Wine
https://capitolfax.com/2017/04/13/report-unofficial-rauner-reelection-kickoff-to-feature-dan-proft-and-trump-wine/
— After killing grand bargain, governor says a deal is “very close”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/04/13/after-killing-grand-bargain-governor-says-a-deal-is-very-close/
— Gov. Rauner says regulations to force wage hikes “not gonna happen”  (DIERSEN: Are/were you accused of being overpaid?  My critics/opponents have always accused me of being overpaid. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 33.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/04/13/gov-rauner-says-regulations-to-force-wage-hikes-not-gonna-happen/
— Unofficial GOP site calls itself “official”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/04/13/unofficial-gop-site-calls-itself-official/

 

GOPUSA
— Lansing, MI Removes ‘Sanctuary City’ Terminology in Hope of Avoiding Federal Consequences
http://www.gopusa.com/lansing-mi-removes-sanctuary-city-terminology-in-hope-of-avoiding-federal-consequences/
— Proof: Obama IRS targeted conservatives to win in ’12
http://www.gopusa.com/proof-obama-irs-targeted-conservatives-to-win-in-12/
— The Insanity of the Left’s Child Gender-Confusion Agenda
http://www.gopusa.com/the-insanity-of-the-lefts-child-gender-confusion-agenda/

 

PJ MEDIA
— University of Minnesota Dorm Posts ‘White Privilege Checklist’ – TOM KNIGHTON  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a minority in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a minority could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a minority in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted minorities in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a minority in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a minority in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a minority could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
https://pjmedia.com/trending/2017/04/13/university-of-minnesota-dorm-posts-white-privilege-checklist/

 

DAILY CALLER
— TRAGIC: States Push Forward On Marijuana Legalization Despite Federal Uncertainty – STEVE BIRR
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/13/states-push-forward-on-marijuana-legalization-despite-federal-uncertainty/
— Trump Is Resettling Syrian Refugees At A Much Quicker Pace Than Obama – Alex Pfeiffer
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/12/trump-is-resettling-syrian-refugees-at-a-much-quicker-pace-than-obama/
— Media Twists Big Republican Special Election Win Into Foreboding Loss – PHILLIP STUCKY
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/12/media-twists-big-republican-special-election-win-into-forboding-loss/

 

TOWNHALL
— Conservative’s Speech Cancelled at Berkeley Over ‘Security Concerns’ – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2017/04/13/here-we-go-again-conservatives-speech-cancelled-at-berkeley-over-security-concerns-n2312756
— Academia Is Our Enemy So We Should Help It Commit Suicide – Kurt Schlichter  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, it seems like public schools focus on cranking out “good little Democrats.”)
https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2017/04/13/academia-is-our-enemy-so-we-should-help-it-commit-suicide-n2312479
— U.S. Responds to Death of Green Beret By Dropping Massive Bomb in Afghanistan – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2017/04/13/breaking-us-drops-mega-bomb-in-afghanistan-n2313158

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— FREE TUITION IS STILL NO GUARANTEE OF EMPLOYMENT – Kent Kellar  (DIERSEN: If you were offered a bad job, would you take it?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) demonize, denigrate, and condemn all the jobs that I have had doing yard work and delivering newspapers 1962-1964; washing dishes 1964-1966; cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, and pumping gasoline in 1966; delivering mail 1966-1969; working on an automobile assemble line and as a security guard in 1970; selling tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumping gasoline 1971-1972; collecting delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and auditing federal agencies 1980-1997 as being bad jobs and b) stress that they would never stoop to taking such bad jobs.)
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/04/13/free-tuition-is-still-no-guarantee-of-employment/

 

BARBWIRE
— UNMASKING THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN: THE ENEMY MASQUERADING AS AN ANGEL OF LIGHT – TAMI JACKSON
http://barbwire.com/2017/04/13/unmasking-the-human-rights-campaign-the-enemy-masquerading-as-an-angel-of-light/

 

POLITICO
— Trump’s federal job cuts could lead to more spending – TIMOTHY NOAH
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/04/donald-trump-federal-budget-job-cuts-237211

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Liberals have to avoid Trump Derangement Syndrome – Fareed Zakaria
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/liberals-have-to-avoid-trump-derangement-syndrome/2017/04/13/81ff4a7a-2083-11e7-a0a7-8b2a45e3dc84_story.html
— GAO launches probe of Trump transition – Elise Viebeck  (DIERSEN: I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $94,610-$122,991.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/04/13/gao-launches-probe-of-trump-transition/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The investigation will focus on four major areas of interest, a GAO official wrote: federal ethics guidelines that governed Trump’s transition; the financial operation behind the effort, including expenditures by the government; conflicts of interest and financial-disclosure rules; and how the transition arranged phone calls and other contact with heads of foreign governments.)
— Trump can start cutting the federal workforce right now – Lisa Rein  (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. If they have to cut, they will get rid of any remaining federal employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/04/13/trump-can-start-cutting-the-federal-workforce-right-now/

 

CATO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: CATO sides with foreign countries and with their citizens against America and against its citizens.
https://www.cato.org/blog/gao-weighs-countering-violent-extremism

 

FORBES
— Can The IRS Commissioner Peek At Trump’s Tax Return – Or Yours? – Kelly Phillips Erb  (DIERSEN: If you work for the federal government, you should assume that if your Democrat superiors want to see your tax return, they will.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2017/04/13/can-the-irs-commissioner-peek-at-trumps-tax-return-or-yours/#33bf0afc2db7

 

FED SMITH
— Kevin Brady (R-TX), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Peter Roskam (R-IL), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Tax Policy, Ask Attorney General Jeff Sessions to Review Lois Lerner Case – Ian Smith  (DIERSEN: Yes, it has been almost 20 years, but it would be great if Roskam would ask Sessions to review the Diersen v. GAO case. SEE:
https://gopillinois.com/documents/)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/04/13/lawmakers-ask-attorney-general-review-lois-lerner-case/

 

INDIA WEST
— Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Urges Homeland Security Chief to Combat ‘Racially-motivated Attacks’  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump supporters as being haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
http://www.indiawest.com/news/global_indian/illinois-congressman-urges-homeland-security-chief-to-combat-racially-motivated/article_dd4f0e5a-1fe4-11e7-86f3-fbd27ce6a7e5.html

April 13 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Cook County Judge Jessica Arong O’Brien faces fraud charges – Jeff Mayes and Matthew Hendrickson
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/feds-attorney-used-fraud-to-get-loans-for-south-side-properties/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump provides “An update on Donald Trump’s promises, for Trump voters.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/an-update-on-donald-trumps-promises-for-trump-voters/
— No retirement bonus for CPS teachers; too few applied – Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/no-retirement-bonus-for-cps-teachers-too-few-applied/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Lawmakers deploy rules, hoping to keep town halls from getting out of control – AP  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps are filled with hatred.  They are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.  They are disciples of Saul Alinsky.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-congress-town-halls-rules-20170412-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “immigration can boost growth, jobs, wages.”  Ever-increasingly in America, employers make it clear a) that they want cheap labor, b) that they want to hire, retain, and promote immigrants, and c) that they want to get rid of their employees who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-economists-immigration-letter-trump-0413-biz-20170412-story.html
— Why corporations treat consumers like doormats – Jacob Silverman  (DIERSEN: Virtually all corporations are run by Democrats. Those Democrats have a very low opinion of customers who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-united-airlines-customer-service-20170413-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Deporting criminals proves difficult.”
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20170413/281775629024839
— CPS retirement incentive plan fails to draw desired number of participants – Juan Perez Jr.  (DIERSEN: GAO’s early retirement “offer” ended September 30, 1997.  My Democrat GAO superiors thought that I would take their “offer” because they had ranked me in the lower half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes since 1989, they had not promoted me beyond GS-13, they had kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 years (1986-1988) of the almost 18 years that I had worked for GAO, and they had forced me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.  As they came to realize that I was not going to take their “offer,” they increasingly made it clear that they would kill me figuratively, if not literally, if I did not take their “offer.”)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-teacher-retirement-incentive-met-20170413-story.html
— Chicago Archdiocese pays $3.15 million to settle priest sex abuse suit – Manya Brachear Pashman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-archdiocese-mccormack-settlements-met-20170412-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Donald Trump may turn out to be exactly what the Democratic Party needed.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-democrats-liberal-activism-20170413-story.html
— Critic of cop reform in Chicago upsets incumbent president in police union election – Dan Hinkel
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-fraternal-order-police-election-met-20170412-story.html
— When violence visits your neighborhood – Dahleen Glanton  (DIERSEN: If there is little or no violence in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, and/or in your county, what do you attribute that to?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/glanton/ct-violence-uptown-dahleen-glanton-20170413-column.html
— Cook County shells out $1.6 million to cover mistakes in federal grant applications – Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-cook-county-grant-funding-error-met-0413-20170412-story.html
— In D.C. appearance, Emanuel backs federal gas tax hike of up to 10 cents a gallon – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-infrastructure-gas-tax-met-0413-20170412-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Elgin says ‘no’ to plans for gun range – Elena Ferrarin
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170413/news/170419478/
— Embattled O’Reilly takes his longest spring break in years – AP  (DIERSEN: How much time and money have you spent on vacations during the last year, during the last 10 years, during the last 20 years, during the last 30 years, during the last 40 years, and during the last 50+ years?  My wife and I have spent very little time and money on vacations since 1992 when her employer, the U.S. League of Savings institutions, moved to Washington, DC, and we have spent virtually no time or money on vacations since 1997 when my income dropped by 59% or $72,135 in today’s dollars when my GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer.”)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170412/entlife/304129823/
(FROM THJE ARTICLE: Embattled Fox News Channel host Bill O’Reilly, who announced he was going on vacation starting Wednesday and returning April 24, hasn’t taken off this much time consecutively in March or April for at least 10 years, an examination of his show’s transcripts revealed. O’Reilly said he likes to take vacation around this time and that he booked this year’s break months ago. That would appear to stave off stories that the cable host had been pressured to make himself scarce for a while. His show has seen an advertiser exodus since reports emerged of settlements reached with five women to keep quiet about harassment accusations.)

 

WTTW
— Rep. Randy Hultgren on Trump’s Foreign and Domestic Challenges – Paul Caine
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/04/12/rep-randy-hultgren-trump-s-foreign-and-domestic-challenges

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Halpin, McCombie co-sponsored property tax relief bill passed by House – Dennis Moran
http://www.qconline.com/news/local/halpin-mccombie-co-sponsored-property-tax-relief-bill-passed-by/article_d339820e-d9ce-5978-9009-0c71d08a81d8.html

 

THE SOUTHERN
— Gov. Rauner talks about growing the economy in Marion, draws some protest – MARILYN HALSTEAD
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/gov-rauner-talks-about-growing-the-economy-in-marion-draws/article_d3558b9c-ab6e-532d-a8f9-a51a029763f7.html

 

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— Budget proposal cuts City of New Orleans trains – ROB STROUD
http://jg-tc.com/news/budget-proposal-cuts-city-of-new-orleans-trains/article_c78c726e-994a-50c8-bf1b-705e90019761.html

 

WSIL TV
— OUTSTANDING: Michigan capital Lansing rescinds calling itself ‘sanctuary city’ AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35136939/michigan-capital-rescinds-calling-itself-sanctuary-city
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s personnel picks haunt him.”
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35139761/the-best-people-trumps-personnel-picks-haunt-him

 

MANHATTEN PATCH
— ‘Shameful’: Police Chief on Illinois Legalizing Pot  Manhattan Police Chief Joseph Wazny only has one word to describe lawmakers looking to legalize pot in Illinois. – Tim Moran
https://patch.com/illinois/manhattan/shameful-police-chief-illinois-legalizing-pot

 

POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE
— DUPAGE COUNTY AWARDS $1 MILLION TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES (DIERSEN: If you work for the federal government, you will be expected, if not pressured, to contribute to the Combined Federal Campaign (
https://www.opm.gov/combined-federal-campaign/) or CFC. You should be aware that sooner or later, your Democrat superiors will know each year how much you contributed and which nonprofit agency or agencies that you designated your contribution to go to. You will be in big trouble if your contribution is not big enough and/or if the agency or agencies that you designated do not promote the Democrat Party platform.)
http://www.positivelynaperville.com/2017/04/11/dupage-county-awards-1-million-nonprofit-agencies/72143

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps promote LGBTQ activity.
http://nprillinois.org/post/illinois-issues-lgbt-time-trump#stream/0

 

ILLINOIS TIMES
— Waging war on gender wage gap – Alex Camp (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a woman in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a woman could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a woman in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted women in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a woman in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a woman in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a woman could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
http://illinoistimes.com/article-18548-waging-war-on-gender-wage-gap.html

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Lawmakers promote legislation to legalize recreational marijuana – Cole Lauterbach (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in Illinois, you promote the destruction of Illinois.)
http://ilnews.org/news/state_politics/lawmakers-promote-legislation-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana/article_9ba3bf36-1f90-11e7-90d8-9b6f07e61e49.html

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Potential Gubernatorial Candidates: Drury, Kelly & Raoul – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/04/potential-candidates-for-illinois-governor-drury-kelly-raoul/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— “Trans”-Cultism and Sex-Selection Abortions – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/transcultism-sex-selection-abortions/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Rosemont and Rolling Meadows Public Library Waste Public Money Having Lawyers Answer FOIA Request – Kevin duJan and John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/04/rosemont-and-rolling-meadows-public-library-waste-public-money-having-lawyers-answer-foia-request/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Leftists are mean! – Lloyd Marcus  (DIERSEN: How mean are the leftists in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, and in your county?)
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/04/leftists_are_mean.html

 

ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY
— Study shows marijuana use interrupts adolescent brain development
https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/news/profiles/study-shows-marijuana-use-interrupts-adolescent-brain-development/

 

FOX BUSINESS
— United Passenger Launches Legal Action Over Forceful Removal – Reuters
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2017/04/13/united-passenger-launches-legal-action-over-forceful-removal.html

 

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— AIDED AND ABETTED: STUDENT BROWN SHIRTS AND THEIR ADMINISTRATORS  Campus fascists silence Heather Mac Donald. – Jack Kerwick
http://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/266401/aided-and-abetted-student-brown-shirts-and-their-jack-kerwick

 

DAILY CALLER
— Eleven States Threatened With Lawsuits If No Action Taken To Clean Voter Rolls – Kerry Picket
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/11/eleven-states-threatened-with-lawsuits-if-no-action-taken-to-clean-voter-rolls/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: To get away from the poverty and the crime that Democrats have created in the cities, Democrats hypocritically flee to the suburbs to take advantage of the prosperity and the safety that Republicans have created there.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/12/us/suburban-gop-voters-sour-on-party-raising-republican-fears-for-2018.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say Trump voters voted against their own economic interests. However, Clinton made it very clear that if got elected, she would use the federal government to get rid of those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/12/upshot/why-americans-vote-against-their-interest-partisanship.html
— Choice of Pro-Immigration Economic Adviser Riles Trump’s Base – ALAN RAPPEPORT
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/12/us/politics/choice-of-pro-immigration-economic-adviser-riles-trumps-base.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Fearless Girl promotes hatred of those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/12/nyregion/charging-bull-sculpture-wall-street-fearless-girl.html
— Can the G.O.P. Turn Back the Tide of Town Hall Anger? – Arthur C. Brooks (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps are filled with hatred.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/13/opinion/can-the-gop-turn-back-the-tide-of-town-hall-anger.html
— How to Stand Up to Trump and Win – Nicholas Kristof  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps are filled with hatred.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/13/opinion/how-to-stand-up-to-trump-and-win.html
— Bigger, Faster, More Lavish: Americans Crave S.U.V.s, and Carmakers Oblige – BILL VLASIC
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/12/business/suv-automakers-fuel-economy-new-york.html

 

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote Islam.
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/training-hopes-build-pipeline-muslim-candidates-after-trump-election-n745196

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— A ‘sanctuary state’ bill is raising heated debate among California lawmakers. Here’s how it would work – Jazmine Ulloa
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-sac-sanctuary-state-bill-explained-20170413-htmlstory.html

 

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you argue for foreign countries and for their citizens and against America and against its immigration laws, anti-Trumps will publish what you write.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/04/12/trump-chance-to-fix-failed-mexican-deportation-policies-column/100294176/
— Counterproductive cuts at IRS – Editorial
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/04/12/irs-taxes-budget-cuts-congress-tea-party-editorials-debates/99666226/
— IRS budget cuts send a signal: Given the history of waste at the IRS, it’s no surprise that the Trump administration would like to cut the budget. – Jim Jordan  (DIERSEN: IRS would use any budget cuts to get rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/04/12/irs-budget-cuts-send-signal-opposing-view/100389582/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Trump’s tax returns will be immediately under audit – Gregory Korte
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/04/12/trumps-tax-returns-immediately-under-audit/100272688/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Fearless Girl promotes hatred of those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/04/12/charging-bull-artist-says-fearless-girl-violated-his-rights/100378556/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Teachers, Police Priced Out of America’s Big Metro Areas  Home prices rising beyond reach of what many public servants can afford – Laura Kusisto
https://www.wsj.com/articles/teachers-police-priced-out-of-americas-big-metro-areas-1491991202
— A New Slogan for Trump: ‘You’re Hired’  Leaving jobs vacant only empowers career bureaucrats, without saving much money. – Karl Rove
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-new-slogan-for-trump-youre-hired-1492036530
— The Casualties of Class Warfare – Michael Greve  (DIERSEN: What would your superiors say that they did to fight income inequality?  My Democrat GAO superiors would stress that they forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, did not promote me beyond GS-13, 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 $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.  My Democrat IRS superiors would stress that they did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims.  My Democrat Post Office superiors would stress that they forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests.  My aforesaid Democrat superiors would stress that the aforesaid adverse actions that they took against me directly benefited their employees who were poor, and especially their poor employees who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-casualties-of-class-warfare-1492036246

 

JEWISH WEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Protestant demonize, denigrate and condemn Trump and Trump’s supporters.
http://jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/one-third-of-americans-say-trump-is-anti-semitic/

April 12 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Representative Ives, Senator Connelly, and many other elected officials speak at Milton Township Republican Central Committee meeting – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com
(THE ARTICLE: Representative Jeanne Ives, Senator Mike Connelly, and many other elected officials spoke at the outstanding Milton Township Republican Central Committee meeting Wednesday evening, April 12, 2017, at the Wheaton Bowl Banquet Hall.  Attendees included Austin, Bibbiano, Carlson, Cherry, Cooper, Crane, Dangelo, Eckhoff, Falbo, Fitzpatrick, Amy Grant, Hopkins, Jorgensen, Kachiroubas, Keller, Kinzler, Krzyzewski, LeVan, Lewis, Marquardt, McGowen, Mendrick, Molitor, A. Murphy, Nathwani, Ryan, Shaw, Wehling, Whelan, Wiley, Wilson, and Zaruba.  I spoke in favor keeping the ban on video gambling in DuPage county; against the legalization of pot for recreational use in Illinois; and in favor of DuPage County candidates and elected officials donating to help sponsor entries in Wheaton’s Independence Day Parade.)

 

NBC5
— Illinois Lawmakers Say Recreational Weed Could Help State Budget Crisis  (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in Illinois, you promote the destruction of Illinois.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Illinois-Lawmaker-Says-Recreational-Weed-Could-Help-State-Budget-Crisis-419327964.html

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Two Illinois lawmakers want to legalize pot for tax revenue – Mike Flannery (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in Illinois, you promote the destruction of Illinois.)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/248249940-story

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Legislators seek feedback on legalizing recreational marijuana – Andrea Salcedo  (DIERSEN: According to the state website, the hearing is at noon in the Bilandic Building in room C-600.  I had the honor today of being the first to file a witness slip in opposition.  If you promote pot in Illinois, you promote the destruction of Illinois.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/legislators-seek-feedback-on-legalizing-recreational-marijuana/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The first hearing is scheduled for next Wednesday, April 19 at 10 a.m. at the Bilandic Building. A second forum will be held that night at a location to be announced, likely in one of their districts.)
— Two more aviation cops on leave after passenger-dragging incident – Mitch Dudek and Stefano Esposito
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/united-ceo-wont-let-police-on-airplane-in-that-situation-again/amp/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Running for Illinois governor? Offer real solutions – Christine Radogno
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-illinois-governor-democratic-candidates-radogno-perspec-0413-20170412-story.html
— Burr Ridge Mayor Mickey Straub lauded for time and effort to recognize Lincoln – Kevin Beese
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/burr-ridge/news/ct-dbr-straub-lincoln-honor-tl-0420-20170412-story.html
— Chicago State dean accused of taking $650,000 from national organization for personal gain – Dawn Rhodes
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-state-carmita-coleman-lawsuit-20170412-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Businesses urge DuPage County to lift video gambling ban – Robert Sanchez  (DIERSEN: At DuPage County’s April 11, 2017 board meeting, four spoke in favor keeping ban: Anita Bedell, Kathy Gilroy, Bill Bryan, and myself.  In addition, I urged the board to pass a resolution in opposition to legalizing the sale of marijuana in Illinois for recreational use – SB 316 and HB 2353.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170412/news/170419598/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Meanwhile, several gambling opponents attended Tuesday’s county board meeting to urge officials to leave the ban in place. “This board has no duty to level the playing field for bars,” said Kathy Gilroy, an anti-gambling advocate from Villa Park. “This board has a duty to the welfare of county residents — not just liquor licensees desiring to make money from customers who lose their money in a slot machine.” Counties and municipalities that allow video gambling receive 5 percent of each machine’s profit. The state takes 25 percent, while establishment owners and the terminal operators evenly split the rest. County board member Robert Larsen said he believes it would be difficult to repeal DuPage’s ban. “I understand some private entities like the VFWs would like to have the revenue,” Larsen said. “But where that money comes from tends to be from folks who can least afford it. I just don’t think it’s a good way to raise money for these organizations.”)

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Why United won’t live down this screw-up anytime soon – Editorial
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170412/ISSUE07/170419946/why-united-wont-live-down-this-screw-up-anytime-soon
— Schakowsky bill aims to prevent another United-style incident – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170412/BLOGS02/170419944/schakowsky-bill-aims-to-prevent-another-united-style-incident
— United CEO: We won’t do that again – JOHN PLETZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170412/NEWS10/170419954/united-ceo-we-wont-do-that-again

 

DNA INFO
— Legal Weed Hearing Set For Next Week, Touted As Help For State Budget Woes – Heather Cherone
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170412/edgewater/legal-weed-hearing-set-for-next-week-boosted-as-help-for-state-budget-woes
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The first hearing on the topic is at noon April 19 in the Michael A. Bilandic Building, 160 N. LaSalle St. Gov. Bruce Rauner said the idea needed more study. “I think recreational marijuana is a very, very difficult subject,” Rauner said Tuesday during an appearance in Rock Island, saying Illinois should look at the impact that legalizing marijuana has had on the states that have already decriminalized the drug. “I am not in support of Illinois going there until we study the ramifications of what’s happening in other states,” Rauner said, according to WQAD-TV.)

 

TIMES
— Barickman proposes school funding fix – Derek Barichello
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/barickman-proposes-school-funding-fix/article_80ddef3b-58ed-5136-82fc-1811d84e2fdc.html

 

RIVER BENDER
— Governor Rauner delivers message of Republican values at St. Louis Regional Airport – Cory Davenport  (DIERSEN: In Illinois “Republican values” are spelled out in the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/governor-rauner-delivers-message-of-republican-values-at-st-louis-regional-airport-19964.cfm#.WO60dYjyuM8

 

CHICAGO WIRE
— GOP goes virtual to counter Rauner protest – Carol Ostrow
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511102261-gop-goes-virtual-to-counter-rauner-protest

 

SANGAMON SUN
— Pritzker accused of long push for higher income taxes – Caitlin Nordahl  (DIERSEN: Democrats always want Republicans to pay more taxes.)
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511102247-pritzker-accused-of-long-push-for-higher-income-taxes

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Better Government Association offering free FOIA training April 24 in Naperville
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/04/better-government-association-offering-free-foia-training/
— Effingham County violates FOIA – State’s Attorney now involved – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/04/effingham-county-violates-foia-states-attorney-now-involved/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Empty Talking Heads Wasting Chances to Inform Voters About the Real Problem – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/04/empty-talking-heads-wasting-chances-to-inform-voters-about-the-real-problem/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DEMOCRATS LINING UP TO CHALLENGE ROSKAM IN 2018
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/04/democrats-lining-up-to-challenge-roskam-in-2018.html
— THORNER: EPA’S COMPLETE FAILURE CALLS FOR DISSOLUTION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/04/thorner-epas-complete-failure-calls-for-dissolution.html
— SPEAKING OUT ON THE DAY OF SILENCE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/04/speaking-out-on-the-day-of-silence.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker says he supports legalizing marijuana  (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in Illinois, you promote the destruction of Illinois.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/04/12/pritzker-says-he-supports-legalizing-marijuana/
— ILGOP chairman “disturbed” by United Airlines incident
https://capitolfax.com/2017/04/12/ilgop-chairman-disturbed-by-united-airlines-incident/
— Pro-legalization group wants “feedback” (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in Illinois, you promote the destruction of Illinois.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/04/12/pro-legalization-group-wants-feedback/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Trump Loyalists Take Over State Republican Parties – Kerry Picket (DIERSEN: What about the Illinois Republican Party (IRP)? Who does Trump want the next IRP State Central Committee members to be in each of the 18 congressional districts in Illinois?)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/12/trump-loyalists-take-over-state-republican-parties/
— Sessions Is ‘Surprised’ At Public Backlash To His Marijuana Rhetoric – STEVE BIRR  (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in America, you promote the destruction of America.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/12/sessions-is-surprised-at-public-backlash-to-his-marijuana-rhetoric/

 

BREITBART
— Jeff Sessions: ‘The Border Is Not Open — Please Don’t Come’ – JEFF POOR (DIERSEN: One could argue that under Bush and under Obama, the border was open.)
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/04/12/jeff-sessions-border-not-open-please-dont-come/
— Swedish Journalist: Sweden Will Collapse Without Illegal Migrants – Chris Tomlinson  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, members of the following groups argue the same thing about America: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/12/swedish-journo-sweden-collapse-without-illegal-migrants/

 

NEWSMAX
— Melania Trump Wins $2.9 million Damages From Daily Mail Publisher
http://www.newsmax.com/Europe/EU-Melania-Trump-Lawsuit/2017/04/12/id/783911/

 

GOPUSA
— Claremont College Allowed Ugly Protest of Pro-police Journalist  (DIERSEN: I am a pro-police journalist.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=23003

 

THE BLAZE
— Transgenders in Wisconsin file lawsuit to force taxpayers to pay for gender reassignment surgeries – Sara Gonzales
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/04/12/transgenders-in-wisconsin-file-lawsuit-to-force-taxpayers-to-pay-for-gender-reassignment-surgeries/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— ‘Charging Bull’ sculptor says ‘Fearless Girl’ distorts his art. He’s fighting back. – Katie Mettler  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/04/12/charging-bull-sculptor-says-fearless-girl-distorts-his-art-hes-fighting-back/

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— After transgender bathroom battle, North Carolina looks to ban same-sex marriage – Kurtis Lee
http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-north-carolina-same-sex-marriage-ban-20170412-story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Science of ‘I Was Just Following Orders’  New research on why seemingly good people do terrible things – Alison Gopnik (DIERSEN: Operatives and dupes who work for my critics/opponents talk and act like they are just following orders from those who have the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-science-of-i-was-just-following-orders-1492008532

 

FEDERAL TIMES
— Mulvaney wants to reward ‘good government employees’ with reorg plan – Carten Cordell (DIERSEN: According to my Democrat superiors in the federal government, the only good federal employees were those who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran.)
http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/mulvaney-wants-to-reward-good-government-employees-with-reorg-plan

April 11 Evening Edition

WQAD
— Governor Bruce Rauner talks passenger rail and legalizing recreational marijuana on tour through the state – CHRISTINA HEPNER
http://wqad.com/2017/04/11/governor-bruce-rauner-talks-passenger-rail-and-legalizing-recreational-marijuana-on-tour-through-the-state/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The governor also shared that he is not supportive of legalizing recreational marijuana. “I think recreational marijuana is a very, very difficult subject, I think we should look at other states, the impact, a few other states have made marijuana legal for recreational use, I am not in support of Illinois going there until we study the ramifications of what`s happening in other states,” said Rauner.)

 

DUPAGE COUNTY
— VIDEO: April 11, 2017 DuPage County Board Regular meeting  (DIERSEN: Outstandingly, in 2009, DuPage County was the first county in Illinois to ban video gambling in its unincorporated areas.  At its April 11, 2017 board meeting, four spoke in favor keeping ban including Anita Bedell, Kathy Gilroy, and myself.  In addition, I urged the board to pass a resolution in opposition to legalizing the sale of marijuana in Illinois for recreational use – SB 316 and HB 2353.)
http://dupage.iqm2.com/Citizens/SplitView.aspx?Mode=Video&MeetingID=7285&MinutesID=5972&Format=Minutes&MediaFileFormat=ismv

 

CBS2
— Rauner Travels State To ‘Communicate With People Of IL. In Person’ – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/04/11/rauner-to-communicate-with-people-of-il/
— Chicago Aims To Deliver On Western Access Road To O’Hare – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/04/11/chicago-aims-to-deliver-on-western-access-road-to-ohare/

 

NBC5
— Rauner Embarks on Tour of Illinois – But Won’t Call It a Re-Election Campaign – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/governor-bruce-rauner-reelection-campaign-tour-419210364.html

 

ABC7
— SEAN SPICER’S HITLER, ‘HOLOCAUST CENTER’ COMMENTS RAISE EYEBROWS – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/spicers-hitler-holocaust-center-comments-raise-eyebrows/1861221/
— NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CANCELS CLASSES TUESDAY; STUDENTS, FACULTY TO PROTEST – Diane Pathieu
http://abc7chicago.com/education/neiu-cancels-classes-tuesday;-students-faculty-to-protest/1859721/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump viewed United video; incident ‘troubling,’ Spicer says – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/trump-viewed-united-video-incident-troubling-says-spicer/amp/
— Gov. Bruce Rauner, Legislature drain Illinoisans’ patience – Phil Kadner
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/gov-bruce-rauner-legislature-drain-illinoisans-patience/
— Sean Spicer says even Hitler didn’t use chemical weapons – Ken Thomas and Jill Colvin
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sean-spicer-says-even-hitler-didnt-use-chemical-weapons/
— Rauner kicks off campaign-funded tour, then denies campaign tour – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-kicks-off-campaign-funded-tour-then-denies-campaign-tour/
— Black eye for United, Chicago after apologies over bloodying doc – Lynn Sweet, Fran Spielman and Mitch Dudek
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/united-ceo-defends-employees-in-plane-incident/
— Apology had to be dragged from United CEO – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/brown-apology-had-to-be-dragged-from-united-ceo/
— Spicer apologizes for saying Hitler didn’t use chemical weapons – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sean-spicer-says-even-hitler-didnt-use-chemical-weapons/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— COD, Glen Ellyn begin ‘new era of cooperation’ – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170411/news/170419721/
— Rauner insists campaign-funded statewide tour not about re-election bid – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-state-tour-met-20170411-story.html
— Honest debate needed on state revenues – Rich Miller
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-miller-column-st-0412-20170411-story.html
— Park Ridge post-election roundup: School, park and township races – Jennifer Johnson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/park-ridge/news/ct-prh-election-roundup-tl-0413-20170411-story.html
— Revive Yucca Mountain: Illinois has more nuclear waste than any other state, all of it in temporary storage – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-yucca-nuclear-waste-obama-trump-reid-nevada-edit-0412-jm-20170411-story.html
— Lt. Governor cites Homer Township, village for sharing services – Susan DeMar Lafferty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-homer-township-award-st-0412-20170411-story.html
— Cantigny, ex-curator agree to limit contact while dispute over firearms plays out – Clifford Ward
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/wheaton-glen-ellyn/news/ct-cantigny-court-hearing-0412-20170411-story.html
— Tax filings show Lake, DuPage counties take state’s top spots in income – Ally Marotti
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-illinois-counties-income-0412-biz-20170411-story.html
— United CEO issues another apology, dragged passenger says he’s in hospital – Lauren Zumbach
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-united-passenger-dragged-fallout-stock-0412-biz-20170411-story.html
— Emanuel says airport officials doing ‘thorough investigation’ of United passenger removal – John Byrne and Dan Hinkel
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-united-airlines-ohare-incident-city-council-met-20170411-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Suburban men charged in connection with Mexico-to-Chicago drug pipeline – Mick Zawislak
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170411/news/170419753/
— DuPage facility renamed for retired judge Kenneth Moy – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170411/news/170419729/
— Rauner launching 2-day campaign tour as 2018 rivals attack – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170411/news/304119993/
— Prevailing wage again a Kane County issue in $800,000 contract – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170411/news/170419723/
— United CEO apologizes again; passenger still in hospital as family thanks public – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170411/news/170419741/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner numbers move up in latest poll – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170411/BLOGS02/170419964/rauner-numbers-move-up-in-latest-poll

 

WSIL TV
— During border visit, Sessions outlines immigration plan – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35118409/during-border-visit-sessions-outlines-immigration-plan

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Wheaton-Warrenville District 200 officials to consider options following referendum defeat  Voters on April 4 rejected $132.5 million referendum – ERIC SCHELKOPF
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/04/10/wheaton-warrenville-district-200-officials-to-consider-options-following-referendum-defeat/acn8ixc/

 

GLEN ELLYN PATCH
— DuPage County, COD, Glen Ellyn Officials Sign Agreement Transferring Inspections  Village of Glen Ellyn resumes COD building, zoning and liquor inspections – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/glenellyn/dupage-county-cod-glen-ellyn-officials-sign-agreement-transferring-inspections

 

MCHENRY TIMES
— $999 million out, $90 million in: Chicago pension funds see the abyss, shrug it off
http://mchenrytimes.com/stories/511103868-999-million-out-90-million-in-chicago-pension-funds-see-the-abyss-shrug-it-off

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— GAO will investigate aspects of the Trump transition in response to a request from the House Oversight Committee ranking member Elijah Cummings and Sen. Elizabeth Warren. – TODD SHEPHERD
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/gao-will-investigate-trump-transition-at-democrats-request/article/2619986

 

GOPUSA
— Is Trump Enlisting in the War Party? – Pat Buchanan
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=22923
— Students Fear Chick-Fil-A Might Spark Microaggressions
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=22955

 

DAILY CALLER
— Mike Pence Makes Some Students Feel ‘Unsafe’ At Notre Dame – David Krayden
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/11/mike-pence-makes-some-students-feel-unsafe-at-notre-dame/
— White House Correspondents’ Dinner Chooses Muslim Comedian As Its Headliner – Betsy Rothstein
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/11/white-house-correspondents-dinner-chooses-muslim-comedian-as-its-headliner/

 

BREITBART
— Notre Dame Students Claim VP Pence’s Presence on Campus Makes Them Feel ‘Unsafe’ – TOM CICCOTTA
http://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/04/11/notre-dame-students-claim-vp-pence-presence-on-campus-makes-them-feel-unsafe/

 

THE HILL
— Spicer apologizes for Hitler blunder – JORDAN FABIAN
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/328389-spicer-apologizes-for-hitler-blunder

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Undocumented Immigrants Who Commit Crimes Face Tougher Policy  Attorney General Jeff Sessions wants to add 125 judges to address a backlog of immigration cases – Aruna Viswanatha
https://www.wsj.com/articles/sessions-lays-out-tough-policy-on-undocumented-who-commit-crimes-1491930183

 

FED SMITH
— Tax Preparer Went Gambling Instead of Sending the IRS Her Clients’ Tax Payments – Ian Smith
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/04/11/tax-preparer-went-gambling-instead-sending-irs-clients-tax-payments/

 

BBC
— White House remark on Hitler and chemical weapons draws ire
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-39572902

April 2 Evening Edition

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

April 2 Morning Edition

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

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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