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February 10 Morning Edition

NBC5
— Rauner Slams AG Madigan, Pushes Plan to Pay State Workers  “As you know, Attorney General Madigan is going into court asking a judge to end state employee pay,” Rauner said. “The Attorney General now believes the state should be shut down until a budget is passed. We do not agree.” – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Rauner-Criticizes-Madigans-Push-to-Halt-Employee-Pay-413327693.html

 

ABC7
— 108 ARRESTED IN ILLINOIS IN SEX STING; 752 ARRESTED ACROSS US
http://abc7chicago.com/news/108-arrested-in-illinois-in-sex-sting;-752-arrested-across-us/1746351/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— New Trier H.S. swings too far left on civil rights – Mona Charen
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/mona-charen-new-trier-h-s-swings-too-far-left-on-civil-rights/
— ALL OF THE FROMT PAGE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps side with any individual, with any organization, with any company, with any government, and with any country that is anti-Trump.  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-draft avoiders, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/sweet-court-ruling-on-travel-ban-a-civics-lesson-for-trump/
— Hollywood celebs’ textbook hypocrisy  Then let’s ask ourselves why Hollywood celebrities spend hardly any time hammering the failing schools in their own backyards. – S.E. Cupp
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/s-e-cupp-hollywood-celebs-textbook-hypocrisy/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Civic Federation calls for 40 percent hike in state income tax rate – Monique Garcia  (DIERSEN: If you ask anti-Trumps in Illinois who can and who should pay more taxes, they will say those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.  The Civic Federation calls for “eliminating Illinois’ tax exemption on retirement income.”  Of course, operatives and dupes for my critics/opponents favor this because I get a $50,856 Civil Service Retirement System pension, $17,288 federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidy, and $2,028 Social Security.  Virtually all the operatives and all the dupes for my critics/opponents are filled with envy, have severe financial, health, and/or other problems, are not earning credits toward any pension, are not receiving any pension, and/or have saved little or nothing for their retirement.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-civic-federation-tax-hike-met-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A nonpartisan budget watchdog group is calling for dramatic action to get the state’s budget back on track, saying Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats are out of easy choices and need to consider raising taxes, among other things. A five-year plan to be released Friday by the Civic Federation calls for a strict spending limit that caps growth at 1.7 percent a year, hiking the personal income tax rate from 3.75 percent to 5.25 percent, eliminating Illinois’ tax exemption on retirement income and lowering the sales tax rate from 6.25 percent to 5.5 percent but expanding it to apply to more services. The group also calls for the elimination of numerous tax breaks that benefit businesses, saying they “do not provide sufficient public value to justify their cost,” and the consolidation of local units of government. Other suggestions include borrowing billions of dollars to help pay down the state’s massive pile of unpaid bills and creating a rainy day fund to better deal with future cash crises. The sweeping agenda will be a tough sell at the Capitol, where a massive budget proposal with similar tax changes stalled in the Senate this week. But it underlines what Democrats and Republicans alike have acknowledged: The longer the budget impasse continues, the more difficult the solutions could become.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Failure to pivot: President Trump so far no different than impulsive campaigner.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-candidate-trump-president-trump-20170209-story.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Illinois lags in new study that ranks states by residents’ well-being – Robert Channick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-illinois-lags-resident-well-being-0210-biz-20170209-story.html
— While politicians bicker, Illinois’ poorest schools slip further behind – Steven Fouts
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-school-funding-formula-illinois-cps-perspec-0210-jm-20170209-story.html
— No, the future is not female – Heather Wilhelm  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps promote sexism.  Anti-Trumps want women to hate men.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-feminists-future-is-not-female-perspec-0210-20170209-story.html
— Northwestern students, faculty march in Evanston against immigration ban – Genevieve Bookwalter  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, “students” and “faculty” talk and act like they mindless operatives or mindless dupes for the Democrat Party.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanston/news/ct-evr-northwestern-immigration-protest-tl-0209-20170209-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Safe suburbs – Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas  (DIERSEN: Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout a) that people who have financial and other problems are more likely to commit crime and b) that Republicans cause all the financial and other problems that people have.  Wheaton’s relatively low crime rate is especially significant given ever-increasing efforts by Democrats to bring people into Wheaton who have financial and other problems.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170210/news/170219964/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Say what you will about the winter weather, road congestion and state politics, but at least the suburbs are among the safest places in America, according to the website www.Neighborhoodscout.com. The site’s annual list of the country’s 100 safest cities (with populations of more than 25,000) includes three suburbs in the top 12 and 18 among the top 100. The highest ranking are Lake in the Hills at 7, Bartlett at 9 and Buffalo Grove at 12. Others ranking highly include Wheaton (32), Hanover Park (37), Huntley (43), Hoffman Estates (46), Arlington Heights (49) and Palatine (51). The site says it compiles its list by crunching data on criminal offenses from more 18,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide.)

 

WLS AM
— State Launches Program To Help Minority Businesses – Nick Gale  (DIERSEN: Even though Democrats run Illinois, Democrats blame Republicans for all problems that minority businesses have had, are having, and will have.)
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/02/09/state-launches-program-to-help-minority-businesses/

 

WTTW
— Republican-Led Congress Hopes for Sweeping Change – Alexandra Silets
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/02/09/republican-led-congress-hopes-sweeping-change

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Yes, small business owners can do something about Chicago’s violence problem – RICHARD MEYERS  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a poor Democrat, a poor minority, a poor female, and/or a poor veteran in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a poor Democrat, a poor minority, a poor female, a poor younger person, and/or a poor veteran could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a poor Democrat, a poor minority, a poor female, a poor younger person, and/or a poor veteran in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted a poor Democrat, a poor minority, a poor female, a poor younger person, and/or a poor veteran in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a poor Democrat, a poor minority, a poor female, a poor younger person, and/or a poor veteran in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a poor Democrat, a poor minority, a poor female, a poor younger person, and/or a poor veteran in 1986, and g) that GAO should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a poor Democrat, a poor minority, a poor female, a poor younger person, and/or a poor veteran could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170210/OPINION/170219998
(FROM THE ARTICLE: RECONSIDER YOUR HIRING FRAMEWORK  Small businesses are collectively the largest employer in the Chicago market, yet there is one often overlooked area where they can make a difference: hiring. Here, it is worthwhile to pay attention to the facts, as they differ from intuition. According to a 2015 report from the mayor’s office, once a youth in our city has been detained by the Department of Juvenile Justice, there is an 80 percent chance he or she will return to custody within three years. Understandably, small business owners already face enough challenges in trying to succeed, so they therefore can’t take big risks on employees. But, the data shows, hiring former offenders is not the risk many think it is. The American Job Center network, established by the US Department of Labor and the Department of Education, identifies formerly incarcerated youth who are ready to work, have been prescreened, and have received skill and educational assessments, as well as job readiness, soft skills, and vocational training. By giving former offenders employment opportunities, small businesses can offer them a much better alternative to returning to crime. And according to a study by Florida State University, access to steady jobs can substantially reduce recidivism outcomes. Numerous Fortune 500 corporations, including Apple, AT&T, General Electric, and Kmart, and even the U.S. military, have already paved the way and are hiring these individuals who consistently face significant barriers to employment. Now is the time for small business owners to consider this framework as well.)

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Illinois Democrats promote abortion.
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/state/2017-02-09/illinois-house-panel-backs-abortion-protection.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Gov. Rauner saddened by, but understands Caterpillar move – Nick Vlahos
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170209/gov-rauner-saddened-by-but-understands-caterpillar-move
— Springfield officials repealing anti-panhandling ordinance – Mary Hansen (DIERSEN: How many panhandlers will the Democrats send into your county, into your township/ward, into your municipality, and into your precinct?)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170209/springfield-officials-repealing-anti-panhandling-ordinance

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— State Legislators: Rauner Should Propose School Funding Plan – AP  (DIERSEN: Democrats always want Republicans to pay more taxes.)
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/state-legislators-rauner-should-propose-school-funding-plan#stream/0

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Travel ban remains sticking point in Trump calls with U.S. allies – KEVIN LIPTAK (DIERSEN: To some extent, all foreign countries want America to be the “dumping ground” for all the people in the world who have problems.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/travel-ban-remains-sticking-point-in-trump-calls-with-us-allies/654321465

 

WSIL TV
— Trump calls ruling on travel ban a ‘political decision’ – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/34471593/trump-calls-ruling-on-travel-ban-a-political-decision
— Iranians celebrate 1979 revolution with rallies – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats a) glorify and praise foreign countries and their citizens and b) demonize, denigrate, and condemn America and its citizens as being racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/34473101/iranians-celebrate-1979-revolution-with-rallies

 

WAND TV
— Iranians celebrate 1979 revolution with rallies (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats a) glorify and praise foreign countries and their citizens and b) demonize, denigrate, and condemn America and its citizens as being racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
http://www.wandtv.com/story/34473101/iranians-celebrate-1979-revolution-with-rallies

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Lawmakers, keep ‘Fight for $15’ going  (DIERSEN: If they win that fight, will they fight for a) $25 for jobs that require a high school diploma, b) $35 for jobs that a require a bachelor’s degree, c) $45 for jobs that require a master’s degree, d) $55 for jobs that require a professional certification, and e) $65 for jobs that require a professional license?)
http://herald-review.com/blogs/letters/lawmakers-keep-fight-for-going/article_c53afd59-c82b-5a37-a1d1-549980674b30.html

 

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— Pension payments likely to continue even in case of Illinois government shutdown – John Breslin  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois have made it very clear that they would be overjoyed if they could cut if not end a) my Civil Service Retirement System pension, b) my federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidy, and c) my Social Security.  Virtually all the operatives and the dupes for my critics/opponents are filled with envy and have severe financial problems.)
http://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/511079798-pension-payments-likely-to-continue-even-in-case-of-illinois-government-shutdown

 

KANE COUNTY CONNECTS
— Kane County Sheriff Don Kramer is hosting “Race Forward,” an important dialogue on race relations and law enforcement, at a Feb. 22 forum in Aurora.  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasing Democrats shout that all Whites are vicious racists who should be gotten rid of and especially those Whites who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.  How soon, if not already, will Democrats formally call for minorities to declare war against members of the aforesaid groups?)
http://kanecountyconnects.com/2017/02/sheriff-hosts-important-race-relations-forum-feb-22-in-aurora/

 

SANGAMON SUN
— State records reveal voter fraud in Illinois
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511081039-state-records-reveal-voter-fraud-in-illinois

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Will Illinois Pro-Life Citizens Stay Silent? – David E. Smith
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/will-illinois-pro-life-citizens-respond/

 

GOPUSA
— Political opponents target Kellyanne with ethics complaint  (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my Democrat “political opponents” constantly targeted me with all kinds of complaints. They succeeded in getting a) my Democrat GAO superiors to force me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, to not promote me beyond GS-13, to keep me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and to force me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980, b) my Democrat IRS superiors to not promote me beyond GS-12, to disallow my education deductions, and to disallow my partial day per diem claims, and c) my Democrat Post Office superiors to force me resign in 1969 and to disallow my sick leave requests.)
http://www.gopusa.com/political-opponents-target-kellyanne-with-ethics-complaint/
— Trump Must Break Judicial Power – Patrick J. Buchanan
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=20508

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Left, not Trump supporters, violent – MARIANNE GASIECKI  (DIERSEN: Ever since the Civil War, Democrats have increasingly promoted, threatened, and committed violence to advance their party’s platform which is anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/9/letter-to-the-editor-left-not-trump-supporters-vio/
(FROM THE LETTER: Over the past year the media has incessantly promoted the idea that conservatives (and more specifically “Trump supporters”) have been inciting violence and hate across the country. The truth is precisely the opposite. Examining the violent crimes that have taken place in the past year reveals that the Democratic Party is responsible for inciting the violence, and that this pattern of oppression through violence is repeated throughout history as far back as the Civil War. According to the FBI, in 2015 violent crimes were up from 2014 by 3.9 percent, and the murder rate spiked by 10.8 percent. This trend was particularly visible in Chicago, Baltimore, and Washington, cities heavily dominated by Democratic legislatures and strict gun-control laws. These three cities account for more than half of the increase, and the trend continued into 2016. Recall the Occupy Wall Street movement in 2011. These protests were riddled with rape, drugs, public defecation, the desecration of war memorials and the destruction of public and private properties. The Occupy movement supported communist leaders in Chicago and was endorsed by the American Nazi Party and President Obama, who stated, “We are on their side.” The House Democrats, led by Nancy Pelosi, sent out an email urging leaders to sign a petition supporting the growing movement. Violence was also on display in the Ferguson, Missouri, and Baltimore riots, which had the support of Baltimore’s Democratic mayor. But let’s go back even further. The Civil War represented a battle between the pro-slavery Democrats and the anti-slavery Republicans. Southern Democrats so desperately clung to slavery that they fired the first shot near Fort Sumter, choosing war over equal treatment of their fellow man. Following the war, Southern Democrats founded the Ku Klux Klan. To say that every Democrat supports this pattern of violence would be unfair, I know many that are wonderful people. But why would someone choose a party that has been historically oppressive, rather than the party that has promoted liberty and equality through personal responsibility and appropriate legislation?)

 

CNS NEWS
— ‘Disgrace to the Black Race’: Sen. Tim Scott Illustrates How Liberals Show Tolerance – Susan Jones
http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/susan-jones/disgrace-black-race-sen-tim-scott-illustrates-how-liberals-show-tolerance

 

BLAZE
— Netflix debuts trailer for ‘Dear White People’ and receives huge backlash – Brandon Morse (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use Blacks as their operatives and as their dupes to demonize, to denigrate, and to condemn Republicans as being racists.  Democrats see Blacks as being their useful idiots.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/02/09/netflix-debuts-trailer-for-dear-white-people-and-receives-huge-backlash/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The trailer itself begins with the main character Logan Browning sitting in a DJ booth telling white people what Halloween costumes are, and aren’t appropriate. The voiceover continues as footage of stereotypical white fraternity and sorority students are shown. In between that, the words “America needs a voice of reason” appear. After this, footage of black students are seen storming into a house party where white students are supposedly cultural appropriating black culture, and chase them out as they destroy speakers.)

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— BEWARE THE BIG MISTAKE – Kent Kellar  (DIERSEN: Did I make “big mistakes” when I a) did not become a Democrat when I was in grade school and remained a Democrat in recognition of the fact that Democrats have always dominated northeast Illinois, b) took a job washing dishes when I was 16 and held that job for 18 months, c) took jobs cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, and pumping gasoline when I was 17, d) took a job delivering mail when I was 18 and held that job for almost 3 years, e) obtained and held student draft deferments when I was 18, 19, 20, and 21, f) obtained and held a financial hardship draft deferment when I was 21 and 22, g) became an IRS Revenue Officer when I was 22 and held that job for almost 9 years, h) became a GAO Analyst when I was 31 and held that job for almost 18 years, i) gave up trying to have children, not adopting, and not becoming a foster parent, j) failed to paint myself as being a yes-man, an operative, or a dupe for whoever has the most clout, k) etc.?)
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/02/09/beware-the-big-mistake/

 

REAL CLEAR POLICS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps hint/imply/argue/shout that Trump has appointed too many advisors and that the federal government is paying them too much. 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://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2017/02/10/trump_pays_top_west_wing_advisers_180000_133048.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Roommates Wanted. Trump Supporters Need Not Apply. – KATIE ROGERS  (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries post signs that not only say that members of the following groups are not wanted, but that they should “GO TO HELL,” Trump supporters, Protestants, conservatives, Republicans, Americans, Whites, males, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.  How should members of the aforesaid groups react?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/10/us/politics/roommates-trump-supporters.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Staying true to yourself in the age of Trump: A how-to guide for federal employees – Maria J. Stephan  (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. If I had been a Democrat, the federal government would have promoted me into its Senior Executive Service long before I was 40 years old notwithstanding the fact that I am White, male, and a non-veteran.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/democracy-post/wp/2017/02/10/staying-true-to-yourself-in-the-age-of-trump-a-how-to-guide-for-federal-employees/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Polarizing HHS nominee Tom Price confirmed by Senate on party-line vote.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/polarizing-hhs-nominee-nears-confirmation-vote-in-the-senate/2017/02/09/a1a81858-eeff-11e6-9662-6eedf1627882_story.html
— Federal managers say Trump’s hiring freeze hurts government – Joe Davidson  (DIERSEN: Democrats run GAO.  During almost all the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the agency was under Republican mandated hiring freezes and/or promotion freezes.  My Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious about that.  They took their anger out on me, one of the few remaining Republicans that the agency employed.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/02/10/federal-managers-say-trumps-hiring-freeze-hurts-government/

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Democrats find their voice in the protests against President Trump.”
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-democrats-analysis-20170205-story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Retailers Are Caught in Political Fights Over Trump  Social media groups fuel protests as divided nation endorses some brands and boycotts others – SUZANNE KAPNER and  SARA GERMANO  (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will anti-Trump retailers post signs that say members of the following groups are NOT WANTED: Trump supporters, Protestants, conservatives, Republicans, Americans, Whites, males, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/retailers-are-caught-in-political-fights-over-trump-1486685345
— You May Be in a Risky Business if Regulators Find It Distasteful  Obama’s FDIC targeted payday lenders, among others, due to ‘personal moral judgments.’ – CHARLES W. CALOMIRIS  (DIERSEN: What do you do?  I send out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.  Who finds that what you do is distasteful? The following find what I do to be distasteful: 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and those 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.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/you-may-be-in-a-risky-business-if-regulators-find-it-distasteful-1486686512
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps side with foreign countries and with their citizens against America and against its citizens.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trade-punishment-for-trump-voters-1486686758

 

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In a front page editorial with photos of Bannon and Sessions unethically made to look like a news article, anti-Trumps promote Islam.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/02/09/how-some-trump-advisors-see-islam-their-own-words/97662862/
— More and more Americans are renouncing their U.S. citizenship — here’s why – Herb Jackson  (DIERSEN: What do say to those who put making more money ahead of everything else?  My critics/operatives, their operatives, and their dupes put making more money ahead of just about everything else.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/02/09/more-and-more-americans-renouncing-their-us-citizenship-heres-why/97697158/
— Being black in tech can cost you $10k a year – Jessica Guynn  (DIERSEN: If Diersen v. GAO had gone to trial, I would have shown the jury many examples in which my Democrat GAO superiors paid my coworkers and subordinates who were minority, female, and/or younger than me and who had less job-related work experience, less job-related education, and/or fewer professional certifications and licenses than I had HIGHER SALARIES THAN GAO PAID ME.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2017/02/09/being-black-tech-can-cost-you-10k-year/97695196/

February 9 Evening Edition

ABC7
— FEDERAL APPEALS COURT KEEPS RESTRAINING ORDER BLOCKING TRUMP TRAVEL BAN – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/news/federal-appeals-court-refuses-to-reinstate-trump-travel-ban/1746635/
— LAWMAKERS AIM TO MAKE OBAMA’S BIRTHDAY A HOLIDAY IN ILLINOIS – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/lawmakers-aim-to-make-obamas-birthday-a-holiday-in-illinois/1746505/
— KELLYANNE CONWAY HAS BEEN ‘COUNSELED’ FOR IVANKA PITCH – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/white-house-conway-counseled-for-ivanka-pitch/1746664/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn you if you do not glorify and praise immigrants.
http://abc7chicago.com/society/top-chef-alum-immigrants-made-america-great/1743794/

 

NBC5
— Early and Often? 31 People Voted Twice in Michigan Election
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Early-and-Often-31-People-Voted-Twice-in-Michigan-Election-413350273.html

 

CBS2
— Rep. Rush Likens Madigan-Rauner Political War To ‘King Kong Vs. Godzilla’
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/02/09/rep-rush-likens-madigan-rauner-political-war-to-king-kong-vs-godzilla/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— CPD officers cleared of allegations by U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush of racial profiling  (DIERSEN: It may come out that Rush succeeded in getting my Democrat GAO superiors to force me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old so that my Black Democrat subordinate could have my job and have my preferred corner office.  Jim Thompson, Jim Edgar, and their supporters would have no problem with that because they all promote patronage.  SEE: http://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/13/us/seeking-return-to-ways-of-patronage-in-politics.html)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/234830329-story

 

WLS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Rauners report that anti-Rauner Chris Kennedy says that Rauner has been a “failure.”
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/02/09/chris-kennedy-on-wls-rauner-has-been-a-failure/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— ‘Decision 2018’ complicates search for Illinois budget solution in 2017 – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-rauner-2018-election-illinois-budget–perspec-0210-20170209-column.html
— I have seen first-hand the abuse and fraud in the U.S. refugee program – Mary Doetsch, Wheeling
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/letters/ct-i-have-seen-first-hand-the-abuse-and-fraud-in-the-u-s-refugee-program-20170206-story.html
— Social service groups file second lawsuit against Rauner, other Illinois leaders – Monique Garcia and Haley BeMiller
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-state-social-services-sues-downstate-met-0210-20170209-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote CNN.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-fake-news-cnn-trump-perspec-0210-jm-20170209-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trump Emanuel says “Not good for country if people don’t take what a president says seriously.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-emanuel-trump-not-taken-seriously-met-20170209-story.html
— Trump’s travel moratorium: What a hopeless disaster – Charles Krauthammer
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-muslim-ban-krauthammer-perspec-0210-jm-20170209-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rauner tells state workers Madigan is forcing ‘crisis showdown’ – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/rauner-tells-state-workers-madigan-is-forcing-crisis-showdown/
— US appeals court refuses to reinstate Trump’s travel ban – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/appeals-court-decision-on-trump-travel-ban-coming-thursday/
— Diana Rauner’s nonprofit among group again suing governor, state – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/diana-rauners-nonprofit-among-group-again-suing-governor-state/
— Now let’s hear from the Gov about that ‘grand bargain’ – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-now-lets-hear-from-the-gov-about-that-grand-bargain/
— GOP pol: Kellyanne Conway ‘wrong’ to pitch Ivanka Trump fashions – BERNARD CONDON AND JULIE BYKOWICZ
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gop-pol-kellyanne-conway-wrong-to-pitch-ivanka-trump-fashions/

 

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage group pushing for all municipalities to get home rule power – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170209/news/170208818/
— History buffs try to save Wheaton mansion from wrecking ball – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170209/news/170208901/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Lawmakers aim to make Obama’s birthday an Illinois holiday – AP
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170209/NEWS02/170209827/chicago-lawmakers-aim-to-make-obamas-birthday-an-illinois-holiday
— Race for guv to star two men not on ballot: Trump and Madigan – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170209/BLOGS02/170209825/race-for-guv-to-star-two-men-not-on-ballot-trump-and-madigan

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Caterpillar move saddens Rauner – Nick Vlahos
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170209/nick-in-am-caterpillar-move-saddens-rauner

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Rauner says “Governor Rauner Ducks State Payment Question.”
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/governor-rauner-ducks-state-payment-question#stream/0

 

WSIL TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “For Trump, a solitary start to life in the White House.”
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/34470502/for-trump-a-solitary-start-to-life-in-the-white-house

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— State jobs landing pads for election losers – Scott Reeder
http://www.qconline.com/opinion/state-jobs-landing-pads-for-election-losers/article_9ac5edcf-b94c-555f-abda-41f842bc3b58.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL
— Rauner says he will veto Dems’ bill to guarantee state worker pay – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170209/rauner-says-he-will-veto-dems-bill-to-guarantee-state-worker-pay

 

SOUTHERN
— Rauner, lawmakers can’t agree who writes school funding plan – AP
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/rauner-lawmakers-can-t-agree-who-writes-school-funding-plan/article_10314025-dd5c-510a-a6a3-cee60ee893cd.html

 

DAILY NORTH SHORE
— New Trier Seminar is One-Sided – Nancy Thorner and Joseph Morris
https://jwcdaily.com/2017/02/09/opinion-new-trier-seminar-is-one-sided/

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Governor Rauner Weighs in on Caterpillar Global Headquarters Move  “It’s going to harm central Peoria and Central Illinois” – Alyssa Paldo
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/governor-rauner-weighs-in-on-caterpillar-global-headquarters-move/654243566
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump, who never served in the military, goes after Senate veterans. President sends string of tweets Thursday morning.” Since 1966 when I was 18 years old, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have stressed that I am NOT A VETERAN because I sought and obtained student draft deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971. Since 1966, they have stressed a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a veteran in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a veteran in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted veterans in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a veteran in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a veteran in 1986, and g) that GAO should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/donald-trump-who-never-served-in-the-military-goes-after-senate-veterans/654044539
— Democrats call for Conway investigation after Ivanka Trump plug  Conway urged people to ‘go buy Ivanka’s stuff’ – DEIRDRE WALSH  (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government did not call for any kind of investigations; they just went ahead and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969, forced me to resign in 1969, disallowed my partial day per diem requests in 1974, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, passed me over for promotions to GS-13, forced me to take an $18,847 pay cut to transfer between agencies, kept me off assignments in which I could contribute the most 1980-1985 and 1989-1997, passed me over for promotions to GS-14, and forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.  None of the aforesaid would have occurred if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/spicer-conway-has-been-counseled-after-ivanka-trump-plug/654111397

 

CHICAGO NOW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says Dick Durbin says “It’s Time To Resist, NOT Retreat!!”
http://www.chicagonow.com/recesses-mind/2017/02/dick-durbin-its-time-to-resist-not-retreat/

 

NAVAGATOR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Rauner says “Gov. Rauner failing to lead state.”
http://www.navigatorjournal.com/opinion/article_46e5b174-ef0d-11e6-971d-3fbd3d0e817f.html

 

ILLINOIS HOMEPAGE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Casino in Springfield?  (DIERSEN: Gambling is a vice.)
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/casino-in-springfield/654260547
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trump “Students protest travel ban.” (DIERSEN: To get hired, how strongly will anti-Trump students stress to potential employers that they 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors?)
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/students-protest-travel-ban/654169035

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— MADIGAN’S MILLIONS: HOW THE SPEAKER SELLS HIS SWAY  The speaker’s law firm makes millions in the clout-heavy game of Cook County property tax appeals. – Austin Berg  (DIERSEN: If you own real estate and if you wanted to sell it, how much less than its assessed value would you end up selling it for?)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/madigans-millions-how-the-speaker-sells-his-sway/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP says Comptroller Mendoza “bought and paid for” by Madigan
http://capitolfax.com/2017/02/09/ilgop-says-comptroller-mendoza-bought-and-paid-for-by-madigan/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— ROGUE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES NEED TO GO – Kent Kellar (DIERSEN: In 1988, the Democrats who ran GAO deemed me to be a rogue employee that had to go when I became an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged GAO with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.)
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/02/09/rogue-government-employees-need-to-go/
— TIMES CHANGE BUT DEMOCRATS DON’T – Kent Kellar (DIERSEN: Since the Civil War, Democrats have shouted at Blacks that Republicans have caused, are causing, and will forever cause all the problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have.)
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/02/09/times-change-but-democrats-dont/

 

FOX NEWS
— Chicago schools CEO under fire for blaming financial woes on ‘Trump-like’ governor – Elizabeth Llorente  (DIERSEN: What demographics do you share with Trump?  Both he and I are Protestant (I was baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, married, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and our ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/09/chicago-schools-ceo-under-fire-for-blaming-financial-woes-on-trump-like-governor.html
— Protests erupt outside Phoenix ICE office after arrest of illegal immigrant  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps side with foreign countries and with their citizens AGAINST America and AGAINST its citizens.)
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/02/09/protests-erupt-outside-phoenix-ice-office-after-arrest-illegal-immigrant.html

 

NEWSMAX
— Many Conservatives Find it Difficult to Defend Trump – Jonah Goldberg
http://www.newsmax.com/JonahGoldberg/trump-conservatives-pence-policy/2017/02/09/id/772783/
— Trump Blasts McCain: ‘Losing So Long He Doesn’t Know How to Win’ – Joe Crowe
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/McCain-Trump-Ryan-Owens/2017/02/09/id/772735/

 

GOPUSA
— Trump’s Immigration Pause and the Media Backlash
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=20468
— Wisconsin work requirement for parents on food stamps will affect 98K
http://www.gopusa.com/wi-work-requirement-for-parents-on-food-stamps-will-affect-98k/
— Democrats are ‘party of the KKK’ and use racism charge as crutch, Ted Cruz says
http://www.gopusa.com/democrats-are-party-of-the-kkk-and-use-racism-charge-as-crutch-ted-cruz-says/

 

BREITBART
— Retailer Target Abruptly Shuts Expansion Projects amid Boycott over Transgender Policy – WARNER TODD HUSTON
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/02/08/amid-falling-stock-prices-retailer-target-abruptly-shuts-high-profile-growth-projects/

 

CHRISTIAN TODAY
— White Supremacist David Duke Celebrates Appointment Of Jeff Sessions As Attorney General – Joseph Hartropp  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes work against those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestants, conservatives, Republicans, Americans, Whites, males, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.christiantoday.com/article/white.supremacist.david.duke.celebrates.appointment.of.jeff.sessions.as.attorney.general/104572.htm

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— DeVos is not as conservative on social issues as you think – Peter LaBarbera
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/devos-may-not-be-as-conservative-on-social-issues-as-you-think
— Canadian Federal employees must take and pass ‘gender equality’ test, or else – Pete Baklinski  (DIERSEN: In America, Democrats run the federal government.  If you are a federal employee who does not promote planks in the Democrat Party platform that conflict with planks in Republican Party platform, the Democrats who run the federal government get rid of you.)
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/canadian-federal-employees-given-three-chances-to-pass-gender-equality-test

 

THE COLLEGE FIX
— Barnard College pledges to hire professors based on skin color, mandates social-justice workshops – TONI AIRAKSINEN (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.  IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.  The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/31027/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Union tells Congress: Stop focusing on bad federal workers – PETE KASPEROWICZ  (DIERSEN: Of course, since 1966, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I was a “bad federal worker” and that is the ONLY REASON a) WHY my Democrat GAO superiors 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, b) WHY my Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims, and c) WHY my Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests.)
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/union-tells-congress-stop-focusing-on-bad-federal-workers/article/2614396

 

CNN
— 9th Circuit rules against reinstating travel ban – Ariane de Vogue
http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/09/politics/travel-ban-9th-circuit-ruling/index.html

 

THE HILL
— Durbin calls for Senate hearings on Trump’s immigration orders – REBECCA SAVRANSKY
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/318648-durbin-requests-senate-hearings-on-trumps-immigration-orders
— Appeals court unanimously rejects Trump on travel ban – MELANIE ZANONA
http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/318327-appeals-court-rejects-trump-on-travel-ban
— GOP states move to block sanctuary cities after Trump order – REID WILSON  (DIERSEN: When will Rauner “move to block sanctuary cities” in Illinois?)
http://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/318754-gop-states-move-to-block-sanctuary-cities-after-trump-order
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Conway’s hawking for Ivanka triggers outcry.”
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/318791-conways-hawking-for-ivanka-triggers-outcry
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Bannon and Priebus: The odd couple that holds Trump’s keys to success.”
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-administration/318718-bannon-and-priebus-the-odd-couple-that-holds-trumps

 

AOL NEWS
— Poll shows Trump administration is more trusted than the news media  (DIERSEN: Who do you trust more?  Me or my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes?)
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/02/09/shocking-poll-shows-trump-adminstration-is-more-trusted-than-the/21710627/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Court Refuses to Reinstate Travel Ban, Dealing Trump Another Legal Loss – ADAM LIPTAK
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/09/us/politics/appeals-court-trump-travel-ban.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Trump shows some interest in a dead immigration bill — the one Republicans killed – Lisa Mascaro
http://www.latimes.com/politics/washington/la-na-essential-washington-updates-1486680277-htmlstory.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Federal appeals court maintains suspension of Trump’s immigration order – Matt Zapotosky
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/federal-appeals-court-maintains-suspension-of-trumps-immigration-order/2017/02/09/e8526e70-ed47-11e6-9662-6eedf1627882_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Appeals Court Rules Against Trump Travel Ban  Judges say temporary halt on executive order should continue – DEVLIN BARRETT and BRENT KENDALL
https://www.wsj.com/articles/appeals-court-rules-against-trump-travel-ban-1486682025
— Most Undocumented Immigrants Live in 20 Metro Areas  In 2014, the 20 metropolitan areas with the largest undocumented population were home to 6.8 million, or 61%, of the estimated 11.1 million in the U.S. – MIRIAM JORDAN
https://www.wsj.com/articles/most-undocumented-immigrants-live-in-20-metro-areas-1486669245
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Many of those cities are Democratic. Greater New York, with 1.2 million undocumented immigrants, and metropolitan Los Angeles, with one million, were home to the largest number of people in the U.S. unlawfully. They are among several major metropolitan areas with large undocumented populations, including Chicago, San Jose and Boston, whose mayors have pledged not to cooperate with federal efforts to step up immigration enforcement.)

 

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “Will There Be Another President Kennedy? Chris Kennedy Runs For Illinois Governor, But His Relatives Also Have Political Ambitions.”
http://www.ibtimes.com/will-there-be-another-president-kennedy-chris-kennedy-runs-illinois-governor-his-2489219

 

TIME
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Illinois Democratic State Representative Sara Feigenholtz Proposes Bill to Promote Abortion.
http://motto.time.com/4665811/illinois-abortion-rights-bill/

 

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Kellyanne Conway’s Endorsement of Ivanka Products Apparently Violates Federal Law.”
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2017/02/conways-ivanka-product-endorsement-apparently-broke-the-law.html

 

FED SMITH
— Cutting the Federal Workforce Is Harder Than It Sounds – Jeff Neal
http://www.fedsmith.com/2017/02/09/cutting-the-federal-workforce-is-harder-than-it-sounds/

 

DAILY KOS
— IL-Gov: Chris Kennedy (D) Doesn’t Hold Back, Labels Bruce Rauner (R) As Heartless
http://m.dailykos.com/story/2017/02/09/1631829/-IL-Gov-Chris-Kennedy-D-Doesn-t-Hold-Back-Labels-Bruce-Rauner-R-As-Heartless

 

DAILY MAIL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “The Counselor gets counseled! Kellyanne gets slap-on-the-wrist from White House after she shamelessly tells Americans to ‘Go buy Ivanka’s stuff’ during TV interview after Nordstrom pulled plug on her label.”
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4208440/Kellyanne-Conway-tells-Americans-buy-Ivanka-s-stuff.html

February 7 Evening Edition

WGN TV & CLTV
— All CPS students sent home with letter accusing Gov. Rauner of ‘cheating’ kids
http://wgntv.com/2017/02/07/all-cps-students-sent-home-with-letter-accusing-gov-rauner-of-cheating-kids/
http://cltv.com/2017/02/07/all-cps-students-sent-home-with-letter-accusing-gov-rauner-of-cheating-kids/

 

CBS2
— 4th Ward Incumbent Has Emanuel’s Backing, But Is That Good? – Dorothy Tucker
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/02/07/4th-ward-incumbent-has-emanuels-backing-but-is-that-good/

 

NBC5
— Here’s How Illinois Senators Voted on Betsy Devos’ Confirmation – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/heres-how-illinois-senators-voted-on-betsy-devos-confirmation-413070883.html
— Emanuel: Democrats Should ‘Take a Chill Pill’ Following Election Losses – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/emanuel-dems-should-take-a-chill-pill-following-election-losses-413060013.html
— Trump Compares Chicago to War-Torn Middle Eastern Country  During the meeting, Trump claimed the country’s murder rate is the highest it’s been in nearly 50 years, pointing to the ongoing crisis in Chicago. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Trump-Chicagos-Become-So-Sad-413051763.html
— CTU Calls DeVos a ‘Nightmare’ Following Senate Confirmation  “Choosing Betsy DeVos to lead the Department of Education was one of the first in what will surely be a series of horrific decisions made by the Trump administration,” a statement from the CTU said. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/CTU-Calls-DeVos-a-Nightmare-Following-Senate-Confirmation-413098573.html

 

ABC7
— TRUMP’S PICK FOR LABOR SECRETARY HIRED UNDOCUMENTED WORKER – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trumps-pick-for-labor-secretary-hired-undocumented-worker/1741695/
— WHITE HOUSE RELEASES LIST OF ‘UNDER-REPORTED TERRORIST ATTACKS’ – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/white-house-releases-list-of-under-reported-terrorist-attacks/1741074/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump again calls out Chicago on violence and repeats debunked murder rate claim.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-donald-trump-chicago-crime-20170207-story.html
— City Hall’s CPS blame game: Why isn’t Claypool pounding on his fellow Democrats to fix their fiasco? – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-rauner-claypool-chicago-public-schools-budget-edit-0208-20170207-story.html
— Northwestern University investigates reports of sex assaults, drugging at frats – Stacy St. Clair and Gregory Pratt
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-northwestern-date-rape-alert-fraternity-20170207-story.html
— Melania Trump’s lawyers cite ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity for first lady to boost her personal brand
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-melania-trump-lawsuit-20170207-story.html
— Dueling letters draw CPS parents into battle over funding – Juan Perez Jr.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-bruce-rauner-chicago-school-budget-met-20170207-story.html
— Rahm Emanuel is wrong — Dems need adrenaline, not a ‘chill pill,’ to beat Trump’s GOP – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-rahm-emanuel-democrats-chill-pill-wrong-perspec-0208-jm-20170207-column.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump’s obsession with (his own) fake news”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-trump-lies-fake-news-kellyanne-conway-perspec-20170207-column.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Let’s all hope the Boy President has a soul.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-boy-president-garrison-keillor-20170207-story.html
— Is Trump the new Teddy Roosevelt? – Evan Fazio
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-teddy-roosevelt-trump-comparison-perspec-0208-md-20170207-story.html
— Illinois Senate looking at higher sales tax on food, drugs – Monique Garcia and Haley BeMiller
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-senate-budget-taxes-met-0208-20170207-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump hits Chicago again: Worse than some places in Middle East – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-hits-chicago-again-worse-than-some-places-in-middle-east/
— Pence breaks tie, Trump’s ed secretary DeVos confirmed – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/senate-set-to-ok-trumps-ed-secretary-devos-by-narrowest-margin/amp/
— Rauner’s schools chief tells parents CPS created its own mess – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauners-schools-chief-tells-parents-cps-created-its-own-mess/amp/
— Conway says Trump wants to talk to Rahm about crime help – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sweet-conway-says-trump-wants-to-talk-to-rahm-about-crime-help/amp/
— ‘Nerves are raw’ on NU campus after drugging, sex-assault reports – Andy Grimm, Stefano Esposito and Sam Charles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/nerves-are-raw-on-nu-campus-after-drugging-sex-assault-reports/
— Ald. Santiago ‘feels violated’ after home burglary, hate mail – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/ald-santiago-feels-violated-after-home-burglary-hate-mail/

 

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage sheriff to seek federal grant for body cameras – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170207/news/170209103/
— Dan Proft addresses Wheeling Township GOP on Saturday
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170207/news/170209086/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How much does Illinois depend on Mexico trade? – GREG HINZ  (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrats who run Illinois ask Mexico to bail out Illinois, that is, to give Illinois many billions of dollars?  For that money, how soon, if not already, will the Democrats who run Illinois promise to get rid the remaining individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that are Trump supporters, 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 that are still in Illinois?)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170207/BLOGS02/170209871/how-much-does-illinois-depend-on-mexico-trade

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Uptown rally protests Trump agenda, Davis’ support – Derek Beigh
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/uptown-rally-protests-trump-agenda-davis-support/article_44244fde-746d-5674-ac70-f6e3aa682284.html

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote those who are anti-Trunp.
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/syrian-man-leads-pledge-of-allegiance-at-citizenship-event/article_f7c91359-3e7c-5ed1-bdf1-6af0d24abe6a.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— House GOP leaders want more security at town halls  Call comes after unruly Obamacare protests – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/house-gop-leaders-want-more-security-at-town-halls/651881343
— Homeland chief: ‘Thousands’ of Syrian fighters could reach U.S.  John Kelly has defended the ban – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/homeland-chief-i-should-have-delayed-order-on-immigration/651638855

 

WSIL TV
— As Trump fears fraud, GOP votes to kill federal election assistance commission – AP  (DIERSEN: According to official DuPage County Election Commission records, there were 506 registered voters in my Milton Township Precinct 9 for the November 8, 2016 general election, 393 voted, and Trump got only 137 votes, even though 187 of those who voted were Republicans. For the March 15, 2016 primary election, 182 cast Republican ballots and 93 voted for Kasich, 49 for Cruz, 21 for Trump, and 15 for Rubio.)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/34448139/as-trump-fears-fraud-gop-votes-to-kill-election-commission

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
– Class-action suit in St. Clair County alleges scratch-off lottery rigged – CASEY BISCHEL AND BRIAN BRUEGGEMAN
http://wgntv.com/2017/02/07/all-cps-students-sent-home-with-letter-accusing-gov-rauner-of-cheating-kids/

 

STATELINE
— TREASONOUS: Proposed Bill Would Make Illinois a ‘Sanctuary State’ for Illegal Immigrants  Legislation would create ‘Safe Zones’ for at various facilities statewide
http://www.mystateline.com/news/proposed-bill-would-make-illinois-a-sanctuary-state-for-illegal-immigrants/651651973

 

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump inching towards the Blago blueprint.”
http://www.jsonline.com/story/opinion/columnists/christian-schneider/2017/02/07/schneider-trump-inching-towards-blago-blueprint/97595758/

 

CHICAGO NOW
— IL Chamber’s Masich discusses the Cullerton-Radogno Grand Bargain – Jeff Berkowitz
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2017/02/il-chambers-masich-discusses-the-cullerton-radogno-grand-bargain-part-i/

 

DNA INFO
— Rauner Fires Back At CPS Cuts, Calling Them ‘Curiously Timed, Unfortunate’ – Heather Cherone
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170207/hermosa/rauner-fires-back-at-cps-cuts-calling-them-curiously-timed-unfortunate

 

WILMETTE PATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Wilmette Protest: Demonstrators Brave Freezing Cold to Oppose Pres. Donald Trump  North Shore residents gathered Saturday to protest against Trump’s policies on immigration, refugees and other issues.”
http://patch.com/illinois/wilmette/wilmette-demonstrators-brave-freezing-cold-oppose-pres-donald-trump

 

UIC NEWS CENTER
— Lincoln Laureate aspires to help others – Tim Goldrick (DIERSEN: What did you do when you were a full-time college student?  Instead of helping others, I selfishly worked part-time during the school years and I selfishly worked full-time during the summers.  Instead of using the money that I earned to help others, I selfishly bought two new cars (1968 Oldsmobile 442 and 1969 Dodge Charger SE) and I selfishly paid for all my college expenses at UIC and at NIU. Government is nasty.  Politics is nasty. If I sought a government office or a political office, by critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would use the aforesaid against me.)
https://news.uic.edu/lincoln-laureate-aspires-to-help-others
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Rafid Rahman had a simple objective when he began classes at UIC four years ago. He just wanted to help others.
“One thing my parents have always told me is, ‘Wherever you go, at any stage of your life, you can always give back,’” said Rahman, a senior in anthropology and biology. “Even if it is really small, there’s something you can do to help your community. So I really wanted that to be the focus of any club I joined.” Fast-forward seven semesters, and the Springfield native is being honored for his strong commitment to service with the Lincoln Laureate, an award given to a senior at each undergraduate institution in Illinois. “I’m super honored,” he said. “I can’t say that enough. So many people that I know here have done great things and made UIC such a great campus, and I don’t think this campus would be the same without any of them. To be recognized out of those people and be the sole winner of this award, I’m truly honored.” In total, 56 students across the state named Lincoln Laureates, which takes into account public service and academics. Gov. Bruce Rauner joined the Lincoln Academy of Illinois in recognizing the students at the Old State Capitol Nov. 12. Rauner presented the students with a certificate of merit, a medal of Lincoln and a $1,000 check from the Lincoln Academy.)

 

SANGAMON SUN
— Illinois may be heading for recession, think tank reports – Tabitha Fleming
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511075885-illinois-may-be-heading-for-recession-think-tank-reports

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Choose Life: Defund Abortion-Centric Planned Parenthood – Tami Jackson
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/choose-life-defund-abortion-centric-planned-parenthood/

 

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— Two Minute Warning: “Republican” Minority Leader Radogno Looking Out For Herself Not You – Pat Hughes
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/two-minute-warning-republican-minority-leader-radogno-looking-out-for-herself-not-you

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER: NEW TRIER HIGH SCHOOL TO HOST ONE-SIDED RACE SEMINAR
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/thorner-new-trier-high-school-to-host-one-sided-race-seminar.html
— DEVOS CONFIRMED AS SECRETARY OF EDUCATION, PENCE BREAKS TIE VOTE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/devos-confirmed-as-secretary-of-education.html
— IL GOP BLASTS EMANUEL FOR CHICAGO SCHOOL BUDGET CUTS?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/il-gop-blasts-emanuel-for-chicago-school-budget-cuts.html
— AGAIN, GUTIERREZ COMPLAINS ABOUT TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S IMMIGRATION POLICY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/again-gutierrez-complains-about-trump-administrations-immigration-policy.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Proft says his donors want GOPs like Radogno who are negotiating “surrender” with Dems “removed from the battlefield”
http://capitolfax.com/2017/02/07/proft-says-his-donors-want-gops-like-radogno-who-are-negotiating-surrender-with-dems-removed-from-the-battlefield/
— ILGOP lashes out at Emanuel
http://capitolfax.com/2017/02/07/ilgop-lashes-out-at-emanuel/
— Poll of Illinois Republicans finds support for unions  (DIERSEN: Virtually all my Republican critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are vehemently anti-union.  I was a union member for almost 12 years.)
http://capitolfax.com/2017/02/07/poll-of-illinois-republicans-finds-support-for-unions/
— Emanuel on deal-making and dealing with Trump
http://capitolfax.com/2017/02/07/emanuel-on-deal-making-and-dealing-with-trump/

 

PUBLIUS FORUM
— Liberal Illogic: A Fetus Isn’t Human… Unless It’s a ‘Transgender’ Fetus – Warner Todd Huston
http://www.publiusforum.com/2017/02/06/liberal-illogic-fetus-isnt-human-unless-transgender-fetus/

 

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
— The looming fight over legal immigration – Chris Stirewalt
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/07/looming-fight-over-legal-immigration.html
— DeVos foes now claiming her policies could ‘kill children,’ ruin public schools
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/07/devos-foes-now-claiming-her-policies-could-kill-children-ruin-public-schools.html

 

NEWSMAX
— OUTSTANDING: Texas Gov. Abbott Cracks Down on Sanctuary Cities, Withholds State Funds – Jason Devaney  (DIERSEN: When will Rauner crack down on the sanctuary cities in Illinois?)
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsmax-Tv/greg-abbott-sanctuary-cities-withholds-texas/2017/02/07/id/772461/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump Rattled By SNL Sketch, Spicer Played By Woman.”
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/sean-spicer-snl-skit-trump/2017/02/06/id/772285/
— Congressional GOP Confronted by Protesters in Their Hometowns – Jeffrey Rodack
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/protests-Republicans-congress-GOP/2017/02/07/id/772397/

 

THE BLAZE
— Chicago public schools send kids home with ‘political propaganda’ against Trump, GOP – Carlos Garcia
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/02/07/chicago-public-schools-send-kids-home-with-political-propaganda-against-trump-gop/
— Trump immigrant-ban protesters asked if they’d let refugees live with them. Here’s how they respond. – Dave Urbanski
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/02/07/trump-immigrant-ban-protesters-asked-if-theyd-let-refugees-live-with-them-heres-how-they-respond/

 

DAILY CALLER
— In Their Own Words: Anti-Trump ‘Resistance’ Leaders Say They Want To Make America ‘Ungovernable’ – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/02/06/in-their-own-words-anti-trump-resistance-leaders-say-they-want-to-make-america-ungovernable/
— White House Releases List Of Terror Attacks It Considers Underreported By The Media – Kaitlan Collins
http://dailycaller.com/2017/02/06/the-78-terror-attacks-the-white-house-believes-the-dishonest-media-underreported/
— Hillary Clinton Declares: ‘The Future Is Female’ – Chuck Ross
http://dailycaller.com/2017/02/06/hillary-clinton-declares-the-future-is-female-video/
— Trump Says White House Leaks Coming From Obama Admin Holdovers – KERRY PICKET
http://dailycaller.com/2017/02/06/trump-says-white-house-leaks-coming-from-obama-admin-holdovers/
— UC Berkeley Rioter Identified As University Staff Member – Justin Caruso
http://dailycaller.com/2017/02/06/uc-berkeley-rioter-identified-as-university-staff-member/
— New Poll Shows Most Americans Support President Trump’s Immigration Ban – Kaitlan Collins
http://dailycaller.com/2017/02/07/new-poll-shows-most-americans-support-president-trumps-immigration-ban/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— TRUMP PROVEN RIGHT: MEDIA SPINNING TERROR STORIES – LEO HOHMANN
http://www.wnd.com/2017/02/trump-proven-right-media-spinning-terror-stories/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— A Super Bowl ad offends against the truth. – Dennis Prager
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/444672/super-bowl-audi-ad-mendacious

 

POLITICO
— Trump meets with sheriffs who back his border plans – MATTHEW NUSSBAUM
http://www.politico.com/blogs/donald-trump-administration/2017/02/trump-meets-sheriffs-white-house-234735

 

THE HILL
— Trump says he sleeps 4-5 hours a night – REBECCA SAVRANSKY
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/318428-trump-says-he-sleeps-4-5-hours-a-night
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump regrets hiring Spicer, blames Priebus.”
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/318385-report-trump-regrets-hiring-spicer-blames-priebus
— Republican lawmakers face rising anger at town halls – JONATHAN EASLEY
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/318175-republican-lawmakers-face-rising-anger-at-town-halls

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Government By Outburst.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/government-by-outburst_us_58991b3be4b061551b3e02ae

 

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “White House ramping up search for communications director after Spicer’s rocky start.”
http://edition.cnn.com/2017/02/07/politics/sean-spicer-white-house-communications/
— GOP senators aim to cut legal immigration by half – Ashley Killough  (DIERSEN: Democrats want immigrants who will vote for Democrats.  RINOs want immigrants who will work for less money.)
http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/07/politics/cotton-perdue-immigration-bill/
— In 2012 interviews, Steve Bannon compared protesters on the left to the Nazi Brownshirts – Andrew Kaczynski
http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/07/politics/kfile-steve-bannon-brownshirts/

 

NEW YORK POST
— My 22-year marriage didn’t survive Trump’s election – Yaron Steinbuch  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps promote hatred against Trump and against his supporters.)
http://nypost.com/2017/02/07/my-22-year-marriage-didnt-survive-trumps-election/

 

OMAHA WORLD HERALD
— Creighton OKs Turning Point USA campus chapter that put English professor on ‘Watchlist’ – Rick Ruggles
http://www.omaha.com/news/education/creighton-oks-campus-chapter-of-conservative-group-that-put-english/article_45cced2e-011d-5ed7-8f63-78c7b200114e.html

 

BLOOMBERG
— Illinois Faces Further Downgrades If Budget Deal Not Reached – Eric Englert
https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-02-07/illinois-faces-further-downgrades-if-budget-deal-proves-elusive

 

FORBES
— Why Trump Will Let China’s Smart Elite Invest In The U.S. – Ralph Jennings
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ralphjennings/2017/02/07/trump-is-open-to-investment-from-chinas-smart-elite/#1c9208c75fcb

 

BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS
— Roskam Urges Fast Tax Overhaul As Border Debate Continues – Kaustuv Basu and Aaron E. Lorenzo
https://www.bna.com/rep-roskam-urges-n57982083438/?mc_cid=16c26d9504&mc_eid=2161c2039e

 

FED SMITH
— First Agency Up for Elimination: Election Assistance Commission – Ralph R. Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2017/02/07/first-agency-up-for-elimination-election-assistance-commission/

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— Average January retirement surge falls short of alarmist predictions – David Thornton  (DIERSEN: Democrats continue to run the federal government and federal employees know it.  Virtually all federal employees are Democrats.)
http://federalnewsradio.com/retirement/2017/02/average-january-retirement-surge-falls-short-alarmist-predictions/

 

FEDWEEK
— Retirement No Longer a Certain Thing
http://www.fedweek.com/publishers-perspective/retirement-no-longer-certain-thing/

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Democrats Think Muslims Worse Off Here Than Christians Are In Muslim World
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/february_2017/democrats_think_muslims_worse_off_here_than_christians_are_in_muslim_world

 

BBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, the less that individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries promote Islam, the more that they are demonized, denigrated, and condemned by anti-Trump individuals, anti-Trump organizations, anti-Trump companies, anti-Trump governments, and anti-Trump countries.)
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38886496

 

SPUTNIK NEWS
— More than two million young Americans between the ages of 12 and 17 use illicit drugs, the Government Accountability Office noted in a new report.
https://sputniknews.com/us/201702081050449197-usa-adolescents-illicit-drugs/

February 7 Morning Edition

ABC7
— PENCE MAY HAVE TO BREAK TIE IN DEVOS CONFIRMATION VOTE TODAY – ABC News
http://abc7chicago.com/news/pence-may-have-to-break-tie-in-devos-confirmation-vote-today-/1741503/

 

NBC5
— Senate Set to Confirm Education Secretary by Narrow Margin  Republicans accused Democrats of slow-walking DeVos and other qualified nominees to placate liberal base voters – Erica Werner and Maria Danilova
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Senate-in-Round-the-Clock-Session-to-Confirm-Trump-Cabinet-412915023.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lisa Madigan spars with Rauner over immigration ban – ANDY GRIMM  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with foreign countries and with their citizens against America and against its citizens.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/lisa-madigan-spars-with-rauner-over-immigration-ban/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Obama saw low-wage workers as struggling moms. Trump may see them as suburban teens – Jim Puzzanghera  (DERSEN: Are/were you a low-wage suburban teen?  I was.  I did yard work, delivered newspapers, washed dishes, cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, pumped gasoline, and delivered mail while my outstanding parents provided me with room and board.  With the money that I earned/saved, I bought a 1958 Chevy BelAir in 1964, a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in 1966, a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967, and a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968.  In addition, I paid for all my college expenses at UIC 1966-1968 and at NIU 1969-1970.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-low-wage-workers-20170206-story.html
— Suburbs vs. city: Who will win the wooing contest for Caterpillar’s headquarters? – Robert Reed
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-cat-move-robert-reed-17-biz-20170206-column.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Already, DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin has sent a letter to Caterpillar CEO James Umpleby touting his west suburban area and stressing a willingness to work with Cat’s relocation team. Although no tax breaks or deals are mentioned, Cronin’s letter stresses DuPage’s business base and that the ongoing Western Access O’Hare Project will provide “convenient, hassle-free access” to the airport. That’s true, but it won’t be for a while.)
— China’s middle class anger at its education system is growing – Lauren Teixeira
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-china-schools-35dc34ae-ecae-11e6-b4ff-ac2cf509efe5-20170206-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Mayor, residents decry former Arlington Heights candidate’s Facebook post – Christopher Placek
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170206/news/170209207/
— Arlington Heights controversy an object lesson in role of acrimony, indiscretion in local politics – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170207/discuss/170209184/
— Take a position, Congressman Roskam – Michael Malone, Glen Ellyn  (DIERSEN: In Illinois, you “take a position” that you are a Republican every time you cast a Republican ballot in a primary election.  Further, in Illinois, if you are elected or appointed to government office or a political office as a Republican, you obligate yourself to defend and to advance the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170207/discuss/170209232/

 

CRAIN’s CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner and Madigan—Lisa Madigan—make war – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170207/BLOGS02/170209890/bruce-rauner-and-lisa-madigan-square-off

 

WTTW
— Left Wing ‘Tea Party’ Growing in Chicago – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/02/06/left-wing-tea-party-growing-chicago

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Fear sparked by Donald Trump’s executive order prompts more immigrants in Rockford area to pursue citizenship – Kristen Zambo
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20170206/fear-sparked-by-donald-trumps-executive-order-prompts-more-immigrants-in-rockford-area-to-pursue-citizenship

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Gov. Rauner still staying out of ‘grand bargain’ discussions – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170206/gov-rauner-still-staying-out-of-grand-bargain-discussions

 

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Residents organize with ‘Indivisible Guide’ to counter Trump policies   ‘We can start a movement. We can do this’ – BRENDA SCHORY
http://www.kcchronicle.com/2017/02/05/residents-organize-with-indivisible-guide-to-counter-trump-policies/ajlyn8a/

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Madigan joins 15 attorneys general in fight against Trump immigration order – DANA RIECK (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with foreign countries and with their citizens against America and against its citizens.)
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article131093404.html
— TRAGIC: Belleville gives its OK to video gaming at new development – MIKE KOZIATEK
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/community/belleville/article131141739.html
— Illinois took in 11,000 refugees since 2007 from countries in Trump order – CASEY BISCHEL
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article131179659.html

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Chamber of Commerce Looking to keep Illinois Competitive – Jordan Abudayyeh
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/chamber-of-commerce-looking-to-keep-illinois-competitive

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump’s Labor Dept. pick admits to employing undocumented worker  Puzder’s nomination hearings have been delayed
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trumps-labor-dept-pick-admits-to-employing-undocumented-worker/650571405
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Andrew Puzder, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Labor Department, employed an undocumented immigrant for years, the business magnate said in a statement Monday. It’s an admission that in the past has sunk other Cabinet secretary nominees. Puzder’s nomination has been stalled in Congress after a series of delayed hearings from the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. Puzder, the head of the parent company that owns fast food companies Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr., said he and his wife have already paid back taxes on the employee. “My wife and I employed a housekeeper for a few years, during which I was unaware that she was not legally permitted to work in the US,” Puzder said in a statement. “When I learned of her status, we immediately ended her employment and offered her assistance in getting legal status.” He added: “We have fully paid back taxes to the IRS and the state of California and submitted all required paperwork.” The Huffington Post first reported the fact Puzder employed an undocumented worker.)

 

JOLIET PATCH
— Joliet Mayor to Meet With Community Over Concerns With Trump’s Exec Orders & Immigration  The meeting will be at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. – Joseph Hosey
http://patch.com/illinois/joliet/joliet-mayor-meet-community-over-concerns-trumps-exec-orders-immigration

 

CHICAGOIST
— Toby Keith Is Playing Ribfest, & Some People In Naperville Are Pissed – STEPHEN GOSSETT
http://chicagoist.com/2017/02/06/toby_keith_is_playing_ribfest_and_n.php

 

CHICAGO NOW
— The most famous federal appellate judge in the Country tells it like it is: Berkowitz w/Posner (DIERSEN: Have you ever argued a lawsuit before Judge Posner?  I did in 1996. SEE: David J. Diersen v. Chicago Car Exchange, Inc., 110 F.3d 481 (7th Cir. 1997), cert. denied, 118 S.Ct. 178 (1997) (http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-7th-circuit/1385001.html) The lawsuit involved the Federal Odometer Act (FOA), the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) authority to grant exemptions from the FOA, and the sufficiency of material facts that would make a dealer suspicious of a car’s mileage. On September 16, 1996, I presented oral arguments to Chief Judge Posner and to Circuit Court Judges Coffey and Kanne.  On March 31, 1997, the Appellate Court agreed with me and ruled that DOT’s exemption for cars over 10 years old was invalid.)
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2017/02/the-most-famous-federal-appellate-judge-in-the-country-tells-like-it-is-berkowitz-wposner-cableweb/

 

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Kevin Coyne seeking re-election to finish job on Naperville City Council – Glenn Minnis
http://willcountygazette.com/stories/511075089-kevin-coyne-seeking-re-election-to-finish-job-on-naperville-city-council
— Three candidates removed from DuPage Township ballot – Ruth de Jauregui
http://willcountygazette.com/stories/511079643-three-candidates-removed-from-dupage-township-ballot

 

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Republican Unity Slate sets sights on Maine Township races – Ruth de Jauregui
http://northcooknews.com/stories/511079575-republican-unity-slate-sets-sights-on-maine-township-races
— New Trier H.S. superintendent, school leadership are registered Democrats
http://northcooknews.com/stories/511080084-new-trier-h-s-superintendent-school-leadership-are-registered-democrats

 

SANGOMON SUN
— Illinois offers ample tax breaks but pays the price – Carol Ostrow
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511065018-illinois-offers-ample-tax-breaks-but-pays-the-price

 

KANE COUNTY CONNECTS
— 9 REFERENDUMS NOW ON APRIL 4 BALLOT
http://kanecountyconnects.com/2017/02/3-fire-district-referendums-so-far-in-april-consolidated-election/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— NEARLY 240 COOK COUNTY CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS CALL IN SICK FOR SUPER BOWL  Super Sunday sees 239 corrections officers – or 19 percent of the staff assigned to work that day – call in sick despite pleas to officers ahead of time from the Cook County Sheriff’s office. – Brendan Bakala
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/nearly-240-cook-county-correctional-officers-call-in-sick-for-super-bowl/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— MISSOURI JOINS MIDWESTERN RIGHT-TO-WORK SURGE SURROUNDING ILLINOIS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/missouri-joins-midwestern-right-to-work-surge-.html

 

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— Ivanka Trump Promotes Gay and Transgender Rights – Cliff Kincaid  (DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBTQ activity work very hard against Republicans.)
https://www.aim.org/aim-column/ivanka-trump-promotes-gay-and-transgender-rights/

 

GOPUSA
— Soros funded anti-Trump Republicans (DIERSEN: If you seek/take money from anti-Republicans, you are NOT a Republican.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=20362

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Peter Roskam: Congress will overhaul tax code in 2017  Status quo suffocating, unsustainable – Tom Howell Jr.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/6/peter-roskam-congress-will-overhaul-tax-code-in-20/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump is stronger than national polls suggest – DAVID M. DRUCKER
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-stronger-than-national-polls-suggest/article/2614092

 

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— WEAPONS-GRADE IMMIGRATION – Patrick Hall  (DIERSEN: By sending millions of its citizens into America illegally, by keeping millions of its citizens in America illegally, and by sending mountains of illegal drugs into America illegally, Mexico has declared war on America.)
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/weapons-grade-immigration/

 

FOX NEWS
— Melania Trump re-files lawsuit against Daily Mail over report she worked as an escort
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/07/melania-trump-re-files-lawsuit-against-daily-mail-over-report-worked-as-escort.html

 

BREITBART
— Soros Fund Execs Funded Paul Ryan, Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, John McCain, John Kasich, Lindsey Graham in 2016 – MATTHEW BOYLE  (DIERSEN: One could argue that if you seek/take money from anti-Republicans, you are an anti-Republican.)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/02/06/records-soros-fund-execs-funded-paul-ryan-marco-rubio-jeb-bush-john-mccain-john-kasich-lindsey-graham-in-2016/

 

THE BLAZE
— University stops formation of Turning Point USA chapter due to campus leftists feeling ‘unsafe’ – Brandon Morse
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/02/06/university-stops-formation-of-conservative-group-due-to-campus-leftists-feeling-unsafe/

 

FEDERALIST
— If College Students Will Protest Mike Huckabee, They’ll Protest Anybody  If people choose to protest with as light a provocation as someone such as Mike Huckabee provides, then life will become miserably dominated by political ideology. – Hunter Baker
http://thefederalist.com/2017/02/07/college-students-will-protest-mike-huckabee-theyll-protest-anybody/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— LEFT’S NEW CATCHWORDS: ‘NAZIS, WHITE NATIONALISTS’  Author pulls back curtain on strategy to dehumanize Trump advisers, supporters – PAUL BREMMER  (DIERSEN: Who takes the lead in dehumanizing Trump supporters in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  I should write a book about the lead dehumanizers in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.)
http://www.wnd.com/2017/02/lefts-new-catchwords-nazis-white-nationalists/
— I’M TIRED OF REPUBLICAN TOUGH-TALK LIES  Brent Smith likens GOP voters to ‘an abused spouse who just keeps going back’
http://www.wnd.com/2017/02/im-tired-of-republican-tough-talk-lies/

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “GOP gets bolder in breaking with Trump.”
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/318189-gop-gets-bolder-in-breaking-with-trump

 

POLITICO
— White House rattled by McCarthy’s spoof of Spicer  Trump ‘doesn’t like his people to look weak,’ a top Trump donor said. – ANNIE KARNI, JOSH DAWSEY and TARA PALMERI
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/melissa-mccarthy-sean-spicer-234715
— TREASONOUS: In response to Trump, New York Assembly passes ‘sanctuary state’ bill – JIMMY VIELKIND
http://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2017/02/assembly-passes-sanctuary-state-bill-as-trump-response-109389

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Steve Bannon Carries Battles to Another Influential Hub: The Vatican – JASON HOROWITZ
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/07/world/europe/vatican-steve-bannon-pope-francis.html
— Iran’s Supreme Leader Sarcastically Thanks Trump for Showing America’s ‘Real Face’ – THOMAS ERDBRINK
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/07/world/middleeast/trump-iran-ayatollah-ali-khamenei.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Members of the following groups argue that if you are pro-life, you should be pro-refugee: 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/07/opinion/im-pro-life-and-pro-refugee.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— A Boycott Budweiser movement begins over Super Bowl immigration ad – Cindy Boren
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2017/02/04/a-boycott-budweiser-movement-begins-over-super-bowl-immigration-ad/

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— San Diego venture capitalist John Cox says he’s considering a run for California governor – Phil Willon
http://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-san-diego-venture-capitalist-1486425776-htmlstory.html
— California joins 15 other states going to court to challenge Trump’s immigration orders – Patrick McGreevy
http://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-california-13-other-states-go-to-court-1486413357-htmlstory.html

 

LOS ANGELES LOYOLAN
— Conservatives on college campuses are minorities – Zachary Hayes  (DIERSEN: In one way or another, members of the following groups are minorities: Trump supporters, Protestants, conservatives, Republicans, Americans, Whites, males, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.laloyolan.com/opinion/conservatives-on-college-campuses-are-minorities/article_f6e7b280-40c1-59ae-ba2c-958da1013a47.html

 

DULUTH NEWS TRIBUNE
— Trump administration says ‘aliens’ outside US have no constitutional protections – Maura Dolan  (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs always put foreign countries and their citizens ahead of America and its citizens.)
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/politics/4213196-trump-administration-says-aliens-outside-us-have-no-constitutional-protections

 

CBS SAN FRANCISCO
— Bay Area Conservatives Keep Meetups Secret Fearing For Their Safety
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2017/02/04/bay-area-conservatives-host-secret-meetups-fearing-for-their-safety/

 

KANSAS CITY STAR
— Stuck in immigration limbo, Dreamers are losing patience – Mary Sanchez
http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/mary-sanchez/article131113584.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Who’s ‘Normalizing’ Donald Trump Now?  The vulgarity and violence of the anti-Trump left may be helping the president. – WILLIAM MCGURN
https://www.wsj.com/articles/whos-normalizing-donald-trump-now-1486426354
— Forget About Being Happy – NAOMI DUGUID
https://www.wsj.com/articles/forget-about-being-happy-1486426247

 

MTV
— WHITE PRIVILEGE IN A LIBERAL TOWN (Westport, Connecticut)  A TEEN ESSAY CONTEST HAS ROILED A PART OF CLINTON COUNTRY – JAMIL SMITH (DIERSEN: Are you White?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argue 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, g) that GAO should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a minority could have my job and my preferred corner office, and h) that instead of me, UIC, NIU, Loyola, DePaul, and IIT should have admitted minorities in 1966, 1969, 1972, 1976, and 1992 respectively.)
http://www.mtv.com/news/2979678/white-privilege-westport-connecticut/

 

DAILY BEAST
— The Civil Service Helped Make America Great. Donald Trump Wants To Change That. Once, government jobs were political rewards, with workers kicking back to the parties they owed their jobs to. Our new president wants to make corruption great again. – RICHARD GREENWALD (DIERSEN: Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and d) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/02/07/the-civil-service-helped-make-america-great-donald-trump-wants-to-change-that.html

 

BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS
— EPA Staff Jittery About Trump’s Hiring Freeze – Stephen Lee and Brian Dabbs  (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the agency was almost always under Republican-led hiring freezes and/or promotion freezes.)
https://www.bna.com/epa-staff-jittery-n57982083433/

 

FED SMITH
— After Trump: A Surge of Federal Employees Leaving Government? – Ralph R. Smith  (DIERSEN: Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and d) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.fedsmith.com/2017/02/07/after-trump-a-surge-of-federal-employees-leaving-government/

 

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps make it clear that they are anti-American.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/feb/07/john-bercow-donald-trump-parliament-state-visit-speech-westminster
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/feb/07/trump-disempower-institutions-protect-truth
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/feb/07/california-donald-trump-jobs-immigration-lgbt-rights

February 6 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Comptroller Mendoza rips Rauner on budget impasse – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-susana-mendoza-bruce-rauner-budget-story.html
— Will Madigan and Rauner act like statesmen or Illinois politicians? – John McCarron
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-rauner-madigan-llinois-budget-fight-perspec-0206-20170203-story.html
— Republicans decry Trump’s defense of Putin, Russia – Ashley Parker, Mike Debonis
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-gop-senators-trump-putin-defense-20170205-story.html
— Head off harmful office gossip – Marcel Schwantes  (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government promoted office gossip that helped them get rid employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/success/inc/tca-head-off-harmful-office-gossip-20170130-story.html
— 7 deadly sins of employee communication – Sujan Patel (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors and supervisors in the federal government focused on the following for their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran: Sin #1: Focusing on weaknesses and Sin #2: Disregarding professional development.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/success/inc/tca-7-deadly-sins-of-employee-communication-20170131-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump argues that George Washington would be an anti-Trump. 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-george-washington-trump-religion-tolerance-perspec-0206-20170202-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In a front page top of fold editorial with a big color picture unethically made to look like a news article, anti-Trumps promote Islam big time.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-travel-ban-visas-20170205-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In an editorial with a big color picture unethically made to look like a news article, anti-Trumps promote Islam big time.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-ohare-travel-ban-lifted-met-20170205-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump who claims to represent all African-Americans says “President offends African Americans.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/laura-washington-president-offends-african-americans/

 

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Anti-Trumps say “Waukegan’s ties to Mexican town may be tested under Trump.”
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170206/news/170209345/
— Who’s running against Roskam? – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170206/news/170209344/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: You read in the Daily Herald that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee hopes to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam by making his 6th District race one of its 20 top priorities nationwide in 2018. Just who is planning to run against him? I asked longtime DuPage County Democratic Chair Bob Peickert, who said there’s no name yet. Roskam and I spoke by phone this week, and he says he believes the committee is focused on defeating Republicans in districts like the 6th where Hillary Clinton performed strongly in November. Roskam was in the spotlight last month when he wouldn’t say how he voted on a move to declaw the Office of Congressional Ethics. The changes were was scrapped after an outcry.)
— Promotion for Wheeler – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170206/news/170209344/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A suburban state lawmaker has been named to co-chair of the committee that implements laws across state agencies. Republican state Rep. Keith Wheeler of North Aurora joined the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules in August, with House Republican Leader Jim Durkin praising his “sound judgment, keen analytical skills and team building.” The job does not come with a stipend. Other suburban members include House Assistant Majority Leader Lou Lang, a Skokie Democrat, and state Sen. Don Harmon, an Oak Park Democrat.)
— Chairwoman Deanne Mazzochi: COD ‘in a good place going forward’ – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170206/news/170209598/
— Eliminate election commission salaries – Jennifer Barron, Naperville  (DIERSEN: Does Barron agree with my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who hint/imply/argue/shout that because I am not paid for what I do as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor, me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are worthless?)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170206/discuss/170209379/
— Obamacare was a job, business killer – Jan Shaw, Wheaton
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170206/discuss/170209380/

— FRONT PAGE: Chicago Auto Show roars into town Saturday – Marni Pyke  (DIERSEN: Virtually all my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are anti-General Motors, anti-Ford, anti-Chrysler, anti-those who own/owned vehicles made by the aforesaid companies, anti-unions, anti-current union members, and/or anti-former union members.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170206/news/170209343/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Why Cat won’t be the last Chicago-bound HQ – STEVEN R. STRAHLER  (DIERSEN: Birds of a feather flock together.  If you move to Chicago, you shout that you 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 dodgers, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170204/ISSUE01/170209919
— More Than 16,500 Chicagoans Apply For Police Force, Officials Say – Heather Cherone (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.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170205/bridgeport/chicago-police-department-16500-applications

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— U.S. Senate Democrats looking for scalp – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2017-02-06/senate-dems-looking-scalp.html

 

SAUK VALLEY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats encourage people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally.  That is treason.
http://www.saukvalley.com/2017/02/06/the-land-lincoln-and-immigrants/a38mee8/

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps “protest Trump’s executive orders” in McHenry County
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/02/05/mchenry-county-activists-protest-trumps-executive-orders/a9ar0gd/

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump: ‘If something happens blame’ the judge  President tweeted over the weekend from Florida – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-if-something-happens-blame-the-judge/650059987

 

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Local elections are more important than ever in Trump era.”
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2017/02/05/opinion/editorial-board-local-elections-are-more-important-than-ever-in-trump-era/

 

NORTH LAKE SHORE
— Lake Forest Native Gerrit Lansing Lands White House Job
http://jwcdaily.com/2017/02/05/lake-forest-native-lands-white-house-job/

 

BEYOND THE BELTWAY
— Beyond the Beltway 2-5-17 video.  Panel: Art Cyr, Georgia Logothetis, and Doug Ibendahl
http://beyondthebeltway.com/

 

WIREPOINTS
— Authoritarians at the Gate: How One High School (New Trier) is Ripping its Community Apart – Mark Glennon
http://www.wirepoints.com/authoritarians-at-the-gate-how-new-trier-high-school-is-ripping-its-community-apart-wirepoints-original/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Controversy Grows Over Imbalanced New Trier Seminar on Race – Larie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/opposition-diverse-viewpoints-public-high-school/
https://illinoisfamily.org/podcast/podcast-controversy-grows-imbalanced-seminar-race/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— NINE HOUSE DEMS PUSH FOR ILLINOIS SCHOOLS, CHURCHES TO BE IMMIGRANT SAFE ZONES  (DIERSEN: Please join me in filing a witness slip in opposition to HB426.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/nine-house-dems-push-for-illinois-schools-churches-to-be-immigrant-safe-zones.html
— SCHLICHTER: THE LEFT HATES YOU. ACT ACCORDINGLY.  (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who claim to be Christian, conservative, and/or Republican, but who fail/refuse to stand up to the left?  Worse yet, what do you say to Democrat plants, to Libertarian plants, to Green plants, and to RINOs who work against those who are Christian, conservative, and/or Republican?)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/schlichter-the-left-hates-you-act-accordingly-.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: They hate you. Leftists don’t merely disagree with you. They don’t merely feel you are misguided. They don’t think you are merely wrong. They hate you. They want you enslaved and obedient, if not dead. Once you get that, everything that is happening now will make sense. And you will understand what you need to be ready to do. You are normal, and therefore a heretic. You refuse to bow to their idols, to subscribe to their twisted catechisms, to praise their false gods. This is unforgivable. You must burn. Crazy talk? Just ask them. Go ahead. Go on social media. Find a leftist – it’s easy. Just say something positive about America or Jesus and they’ll come swarming like locusts. Engage them and very quickly they will drop their masks and tell you what they really think. I know. I keep a rapidly expanding file of Twitter leftist death wish screenshots. They will tell you that Christians are idiots and vets are scum. That normals are subhumans whose role is to labor as serfs to subsidize the progressive elite and its clients. That you should die to make way for the New Progressive Man/Woman/Other. Understand that when they call Donald Trump “illegitimate,” what they are really saying is that our desire to govern ourselves is illegitimate. Their beef isn’t with him – it’s with us, the normal people who dared rise up and demand their right to participate in the rule of this country and this culture.)
— THORNER: PHYLLIS SCHLAFLY’S LEGACY HONORED AT RECENT GATHERING IN ST. LOUIS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/eagle-forum-.html
— KUSHINER: PLACES WE’D RATHER NOT GO
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/kushiner-places-wed-rather-not-go.html
— FULL MOON OVER CHICAGO: HUNDREDS PLAN TO DROP TROU IN PROTEST AT TRUMP TOWER
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/full-moon-over-chicago-hundreds-plan-to-drop-trou-in-protest-at-trump-tower.html

 

PJ MEDIA
— Soros-Funded Group Gave 50K to Goons Who Provoked Berkeley Riot – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/2017/02/04/soros-funded-group-gave-50k-to-goons-who-provoked-berkley-riot/

 

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— RNC Navigates Role Under Maverick President – Rebecca Berg  (DIERSEN: One could argue that Trump dominates the RNC like Rauner dominates the Illinois Republican Party.)
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2017/02/06/rnc_navigates_role_under_maverick_president.html

 

PUBLIUS FORUM
— Liberals Again Reveal Their Inner Fascist With Anti-Free Speech Riots in Berkeley – Warner Todd Huston
http://www.publiusforum.com/2017/02/05/liberals-reveal-inner-fascist-anti-free-speech-riots-berkeley/
— They Fumble the Ball for Trump Almost EVERY Time – Gary Krasner
http://www.publiusforum.com/2017/02/05/fumble-ball-trump-almost-every-time/

 

ANDY MARTIN
— Without a declaration of martial law, Chicago violence cannot be stopped
https://contrariancommentary.wordpress.com/2017/02/06/eight-years-ago-corruption-fighter-andy-martin-explained-why-martial-law-was-needed-in-chicago-to-stem-the-tide-of-relentless-violence/
http://contrariancommentary.blogspot.com/2017/02/eight-years-ago-corruption-fighter-andy.html

 

GOPUSA
— Minnesota: Gateway to Canada for rejected African migrants
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=20313
— The ACLU stands up for liberal rights
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=20307
— Obama poured $9.2B into U.N. in final year
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=20283

 

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— THE SEDITIOUS LEFT  Prosecute the Berkeley rioters by enforcing federal law. – Matthew Vadum
http://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/265717/seditious-left-matthew-vadum

 

BLAZE
— See how Ronald Reagan shut down violent UC Berkeley protesters in 1969 when he was Calif. governor – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/02/05/see-how-ronald-reagan-shut-down-violent-uc-berkeley-protesters-in-1969-when-he-was-calif-governor/
— Point of Boys Scouts is to turn boys into men – Lawrence Jones
http://www.theblaze.com/podcasts/point-of-boys-scouts-is-to-turn-boys-into-men/

 

BREITBART
— ‘Refuse Fascism’ Group Behind Berkeley Riot Received $50k from George Soros –  CHARLIE NASH
http://www.breitbart.com/milo/2017/02/05/refuse-fascism-group-behind-berkeley-riot-funded-george-soros/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Trump’s Got a Big Job Reining In Voter Fraud – Michael Kimmitt
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2017/02/trumps_got_a_big_job_reining_in_voter_fraud.html

 

FOX NEWS
— Federal workers turn to secret messaging to oppose Trump policies, nominees  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, I never tried to sabotage its Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, or Inclusion efforts. The federal government never charged me with that because I always carried out all the AA, Diversity, and Inclusion orders that I was given.  I can provide many examples in which I was ordered to give preference to my subordinates because they were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran, and that I carried out those orders.)
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/06/federal-workers-turn-to-secret-messaging-to-oppose-trump-policies-nominees.html

 

REUTERS
— Trump says Pence will lead voter fraud panel – Steve Holland
http://in.reuters.com/article/usa-trump-voterfraud-idINKBN15L0AF

 

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump asks “Does Trump’s ‘management by conflict’ equal chaos?”
http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/06/opinions/does-trump-management-by-conflict-equal-chaos/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, big business sides with foreign countries and with their citizens against America and against its citizens. From what I see, ever-increasingly, immigrants do not come to America for a “better life.”  They come a) to take advantage of the tremendous preferences that America gives minorities and females and b) to turn America into their motherland.
http://money.cnn.com/2017/02/05/technology/trump-travel-ban-tech-companies-legal-brief/

 

MERCURY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump sneers at ‘fake news’ polls critical of travel ban.”
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/02/06/president-trump-gives-fake-news-sneer-at-polls-critical-of-travel-ban-order/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In a front page top of fold editorial with big color pictures unethically made to look like a news article, anti-Trumps promote Islam big time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/05/us/trump-refugee-travel-ban-lifted-reunited-families.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps “Apple, Facebook and Google Say Trump’s Travel Ban Would Hurt Business.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/06/business/trump-travel-ban-apple-google-facebook.html
— Not Everyone in Tech Cheers Visa Program for Foreign Workers  DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and NELSON D. SCHWARTZ  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trump employers make it clear a) that they want to hire/retain/promote those who are citizens of foreign countries and b) that they want to get rid of their employees who are citizens of America.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/05/business/h-1b-visa-tech-cheers-for-foreign-workers.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump’s D.C. hotel is promising government and military discounts, but good luck getting them – Abha Bhattarai
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2017/02/03/trumps-d-c-hotel-is-promising-government-and-military-discounts-but-good-luck-getting-them/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote division.  Anti-Trumps want everyone to be 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/02/06/trumps-populism-is-about-creating-division-not-unity/

 

NEW YORK POST
— The perils of dating in the time of Trump – Karol Markowicz  (DIERSEN: If your date says that he/she is anti-Trump, in all likelihood, your date is also 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than his/her ancestors.)
http://nypost.com/2017/02/06/the-perils-of-dating-in-the-time-of-trump/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Mexico Teeters Between Its Recent U.S. Friendship and 170 Years of Hostility  Comments by Trump have escalated tension, sparking a nationalist backlash south of the border – DAVID LUHNOW and JACOB M. SCHLESINGER  (DIERSEN: Because Mexico sends millions of its citizens into America illegally, because Mexico keeps millions of its citizens in America illegally, and because Mexico sends mountains of illegal drugs into America illegally, Mexico is at war with America.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mexico-teeters-between-its-recent-u-s-friendship-and-170-years-of-hostility-1486324539
— Coaxing Workers Back to Work  Can faster growth induce idle Americans into the labor force? – Editorial  (DIERSEN: I am not paid for what I do for you as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor.  According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, you are “idle” if you are not paid for what you do.  Do my critics/opponents pay their operatives and their dupes at least $15 an hour to demonize me, to denigrate me, and to condemn me?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coaxing-workers-back-to-work-1486334592
— Sharp Left Turn Ahead—Beware  If Democrats have a road back to power, ‘the resistance’ will drive them off it. – DOUGLAS E. SCHOEN(DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps want all individuals, all organizations, all companies, all governments, and all countries to be 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, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/sharp-left-turn-aheadbeware-1486335796
— How a Republican Bill Led to Countries Named in Donald Trump’s Immigration Order  The legislation was aimed at pressuring European allies to share more terror-related intelligence – JOE PALAZZOLO
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-a-republican-bill-gave-rise-to-countries-in-donald-trumps-order-1486339101
— Why TV Writers Obsess Over Chicago  Grim facts are colliding with TV fiction in series such as ‘APB’ and ‘Chicago P.D.,’ which are set in a city under scrutiny – JOHN JURGENSEN
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-tv-writers-obsess-over-chicago-1486209600
— Few Recall Gorsuch’s Volunteer Work at Harvard  Questions arise over Trump Supreme Court pick’s level of participation in programs to help less fortunate while in law school – BETH REINHARD and JESS BRAVIN  (DIERSEN: What volunteer work did you do while you were a full-time student?  I did none because I was too busy doing yard work, delivering newspapers, washing dishes, cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, pumping gasoline, delivering mail, working on an automobile assembly line, and working as a security guard.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/few-recall-gorsuchs-volunteer-work-at-harvard-1486342894

 

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In a front page top of fold editorial with a color picture unethically made to look like a news article, anti-Trumps promote Islam big time.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/02/05/court-denies-trump-request-travel-ban/97517810/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and RINOs encourage women to run against Republicans.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/02/06/emilys-list-begins-most-aggressive-female-recruitment-effort/97463724/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, big business sides with foreign countries and with their citizens against America and against its citizens. From what I see, ever-increasingly, immigrants do not come to America for a “better life.”  They come a) to take advantage of the tremendous preferences that America gives minorities and females and b) to turn America into their motherland.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2017/02/06/97-tech-firms-file-court-brief-opposing-immigration-ban/97538208/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn members of the following groups: Trump supporters, Protestants, conservatives, Republicans, Americans, Whites, males, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/nation-now/2017/02/05/wall-ban-immigration-refugees-liberty-mitch-albom-column/97421730/

 

HERALD DISPATCH
— Reasons for population decline vary across states – TIM HENDERSON  (DIERSEN: Illinois Democrats and Illinois RINOs focus on driving out of Illinois those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/reasons-for-population-decline-vary-across-states/article_78caed43-ca1e-5694-b1d3-952db70d6ff4.html

 

DAILY BEAST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps make it clear that they side with Mexico and with other foreign countries against America.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/02/06/donald-trump-s-cuts-could-increase-illegal-immigration.html

 

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An Anti-Trump says “How to Beat Trump  Some advice from the right to the left, on how to effectively oppose the current president.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/02/how-to-beat-trump/515736/

 

GUARDIAN
— Super Bowl ad prompts Trump supporters to #BoycottBudweiser – Martin Belam
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/feb/06/super-bowl-ad-prompts-trump-supporters-to-boycott-budweiser

February 5 Evening Edition

WGN TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “With Melissa McCarthy playing Spicer, ‘SNL’ cranks up Trump satire.”
http://wgntv.com/2017/02/05/with-melissa-mccarthy-playing-spicer-snl-cranks-up-trump-satire/

 

ABC7
— Democratic Senator: ‘Everything Depends’ on How Trump’s Supreme Court Pick ‘Answers the Questions’ – ABC News  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the many questions that my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government asked me during the almost 30 years that I worked for the federal government to bring out the fact that I was baptized, raised and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran and that I am conservative, Republican, non-poor, gun owner, 100% German American, draft avoider, and that my ancestors have been in America since the 1840s.  Of course, they used my answers against me.)
https://abc7chicago.com/news/democratic-senator-everything-depends-on-how-trumps-supreme-court-pick-answers-the-questions/1738911/
— Mike Pence on LGBT Rights: Discrimination Has ‘No Place’ in Trump Administration – ABC News  (DIERSEN: Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, ever increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, Democrats and RINOs get rid of you.)
https://abc7chicago.com/news/mike-pence-on-lgbt-rights-discrimination-has-no-place-in-trump-administration/1738707/
— FOR TRUMP FOES, DEMOCRATIC GAINS MAY REMAIN ELUSIVE IN 2018 – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/for-trump-foes-democratic-gains-may-remain-elusive-in-2018/1739057/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— TREASONOUS: Lawmakers consider expanding Illinois (ILLEGAL) immigrant protections – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/midwest/ct-illinois-immigrant-protections-20170205-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Milwaukee sheriff’s star rises, but he remains polarizing.”  In Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Glen Ellyn, and in Wheaton, the more planks that you defend/advance in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and/or the more that you defend/advance the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling, the more that Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you as being polarizing.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/midwest/ct-milwaukee-county-sheriff-david-clarke-20170205-story.html
— Police investigating homicide in Wheaton, seek victim’s car – Matthew Hendrickson
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/police-investigating-homicide-in-wheaton-seek-victims-car/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Investigators were trying to locate two vehicles that may be connected to the case, police said. Leinweber’s vehicle was described as a red, 2009 Kia Spectra with Illinois license plate V264403. The vehicle may have a Hillary Clinton sticker on the rear of the vehicle.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s blasts at judge raise questions for Gorsuch on independence.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-judge-gorsuch-20170205-story.html
— WeatherTech founder David MacNeil bets big on Super Bowl ads – Robert Channick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-weathertech-david-macneil-exec-qa-0205-biz-20170203-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— White House predicts courts will reinstate travel ban – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/court-denies-trump-request-to-immediately-restore-travel-ban/
— Pence: Education pick DeVos will be confirmed with his vote – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/pence-education-pick-devos-will-be-confirmed-with-his-vote/
— Former city worker, convicted in Hired Truck, granted pension – Sam Charles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/former-city-worker-convicted-in-hired-truck-granted-pension/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Lady Gaga said she hopes her Super Bowl halftime show will celebrate “inclusion” and the “spirit of equality” during a time of national division. – AP  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps glorify and praise themselves and make it clear that they want to get rid of individuals, organizations, governments, and countries 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.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170205/entlife/170209589/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote Melissa McCarthy who lampoons “White House press secretary Sean Spicer in a “Saturday Night Live” sketch where she taunted reporters as “losers,” fired a water gun at the press corps and even used the lectern to ram a Wall Street Journal journalist.”
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170205/entlife/302059932/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Pediatrician discusses arrest at Roskam protest in Palatine.”
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170205/news/170209362/

 

WJBD RADIO
— Trump Threatens Defunding Sanctuary States as ‘Weapon’
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2017/02/05/trump-threatens-defunding-sanctuary-states-as-weapon

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Consequences of budget inaction have already been catastrophic – Lisa Madigan
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170205/lisa-madigan-consequences-of-budget-inaction-have-already-been-catastrophic

 

BLOOMINTON PANTAGRAPH
— Shutdown is what Illinois needs right now – Editorial
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/opinion/editorial/editorial-shutdown-is-what-illinois-needs-right-now/article_2b08be6f-edbb-5d1d-82a9-42aadedfdf78.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— McConnell: No federal money should be spent on Trump’s voter fraud investigation  ‘This sort of thing is handled at the state level’ – CNN  (DIERSEN: But those who run Illinois despise if not hate Trump and Trump’s supporters.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/mcconnell-no-federal-money-should-be-spent-on-trumps-voter-fraud-investigation/649996171

 

WSIL TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasing, anti-Trumps promote foreign countries and their citizens.
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/34430832/travelers-arrive-in-us-to-hugs-and-tears-after-ban-is-lifted

 

GATEWAY PUNDIT
— Full List Of The 231 Leftist Thugs Arrested At Inauguration Day Riots In D.C.
http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/02/report-full-list-231-leftist-thugs-arrested-inauguration-day-riots-d-c/

 

PUBLIUS FORUM
— Another Reason to Reject Muslim Immigrants: They Come Here for Free Stuff, NOT to ‘Better Their Lives’ – Warner Todd Huston
http://www.publiusforum.com/2017/02/04/another-reason-reject-muslim-immigrants-come-free-stuff-not-better-lives/

 

FOX NEWS
— Trump says Pence to lead voter registration fraud probe
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/05/trump-says-pence-to-lead-voter-registration-fraud-probe-leaves-door-open-on-scrapping-iran-deal.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— About a 100 people gathered at a rally in support of President Donald Trump outside Trump Tower in Manhattan. – AP
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/5/nyc-demonstrators-rally-in-support-of-trump/
— U.S. taking power back from left – Editorial
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/5/letter-to-the-editor-us-taking-power-back-from-lef/
— TREASONOUS: Lawmakers consider expanding Illinois (ILLEGAL) immigrant protections – AP
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/5/lawmakers-consider-expanding-illinois-immigrant-pr/

 

THE BLAZE
— Can America be united again? – Chris Salcedo  (DIERSEN ANSWER: Not as long as Democrats want everyone to be 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.theblaze.com/podcasts/can-america-be-united-again/
— Neiman Marcus piles on: The retail chain follows Nordstrom in dropping Ivanka’s line – Sarah Lee (DIERSEN: Are you a Trump supporter?  How soon, if not already, will the anti-Trumps drop you?  How soon, if not already, will the anti-Trumps post signs that say members of the following groups are NOT WANTED: Trump supporters, Protestants, conservatives, Republicans, Americans, Whites, males, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/02/05/neiman-marcus-piles-on-the-retail-chain-follows-nordstrom-in-dropping-ivankas-line/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Protesters March To Mar-a-Lago To Rally Against Trump’s Visa Freeze – Amber Randall
http://dailycaller.com/2017/02/05/protesters-march-to-mar-a-lago-to-rally-against-trumps-visa-freeze/

 

AMERICAN CLARION
— The Foundation of the Family – ROB PUE
http://www.americanclarion.com/2017/02/05/the-foundation-of-the-family-47592/

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— Rogue Federal Bureaucrats Threaten Trump’s Agenda – Fred Lucas  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, I never tried to sabotage its Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, or Inclusion efforts. The federal government never charged me with that because I always carried out all the AA, Diversity, and Inclusion orders that I was given.  I can provide many examples in which I was ordered to give preference to my subordinates because they were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran, and that I carried out those orders.)
http://dailysignal.com/2017/02/05/rogue-federal-bureaucrats-threaten-trumps-agenda/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Recent scandals in the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Internal Revenue Service demonstrated that it’s almost impossible to fire federal employees, many of whom reportedly intend to go rogue by not implementing President Donald Trump’s agenda. Conservatives are hopeful the time has come for civil service reform that would rein in this permanent class of government workers who have voiced outright hostility to the new administration. Some have even called it the “fourth branch of government” or “alt-government.” “This is a situation where people voted and elected a president who is lawfully trying to complete those tasks [he promised in the campaign], while unelected bureaucrats are willing to overturn the will of the people,” Ben Wilterdink, director of commerce at the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, told The Daily Signal. Among federal employees, about 95 percent of political contributions went to Democrat Hillary Clinton during the presidential race, according to an analysis by The Hill. Some of those federal workers are now in consultation with departed Obama administration officials to determine how they can push back against the Trump administration’s agenda, The Washington Post reported last week. At the State Department, for example, nearly 1,000 government workers signed a letter protesting Trump’s executive order on refugees. A few days later, Trump had to fire acting Attorney General Sally Yates after she announced she wouldn’t defend the administration’s refugee policy. White House press secretary Sean Spicer said State Department employees who oppose the policy “should either get with the program, or they can go.” “If a federal employee doesn’t like the ideological foundation or likely outcomes of a presidential directive, it doesn’t mean that the directive is not legal. It means that the views of the federal employee are in conflict with the views of the president who runs the federal government,” said Neil Siefring, vice president of Hilltop Advocacy and a former Republican House staffer, in a column for The Daily Caller. “In that instance,” Siefring added, “the solution should not be to resist the actions of the president in their professional capacity as a career civil servant in the workplace. The solution is for that federal employee to honorably resign, not actively or passively hamper the White House.” What if an employee won’t resign? Addressing the problem with the federal workforce won’t be easy, according to experts interviewed by The Daily Signal. “You can fire federal employees, it’s just that nobody wants to put up with the process,” Don Devine, former director of the Office of Personnel Management during the Reagan administration, told The Daily Signal. Multiple appeals can be made through the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the National Labor Relations Board. “It’s almost impossible to discipline employees because it can be appealed to through the merit system, the labor relations systems, or through the EEOC,” Devine said. “We don’t have a civil service system; we have a dual civil service-labor relations system.” During the Obama administration, two of its biggest scandals involved the IRS and Department of Veterans Affairs. In 2013, a Treasury Department inspector general report determined the IRS had been targeting conservative groups. In 2014, a VA inspector general’s report revealed falsified appointments in which some veterans died while waiting for care. Years later, conservative remain frustrated that federal workers weren’t held accountable. “I will take your IRS employees and raise you the EPA, where story after story, a worker was viewing porn on work time and couldn’t be fired because the process is fraught with appeals,” Wilterdink said. “It’s hard to argue we have an accountable government when someone can’t be fired for years at a time.” Earlier this year, the U.S. House revived the Holman Rule, named after a Democrat congressman who introduced it in 1876. It would allow lawmakers to cut the pay of individual federal workers or a government program. There are other proposals for holding federal workers accountable. House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, introduced a bill in January to hold seriously tax delinquent people ineligible for federal civilian employment, federal contracts, or government grants. This bill was proposed in response to IRS data found more than 100,000 federal civilian employees owed more than $1 billion in unpaid taxes at the end of fiscal year 2015. Adding to the challenge is the process commonly known as burrowing. Frequently, political appointees from one administration convert to a career position that comes with civil service protections, allowing them to continue implementing policy—or resisting the new administration’s approach. The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883 was passed to stop raw political party appointments from securing federal government jobs, or a spoils system. The law introduced the merit system into hiring practices and made numerous civil service positions untouchable after they were filled. However, burrowing has caused a de facto spoils system, Wilterdink said, because, “the pendulum has swung so far to protecting federal employees” that it allows administrations to keep their people in office long term. Significant reform doesn’t mean recreating a spoils system, according to Robert Moffit, a senior fellow at The Heritage Foundation who was an assistant Office of Personnel Management director during the Reagan administration. Moffit said a balanced approach would be more desirable. “You need to have strong managers in each agency to make sure the president’s agenda is properly executed,” Moffit told The Daily Signal. “You must also have a bright line between career and non-career staff so there is no politicization of the merit system.” Moffit also supports legislation to allow the president to order the firing of career officials who either “broke the law or severely undermined the public’s trust.” “Even President Obama referred to what IRS officials did as outrageous and nothing happened,” Moffit said. “The VA matter is still unresolved. The people responsible for those waiting lists aren’t accountable and people died.”)

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump plays golf amid bipartisan backlash over Putin defense.”
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/317992-trump-plays-golf-amid-bipartisan-backlash-over-putin-defense

 

CNBC
— OUTSTANDING: Trump to Fox News: I may defund California as ‘a weapon’ to fight illegal immigration – Harriet Taylor
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/05/trump-threatens-to-defund-california-in-fight-against-sanctuary-cities.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “After 2 Weeks, Trump’s Bungles Have Aides Rethinking Strategy.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/05/us/politics/trump-white-house-aides-strategy.html
— In Airbnb’s Super Bowl Ad, Implied Criticism of Trump’s Travel Ban – KATIE BENNER  (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the anti-Trump businesses post signs that say members of the following groups are NOT WANTED: Trump supporters, Protestants, conservatives, Republicans, Americans, Whites, males, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/05/technology/airbnb-super-bowl-ad-trump-travel-ban.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Trump: ‘California in many ways is out of control’ – Michael A. Memoli
http://www.latimes.com/politics/washington/la-na-essential-washington-updates-trump-bill-to-make-california-a-1486330796-htmlstory.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Rips Judge on Travel-Ban Ruling  Case’s legal path forward may be complicated by current 4-4 ideological split on the Supreme Court – DEVLIN BARRETT and BRENT KENDALL
https://www.wsj.com/articles/court-denies-justice-departments-request-to-immediately-reinstate-trump-travel-ban-1486286937

 

MERCURY NEWS
— Police have to escort California GOP congressman from rowdy town hall meeting – AP
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/02/04/police-escort-congressman-after-rowdy-california-town-hall/

 

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Trump Says Judge and U.S. Court System Deserve Blame ‘If Something Happens’ as a Result of Blocked Travel Ban – Chas Danner
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2017/02/trump-escalates-attacks-on-judge-and-u-s-court-system.html

 

FED SMITH
— Federal Workers Finding Creative Ways to Push Back Against Trump Administration – Ian Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2017/02/05/federal-workers-finding-creative-ways-to-push-back-against-trump-administration/

 

CHICAGO PRIDE
— Equality Illinois shares message of ‘equality and justice for all’ at gala  (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the anti-Trumps post signs that say members of the following groups are NOT WANTED: Trump supporters, Protestants, conservatives, Republicans, Americans, Whites, males, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
http://chicago.gopride.com/news/article.cfm/articleid/81612841

February 4 Evening Edition

ABC7
— U.S. SUSPENDS ENFORCEMENT OF TRAVEL BAN; TRUMP BASHES JUDGE – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/us-suspends-enforcement-of-travel-ban;-trump-bashes-judge/1737683/
— Trump Slams ‘So-Called Judge’ Who Blocked Immigration Order – ABC News
https://abc7chicago.com/news/trump-slams-so-called-judge-who-blocked-immigration-order/1737487/
— CHICAGO LOOP SYNAGOGUE VANDALIZED WITH SWASTIKAS, BROKEN WINDOW
http://abc7chicago.com/news/chicago-loop-synagogue-vandalized-with-swastikas-broken-window/1737442/

 

NBC5
— Chicago Loop Synagogue Vandalized With Swastikas, Broken Window – Emily Florez
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-loop-synagogue-vandalized-swastikas-412773583.html
— Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner to Push Similar Budget Message
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-governor-rauner-push-similar-budget-message–412788613.html
— Hundreds Protest Rep. Peter Roskam in Suburban Palatine – Shelby Bremer  (DIERSEN: Government is nasty.  Politics is nasty. If they have not done so already, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will shout at Roskam that Diersen’s GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails brought those protestors to the event.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/peter-roskam-protest-palatine-412780383.html

 

CBS2
— DuPage County Struggles To Fight Opioid Epidemic – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/02/04/dupage-county-struggles-to-fight-opioid-epidemic/
— Minorities Make Up 2/3 Of CPD’s 16,000 New Applicants  (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.  IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.  The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/02/04/minorities-make-up-23-of-cpds-16000-new-applicants/
— Chicago Loop Synagogue Vandalized With Swastikas – Lauren Victory
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/02/04/chicago-loop-synagogue-vandalized-with-swastikas/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Roskam among Republicans on tightrope with constituents over Trump.” (DIERSEN: Government is nasty.  Politics is nasty. If they have not done so already, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will shout at Roskam that Diersen’s GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails brought those protestors to the event.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-roskam-hultgren-trump-backlash-met-20170203-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Protesters gather outside GOP meeting attended by Roskam.” (DIERSEN: Government is nasty.  Politics is nasty. If they have not done so already, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will shout at Roskam that Diersen’s GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails brought those protestors to the event.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/news/ct-ecn-roskam-protest-st-0205-20170204-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s policies strain decades-old ties binding a Mexican village to Waukegan.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/midwest/ct-trump-mexico-waukegan-20170204-story.html
— Police treatment-not-prosecution program has helped 9 drug addicts so far – Bill Bird  (DIERSEN: I am 68 years old. I have never used an illegal drug and I never will.  I credit my a) outstanding parents and their having me baptized as a Missouri Synod Lutheran (MSL), raising me as a MSL, and having me confirmed as a MSL and b) my respect for the rule of law.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would credit the fact that no one has ever encouraged me to use illegal drugs.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/crime/ct-nvs-naperville-heroin-alternative-program-st-0205-20170204-story.html
— Chicago immigration attorney: ‘Get back to the states as soon as possible’ – Katherine Rosenberg-Douglas
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-immigration-attorney-get-back-to-the-states-as-soon-as-possible-20170204-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Documents confirm Trump still benefiting from his business.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-donald-trump-trust-20170204-story.html
— New Trier High School parents debate planned civil rights seminar – Kathy Routliffe  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO HATE THOSE WHO ARE Trump supporters, 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/suburbs/winnetka/news/ct-wtk-new-trier-diversity-day-tl-0209-20170204-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Opposition to an all-day civil rights seminar planned for New Trier High School has led to a group of parents creating a website and Facebook page to call for the addition of conservative speakers and presenters, or cancellation of the event. As currently planned, students at the Winnetka and Northfield campuses will hear from a keynote speaker at the Feb. 28 event on “Understanding Today’s Struggle for Racial Civil Rights,” and choose two of more than 100 sessions or workshops to attend, according to Assistant Supt. Tim Hayes. Keynote speakers are National Book Award winner Colson Whitehead, author of “The Underground Railroad,” and Andrew Ayden, co-author with U.S. Rep. John Lewis of “March,” a graphic novel series chronicling Lewis’ civil rights history. District Supt. Linda Yonke said students must attend the keynote speech and a 50-minute homeroom presentation, but students who are uncomfortable with anything in the sessions will be able to leave. Opponents of the current format and speaker lineup say it lacks conservative voices, and thus presents a biased and politicized offering of liberal viewpoints on the issues. Wilmette resident Mark Glennon, whose son is a New Trier junior, called the schedule of presenters “flagrantly and unquestionably politically extreme.”  “What I’d like to see happen is simple: just some balance in what’s presented,” he said, adding that debate among New Trier parents and residents has caused strife in an otherwise friendly community.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you do not oppose Trump, Budweiser wants to get rid of you.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-super-bowl-commercial-preview-20170203-story.html
— Eric Trump’s business trip to Uruguay cost taxpayers $97,830 in hotel bills – Amy Brittain, Drew Harwell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-eric-trump-uruguay-trip-20170203-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump is showing us why he needs a (Black) history lesson.”  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes WANT TRUMP TO SAY a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a Black in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a Black could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a Black in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted Blacks in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a Black in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a Black in 1986, and g) that GAO should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a Black could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-trump-black-history-frederick-douglass-perspec-0205-20170203-column.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump calls ruling ‘ridiculous’ as visa cancellations lifted – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-lashes-out-a-federal-judge-over-ruling-on-travel-ban/
— U.S. suspends enforcement of travel ban; Trump bashes judge – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/u-s-suspends-enforcement-of-travel-ban-trump-bashes-judge/
— Twenty more ATF agents on their way to Chicago – Sam Charles and Frank Main
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cnn-20-more-atf-agents-coming-to-chicago/

 

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Roskam meets with Republicans in Palatine, ignores 400 protestors.”  (DIERSEN: Government is nasty.  Politics is nasty. If they have not done so already, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will shout at Roskam that Diersen’s GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails brought those protestors to the event.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170204/news/170209444/
— Favia cites ‘bullies,’ withdraws from Arlington Heights trustee race – Christopher Placek and James Kane
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170204/news/170209445/
— South Elgin middle school fight severely injures student
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170203/news/170209508/
— District 89 superintendent: No boundary changes for next year – Bob Smith and Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170203/news/170209536/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— What’s a serial entrepreneur to do when the world is topsy-turvy? – KRISTEN SCHORSCH  (DIERSEN: Are/were you an entrepreneur?  To turn entrepreneurs against me, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes shout at entrepreneurs a) that I never was an entrepreneur, b) that I was a lowly wage earner 1964-1997, c) that I was a federal employee for almost 30 years, d) that I have been a retired federal employee for more that 19 years, e) that my federal pension is $50,856/year, f) that my federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidy is $17,288/year, and g) that I never earned more than $122,991/year in today’s dollars.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170204/ISSUE01/170209920/glen-tullman-a-serial-entrepreneur-bracing-for-change

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Peoria SEAL promoted posthumously – Andy Kravetz
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170203/peoria-seal-promoted-posthumously-video-seized-in-raid-was-years-old

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— District 89 board agrees to delay proposed boundary changes – ERIC SCHELKOPF
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/02/04/district-89-board-agrees-to-delay-proposed-boundary-changes/acoxs73/

 

GLEN ELLYN PATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Hundreds Protest Glen Ellyn’s Congressman  Rep. Peter Roskam was meeting with a Republican group in Palatine.” (DIERSEN: Government is nasty.  Politics is nasty. If they have not done so already, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will shout at Roskam that Diersen’s GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails brought those protestors to the event.)
http://patch.com/illinois/glenellyn/hundreds-protest-glen-ellyns-congressman

 

REPUBLICAN NEWS WATCH
— Doug Ibendahl on this Sunday’s Beyond the Beltway with Bruce DuMont
http://republicannewswatch.com/wp/?p=14261

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Wheeling’s Mayor Agriris Used City Credit for Personal Use and Appears to have Lied About Repayment – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/02/wheelings-mayor-agriris-used-city-credit-for-personal-use-and-appears-to-have-lied-about-repayment/

 

GOPUSA
— Can Trump defuse the ‘saboteurs’ in DC?  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, I never tried to sabotage its Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, or Inclusion efforts. The federal government never charged me with that because I always carried out all the AA, Diversity, and Inclusion orders that I was given.  I can provide many examples in which I was ordered to give preference to my subordinates because they were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran, and that I carried out those orders.)
http://www.gopusa.com/can-trump-defuse-the-saboteurs-in-dc/
(FROM THE ARTICFLE: A former attorney with the DOJ says rules for firing federal civil service employees will make it very difficult for Donald Trump to “drain the swamp” in Washington, as he promised numerous times during his campaign. When President Trump fired acting Attorney General Sally Yates earlier this week, it brought to light a serious problem at the Justice Department: Obama devotees and appointees ensconced in the agency. Yates, one of those holders from the Obama administration, had defiantly refused to defend Trump’s executive order calling for a temporary ban on refugees from seven predominately Muslim countries. Conservative activists have praised the president for his decision to fire Yates. J. Christian Adams, a former Justice Department attorney, contends the Obama appointee was merely fulfilling her assignment: disrupt the new administration’s plans. “Sally Yates was one of thousands of saboteurs who have been left at the Justice Department from the Obama years. She was just the first one to engage in her act of sabotage,” he said during a recent interview on American Family Radio. “There are many, many, many dozens of hundreds yet to come from other employees who have been left there.” Ronald Reagan once said: “The nearest thing to eternal life we will ever see on this earth is a government program.” According to Adams, that could also apply to the federal bureaucracy as a whole. “… You can’t get rid of it; Trump can’t get rid of it [or] change it. You can’t drain the swamp anymore because of federal civil service rules,” exclaims the founder of the Election Law Center. “… It’s almost like you need to go back to the spoil system where [when] you win an election you get to pick the employees. Maybe there was value to that because it actually made the government responsive to the people – because right now it’s responsive to the institutional left.” Adams believes it would take a courageous effort by Congress to change an environment he describes as unaccountable and left-leaning.)

 

BREITBART
— Thousands Protest Trump Immigration Order in London – NICK HALLETT  (DIERSEN: How soon will England declare itself to be a Muslim country?)
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/04/thousands-protest-trump-immigration-order-london/
— Joy Reid: Trump’s Order Is a Muslim Ban That Exempts Countries Where Trump Does Business – IAN HANCHETT
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/02/04/joy-reid-trumps-order-is-a-muslim-ban-that-exempts-countries-where-trump-does-business/

 

THE BLAZE
— Group boycotting Trump businesses gets Nordstrom to drop Ivanka – Sarah Lee (DIERSEN: Are you a Trump supporter?  How soon, if not already, will the anti-Trumps drop you?  How soon, if not already, will the anti-Trumps post signs that say members of the following groups are NOT WANTED: Trump supporters, Protestants, conservatives, Republicans, Americans, Whites, males, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/02/03/group-boycotting-trump-businesses-gets-nordstrom-to-drop-ivanka/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— House chairman to sanctuary cities: ‘Your money is gone’ – PAUL BEDARD
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/house-chairman-to-sanctuary-cities-your-money-is-gone/article/2613830

 

POLITICO
— TV networks hiking ad rates for shows Trump watches – DANIEL LIPPMAN and ANNA PALMER  (DIERSEN: Just kidding, but what if Trump said that he regularly reads GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to keep up to date with government and political news and commentary in Illinois?)
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/trump-tv-ad-rates-morning-joe-oreilly-234647

 

THE HILL
— Shows Trump watches hike ad prices – MAX GREENWOOD
http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/317921-news-networks-raise-ad-prices-as-groups-vie-for-trumps
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump delivers for religious right.”
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/317875-trump-delivers-for-religious-right
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Thousands protest Trump’s immigration ban for second week in a row.”
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/317932-thousands-protest-trumps-immigration-ban-for-second-week-in-a
— Brazile: Trump’s Supreme Court pick ‘more extreme’ than Scalia – MALLORY SHELBOURNE  (DIERSEN: Who says that you are extreme?  The following say that I am extreme: those 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 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/317927-brazile-trumps-supreme-court-pick-more-extreme-than-scalia

 

AOL NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “A Trump Organization business trip already cost American taxpayers.”
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/02/04/a-trump-organization-business-trip-already-cost-american-taxpaye/21707087/

 

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Global Demonstrations Over Trump’s Policies Heat Up Amid Anger Over Travel Ban.”
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/global-demonstrations-over-trump-s-policies-heat-amid-anger-over-n716831

 

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump just got checked and balanced.”
http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/04/politics/donald-trump-travel-ban/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump Picks Wall Street Over Main Street.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/04/opinion/trump-picks-wall-street-over-main-street.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Mr. Trump’s Random Insult Diplomacy.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/04/opinion/sunday/mr-trumps-random-insult-diplomacy.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “Will the Supreme Court Stand Up to Trump?”
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/04/opinion/sunday/will-the-supreme-court-stand-up-to-trump.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Early Signs Suggest Trump’s Actions Are Taking a Toll on Trump Brand.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/04/business/the-trump-brand.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— ‘We’ll do better’: Trump’s White House tries to gain a sense of order amid missteps – Philip Rucker and Ashley Parker
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/well-do-better-trumps-white-house-tries-to-gain-a-sense-of-order-amid-missteps/2017/02/04/8351bdb0-ea53-11e6-bf6f-301b6b443624_story.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Backers and opponents of Trump travel ban hold dueling rallies at LAX – Deborah Netburn
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-lax-protests-20170204-htmlstory.html

 

USA TODAY
— ATF considers sending more agents to help with Chicago’s violent crime – Aamer Madhani and Kevin Johnson
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2017/02/04/atf-considers-sending-more-agents-help-chicagos-violent-crime/97485104/

 

BEND BULLETIN
— Today in history: In 1977, 11 people were killed when two Chicago Transit Authority trains collided on an elevated track. (DIERSEN: 40 years ago this evening, my wife and I were on our first date.  We were in the northeast Loop when this accident occurred.)
http://www.bendbulletin.com/nation/5021968-151/today-in-history-and-birthdays

 

  1. CLOUD TIMES
    — DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats a) glorify and praise citizens of foreign countries and b) demonize, denigrate, and condemn citizens of America, and especially citizens of America who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, 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.sctimes.com/story/opinion/2017/02/04/trump-repeats-sad-history-immigration/97359382/

 

DAILY MAIL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump evades press pool AGAIN by going for an impromptu round of golf in Palm Beach while on vacation that could cost taxpayers $3MILLION.”
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4192192/Trump-ducks-press-pool-goes-impromptu-golf-trip.html

 

COURIER MAIL
— Why Donald Trump is good news for the media industry – Editorial
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/world/why-donald-trump-is-good-news-for-the-media-industry/news-story/4882642b8a0116d554600ec43558e6e8
(FROM THE EDITORIAL: AS President Donald Trump steps up his attacks on the “dishonest” press, major American media outlets are seeing an apparent resurgence after years of downward spiral. Newspapers, radio and television had begun to see growth during the 2016 election campaign, and that has accelerated since the inauguration, despite — or perhaps because of — the vitriol from the new president and his aides. While much of the industry has been slumping in recent years, the war between the president and the news media has seemingly drawn in a flood of new readers, listeners and viewers, including many willing to pay for news. CNN viewership rose a stunning 94 per cent during the week of Mr Trump’s inauguration in January, even as the president assailed the cable news operator as a purveyor of “fake news.” The New York Times announced this week it added nearly 300,000 paid digital subscribers in the fourth quarter of last year, the highest number since it began its paywall model.)

 

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Two-thirds of Britons believe Trump is threat to international stability.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/feb/04/two-thirds-of-britons-believe-trump-is-threat-to-international-stability

February 3 Evening Edition

ABC7
— RAUNER HIRES MUNGER AS A DEPUTY GOVERNOR – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rauner-hires-munger-as-a-deputy-governor/1736675/
— U.S. JUDGE TEMPORARILY BLOCKS TRUMP’S TRAVEL BAN NATIONWIDE – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/news/us-judge-temporarily-blocks-trumps-travel-ban-nationwide/1736734/
— SWEDEN’S ‘FEMINIST GOVERNMENT’ TAKES SWIPE AT TRUMP – AP  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, those who are a) anti-Trump make it clear that they are anti-men and b) those who are anti-men make it clear that they are anti-Trump.)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/swedens-feminist-government-takes-swipe-at-trump/1736576/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps publish a website to promote protests against Trump.
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/new-website-for-information-on-political-protests-in-chicago/1736489/

 

NBC5
— Lisa Madigan Warns of Immigration Scams After Executive Orders  Immigrants with concerns about traveling to their country of origin are encouraged to seek “reputable and legitimate” assistance and contact their local consulate.
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Madigan-Warns-of-Immigration-Scams-After-Executive-Orders-412747493.html
— Activists Slam Ohio Pastor Who Talked Chicago Violence With Trump  “Why would a guy in Ohio be more credible than someone in Chicago,” activist Dawn Valenti told reporters. “That’s total disrespect of the community.” – Tom Schuba and Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/chicago-activists-ohio-pastor-chicago-violence-412633043.html

 

CBS2
— Rauner Hires Leslie Munger As $135,000-Per-Year Deputy Governor  (DIERSEN: When my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer, GAO was paying me at GS-13 Step 10 rate which is now $122,991.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/02/03/rauner-hires-leslie-munger-as-135000-per-year-deputy-governor/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— U.S. judge blocks Trump’s travel ban nationwide – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/233637805-story

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Roskam among Republicans on tightrope with constituents over Trump.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-roskam-hultgren-trump-backlash-met-20170203-story.html
— Watch Mike Madigan rap in cringe-worthy GOP ad – Kim Janssen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-mike-madigan-raps-ad-0205-chicago-inc-20170203-story.html
— Rauner ally Durkin warns union to be ‘careful’ about ‘crossing’ governor with strike – Monique Garcia and John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-jim-durkin-afscme-met-0205-20170203-story.html
— Chicago Teachers Union protests at Emanuel’s office on first unpaid furlough day – Juan Perez Jr.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-teachers-city-hall-protest-0204-20170203-story.html
— Will Madigan and Rauner act like statesmen or Illinois politicians? – John McCarron
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-rauner-madigan-llinois-budget-fight-perspec-0206-20170203-story.html
— As our best and brightest leave, hope dims for Illinois’ future – Zachary S. Schiffman, Chicago, professor emeritus, Northeastern Illinois University  (DIERSEN: Are/were you among the “best and brightest?”  In the federal government, for its non-veteran White male employees, to be among the “best and brightest,” you have to 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.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/letters/ct-as-our-best-and-brightest-lave-hope-dims-for-illinois-future-20170203-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-medical-marijuana-growing-pains-0205-biz-20170203-story.html
— What Caterpillar builds, from small to large
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/92484337-132.html
— Jim McMahon among group of ex-NFL players pushing for legal pot as painkiller alternative – Jack Kaskey
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-jim-mcmahon-legal-pot-20170203-story.html
— I am a deplorable, and I’m happy I voted for Trump – Jeff Bust, Frankfort
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-voter-happy-deplorable-perspec-0206-md-20170203-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make clear that if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, they will get rid of you.  How soon, if not already, will Democrats get rid of you if do not engage in LGBTQ activity?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-sodomy-scalia-gorsuch-legal-supreme-court-perspec-0205-20170203-column.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— CTU says women bear brunt of CPS furlough days, budget cuts – Lauren FitzPatrick  (DIERSEN: In 1981, when Charles Bowsher took over GAO and ran it for the next 15 years, he promised that GAO employees who were minority, female, younger, and/or veteran would not be adversely impacted by budget cuts, that is, that GAO employees who were White, male, older, and/or non-veteran would bear the brunt of budget cuts.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/ctu-spends-first-furlough-day-in-front-of-mayors-office/
— School funding panel lacks guts – Phil Kadner
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/kadner-school-funding-panel-lacks-guts/
— Apprenticeships are great, but bias is biggest barrier – Mary Mitchell  (DIERSEN: On the other side of the coin, three times the federal government offered me jobs even though I am not a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.  GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.  IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.  The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mitchell-apprenticeships-are-great-but-bias-is-biggest-barrier/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “President Trump does not see Chicago.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/editorial-president-trump-does-not-see-chicago/

 

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats promote yard signs that promote hatred against those who are Trump supporters, Protestants, conservatives, Republicans, Americans, Whites, males, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, non-disabled, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.  Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they are going to get rid of members of the aforesaid groups.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170203/news/170209524/
— Following social media post, Arlington Heights board race now contested – Richard Baldino
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170203/news/170209597/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Roskam applauds Iran sanctions – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170203/BLOGS02/170209938/roskam-applauds-iran-sanctions
— Rauner taps Munger as new deputy governor – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170203/BLOGS02/170209932/rauner-taps-munger-as-new-deputy-governor
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “sowing conscience among confusion on immigration mess.”
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170203/OPINION/170209934/john-rowe-on-immigration-sowing-conscience-among-mess
— ATF looks to ‘beef up’ presence in Chicago – CNN
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170203/NEWS02/170209916/atf-looks-to-beef-up-presence-in-chicago-cnn

 

WTTW
— CTU Members Take Protest to City Hall on First Furlough Day – Matt Masterson
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/02/03/ctu-members-take-protest-city-hall-first-furlough-day

 

DNA INFO
— Mass Mooning Planned For Chicago Trump Tower, 100+ People To Drop Trou – David Matthews
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170202/downtown/mass-mooning-planned-for-chicago-trump-tower-100-people-drop-trou

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner administration says it has no plans for mass privatization of state jobs – Doug Finke  (DIERSEN: In 1981, Charles Bowsher left Arthur Andersen and ran GAO for the next 15 years. Many of his critics believed that he wanted to dissolve GAO and give the agency’s functions to Arthur Andersen.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170203/rauner-administration-says-it-has-no-plans-for-mass-privatization-of-state-jobs
— Democratic legislators call for Obama state holiday – Brian Robbins
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170203/democratic-legislators-call-for-obama-state-holiday

 

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps “organize to oppose Trump’s agenda.”
http://www.kcchronicle.com/2017/02/03/progressives-organize-to-oppose-trumps-agenda/arsdbuo/

 

DAILY REPUBLICAN NEWS
— Adam Kinzinger should switch parties – Pat Cunningham  (DIERSEN: If you were elected or appointed to a government or a political office as a Republican, and if you have not defended and advanced the Republican Party platform or if you are not going to do that, you should immediately resign. Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.)
http://www.dailyrepublicannews.com/blogs/20170203/adam-kinzinger-should-switch-parties

 

KWQC
— Rauner hires Munger as a deputy governor – AP
http://kwqc.com/2017/02/03/rauner-hires-munger-as-a-deputy-governor/

 

WSIL TV
— Trump inherits a healthy job market, with solid hiring – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/34418751/trump-inherits-a-healthy-job-market-with-solid-hiring
— Trump launches his attack on banks’ financial restraints – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/34417907/trump-launches-his-attack-on-banks-financial-restraints

 

JOURNAL TOPICS
— Roskam Expected To Face Protesters At Meeting In Palatine  Township Republican Meeting Open To Members Only – TOM ROBB
http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_36ba593e-ea2c-11e6-b581-a70c07fe97c3.html

 

DAILY EGYPTIAN
— Rauner appoints Ruscitti to Illinois Board of Higher Education, ISU board
http://dailyegyptian.com/65609/news/rauner-appoints-member-to-illinois-board-of-higher-education-isu-board/

 

DES MOINES REGISTER
— Iowa senators seek to force businesses to crack down on illegal workers – Kevin Hardy  (DIERSEN: How many illegal workers are there in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  What is being done to crack down on their employers?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes side with illegal workers and with their employers against me.)
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2017/02/03/iowa-senators-seek-force-businesses-crack-down-illegal-workers/97449406/

 

ENEWS PARK FOREST
— Illinois’ Largest Union Readies Itself For First-Ever Strike Vote in Battle with Republican Governor
https://enewspf.com/2017/02/03/illinois-largest-union-readies-first-ever-strike-vote-battle-republican-governor/

 

CHICAGOIST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use Jews to paint Trump as being Hitler and to paint Republicans as being Nazis.
http://chicagoist.com/2017/02/03/illinois_holocaust_survivors_blast.php

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Critics say ‘House of Madigan’ continues to play by own rules
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511079332-critics-say-house-of-madigan-continues-to-play-by-own-rules

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ROSKAM APPLAUDS SANCTIONS ON IRAN, INTRODUCES ANTI-ISLAMIC REPUBLIC BILL
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/roskam-applauds-sanctions-on-iran-introduces-anti-islamic-republic-bill-.html
— CHICAGO COULD LOSE $5.3B IN FEDERAL TAX DOLLARS AS SANCTUARY CITY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/chicago-could-lose-53b-in-federal-tax-dollars-as-sanctuary-city.html
— STATE SENATOR KYLE MCCARTER TAKES HIS ANTI-TAX HIKE MESSAGE TO TAXPAYERS VIA FACEBOOK
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/state-senator-takes-his-anti-tax-hike-message-to-taxpayers-via-facebook.html
— HULTGREN CHEERS TRUMP DELAY OF DOL FIDUCIARY RULE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/hultgren-cheers-trump-delay-of-dol-fiduciary-rule.html
— TUNNELS OF OPPRESSION EXPOSE ‘PRIVILEGED’ STUDENTS TO ‘DEHUMANIZATION’  (DIERSEN: During the 1970s, IRS subjected its employees to similar type “training.”  During the 1980s and 1990s, GAO subjected its employees to similar type “training.”)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/tunnels-of-oppression-expose-privileged-students-to-dehumanization.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Several schools are hosting “Tunnels of Oppression,” where students experience simulated acts of racism, misogyny, and more so that they can “recognize their own privilege.”  Lee University’s Residential Life and Housing and Student Leadership Council will be hosting its fourth annual iteration of the event on Friday, during which participants will go on an interactive tour that exposes them to a different type of oppression in each room, including “racial, sexual, mental, and societal oppression.” Other schools host their own versions of the Tunnel, as well, though the exact nature of the exercise varies. Below is a video from the 2010 Tunnel of Oppression at Southern Illinois University in which students are subjected to verbal abuse by university employees.)
— AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY JOINS BATTLE TO SQUELCH STATE INCOME TAX HIKE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/americans-for-prosperity-.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Radogno too?
http://capitolfax.com/2017/02/03/radogno-too/
(FROM THE POSTING: SNEED: Rumors abound State Sen. Christine Radogno, a Republican, who is working together with Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) to break the budget logjam by securing votes for the so-called “grand bargain,” is planning to pull the plug in June and/or may be heading for a state appointment by Gov. Bruce Rauner. Or is she so disgusted and frustrated with the fractious negotiations, she is planning not to run for re-election in 2018? Radogno’s comment: “Opponents of the plan are getting desperate!”)

 

FOX NEWS
— ‘This Is Political Violence’: Milo Yiannopoulos Talks to Tucker About Berkeley Riots
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/02/02/milo-yiannopoulos-tucker-carlson-tonight-berkeley-protest
— Nordstrom Has Dropped Ivanka Trump’s Fashion Line for Spring Season
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/02/03/nordstrom-drops-ivanka-trump-fashion-line-spring-season

 

GOPUSA
— How About “America First” for College Admissions? – Cliff Kincaid  (DIERSEN: UIC admitted me in 1966 when I was 17, NIU in 1969 when 20, Loyola on 1972 when I was 23, DePaul in 1976 when I was 27, and IIT in 1992 when I was 43, but because of my demographics, I doubt that they would admit if was 17, 20, 23, 27, or 43 today.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=20246
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In a recent article, “Surge in foreign students may be crowding Americans out of elite colleges,” The Washington Post stumbled on the truth about one of the factors affecting the rising cost of college for American students. The percentage of foreign students enrolling in both public and private colleges and universities has skyrocketed. Their sponsors, Middle East governments and regimes like China, buy their way into American colleges and universities for their own students, forcing up costs for the dwindling number of Americans fortunate enough to gain admission. It is estimated that over one million international students are enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. That figure has doubled in 15 years. The growing international enrollment is crowding out qualified U.S. students.)

 

BARBWIRE
— ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES, SUPPORT THIS ADMINISTRATION, AND FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT! – ALLAN ERICKSON
http://barbwire.com/2017/02/03/roll-up-sleeves-support-administration-fight-for-the-right/

 

BLAZE
— Bruce Springsteen to Australian crowd: ‘We stand before you embarrassed Americans tonight’ – Dave Urbansk
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/02/03/bruce-springsteen-to-australian-crowd-we-stand-before-you-embarrassed-americans-tonight/

 

BREITBART
— Starbucks Tells U.S. Veterans Why Company Will Hire Refugees Instead – Warner Todd Huston
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/02/02/starbucks-tells-u-s-veterans-why-company-will-hire-refugees-instead/

 

DAILY CALLER
— California Democrat Compares Trump White House To ISIS ‘Bent On Destroying Civilization’ – Kerry Picket
http://dailycaller.com/2017/02/03/calif-dem-compares-trump-white-house-to-isis-bent-on-destroying-civilization-video/
— Famous Berkeley Prof Suggests That Violent Protesters At Milo Event Were Right-Wing Plants – Chuck Ross
http://dailycaller.com/2017/02/03/famous-berkeley-prof-suggests-that-violent-protesters-at-milo-event-were-right-wing-plants-video/
— Trump’s Trip Costing Taxpayers Millions Has A Lot Of Precedent – Eric Lieberman
http://dailycaller.com/2017/02/03/trumps-trip-costing-taxpayers-millions-has-a-lot-of-precedent/

 

NEWSMAX
— OUTRAGEOUS: Congressional Republicans Move to Block Mexican Wall – Mark Swanson
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/donald-trump-border-wall-mexico/2017/02/03/id/771869/

 

THE HILL
— Federal judge halts Trump travel ban nationwide – BROOKE SEIPEL
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/317884-washington-state-judge-halts-trump-immigration-ban-nationwide
— Trump weekend trip to Florida could cost taxpayers $3M – MAX GREENWOOD
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/317819-trumps-mar-a-lago-trip-could-cost-upwards-of-3-million-report

 

POLITICO
— Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner worked to sink LGBT order  Members of the religious right with ties to the Trump administration say they have been lead to believe that some changes will still be coming. – ANNIE KARNI
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/ivanka-trump-jared-kushner-lgbt-order-234617

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Thousands Of LGBTQ People Set To Protest Trump In NYC On Saturday  Because now is not the time to be silent. – Curtis M. Wong
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/lgbtq-trump-protests_us_5893a715e4b09bd304ba6fa2

 

CNN
— ATF seeking sharp increase of agents in Chicago – Pamela Brown and Mary Kay Mallonee
http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/03/politics/first-on-cnn-atf-seeking-sharp-increase-of-agents-in-chicago/index.html
— Federal judge declines to renew restraining order on Trump travel ban – Laura Jarrett
http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/03/politics/federal-judge-declines-to-renew-restraining-order-on-trump-travel-ban/index.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “First Trump approval rating lags behind past presidents.”
http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/03/politics/donald-trump-approval-rating/index.html
— Over 100,000 visas revoked, government lawyer says in Virginia court – Laura Jarrett
http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/03/politics/over-100000-visas-revoked-government-lawyer-says-in-virginia-court/index.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Begins Assault on Dodd-Frank Financial Regulations – BEN PROTESS and JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/03/business/dealbook/trump-congress-financial-regulations.html
— Creating a Safe Space for California Dreamers – PATRICIA LEIGH BROWNFE
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/03/education/edlife/daca-undocumented-university-of-california-merced-fiat-lux-scholars.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Anxiety, unease and eagerness to move on: Workers cope with Trump’s first two weeks – Jena McGregor
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/on-leadership/wp/2017/02/03/anxiety-unease-and-eagerness-to-move-on-workers-cope-with-trumps-first-two-weeks/
— Government reveals more than 100,000 visas revoked due to travel ban – Rachel Weiner and Justin Jouvenal
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/government-reveals-over-100000-visas-revoked-due-to-travel-ban/2017/02/03/7d529eec-ea2c-11e6-b82f-687d6e6a3e7c_story.html

 

NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
— Members Educate New Senator On Federal Employee Issues  (DIERSEN: I was a NTEU member 1971-1980 while I worked for IRS as a Revenue Officer in its Chicago, Harvey, and Joliet offices.)
https://www.nteu.org/blog/2017/02/02/members-educate-new-senator-on-federal-e

 

FED SMITH
— Strong Words From the New Secretary of State to Federal Workers – Michael Wald
http://www.fedsmith.com/2017/02/03/strong-words-from-the-new-secretary-of-state-to-federal-workers/
— Legislation Introduced to Abolish the EPA – Ian Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2017/02/03/legislation-introduced-to-abolish-the-epa/

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— To federal employees: Know your rights! – Debra D’Agostino  (DIERSEN: Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and d) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
http://federalnewsradio.com/commentary/2017/02/federal-employees-know-rights/

 

NEW REPUBLIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump Promised White Supremacy. Now He’s Delivering It. He’s implementing his campaign platform—and he’s only getting started.”  Constructively, Clinton promised to get rid those who were Trump supporters, 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.
https://newrepublic.com/article/140377/trump-promised-white-supremacy-now-hes-delivering-it

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— Trump Wants to Kill the Fiduciary Rule. Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal for Retirement Savers – Megan Leonhardt
http://time.com/money/4659440/fiduciary-rule-delayed-donald-trump/

 

METRO WEEKLY
— Pro-LGBTQ Trump adviser won’t get White House position he was promised  Anthony Scaramucci could have influenced President Trump on some LGBTQ issues – John Riley  (DIERSEN: Operatives and dupes for my critics/opponents talk and act they have been promised a sweetheart job, a sweetheart contract, favorable legislation, lots of money, a new home, a new car, and/or lots more if they succeed in getting rid of me.)
https://www.metroweekly.com/2017/02/pro-lgbt-trump-adviser-wont-get-white-house-position-promised/

February 2 Evening Edition

ABC7
— TRUMP ASKS PEOPLE TO PRAY FOR ‘APPRENTICE’ RATINGS, SCHWARZENEGGER RESPONSE: ‘LET’S SWITCH JOBS’ – CNN
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-asks-people-to-pray-for-apprentice-ratings-schwarzenegger-response-lets-switch-jobs/1733695/
— TRUMP PROCLAIMS FEBRUARY ‘AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH’ – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/news/trump-proclaims-february-african-american-history-month/1733832/
— KKK FLYERS FOUND IN PARK FOREST, MANTENO – Stacey Baca
http://abc7chicago.com/news/kkk-flyers-found-in-2-chicago-suburbs/1734350/

 

NBC5
— Emanuel Discussed Chicago Violence With Trump’s Chief of Staff  Emanuel brought up his call with Preibus after being asked about the president’s most recent comments about the city. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Emanuel-Discussed-Chicago-Violence-with-Trumps-Chief-of-Staff-412572073.html
— Harley-Davidson Workers Ride Into Washington to Meet Trump  “In this administration our allegiance will be to the American workers and to American businesses, like Harley-Davidson,” Trump told reporters. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Harley-Davidson-Workers-Ride-Into-Washington-to-Meet-Trump-412622013.html
— Duckworth Urges Mattis to Stand Up to Trump’s Immigration Order  “There are over 5,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, many of whom are embedded with frontline Iraqi units and working side-by-side with their Muslim counterparts,” Duckworth wrote. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Duckworth-Urges-Sec-Mattis-to-Stand-Up-to-Trumps-Travel-Order-412587433.html
— Durbin, Duckworth Spark Federal Probe of Trump Travel Order  The Department of Homeland Security’s independent Office of the Inspector General has launched a formal investigation into the implementation and legality of Trump’s travel ban. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Durbin-Duckworth-Spark-Federal-Probe-of-Trump-Travel-Order-412594433.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lawmakers draft plans to keep Illinois paychecks flowing  The Republican and Democratic measures would approach the payments differently. – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/lawmakers-draft-plans-to-keep-illinois-paychecks-flowing/
— Nine-year tab for Chicago Fire Dept. bias claims: $92 million – JARED RUTECKI
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/nine-year-tab-for-chicago-fire-dept-bias-claims-92-million/amp/
— No Wisconsin trip, but Trump greets Harley riders at White House – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/no-wisconsin-trip-but-trump-greets-harley-riders-at-white-house/
— White House: Trump comments on Mexico ‘lighthearted’ – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/white-house-trump-comments-on-mexico-lighthearted/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Aurora election forum set for Eola Community Center – Steve Lord
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-aurora-forum-st-0204-20170202-story.html
— Taxpayers should tell legislators how to balance state budget – Ted Slowik  (DIERSEN: Should those who pay the most taxes have the most say on how to balance the budget?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-state-budget-st-0203-20170202-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In an editorial unethically made to look like a news article, the Chicago Tribune sides with foreign countries and with their citizens against America and against its citizens. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-holocaust-survivors-diss-trump-0203-chicago-inc-20170202-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: How soon, if not already, will companies post signs that say members of the following groups are NOT WANTED: Trump supporters, Protestants, conservatives, Republicans, Americans, Whites, males, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/careers/ijustworkhere/ct-huppke-work-advice-0205-biz-20170202-column.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— National Democratic arm says unseating Roskam a 2018 priority – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170202/news/170209719/
— Trump asks for prayers for Schwarzenegger’s ratings at National Prayer Breakfast – Abby Phillip  (DIERSEN: Virtually all my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes crow that they are religious, that is, that they are a member of a church, that attend church services, and the they give money to a church. They talk and act like that gives them license to sin and standing to demonize, to denigrate, and to condemn those who do not pander to them, those who do not glorify and praise them, and those who do not give them money. They talk and act like they pray and ask for prayers that GOD would send me straight to HELL. They blame me for all of their problems, for all of your problems, for all of my problems, and for all of everyone’s problems.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170202/news/170209768/
— A Michigan man who police say battered his girlfriend before running naked through her Lisle apartment building, pulling fire alarms and fighting with residents and police, has vowed to never use drugs again. Nicholas Henning, 19, of Brighton, is charged with two counts of domestic battery and one count of aggravated battery of a police officer. – Justin Kmitch
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170202/news/170209750/
— Comparing protests is a misleading ‘litmus test’ for bias – Jim Slusher
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170202/discuss/170209846/
— Some question Arlington Heights candidate’s social media post – Christopher Placek
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170201/news/170209843/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Political heat rising on GOP’s Roskam – GREG HINZ  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted at Roskam that I have caused all his problems, that I am causing all his problems, and that I will forever cause his problems if I keep on sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want Roskam to punish me for that.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170202/BLOGS02/170209952/political-heat-rising-on-gops-roskam
— Five high-powered Chicago women (including Diana Rauner) wrestle the dreaded ‘work-life’ balance question – LISA BERTAGNOLI
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170202/NEWS07/170209957/-five-high-powered-chicago-women-wrestle-the-dreaded-work-life

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Shutdown is what the state needs – Editorial
http://herald-review.com/news/opinion/editorial/shutdown-is-what-the-state-needs/article_fa1b45d1-9bf0-56a4-aa78-cb3f76103bea.html

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County Election Commission director retires amid consolidation talks – ANDREA EARNEST
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/01/31/dupage-county-election-commission-director-retires-amid-consolidation-talks/ajpk3z/

 

PARENTS OF NEW TRIER
— Balance – or else suspend – New Trier’s Seminar Day on Race, February 28
http://www.parentsofnewtrier.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NTPSDRC/

 

STATE REPRESENTATIVE PETER BREEN
— They Get Crystal Clocks … You Get Your Clock Cleaned
http://www.reppeterbreen.org/2017/02/opinion-they-get-crystal-clocks-you-get.html

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Naperville Township supervisor Ossyra seeks re-election
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511079173-naperville-supervisor-ossyra-seeks-re-election
— Ives backs no-tax alternative to Senate ‘Grand Bargain’ – Karen Kidd
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511079084-ives-backs-no-tax-alternative-to-senate-grand-bargain
— High property taxes a multilayered problem in Illinois
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511079135-high-property-taxes-a-multilayered-problem-in-illinois

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Forbes continues shining the light on our work. – Kirk Allen  (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents want me to use GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to shine light ONLY ON WHAT THEY WANT ME TO SHINE LIGHT ON.)
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/02/forbes-continues-shining-the-light-on-our-work/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS CAN AVOID A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AND A BAD BUDGET DEAL BY PASSING AN APPROPRIATIONS MEASURE – Mailee Smith
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-lawmakers-can-avoid-a-government-shutdown-and-a-bad-budget-deal-by-passing-an-appropriations-measure/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— POLITICAL HEAT RISING ON GOP’S ROSKAM
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/political-heat-rising-on-gops-roskam.html
— ILLINOIS HAS HIGHEST COMBINED SALES TAX BURDEN IN MIDWEST, SEVENTH-HIGHEST IN U.S.
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/illinois-has-highest-combined-sales-tax-burden-in-midwest-seventh-highest-in-us.html
— ILLINOIS RANKED 37TH IN POLL OF HAPPIEST STATES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/02/illinois-ranked-37th-in-poll-of-happiest-states.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rodney Davis, Randy Hultgren also targeted *** DCCC already targeting Roskam with full-time staff
http://capitolfax.com/2017/02/02/dccc-already-targeting-roskam-with-full-time-staff/

 

GOPUSA
— Abbott cuts Travis County funds as sanctuary city battle intensifies  (DIERSEN: I suggest balancing Illinois’ budget by cutting funds for sanctuary counties, sanctuary townships, sanctuary wards, sanctuary municipalities, sanctuary etc. in Illinois. Of course, those political jurisdictions would be free to ask for money a) from Mexico and from other foreign countries and b) from rich Democrats and rich Democrat plants, rich Libertarians and rich Libertarian plants, rich Greens and rich Green plants, and rich RINOs.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=20209
— Who knew there were so many homophobic, racist xenophobes at Berkeley
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=20193
— Florida businesses that ban guns could be held liable for leaving patrons defenseless
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=20211

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Trump Overseeing the Destruction of the Democrat Coalition – Taylor Lewis  (DIERSEN: From what I see, the Democrat coalition consists of those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2017/02/trump_overseeing_the_destruction_of_the_democrat_coalition.html

 

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
— OUTSTANDING: Texas Gov. Abbott cuts funding to Austin over sanctuary city policies
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/02/texas-gov-abbott-cuts-funding-to-austin-over-sanctuary-city-policies.html
— Trump on Tough Phone Calls With Foreign Leaders: ‘Don’t Worry About It’ … But Should We? – MICHAEL C. BENDER
http://nation.foxnews.com/2017/02/02/trump-tough-phone-calls-foreign-leaders-dont-worry-about-it-should-we

 

BLAZE
— Anti-Trump flier given to elementary school students. District says it was an accident. – Dave Urbanski
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/02/02/anti-trump-flier-given-to-elementary-school-students-district-says-it-was-an-accident/

 

BREITBART
— Heritage’s Moffit: Trump Should Order Agency ‘Inventory’ to Drain the Swamp – DAN RIEHL (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my Democrat superiors always acted like they had a list of their employees who they wanted to get rid of.  The more of the following that you were, the more likely that you would be on their list: Republican, White, male, older, and non-veteran.)
http://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/02/02/heritages-moffit-trump-should-order-agency-inventory-drain-swamp/

 

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Anti-Trump Federal Employees Hold Meetings to Plan ‘Resistance’ and Work Slowdowns – VICTORIA TAFT (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote patronage, that is, they promote political affiliation discrimination.  Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and d) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
http://ijr.com/wildfire/2017/02/791697-anti-trump-federal-employees-hold-meetings-to-plan-resistance-and-work-slowdowns/

 

TPM
— Roskam’s Office Nixes Obamacare Town Hall Because A Reporter Was Present – CAITLIN MACNEAL
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/peter-roskam-cancels-obamacare-meeting

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Liberals were certain they had Neil Gorsuch — his high school yearbook revealed that he had founded the “Fascism Forever” club at Georgetown Prep, the Jesuit school he attended. Well, actually, no. Just more fake news, according to America, the official magazine of the Jesuit religious order in the United States. – DAVID FREDDOSO
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/fascism-forever/article/2613775#.WJPTApL60DM.facebook

 

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump picks up the phone, sets off diplomatic chaos.”
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/trump-foreign-policy-rhetoric-iran-australia-mexico-234531
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Distrust in Trump’s White House spurs leaks, confusion.”
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/trump-aides-distrust-confusion-leaks-234550

 

THE HILL
— Republicans impatient with anti-Trump civil servants – BEN KAMISAR
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/317651-gop-lawmakers-impatient-with-anti-trump-civil-servants

 

AOL NEWS
— Trump threatens to cancel UC Berkeley’s funding in wake of violent protests
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/02/02/trump-threatens-to-cancel-uc-berkeley-s-funding-in-wake-of-violen/21705781/

 

MSN
— Resistance from within: Federal workers push back against Trump – Juliet Eilperin, Lisa Rein, Marc Fisher
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/resistance-from-within-federal-workers-push-back-against-trump/ar-AAmts5m

 

CNBC
— Here’s what worries Wall Street about Trump’s immigration ban – Turney Duff
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/02/heres-what-worries-wall-street-about-trumps-immigration-ban-commentary.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump supporters.  Most Trump supporters are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and/or their ancestors have been in America for a long time.  Democrats want to get rid of members of the aforesaid groups.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/02/opinion/the-peculiar-populism-of-donald-trump.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “White House considering action on religious freedom that critics warn could lead to discrimination.”  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that Missouri Synod Lutherans (MSL) discriminate against all people, but especially against those who are liberal, Democrat, minority, female, younger, poor, non-German American, non-MSL, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.  My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government always reminded my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government that I was baptized as an MSL, raised as an MSL, and confirmed as an MSL.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/white-house-considering-order-on-religious-freedom-that-critics-warn-could-lead-to-discrimination/2017/02/02/631ea41a-e8ee-11e6-bf6f-301b6b443624_story.html

 

FORBES
— Watchdogs Searching For Corruption Across Illinois Say They’re Finding It – Amanda Robert
http://www.forbes.com/sites/legalnewsline/2017/02/01/watchdogs-searching-for-corruption-across-illinois-say-theyre-finding-it/#422f51624934

 

FED SMITH
— Election Consequences and Targeting Federal Employee Unions – Ralph R. Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2017/02/02/election-consequences-and-targeting-federal-employee-unions/

 

SAN DIEGO GAY & LESBIAN NEWS
— Leaked anti-LGBT executive order allows broad discrimination in the name of religion – Timothy Rawles  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that Missouri Synod Lutherans (MSL) discriminate against all people, but especially against those who are liberal, Democrat, minority, female, younger, poor, non-German American, non-MSL, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.  My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government always reminded my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government that I was baptized as an MSL, raised as an MSL, and confirmed as an MSL.)
http://sdgln.com/news/2017/02/02/leaked-anti-lgbt-executive-order-allows-broad-discrimination-name-religion

 

INQUISITR
— Reuters To Reporters: Cover Trump Administration As ‘Authoritarian Regime’
http://www.inquisitr.com/3941712/reuters-to-reporters-cover-trump-administration-as-authoritarian-regime/

January 30 Evening Edition

ABC7
— PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP TRAVELING TO MILWAUKEE FOR SPEECH ON ECONOMY – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/president-trump-traveling-to-milwaukee-for-speech-on-economy/1728134/
— 6 COUNTS OF MURDER FOR QUEBEC MOSQUE ATTACK SUSPECT – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/news/6-counts-of-murder-for-quebec-mosque-attack-suspect/1727707/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Police did not give a motive for the attack.  Trump called Trudeau to express condolences to the Canadian people and to offer any assistance that might be needed. The White House pointed to the attack as an example of why Trump’s policies were needed. “We condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms. It’s a terrible reminder of why we must remain vigilant and why the president is taking steps to be pro-active, rather than reactive when it comes to our nation’s safety and security,” White House spokesman Sean Spicer said.)
— OBAMA ENDORSES 4TH WARD ALDERMAN INCUMBENT – Charles Thomas
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/obama-endorses-4th-ward-alderman-incumbent/1728532/
— SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS ATTENDEES SPEAK OUT ABOUT IMMIGRATION ORDER
http://abc7chicago.com/entertainment/celebs-get-political-at-the-sag-awards/1727203/
— PRESIDENT TRUMP FIRES ACTING ATTORNEY GENERAL SALLY YATES AFTER SHE DEFIES IMMIGRATION ORDER – Diane Pathieu and John Garcia
http://abc7chicago.com/news/acting-ag-will-not-defend-trumps-travel-ban/1727741/

 

NBC5
— Obama ‘Fundamentally Disagrees’ With Religious Discrimination, Praises Protests: Spokesman  Obama has not weighed in on a political issue since leaving office on Jan. 20 – Josh Lederman  (DIERSEN: Islam is more like a political party or a nation without borders than a religion.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Obama-Fundamentally-Disagrees-With-Religious-Discrimination-Spokesman-412188033.html
— Ex-Alderman Sandi Jackson Accuses Jesse Jackson Jr. of Harassment  The court filing is the latest salvo in the couple’s increasingly bitter divorce battle – Phil Rogers
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Ex-Alderman-Sandi-Jackson-Accuses-Jesse-Jackson-Jr-of-Harassment-412214063.html
— Trump Schedules Milwaukee Trip This Week to Discuss Economy, White House Confirms  In November, Trump became the first GOP presidential candidate to win Wisconsin’s popular vote since 1984. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/president-donald-trump-milwaukee-trip-economy-412170783.html

 

CBS2
— Universities Criticize Trump’s Immigration Ban
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/30/universities-criticize-trumps-immigration-ban/
— Not All Illinois Republicans Back Trump’s Travel Ban – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/30/not-all-illinois-republicans-back-trumps-travel-ban/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Justice head tells staff not to defend Trump refugee order – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/home/232650859-story

 

WLS
— Illinois ACLU denounces Trump travel ban from Muslim nations – John Dempsey
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/01/30/illinois-aclu-denounces-trump-travel-ban-from-muslim-nations/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— About 40 held at O’Hare on Monday – Nereida Moreno and Stacy St. Clair
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-immigration-ban-ohare-0131-20170130-story.html
— Illinois Democrats in Congress lash out at Trump’s immigration order – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-illinois-congressmen-trump-immigration-met-0130-20170130-story.html
— U. of I. advises some students, scholars not to travel abroad – Dawn Rhodes and Ally Marotti
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-higher-education-immigration-met-20170130-story.html
— Willis calls on governor to reinstitute bipartisan budget groups
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/franklin-park/news/ct-fhj-willis-bipartisan-plan-tl-0202-20170130-story.html
— Trump’s voter fraud expert registered in 3 states: AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-voter-fraud-expert-phillips-20170130-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump asks “Are we really stuck with President Donald Trump?”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-impeach-trump-president-mike-pence-20170130-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “With executive order, Trump makes rookie managerial mistake.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/ct-trump-management-immigration-robert-reed-0131-biz-20170130-column.html
— Chicago’s racial wealth gap far worse than U.S. average, report finds – Gail MarksJarvis (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 gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a minority could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-chicago-racial-wealth-divide-0131-20170130-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Think the liberal protests are big? Just wait.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-anti-trump-liberal-protests-perspec-zorn-0131-20170130-column.html
— Trump’s pick for budget chief has a Nannygate problem – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-nannygate-mulvaney-trump-cabinet-edit-0131-jm-20170130-story.html
— Fox Valley Congressmen criticize Trump’s immigration executive order – Rafael Guerrero, Steve Lord and Suzanne Baker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/news/ct-ecn-congress-immigration-reaction-st-0131-20170130-story.html
— Proposed laws aim to reform group homes for adults with disabilities – Michael J. Berens and Patricia Callahan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/grouphomes/ct-group-homes-new-legislation-met-20170130-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump fires acting Attorney General who defied him on immigration – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-fires-acting-attorney-general-who-defied-him-on-immigration/
— Obama spokesman says ex-president ‘heartened’ by protests – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/obama-spokesman-says-ex-president-heartened-by-protests/
— Who will remain silent in Trump’s America? – Mark Brown  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps run Illinois. Anti-Trumps run Cook County.  Anti-Trumps run Chicago.  Ever-increasingly, those anti-Trumps make it clear that they will get rid of any individual, any organization, any company, and any government entity that supports Trump.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/brown-who-will-remain-silent-in-trumps-america/
— Obama jabs at Trump’s order; Hultgren has reservations – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sweet-obama-jabs-at-trumps-order-hultgren-has-reservations/
— Rauner administration warns potential AFSCME strike ‘reckless’ – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/rauner-administration-warns-potential-afscme-strike-reckless/
— Illinois universities issue statements on travel ban – AP  (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Illinois universities officially banish all students, faculty, employees, administrators, alumni, etc. who are not anti-Trump?)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-universities-issue-statements-in-response-to-travel-ban/
— Rauner lawyer urges Mendoza to fight state worker pay filing – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-lawyer-urges-mendoza-to-fight-state-worker-pay-filing/
— Durbin: Madigan filing a ‘bold move’ to force Rauner’s hand – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/durbin-madigan-filing-a-bold-move-to-force-rauners-hand/
— NU, U. of I. warn students, staff affected by Trump travel ban – Lauren FitzPatrick, Dan Mihalopoulos, Nader Issa
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/nu-u-of-i-warn-students-staff-affected-by-trump-travel-ban/
— Attorneys remain at O’Hare, seeking information, offering help – Andy Grimm
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/attorneys-remain-at-ohare-seeking-information-offering-help/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Hultgren criticizes immigration ban, Roskam stays silent – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170130/news/170139865/
— Trump says ‘all is going well’ on immigration order amid questions, confusion – Washington Post
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170130/news/170139929/
— TRAGIC: Wheeling considers new wine bistro with gambling – Chacour Koop
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170130/news/170139894/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Illinois GOP in hiding on Trump immigration order.”
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170130/BLOGS02/170139991/illinois-gop-in-hiding-on-trump-immigration-order
— Four things to know about Chicago’s immigration bar – CLAIRE BUSHEY
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170130/NEWS04/170139994/four-things-to-know-about-chicagos-immigration-bar
— Chicago joblessness and crime are connected, U of I report concludes – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operative, and their dupes might use this to hint/imply/argue/shout that I do not have a criminal record because I had jobs doing yard work, delivering newspapers, washing dishes, cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, pumping gasoline, delivering mail, working on an automobile assembly line, working as a security guard, selling tires, automotive services, and major appliances, collecting delinquent taxes, and auditing federal agencies.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170128/BLOGS02/170129845/chicago-joblessness-and-crime-are-connected-u-of-i-report-concludes
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: On page 19 of its January 30, 2017 edition, Crain’s Chicago Business says that 46% of its subscribers are millionaires. I have been a Crain’s Chicago Business subscriber for many years.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/section/subscribe

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— AFSCME holding vote on whether to authorize state employee strike – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170130/afscme-holding-vote-on-whether-to-authorize-state-employee-strike
— Some Illinois Republicans supportive of Trump travel ban – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170130/some-illinois-republicans-supportive-of-trump-travel-ban
— Rally speakers, including congressman’s sister, call for Obamacare to be retained – Dean Olsen
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170130/rally-speakers-including-congressmans-sister-call-for-obamacare-to-be-retained

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The anti-Trump Belleville News Democrat promotes an anti-Trump protest.
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article129704714.html

 

BELOIT DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “TRUMP TRAVEL BAN SOWS CHAOS AT AIRPORTS, OUTRAGE AT PROTESTS.”
http://www.beloitdailynews.com/article/20170129/AP/301299819

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— New House GOP Conference chair Keith Wheeler says voters have mandated reform
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511078013-new-house-gop-conference-chair-says-voters-have-mandated-reform

 

METRO EAST SUN
— Eric Kohn: Rauner should call out AFSCME for insincerity in contract talks – Karen Kidd
http://metroeastsun.com/stories/511060911-analyst-rauner-should-call-out-afscme-for-insincerity-in-contract-talks

 

CHICAGOIST
— After Spending Weekend With Koch Brothers, Rauner Sort-Of Criticizes Trump Immigration Ban
http://chicagoist.com/2017/01/30/rauner_spends_the_weekend_with_the.php

 

CHICAGO PATCH
— Navy SEAL from Illinois Killed in Yemen al-Qaida Raid  William “Ryan” Owens died Saturday in a raid that reportedly killed 14 terrorist operatives. – Shannon Antinori
http://patch.com/illinois/chicago/navy-seal-illinois-killed-yemen-al-qaeda-raid

 

BOLINGBROOK PATCH
— Group Plans Protest Against Bolingbrook Mayor, Donald Trump  So far 5 people say they plan to protest the grand opening of the Claar/Bolingbrook First campaign headquarters. – Shannon Antinori
http://patch.com/illinois/bolingbrook/group-plans-protest-against-bolingbrook-mayor-donald-trump
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A grassroots group said it’s planning to protest a planned grand opening of the Bolingbrook First campaign headquarters on Monday, Feb. 6. A Facebook group called “Vote Roger Claar Out in 2017” is asking community members to become part of a physical and virtual protest via a “Protest Roger Claar and Donald Trump!” event. According to the event page, the group takes issue with “(Claar’s) high-dollar fundraiser in Bolingbrook for Donald Trump, his never ending support for him” and accuses the mayor of a “long list of questionable decisions for the village.” The long-serving mayor and the Bolingbrook First slate are seeking reelection in April. Candidates are: Claar, currently in his 30th year as mayor  Village Clerk Carol Penning, now in her seventh term  Trustee Mike Lawler, who has served on the board since 1995  Trustee candidate Shelton L. Watts, who was recently sworn in to fill a vacancy on the village board  Trustee Maria A. Zarate, elected in 2013  A grand opening at the Bolingbrook First campaign headquarters, 128 E. Boughton Road, is slated for 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6. “Bring your friends and family to meet and mingle with the candidates, and feel free to pick up a yard sign while you’re at it,” the Facebook event page for the grand opening said. “We look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones.” Reached via Facebook, the organizers of the protest said they did wish to be identified, but stated that the page is not run by members of the Bolingbrook First opponents “Bolingbrook United.” “For various reasons we have kept our identities confidential – including to avoid potential targeting from the mayor in retribution for opposing him publicly,” the group told Patch. As of Monday afternoon, 20 people had indicated they are “interested” in the Feb. 6 demonstration while five have marked themselves as “going.”  “It’s also a ‘virtual’ protest,” the group said. “We want not only people to show up in person but if they are unable to do so then to simply mark that they are ‘interested’ in the event.” Claar did not immediately respond to an email from Patch on Monday afternoon. While it denied affiliation with Bolingbrook United, the protest group did say it supports the slate’s mayoral candidate, current Will County board member Jackie Traynere, saying it is looking for a “breath of fresh air.” The group also said it backs the rest of the Bolingbrook United slate of labor attorney Jaime Olson for village clerk and trustee candidates Robert Jaskiewicz, owner of a business lending firm; Mary Helen Reyna, owner of a firm that specializes in immigration law; and Terri Ransom, an IT consultant. “The reality in Bolingbrook is that the same man has been in office for over 30 years and for at least the last 16 years there has been no other candidate’s name on the actual ballot and we desperately need a change,” the group told Patch in an email. “(Claar’s) His failure to distance himself from Trump’s actions over the past few days against Muslims is further evidence of the fact that he’s lost touch with our diverse community.”)

 

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— Former Mexican President Vicente Fox Calls Trump “A Wild Animal”
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/former-mexican-president-vicente-fox-calls-trump-a-wild-animal

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WITH 15 OTHER DEMOCRATS, AG MADIGAN CONDEMNS TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/with-15-other-democrats-ag-madigan-condemns-trump-executive-order.html
— SHIMKUS SUPPORTS STEPPED UP VETTING PROCESS FOR THOSE SEEKING ENTRY TO U.S.
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/shimkus-supports-stepped-up-vetting-process-for-those-seeking-entry-to-us.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump ban splits GOP members of Illinois congressional group – AP
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/30/trump-ban-splits-gop-members-of-illinois-congressi/
— U of Illinois, Northwestern, U of Chicago decry travel ban – AP
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/30/u-of-illinois-northwestern/

 

GOPUSA
— Teacher stages Trump assassination in class
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=19951
— De Blasio promises to protect NYC mosques  (DIERSEN: What religion are you?  Who promises to protect members of your religion?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=20017
— Another week of deadly shootings in another Democrat run city (Philadelphia)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=19975

 

DAILY CALLER
— The Liberal Media Has Declared War On President Trump – JACK KOCSIS  (DIERSEN: Who has declared war on you?  I should write a book about those individuals, organizations, companies, and governments in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois that have declared war on me.  So far, I have done nothing to defend myself, but I reserve my right to do so.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/30/the-liberal-media-has-declared-war-on-president-trump/
— Attorney General Has An Interesting Plan For Helping Trump: Sue The Government – Christopher Bedford  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about lawsuits that I have filed against government entities including a municipality, a township, a county, and the federal government.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/30/attorney-general-has-an-interesting-plan-for-helping-trump-sue-the-government/
— De Blasio Blasts Trump’s Order As Affront To Religious Liberty, But Tried To Drive Chick-Fil-A Out Of Business – Jonah Bennett
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/29/de-blasio-blasts-trumps-order-as-affront-to-religious-liberty-but-tried-to-drive-chick-fil-a-out-of-business/
— Flashback: Democrats Tried To Block Thousands Of Vietnam War Refugees, Including Orphans – Richard Pollock
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/29/flashback-when-liberal-democrats-opposed-refugees-and-even-orphans/
— Trump Voters Are Pleased With His Immigration Halt – Amber Randall
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/30/trump-voters-are-pleased-with-his-immigration-halt/

 

FOX NEWS
— Major Companies Speak Out Against Trump’s Exec. Order on Immigration  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, major companies side with foreign countries against America.)
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/01/30/companies-speak-out-donald-trump-immigration-ban

 

NEWS BUSTERS
— Media Ignore Crimes of Left-wing Protesters, While Smearing Conservatives – Hans Bader
http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/hans-bader/2017/01/30/media-ignore-crimes-left-wing-protesters-while-smearing-conservatives

 

BREITBART
— Fake News: Daily Beast Falls for Quebec Mosque Attack Hoax, Blames ‘White Supremacists’ – CHARLIE NASH
http://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/01/30/daily-beast-falls-shooting-suspect-hoax-publishes-fake-news/

 

BLAZE
— Gallup: Donald Trump reaches majority disapproval rating in record time – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/30/gallup-donald-trump-reaches-majority-disapproval-rating-in-record-time/

 

BARBWIRE
— SPEAK ENGLISH, TELL THE TRUTH, AND OTHER WAYS TO RESTORE THE REPUBLIC – MARK LANDSBAUM
http://barbwire.com/2017/01/30/speak-english-tell-truth-restore-republic/

 

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— The “New Fascists” In The Mainstream Media Are The Primary Purveyors Of The Politics Of Hate – MARK MECKLER
http://ijr.com/opinion/2017/01/263669-new-fascists-intentionally-lie-divide-otherize-patriotic-americans-hide-title-journalists/

 

THE HILL
— Top Republicans left in dark about Trump’s travel ban.  The Trump White House did not consult top Republican leaders or key committee heads before the president’s unilateral action Friday barring travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries, multiple GOP sources said. – SCOTT WONG, MIKE LILLIS AND JORDAN FABIAN  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want me to not only consult with them, but to consult with every Republican activist, candidate, elected official, party leader, major donor, political consultant, etc. in Illinois a) before I include any link to any article in a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email and b) before I include any event in my upcoming event list.  They want me to carry out their blacklist orders.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/316992-top-republicans-left-in-dark-about-trumps-travel-ban
— Obama ‘heartened’ by protests, spokesman says – BEN KAMISAR
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/316909-obama-heartened-by-protests-spokesman-says

 

POLITICO
— Acting Justice Department chief won’t defend Trump immigration order – JOSH GERSTEIN
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/01/trump-immigration-executive-order-234401
— Obama supports protests: ‘American values are at stake’ – EDWARD-ISAAC DOVERE
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/01/obama-supports-protests-american-values-are-at-stake-234375

 

NBC NEWS
— Trump Signs Executive Order to Curtail Regulations – ANDREW RAFFERTY (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government relied on “regulations” to take adverse actions against me.  My Democrat GAO superiors 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 did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims.  My Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests.)
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trump-signs-executive-order-reduce-regulations-n714151

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Fires Acting Attorney General – MARK LANDLER, MATT APUZZO and ERIC LICHTBLAU
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/30/us/politics/trump-immigration-ban-memo.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “It’s Already Difficult to Gain Entry Into the U.S.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/30/us/politics/trump-executive-order-immigration-refugees.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “How Trump’s Rush to Enact an Immigration Ban Unleashed Global Chaos.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/29/us/politics/donald-trump-rush-immigration-order-chaos.html
— Bannon Is Given Security Role Usually Held for Generals – GLENN THRUSH and MAGGIE HABERMAN
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/29/us/stephen-bannon-donald-trump-national-security-council.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump has fired the acting attorney general who ordered Justice Dept. not to defend president’s travel ban – Matt Zapotosky, Sari Horwitz and Mark Berman
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/acting-attorney-general-an-obama-administration-holdover-wont-defend-trump-immigration-order/2017/01/30/a9846f02-e727-11e6-b82f-687d6e6a3e7c_story.html
— Obama rejects comparison between Trump’s immigration policy and his own, encourages protests – Juliet Eilperin
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2017/01/30/obama-rejects-comparison-between-trumps-immigration-policy-and-his-own-encourages-protests/
— Trump defiantly says ‘all is going well’ on immigration order amid chaos, while Obama backs protesters – Mark Berman and Matt Zapotosky
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/01/30/trump-says-all-is-going-well-on-immigration-order-amid-questions-and-confusion/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Facebook Is Trying Everything to Re-Enter China—and It’s Not Working  Since regulators blocked the service in 2009, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has hired well-connected executives, developed censorship tools and taken a ‘smog jog’ in Beijing—but the company has made no visible headway. – ALYSSA ABKOWITZ in Beijing, DEEPA SEETHARAMAN, EVA DOU (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want “censorship tools,” they want to abolish the First Amendment, they want to manipulate/dominate everything.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mark-zuckerbergs-beijing-blues-1485791106

 

USA TODAY
— NAACP president Brooks, 10 more activists, arrested again in sit-in outside Sessions’ office – Melanie Eversley
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/01/30/naacp-president-brooks-9-more-activists-arrested-again-sit–outside-sessions-office/97257694/
— Government leases high-security space from foreign owners – Kevin Johnson
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/01/30/government-leases-high-security-space-foreign-owners/97256432/

 

NEWSWEEK
— TRUMP DEFENDS IMMIGRATION BAN AS ‘NOT ABOUT RELIGION’ – REUTERS  (DIERSEN: Islam is more like a political party or a country without borders than a religion.)
http://www.newsweek.com/trump-defends-immigration-ban-not-religion-549875

 

BUSINESS INSIDER
— ‘A lot of bad dudes out there!’: Trump launches into morning tweetstorm defending immigration order – Maxwell Tani
http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-immigration-order-travel-ban-twitter-2017-1

 

FORBES
— Congressman Peter Roskam and Tax Reform’s Big Moment – Ryan Ellis
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanellis/2017/01/30/congressman-peter-roskam-and-tax-reforms-big-moment/#54316a5378e7

 

FED SMITH
— Federal Government Contributes Up to 18% of Employees’ Pay? – Ralph R. Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2017/01/30/federal-government-contributes-up-to-18-of-employees-pay/

 

NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly anti-Trumps glorify and praise foreign countries and their citizens.
https://www.thenation.com/article/refugees-are-welcome-here/

 

VANITY FAIR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “REPUBLICANS BREAK WITH TRUMP AS BACKLASH OVER “MUSLIM BAN” GROWS  President Trump has found himself increasingly isolated as the White House, led by Steve Bannon, keeps the federal government and Congress in the dark. Meanwhile, world leaders, protesters, and federal judges have criticized the order.”
http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/01/republicans-trump-muslim-ban