November 13 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Tough decisions loom as congressional GOP moves closer to tax-cut plan – Damian Paletta and John Wagner (DIERSEN: Will the Republicans dump taxpayers who itemize their deductions to curry favor with taxpayers who take the standard deduction? From what I see, overwhelmingly, taxpayers who itemize are homeowners, older, middle-income, and Republican and taxpayers who take the standard deduction are renters, younger, low-income, and Democrat.  Lowering taxes for Democrats who take the standard deduction will not inspire them to vote for Republicans.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-congress-republicans-tax-plan-20171112-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s agenda at stake as misconduct allegations against Roy Moore turn Alabama race into toss-up.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-agenda-roy-moore-20171112-story.html
— More than 400 millionaires tell Congress: Don’t cut our taxes – Heather Long (DIERSEN: Who wants you to pay more federal income tax? Especially since 1971 when I 22 years old and I became an IRS employee, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always wanted me to pay more federal income tax. They have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, b) that I have always been privileged, c) that the federal government overpaid me, and d) that my Civil Service Retirement System pension and federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidies are too generous. They have always stressed a) that I avoided the draft, b) that I itemized my deductions 1972-1977 c) that my wife and I have itemized our deductions since 1978, d) that I deducted the money that I paid for tuition and books to take graduate business courses 1972-1976, graduate accounting courses 1976-1980, graduate internal auditing courses 1980-1981, and graduate finance courses 1992-1997, c) that my wife and I gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents, and d) that I do not give lots of money to churches like they do.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-millionaires-taxes-congress-20171112-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: International student enrollment at Illinois universities growing, but more slowly – Dawn Rhodes and William Lee (DIERSEN: Every citizen of a foreign country that a university accepts, a citizen of America is not accepted. UIC, NIU, Loyola, DePaul, Roosevelt, and IIT accepted me in 1966, 1969, 1972, 1976, 1980, and 1992 respectively, but I doubt that they would accept me today. Ever-increasingly, employers want to hire citizens of foreign countries rather than citizens of America.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-international-students-illinois-universities-20171109-story.html
— Moore dismisses allegations in story, says lawsuit to come – Hope Yen and Kevin Freking (DIERSEN: Have you filed lawsuits? I have, but not since 1998. If you file a lawsuit, you should expect that the defendant(s) will spend the rest of their lives trying to destroy you. I should write a book about the lawsuits that I filed, the defendants, and their ongoing efforts to destroy me.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-moore-allegations-lawsuit-20171112-story.html
— Trump’s chief of staff: ‘I do not follow the tweets’ – Noah Bierman (DIERSEN: What do you say to activists, to candidates, to elected officials, to party leaders, to major donors, to political consultants, to etc. in Illinois who state that they are conservative and/or Republican but who crow that they do not read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and that they do not have their staff/volunteers monitor the emails? Who do they rely on – the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) chairman, their IRP State Central Committee member, their Republican county/township/ward party organization chairmen, Pat Brady, Natasha Korecki, Rich Miller, Dan Proft, Dennis LaComb, Fran Eaton?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-tweets-chief-of-staff-20171112-story.html
— ‘SNL’s’ Roy Moore sketch is one big joke about Alabama being backward – Aaron Blake (DIERSEN: Democrats are disciples of Saul Alinsky. Alinsky promotes ridicule. If the Democrats ridiculed you, what would they ridicule you as being?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/tv/ct-snl-roy-moore-sketch-20171112-story.html
— LaHood questions likelihood of GOP tax bill – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-toni-preckwinkle-bob-fioretti-20171113-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “If Trump continues with some of his tirades against people and the way that he treats people and the way that he talks, that will energize people a year from now,” LaHood said. “I think now Republican leaders and Republicans generally are worried that this could carry over.” He said Republicans are concerned that “there’s going to be some payback here from people who just think the president has kind of gone off the charts in terms of what he says, how he says it, how he treats people and, truthfully, the fact that his administration has really only one significant win this year after being in office, and that’s the nomination and approval of Supreme Court Justice (Neil) Gorsuch.”)
— GOP can’t afford to chase away its own – Jonah Goldberg (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs who dominate the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, etc. who focus on chasing away Republicans like me who support the Republican Party platform, the Illinois Republican Party platform, and the MTRCC resolution against video gambling. They crow that I am no longer a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, MTRCC webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, GAO employee, etc.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/sns-201711091713–tms–jgoldbrgctnjg-a20171110-20171110-column.html

DAILY HERALD
— Moore threatens lawsuit over story that threatens campaign – AP (DIERSEN: Have you filed lawsuits? I have, but not since 1998. If you file a lawsuit, you should expect that the defendant(s) will spend the rest of their lives trying to destroy you. I should write a book about the lawsuits that I filed, the defendants, and their ongoing efforts to destroy me.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171113/news/311139969/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— #BoycottKeurig trending after company pulls ads from Sean Hannity Show (DIERSEN: No company has pulled ads from GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails because I have never sought advertising revenue nor would I accept advertising revenue. He who pays the piper calls the tunes and I do not want any individual, organization, company, government, or country to call my tunes.)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/boycottkeurig-trending-after-company-pulls-ads-from-sean-hannity-show
(FROM THE ARTICLE: #BoycottKeurig is trending on social media, after the company pulled its advertising from Fox News’s Sean Hannity Show. They are one of at least five companies that are no longer advertising their products during the show, including Nature’s Bounty and Realtor.com. Keurig announced their decision on Twitter in response to a tweet from the President of Media Matters for America. Angelo Carusone asked Keurig to reconsider their ads, saying that Sean Hannity defends Roy Moore, the Alabama senate candidate that has been accused of sexual assault. Their decision elicited outrage on social media, with fans of Hannity using the hashtag “Boycott Keurig”.)

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Repeal and replace the tax code – George F. Will (DIERSEN: Please contact Congressman Roskam ASAP and urge him to oppose cutting any itemized deductions. From what I see, the more that you have benefited from itemizing your deductions, the more federal income tax that the GOP “Tax Reform Bill” will make you pay. Those who take the standard deduction have always wanted those who itemize to pay more taxes. Typically, those who take the standard deduction are renters and those who itemize are homeowners. I have been a homeowner since 1972 and my wife and I have been homeowners since 1978. Since 1972, my critics/opponents have always been beyond furious a) that I paid less federal income tax 1972-1977 because I itemized and b) that my wife and I have paid less federal income tax since 1978 because we have itemized. Being able to pay less federal income tax by deducting educational expenses encouraged me to take job-related graduate a) business courses at Loyola 1972-1976, b) accounting courses at DePaul 1976-1980, c) internal auditing courses at Roosevelt 1980-1981, and d) finance courses at IIT 1992-1997. Being able to pay less federal income tax by deducting mortgage interest and real estate tax encouraged me to buy a) a new town home in University Park in 1972, b) a studio condo in the Outer Drive East building in 1974, and c) a one bedroom condo in that building in 1976. Being able to pay less federal income tax by deducting mortgage interest and real estate tax encouraged my wife and I to a) buy 1017 East Harrison in Wheaton in 1978 and b) have 915 Cove Court built in Wheaton in 1984.)
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20171112/george-f-will-repeal-and-replace-tax-code

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Indivisible NWIL hosts congressional candidates forum
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/11/12/indivisible-nwil-hosts-congressional-candidates-forum/a8tg32o/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— OUTSTANDING: Opioid commission makes an anti-marijuana argument – WAYNE DRASH (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes talk and/or act like they a) use pot, b) want to use pot legally, c) want government to take in lots of money by legalizing and heavily taxing pot, d) want to make lots of money selling pot, and/or, e) want to use pot to destroy individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and/or countries.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/health-news/opioid-commission-makes-an-antimarijuana-argument/856543333

WBIR
— 5 money moves retirees should make before the end of the year – Dan Caplinger
http://www.wbir.com/article/news/nation-now/5-money-moves-retirees-should-make-before-the-end-of-the-year/465-cbdccf92-e1a8-4066-85a4-b424210c8ab9
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 3. Get your deductible expenses paid Retirees can use a variety of tax deductions to reduce their tax bills, but most of them require taking action by the end of December. Charitable contributions, real estate tax payments, medical bill payments, and many other items can be eligible for itemized deductions under certain circumstances, and taking the time to itemize can be worth it for those who have sufficiently large eligible expenses. To ensure that you won’t run into trouble, make sure you pay, and can document, your payments well before Dec. 31 rolls around. Getting a receipt, keeping canceled checks or credit card statements, and asking for confirmation from charities is the best way to prove that you made your payments in a timely manner and are therefore eligible for the appropriate deduction. 4. Consider doubling up on key deductions before they disappear For 2017 in particular, there’s reason to consider taking special action with your annual deductions. The current tax reform plan proposes major changes to taxes, including the elimination of deductions for major expenses like medical bills and state and local income taxes. Moreover, a higher standard deduction could make it less valuable to itemize in the future. Consider whether you’re likely to itemize under the new tax laws if they take effect. If not, then it could be worthwhile to pay some extra deductible expenses before 2017 ends, essentially doubling up on certain deductions. Possibilities include making 2018 charitable contributions early, prepaying taxes that are due in 2018, and having medical work done now, rather than later.)

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— Interfaith rally calls for solidarity 1 year after presidential election – Alane Lim (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, “religious leaders” serve as operatives or as dupes for the anti-religious Democrat Party. Ever-increasingly, “religious leaders” promote hatred against members of the following groups: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2017/11/12/city/interfaith-rally-calls-solidarity-1-year-presidential-election/

OPEN THE BOOKS
— VIDEO: Open The Books CEO Adam Andrzejewski at Harvard Law October 24, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hpRSoJz_bw&feature=youtu.be

ANDREA V. WATSON
— Here’s How I Survived My First Week As An Unemployed Reporter (DIERSEN: Ever since I became the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000, to discredit me, nasty Democrats and nasty Democrat plants, nasty Libertarians and nasty Libertarian plants, nasty Greens and nasty Green plants, and nasty RINOs have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I aggressively ask inappropriate questions that harm Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. Since 2005, they have viciously used against me what happened with GOPUSA, Talon News, and Jeff Gannon. SEE:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talon_News They paint me as being a clone of Jeff Gannon. Ever since I became a GOPUSA reporter in 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that because I ask bad questions, activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. should a) stop me from learning about their events and other activities, b) stop me from promoting their events and other activities, c) stop me from attending their events, and c) stop me from reporting on their events and other activities.)
https://andreavwatson.wordpress.com/2017/11/10/heres-how-i-survived-my-first-week-as-an-unemployed-reporter/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Then today I covered the opening of a new South Side clinic. I stumbled at first when people asked who I was with. I hadn’t quite figured out what I wanted to say, but as I stood around and mingled afterwards, it became easier and easier to answer. I realized that for too long I’ve been attaching my name to different companies, most recently DNAinfo, for validation and respect. But no more. I’m sure I’ll end up reporting for another news organization again, but that name isn’t what makes me. People respect me because of who I am and the great work I produce. And if someone sticks their nose up at me because I say I’m currently an independent journalist and I’m not affiliated with a prestigious news outlet, oh well. I’m doing this for me. I’m doing this for the South Side. You don’t expect a dog to stop barking or a cat to stop licking itself so don’t expect a reporter to stop writing. I’ve been doing this since high school. I did this through college. Before I became a freelancer, I contributed just to get my name out there. I got into this news game working for free because I had drive and passion. That didn’t die with DNAinfo. I don’t know how to stop finding stories. Honestly, they find me. And when they do, I can’t turn my back on them. I can’t turn my back on the people who have gotten used to checking their timelines or morning e-newsletter for my stories about their neighborhoods. Reporting is in my blood. I can’t just stop. Sorry.)

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THE MOST IMPORTANT TAX REFORM BILL IN MODERN HISTORY (DIERSEN: Please contact Congressman Roskam ASAP and urge him to oppose cutting any itemized deductions. From what I see, the more that you have benefited from itemizing your deductions, the more federal income tax that the GOP “Tax Reform Bill” will make you pay. Those who take the standard deduction have always wanted those who itemize to pay more taxes. Typically, those who take the standard deduction are renters and those who itemize are homeowners. I have been a homeowner since 1972 and my wife and I have been homeowners since 1978. Since 1972, my critics/opponents have always been beyond furious a) that I paid less federal income tax 1972-1977 because I itemized and b) that my wife and I have paid less federal income tax since 1978 because we have itemized. Being able to pay less federal income tax by deducting educational expenses encouraged me to take job-related graduate a) business courses at Loyola 1972-1976, b) accounting courses at DePaul 1976-1980, c) internal auditing courses at Roosevelt 1980-1981, and d) finance courses at IIT 1992-1997. Being able to pay less federal income tax by deducting mortgage interest and real estate tax encouraged me to buy a) a new town home in University Park in 1972, b) a studio condo in the Outer Drive East building in 1974, and c) a one bedroom condo in that building in 1976. Being able to pay less federal income tax by deducting mortgage interest and real estate tax encouraged my wife and I to a) buy 1017 East Harrison in Wheaton in 1978 and b) have 915 Cove Court built in Wheaton in 1984.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/11/the-most-important-tax-reform-bill-in-modern-history.html
— IF PUBLIC HEALTH ADVERTISING CAN CUT SMOKING, WHY CAN’T IT CUT OPIOD ABUSE?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/11/if-public-health-advertising-can-cut-smoking-why-cant-it-cut-opiod-abuse.html
— WHY NO ONE TRUSTS THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/11/why-no-one-trusts-the-mainstream-media.html

GOPUSA
— Vets tackle NFL for disrespecting anthem
http://www.gopusa.com/vets-tackle-nfl-for-disrespecting-anthem/
— The Sad Anniversary of Big Commercial Pot in Colorado (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes talk and/or act like they a) use pot, b) want to use pot legally, c) want government to take in lots of money by legalizing and heavily taxing pot, d) want to make lots of money selling pot, and/or, e) want to use pot to destroy individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and/or countries.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=33275
(FROM THE ARTICLE: This week marks the fifth anniversary of Colorado’s decision to sanction the world’s first anything-goes commercial pot trade. Five years later, we remain an embarrassing cautionary tale. Visitors to Colorado remark about a new agricultural smell, the wafting odor of pot as they drive near warehouse grow operations along Denver freeways. Residential neighborhoods throughout Colorado Springs reek of marijuana, as producers fill rental homes with plants. Five years of retail pot coincide with five years of a homelessness growth rate that ranks among the highest rates in the country. Directors of homeless shelters, and people who live on the streets, tell us homeless substance abusers migrate here for easy access to pot. Five years of Big Marijuana ushered in a doubling in the number of drivers involved in fatal crashes who tested positive for marijuana, based on research by the pro-legalization Denver Post. Five years of commercial pot have been five years of more marijuana in schools than teachers and administrators ever feared. “An investigation by Education News Colorado, Solutions and the I-News Network shows drug violations reported by Colorado’s K-12 schools have increased 45 percent in the past four years, even as the combined number of all other violations has fallen,” explains an expose on escalating pot use in schools by Rocky Mountain PBS in late 2016. The investigation found an increase in high school drug violations of 71 percent since legalization. School suspensions for drugs increased 45 percent. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health found Colorado ranks first in the country for marijuana use among teens, scoring well above the national average. The only good news to celebrate on this anniversary is the dawn of another organization to push back against Big Marijuana’s threat to kids, teens and young adults. The Marijuana Accountability Coalition formed Monday in Denver and will establish satellites throughout the state. It resulted from discussions among recovery professionals, parents, physicians and others concerned with the long-term effects of a commercial industry profiteering off of substance abuse. “It’s one thing to decriminalize marijuana, it’s an entirely different thing to legalize an industry that has commercialized a drug that is devastating our kids and devastating whole communities,” said coalition founder Justin Luke Riley. “Coloradans need to know, other states need to know, that Colorado is suffering from massive normalization and commercialization of this drug which has resulted in Colorado being the number one state for youth drug use in the country. Kids are being expelled at higher rates, and more road deaths tied to pot have resulted since legalization.” Commercial pot’s five-year anniversary is an odious occasion for those who want safer streets, healthier kids and less suffering associated with substance abuse. Experts say the worst effects of widespread pot use will culminate over decades. If so, we can only imagine the somber nature of Big Marijuana’s 25th birthday.)

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Top House tax-writer won’t accept plank of Senate tax-cut plan Rep. Kevin Brady says ‘SALT’ deal on property tax is critical – Tom Howell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/12/top-house-tax-writer-wont-accept-plank-of-senate-t/

DAILY CALLER
— Media Matters Using Roy Moore Allegations To Go After Hannity’s Advertisers – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/11/12/media-matters-using-roy-moore-allegations-to-go-after-hannitys-advertisers/

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Roskam at the Center of Political Fight Over Taxes – James Arkin (DIERSEN: Please contact Congressman Roskam ASAP and urge him to oppose cutting any itemized deductions. From what I see, the more that you have benefited from itemizing your deductions, the more federal income tax that the “GOP tax plan” will make you pay. Those who take the standard deduction have always wanted those who itemize to pay more taxes. Typically, those who take the standard deduction are renters and those who itemize are homeowners. I have been a homeowner since 1972 and my wife and I have been homeowners since 1978. Since 1972, my critics/opponents have always been beyond furious a) that I paid less federal income tax 1972-1977 because I itemized and b) that my wife and I have paid less federal income tax since 1978 because we have itemized. Being able to pay less federal income tax by deducting educational expenses encouraged me to take job-related graduate a) business courses at Loyola 1972-1976, b) accounting courses at DePaul 1976-1980, c) internal auditing courses at Roosevelt 1980-1981, and d) finance courses at IIT 1992-1997. Being able to pay less federal income tax by deducting mortgage interest and real estate tax encouraged me to buy a) a new town home in University Park in 1972, b) a studio condo in the Outer Drive East building in 1974, and c) a one bedroom condo in that building in 1976. Being able to pay less federal income tax by deducting mortgage interest and real estate tax encouraged my wife and I to a) buy 1017 East Harrison in Wheaton in 1978 and b) have 915 Cove Court built in Wheaton in 1984.)
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2017/11/13/roskam_at_the_center_of_political_fight_over_taxes_135517.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Republicans for weeks have said passing an overhaul of the tax code, thereby securing a major legislative victory, is imperative to their 2018 election efforts. Illinois Rep. Peter Roskam stands squarely at the center of that effort — and could be imperiled by it. As chairman of the tax policy subcommittee in the House, he’s playing a critical role in crafting the GOP tax legislation and shepherding it through the chamber – it passed the Ways and Means Committee on Thursday along party lines and is expected to be voted on by the full House this week. Roskam is also at the center of the political debate over taxes as Democrats vilify the plan and Republicans search for a legislative victory to run on next year. Illinois’ 6th Congressional District sprawls across suburbs to the west and northwest of Chicago and represents the precise type of district Democrats view as key to taking back the House: It’s highly educated, with more than 50 percent of residents holding college degrees, and has a median household income of nearly $100,000 — 40 percent higher than the national average. Last year, Hillary Clinton carried the 6th over Donald Trump by seven percentage points and Roskam is one of 23 Republicans in districts she won. If Republicans pass their plan, Roskam’s home base will be a critical test for Democrats: Defeating an architect of the GOP plan in a district won by Clinton would likely mean Democrats can find success in similar districts across the country. Republicans roundly dismiss Democratic hopes in the area. Roskam, who has represented IL-6 since 2007, won re-election last year with nearly 60 percent of the vote, and has won every re-election by double-digit margins. He’s a successful fundraiser and, unlike some other members in targeted districts, there is no wavering from Roskam on the tax bill. “I’m going to run on this plan, undoubtedly,” he said in an interview following the committee passage of the bill. “I think that when it’s all evaluated in its totality, this is a winner for my district.” American Action Network, an outside group aligned with Speaker Paul Ryan, has spent $18 million on the tax issue, and its ads have run in Roskam’s district. Business Roundtable, a pro-tax-reform group, ran an ad last week featuring a company just outside the district (the person in the ad is a constituent, Roskam said). But Democrats there are energized and expect to rally support against the measure. A variety of grassroots organizations have popped up to protest Roskam and lay the groundwork for a campaign against him, many falling under the umbrella group Coalition for a Better Illinois 6th. On Friday, protesters gathered outside the congressman’s district office, handing out postcards to deliver to him listing reasons to oppose the bill — a play on the GOP’s promise to simplify the tax code so anyone can file their return on a postcard-size form. This Thursday, protesters will rally outside a local Republican organization where Roskam is headlining its annual Reagan Day Dinner. “I think it’s the strongest argument against Peter Roskam that we’re going to have,” said Reid McCollum, one of the coalition leaders. “There’s no getting around the fact that that’s going to be a major issue in the campaign.” Bob Grogan, leader of the local group hosting Roskam at the dinner, said Democrats are wasting their time attacking him on taxes. “There’s always winners and losers, but on balance, if it’s a success and it gets passed, I think it’s a feather in Peter’s cap,” Grogan said. For Roskam and other Republicans to be able to run on the plan, however, they will first have to successfully guide the bill to passage. Some House Republicans have already balked, mainly because of a provision rolling back the deduction for state and local taxes. There are also significant differences between the House bill and the version the Senate released Thursday, including one in the Senate that would entirely eliminate the state and local deduction, while the House kept it for property taxes up to $10,000. . .In Roskam’s district, the Ways and Means Committee predicted that a family of four making $135,435 — the median income there — would see a $5,053 tax cut. Democrats, however, dispute that the district would be a winner. Sen. Dick Durbin held an event there last week and issued a press release saying 51 percent of taxpayers in the district would see an increase because of the changes to state and local deductions. That issue is a unique factor in Illinois because voters recently saw massive state income tax increases across the board. To break a budget standoff, this summer 10 Republicans in the state legislature joined Democrats to override a veto from Gov. Bruce Rauner to pass a budget that increased the income tax from 3.75 percent to 4.95 percent. Steve Andersson, a state representative whose district overlaps significantly with Roskam’s, was one of the Republicans who voted to override the veto, which cost him his position as the party’s floor leader. He ultimately decided not to seek re-election next year. But Andersson said his constituents — and Roskam’s — could be hurt by the House GOP plan. “Our voters are not necessarily going to benefit from this,” he told RCP. “With every vote you take, vote the district. I think it’s going to be an interesting conundrum for Peter.” Roskam has vigorously criticized the state income tax increase, voicing his displeasure with it, and with Illinois critics of his plan, during the committee markup this week. He told RCP his critics should “spare me the crocodile tears.” Roskam said he initially had a jarring reaction to the idea of eliminating state and local deductions — 38 percent of tax units in his district took the deduction in 2015, with an average deduction of $14,830. But he maintained that the plan should be evaluated in totality. “Most people in my district say I’m interested in tax relief,” Roskam said. “They’re less interested in equations than they are in the bottom line.” His Democratic opponents have highlighted health care as the biggest issue in the race next year, but they are also ready to run against the tax plan. Amanda Howland, who lost to Roskam last year but is running again, said he “threw us under the bus” in drafting the bill. Sean Casten, another Democratic candidate, said: “The only thing I can conclude is he’s doing what his donors want him to do and not what his constituents want him to do.” “This is a whammy for them,” a third candidate, Kelly Mazeski, said of Roskam’s voters. “This is truly going to kick them in the pocketbooks.” Ten Democrats in all have lined up to run in the primary next March, and no frontrunner has yet emerged. Rowland likely benefits from the name ID of having run last year, while Mazeski leads the pack with $343,000 in the bank, including a $195,000 loan; Casten follows with $169,000 (Roskam has $1.35 million).)

AMERICAN THINKER
— Some Tax Deductions Are More Equal than Others – William Sullivan
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2017/11/some_tax_deductions_are_more_equal_than_others.html

POLITICO
— POLITICO is accepting applications for its fifth session of the POLITICO Journalism Institute, an educational initiative focused on newsroom diversity – Natasha Korecki (DIERSEN: If you were me, how would you deal with activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Illinois who hint/imply/argue/shout that I am not a journalist and neither I nor my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are legitimate news sources. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) blacklist me, b) give news scoops to, c) glorify and praise, d) pander to, e) serve as operatives for or as dupes for, and/or f) give money to Rich Miller, Dan Proft, Dennis LaComb, Fran Eaton, and my other competitors. Of course, I refuse to blacklist my competitors, in fact, I promote my competitors. Should I stress even more strongly a) that I have been putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out since 2000, b) that since 2004, those emails have gone out each and every morning, and that since 2015, they have gone out each and every evening too, c) that since 2004, those emails have included links to more than 286,700 articles and information on many upcoming events, d) that virtually every important Republican activist, candidate, elected official, party leader, major donor, political consultant, etc. in Illinois either reads GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails or relies on their staff and/or volunteers to monitor the emails, e) that while I do not have a journalism degree, while no one pays me to put the emails together and send them out, and while the emails do not contain any advertising, I worked for GAO for almost 18 years as an Analyst, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $94,610-$122,991, and f) that much of GAO Analysts do is very similar to what journalists do.)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2017/11/13/fioretti-announces-preckwinkle-challenge-rauner-campaigns-against-corrupt-system-durbin-targets-gop-tax-plan-223301
(FROM THE ANNOUNCEMENT: The intensive program, which is designed for college students, will be held May 29 to June 9, 2018. It features hands-on training for up to 12 recent grads and university students interested in covering government and politics. Students also will have an opportunity to have their work published by POLITICO. All expenses are paid for the program, reflecting POLITICO’s ongoing support of journalism education, newsroom diversity and recruitment of top-notch talent. Admissions are made on a rolling basis, so APPLY TODAY but no later than Jan. 15, 2018. https://www.politico.com/pji)

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Despite Recent Wins for Democrats, Gerrymanders Dim Hopes for 2018.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/12/us/politics/voting-gerrymander-virginia.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— In high-tax California, a vote to scrap deductions could be the kiss of death for endangered House Republicans – George Skelton (DIERSEN: To scrap deductions is to raise taxes for those who itemize. In high-tax Illinois, in high-tax DuPage County, in high-tax Milton Township, in high-tax Glen Ellyn, and in high-tax Wheaton will a vote to scrap deductions be the kiss of death for Republicans?
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-sac-skelton-salt-deductions-california-republicans-20171113-story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Best Way for Retirees to Find Meaningful Volunteer Work – Glenn Ruffenach (DIERSEN: What “meaningful volunteer work” do you do? I spend 10+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out free of charge and without any advertising. Those emails help fill a tremendous government and political news and commentary void in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, and in Wheaton.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-best-way-for-retirees-to-find-meaningful-volunteer-work-1510340401

FOX BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: “Tax simplification” is code for making those who are homeowners, older, are middle income, and/or have high medical expenses pay more federal income tax. “Tax simplification” is code for letting those who are renters, lower income, and/or younger pay less federal income tax.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2017/11/12/gop-bills-remove-some-tax-codes-complexities0.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Republicans want to repeal the personal exemption, which would let taxpayers in 2018 subtract $4,150 from taxable income for themselves, their spouses and each of their dependents. They would replace it with a nearly doubled standard deduction of at least $24,000 while limiting or repealing deductions. The House and Senate would repeal the deduction for state and local income and sales taxes; the House would retain a partial property-tax deduction. Despite the larger standard deduction, the repeal of the personal exemptions means the amount of income that is tax free wouldn’t be close to doubled. Instead, fewer people would itemize deductions because fewer would exceed the standard deduction. That is a backdoor way of limiting tax breaks for mortgage interest and charitable contributions, and it’s why many home builders, real-estate agents and charities oppose the GOP plans. . .A married couple with $30,000 in deductible medical expenses for nursing-home care generally fares worse under the House bill than today. The House plan would repeal the medical expense deduction, pushing that family to the $24,400 standard deduction and taxing more of their income. The same is true for households taking the student loan interest deduction, now available to households that use the standard deduction; it would disappear in the House plan. “Many of the people that I represent would rather have their loan interest deduction, if they have substantial student debt, than being able to file on a postcard,” said Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D., Texas).)

USA TODAY
— Keurig, others pull ads from Fox News’ ‘Hannity’ show over Roy Moore coverage – Sarah Whitten (DIERSEN: Do you have enough time and money to do what you want to do without having to ask others to give you money? I have enough time and money to do what I do without having to ask for money from advertisers or from anyone else. I spend 10+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out free of charge and without any advertising. He who pays the piper calls the tunes.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/11/12/keurig-others-pull-ads-fox-news-hannity-show-over-roy-moore-coverage/856424001/

FEDERAL TIMES
— DHS announces intent to hire hundreds of veterans after August job fair – Jessie Bur (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.federaltimes.com/management/career/2017/11/09/dhs-announces-intent-to-hire-hundreds-of-veterans-after-august-job-fair/

November 12 Evening Edition

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Ivanka Trump calls for tax reform – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/ivanka-trump-calls-for-tax-reform
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Democrats have pushed back against the tax plan, in part because it would eliminate deductions claimed by many taxpayers. The Senate version would repeal deductions of state and local taxes. Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett said working people would not fare well under the GOP plan. “The Republican tax plan overwhelmingly benefits the wealthiest Americans and corporations – not Maine’s middle-class families as Republicans like to claim,” he said.)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Durbin on CNN: GOP tax plan has ‘devastating’ Illinois impact – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/durbin-on-cnn-gop-tax-plan-has-devastating-illinois-impact/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said Sunday the GOP income tax proposals pending in Congress would have potentially “devastating” impacts on Illinois if the final product repeals the ability for a taxpayer to deduct state, local and property taxes. The Republican-controlled House and Senate each have plans to overhaul the federal income tax system. Ending the local tax deductions is one of the many items under consideration.)
— House won’t agree to nix property tax deduction: committee chairman – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/tax-overhaul-mortgage-interest-property-tax-deduction/
— ‘Criminal sexual abuse,’ other ‘non-index’ crime up on CTA in Chicago – Robert Herguth and Nader Issa
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/criminal-sexual-abuse-other-non-index-crime-on-cta-are-rising/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-religious person says “Today’s sins against women rooted in religion.” I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who are anti-Missouri Synod Lutheran (MSL). My outstanding parents had me baptized as a MSL in 1948, sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961, sent me to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the MSL, and had me confirmed as a MSL in 1962.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/sexual-harassment-assault-politicans-celebrities-organized-religion-women/
— Chicago’s teen birth rate reaches new low – Mitch Dudek (DIERSEN: How much of this is due to contraception and abortion?)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/teen-birth-rate-chicago-sex-education-prevention/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps want Trump to dump Moore. I should write a book about anti-Diersens who succeeded in getting the following to dump me: TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants, GAO, etc.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-agenda-roy-moore-20171112-story.html
— Citizen devices tracking Chicago’s pollution hot spots – Michael Hawthorne (DIERSEN: My father worked in a “pollution hot spot” for 28 years. He worked in what is now a toxic site — Stauffer Chemical Company in Chicago Heights (SEE:
https://semspub.epa.gov/work/HQ/184309.pdf) 1941-1969. He died suddenly of heart failure in 1969 when he was 47 and I was 21.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-air-quality-testing-met-20171111-story.html
— Declaring ‘White Europe’ and ‘We Want God,’ 60,000 join far-right march on Poland’s Independence Day – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Whites make it clear that they want to get rid of Whites. What do you say to Whites who help anti-Whites get rid of Whites?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-poland-independence-day-march-20171112-story.html
— CTA, Metra rules don’t stop tradition of platform politics – Mary Wisniewski
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/wisniewski/ct-met-platform-politic-s-getting-around-20171112-story.html
— Allegations against Roy Moore roil U.S. evangelical ranks – David Crary (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, “religious leaders” act as operatives or as dupes for the anti-religious Democrat Party.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-roy-moore-evangelical-reaction-20171112-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Chairman: House won’t agree to nix property tax deduction – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171112/business/311129939/
— ‘I don’t feel wealthy’: Upper middle class worried about tax overhaul – Todd C. Frankel (DIERSEN: What discourages you from feeling wealthy? For me, it is knowing that my $50,856 Civil Service Retirement System pension is only 41% of what my $122,991 salary was in 1997 in today’s dollars.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20171112/i-dont-feel-wealthy-upper-middle-class-worried-about-tax-overhaul
— District 211 board debates 2.4 percent property tax levy hike – Eric Peterson
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171112/district-211-board-debates-24-percent-property-tax-levy-hike
— Would you take a pay cut to work for a more ‘just’ company? – Jena McGregor (DIERSEN: Have you ever taken a pay cut? In 1980, when I was 31 years old, I took an $18,847 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO. I soon learned that GAO’s claim that it is “independent” and “nonpartisan” is false. I soon learned that GAO’s top priority was a) hiring, retaining, and promoting Democrats, and especially Democrats who are minority, female, and/or younger and b) making way for them by wasting the careers of and by getting rid of its employees who were Republican, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran. If I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, younger, and/or a veteran, the Democrats who ran GAO in 1980 would not have required me to accept a pay cut to transfer. To waste my career and to get rid of me, the Democrats who ran GAO a) kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, b) did not promote me beyond GS-13, c) always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, and d) forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20171112/would-you-take-a-pay-cut-to-work-for-a-more-just-company
— Where would loss of second-home mortgage deduction be felt most? – Christopher Ingraham (DIERSEN: Do you have a second home? My wife and I do not. We were thinking about buying one during the mid-1990s, but then my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. In today’s dollars, my income dropped by 59%, that is, by $72,135, from $122,991 down to $50,856.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20171112/where-would-loss-of-second-home-mortgage-deduction-be-felt-most

OUR QUAD CITIES
— Biss wants pot in, Madigan out Democratic gubernatorial candidate favors legal recreational marijuana – Jim Niedelman (DIERSEN: If you want pot, you want to destroy not only yourself, but you want to destroy everyone in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in Illinois, and in America.)
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/biss-wants-pot-in-madigan-out/856096029

BELOIT DAILY NEWS
— CHAIRMAN: HOUSE WON’T AGREE TO NIX PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION – KEVIN FREKING
http://www.beloitdailynews.com/article/20171112/AP/311129963

WMAY
— Bishop talks with 18th Congressional District write-in candidate Connor Vlakancic
http://www.wmay.com/episode/connor-vlakancic-bishop-on-air/

POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE
— STATE REPS SERVING NAPERVILLE SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS ALLEGED ETHICS VIOLATIONS AND MORE
http://www.positivelynaperville.com/2017/11/08/state-reps-serving-naperville-support-legislation-address-alleged-ethics-violations/79826

METRO EAST SUN
— Jameson opponent says politicians put personal priorities over people – Glenn Minnis
https://metroeastsun.com/stories/511266889-jameson-opponent-says-politicians-put-personal-priorities-over-people

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Steve Reick Calls Out Franks on Springfield End Run Around County Board Rules
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/11/12/reick-calls-out-franks-on-springfield-end-run-around-county-board-rules/

TOWNHALL
— Is There Nothing Republicans Can’t Screw Up? – Derek Hunter
https://townhall.com/columnists/derekhunter/2017/11/12/is-there-nothing-republicans-cant-screw-up-n2408233

FOX NEWS
— Local media connect Roy Moore accuser to Democratic campaigns
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/10/roy-moore-accuser-worked-for-clinton-campaign-as-interpreter-reports-say.html

BLAZE
— Sean Hannity’s advertisers are bailing on him — but it’s who’s behind the exodus is the real story – Chris Enloe (DIERSEN: Do you have enough time and money to do what you want to do without having to ask others to give you money? I have enough time and money to do what I do without having to ask for money from advertisers or from anyone else. I spend 10+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out free of charge and without any advertising. He who pays the piper calls the tunes.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/11/12/sean-hannitys-advertisers-are-bailing-on-him-but-its-whos-behind-the-exodus-is-the-real-story

NEWSMAX
— GOP Rep. Brady Guarantees State, Local Deductions Won’t Be Eliminated – Eric Mack
https://www.newsmax.com/Politics/kevin-brady-salt-state-local-tax-deductions/2017/11/12/id/825615/

DAILY CALLER
— NFL Boycott Intensifies On Veterans Day Weekend After NFL Announces No Change To Anthem Policy – Jonah Bennett
http://dailycaller.com/2017/11/12/nfl-boycott-intensifies-on-veterans-day-weekend-after-nfl-announces-no-change-to-anthem-policy/

FOX NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Moores say “Senate GOP has constitutional option on Moore; last senator ousted in 1862.”
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/12/senate-gop-has-constitutional-option-on-moore-last-senator-ousted-in-1862.html

THE HILL
— GOP retreat from Moore intensifies – MALLORY SHELBOURNE
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/360017-gop-retreat-from-moore-intensifies
— In states, legislators face flood of harassment allegations – REID WILSON
http://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/359867-in-states-legislators-face-flood-of-harassment-allegations
— Fight over paid leave heating up in Congress – LYDIA WHEELER (DIERSEN: I should write a book about how my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinate demonized me, denigrated me, condemned me, and punished me because my wife and I gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents.)
http://thehill.com/regulation/legislation/359681-fight-over-paid-leave-heating-up-in-congress
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Democrats were initially excited to hear of the proposal, seeing it as a potential breakthrough. “I’m excited about this tsunami of support for women,” said Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), who offered a bill in February to provide six weeks of guaranteed paid leave for all federal employees following the birth, adoption or fostering of a child. “I’ve never seen it before in my life … I’m glad to hear Republicans are stepping up.”)
— FEBRUARY 24, 2017 FLASHBACK: The media landscape has changed from a 24-hour news cycle to a 12-hour news cycle, due, in large part, to social media. – GARRETT MARQUIS (DIERSEN: Of course, my competitors downplay, belittle, and dismiss the fact that unlike them, I put out an email each and every morning and each and every evening. Consequently, they downplay, belittle, and dismiss news and commentary that hits the internet on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, when they are sick, when they are on vacation, etc.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/technology/320993-companies-must-play-new-media-game-to-avoid-trumps-wrath

POLITICO
— Tax Reform Is Splitting the GOP. It’s Happened Before. If Republicans think passing a tax bill will help their party, they should look to their own history. – BILL SCHER (DIERSEN: To dump itemized deductions is to make homeowners and older people pay more federal income tax.)
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/11/12/tax-reform-is-splitting-the-gop-its-happened-before-215820

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Illinois officials overhaul health care enrollment
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Illinois-officials-overhaul-health-care-enrollment-12351202.php

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Officials Urge Caution on Judging Roy Moore as Senators Pull Support – NICHOLAS FANDOS
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/12/us/politics/trump-roy-moore-white-house.html

November 7 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Legal pot referendum could end up on March ballot
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/legal-pot-referendum-could-end-up-on-march-ballot-/2614934/
— IL lawmakers tackle sexual harassment bills during veto session – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/il-lawmakers-tackle-sexual-harassment-bills-during-veto-session/2613412/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump repeats falsehoods about Chicago gun laws, calls city a disaster.”
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-repeats-falsehoods-about-chicago-gun-laws-calls-city-a-disaster/2612697/

NBC5
— Journalist Danielle Young Accuses Rev. Jesse Jackson of Sexual Harassment
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Journalist-Accuses-Rev-Jackson-of-Sexual-Harassment-455879813.html
— Illinois Lawmakers Focus on Sex Harassment in Veto Session – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/ira-silverstein-springfield-sex-harassment-veto-session-455948943.html

CBS2
— Illinois Senate Acts On Sexual Harassment: Too Little, Too Late? – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/11/07/illinois-senate-acts-on-sexual-harassment-too-little-too-late/
— Trump: ‘Hundreds More’ Would Have Died In Texas Church With Gun Laws Like Chicago’s President Claims Chicago ‘A Total Disaster’ Despite ‘Strongest Gun Laws In Our Nation’
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/11/07/trump-texas-church-shooting-chicago-gun-laws/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cook County Commissioners Want Voters To Have A Say On Legalizing Marijuana – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/11/07/cook-county-recreational-marijuana-referendum/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump blasts gun control during Asia trip: ‘Chicago is a disaster’
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/trump-blasts-gun-control-during-asia-trip-chicago-is-a-disaster

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump, pressed on gun control, says Chicago a ‘total disaster’ despite tough laws
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-trump-chicago-gun-laws-disaster-20171107-story.html
— Illinois lawmakers start passing bills to deal with sexual harassment scandal – Kim Geiger and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-legislature-sexual-harassment-20171107-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A nasty anti-Trump says “On gun control, Mr. President, keep our city’s name out of your mouth.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-met-trump-gun-control-chicago-texas-huppke-20171107-story.html
— Conservatives seek changes to tax bill – Mike Debonis and Ed O’Keefe
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-conservatives-changes-tax-bill-20171107-story.html
— How a former U. of I. athletic director earns nearly $500,000 in annual taxpayer-funded pension – Joe Mahr
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-ron-guenther-pension-20171106-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Preckwinkle backs putting marijuana legalization question to voters – Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-cook-county-marijuana-legalization-referendum-20171107-story.html
— Was it ‘harassment’? Messages between Silverstein and Rotheimer read more like adolescent flirtation – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-perspec-zorn-silverstein-rotheim-papers-1108-20171107-story.htm
— Beware the long reach of #MeToo – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-metoo-weinstein-harass-20171102-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Orland Park officials seeking public input on gambling issue – Mike Nolan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-orland-park-video-gambling-st-1108-20171107-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Fritchey plans legal pot referendum on March ballot – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/fritchey-plans-legal-pot-referendum-on-march-ballot/
— Three Dem gov hopefuls tell accused Sen. Silverstein it’s time to go – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/three-dem-gov-hopefuls-tell-accused-sen-silverstein-its-time-to-go/
— Mayor Emanuel happy to unload on Trump but won’t blast Ald. Burke – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rahm-emanuel-criticizes-donald-trump-wont-blast-ed-burke/
— Trump again points to Chicago in arguing against tougher gun laws – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/texas-church-shooting-trump-gun-laws-restrictions/
— House can’t work up override of Rauner’s veto of ‘right-to-work’ bill – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/house-cant-work-up-override-of-rauners-veto-of-right-to-work-bill/

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cook County commissioner wants legal pot referendum on March ballot
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171107/report-cook-county-commissioner-wants-legal-pot-referendum-on-march-ballot
— Breuder, Hamilton come face to face in court over COD contract – Kerry Lester and Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171107/breuder-hamilton-come-face-to-face-in-court-over-cod-contract
— Repeal of medical deduction prompts tax bill pushback – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171107/news/311079891/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The medical expense deduction targeted for repeal by GOP tax writers has helped to offset costs including nursing home care and fertility treatments, laser eye surgery and travel out-of-state for a second opinion on a rare cancer. Several million people unlucky enough to face big medical bills not covered by their insurance would lose a valuable deduction under the House GOP bill. Groups representing older people and patients are trying to save it. “Anybody who is paying for the cost of nursing home care is paying a great deal of money, and they are going to lose that deduction, and their taxes are going to go up,” said Thomas DeCoursey, a retired lawyer from Kansas, in his 70s. He relies on the deduction to help offset costs associated with nursing home care for his wife, who has Alzheimer’s. Some of his own medical expenses also factor in. DeCoursey estimates that in a couple of years their annual costs will pass $100,000. “There are a lot of people in my shoes,” said DeCoursey, who lives in Leawood, a well-to-do Kansas City suburb that voted for President Donald Trump last year. About 9 million households – 6 percent of tax filers – claim the medical expense deduction, said Gordon Mermin, a senior researcher at the nonpartisan Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. The annual cost to the U.S. Treasury is about $10 billion, which ranks it as a modest tax break. Those who benefit tend to be middle-income and upper-middle-income people. “For the people who claim it, it is not a trivial benefit,” said Mermin. The medical expense deduction is also versatile. In addition to nursing home care, not generally covered by medical insurance plans, it can be used for: -Transportation expenses to a top hospital, like a comprehensive cancer center. -Some long-term care insurance premiums. -Installing specialized medical equipment in a patient’s home or vehicle. -Dental procedures. -Bills from out-of-network doctors. “When you are faced with large medical costs and don’t have a lot of options, this is one that helps people,” said Barbara Collura, president of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. Most insurance plans do not cover fertility treatments, which can cost from $15,000 to $30,000. The deduction can offset some of that cost. Advocacy groups pushing back against repeal may get help from the Senate.)
— Glenbard students gain career insights through Mentor Day – Peg Mannion (DIERSEN: What happened to your mentors? My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of the IRS manager who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of the GAO manager who hired me in 1980, who got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and who promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20171107/glenbard-students-gain-career-insights-through-mentor-day

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey pushes for vote on legal pot here – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: If you push pot, you push destruction.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171107/BLOGS02/171109899/lawmaker-pushes-for-vote-on-legal-pot-here
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171107/BLOGS02/171109899/legal-pot-in-cook-county-lawmaker-says-lets-vote

CHICAGO BUSINESS JOURNAL
— Why the demise of DNAinfo and Gothamist did not surprise this reporter – Lewis Lazare
https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2017/11/06/why-the-demise-of-dnainfo-and-gothamist-did-not.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— House fails again to override veto of bill prohibiting right-to-work zones – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171107/house-fails-again-to-override-veto-of-bill-prohibiting-right-to-work-zones

ROCK RIVER TIMES
— Illinois lawmakers engulfed by fixing sex-harassment mess – AP
http://rockrivertimes.com/2017/11/07/illinois-lawmakers-engulfed-by-fixing-sex-harassment-mess/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Illinois judge accused of offering to cut legal fees for sex
http://www.bnd.com/news/state/illinois/article183270896.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Democrat launches campaign to unseat Olsen in 81st District – BOB RAKOW
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/11/07/democrat-launches-campaign-to-unseat-olsen-in-81st-district/aduuk6z/

WTTW
— Proposed Legislation Targets Illinois Gun Retailers – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/11/07/proposed-legislation-targets-illinois-gun-retailers
— New Watchdog to Investigate Ethics Complaints in Springfield – Evan Garcia
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/11/06/new-watchdog-investigate-ethics-complaints-springfield

WBEZ
— Chicago’s New FBI Chief: ‘Honest Government Is Not Optional – Mariah Woelfel
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/chicagos-new-fbi-chief-honest-government-is-not-optional/38d669e9-1191-4d94-90b0-dbfb4ff9abdb

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— GOP tax bill would end stadium subsidies
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/nfl/gop-tax-bill-may-affect-raiders-stadium/852971973
— Poll: Views of Democratic Party hit lowest mark in 25 years GOP isn’t doing any better – RYAN STRUYK (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at everyone that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/poll-views-of-democratic-party-hit-lowest-mark-in-25-years/852874677

WILLIAM J KELLY
— Don’t Re-Elect Rauner and his Swamp
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-dont-re-elect-rauner-and-his-swamp

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Illinois ranks 49th in fiscal health in new study – Scot Bertram
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/illinois-ranks-th-in-fiscal-health-in-new-study/article_f5927c58-c332-11e7-b806-ef78360a0eef.html
— Over-regulation blamed for teacher shortage in Illinois – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/schools/over-regulation-blamed-for-teacher-shortage-in-illinois/article_3db5f086-c0b9-11e7-ac51-bb1c9cb69be3.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Proft papers asking Republican candidates about Ives vs. Rauner primary
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/07/proft-papers-asking-republican-candidates-about-ives-vs-rauner-primary/
— Silverstein refuses to talk to reporters
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/07/silverstein-refuses-to-talk-to-reporters/
— Local right to work zone ban override motion comes up short for second time
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/07/local-right-to-work-zone-ban-override-motion-comes-up-short-for-second-time/
— Rotheimer: “Of course it wasn’t mutual”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/07/rotheimer-of-course-it-wasnt-mutual/
— Kennedy, Pritzker, Biss say Sen. Silverstein should resign
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/07/kennedy-pritzker-biss-say-sen-silverstein-should-resign/

FOX NEWS
— Texas shooting: Gun laws aren’t the problem, government incompetence is – Stephen L. Miller
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/11/07/texas-shooting-gun-laws-arent-problem-government-incompetence-is.html

GOPUSA
— Democrat Congressman walks out of moment of silence for Texas victims
http://www.gopusa.com/democrat-congressman-walks-out-of-moment-of-silence-for-texas-victims/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Rauner Will Face a Second Republican Challenger in the 2018 Primary – Philip DeVoe
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/453484/bruce-rauner-re-election-path-narrowed-republican-challenger

DAILY SIGNAL
— New Bill Would Make It Easier to Fire Federal Employees – Rachel Greszler (DIERSEN: This article outrageously ignores the fact that Democrats run the federal government and that they use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get of federal employees who are Republican and especially those who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://dailysignal.com/2017/11/07/new-bill-make-easier-fire-federal-employees/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: This is good news for taxpayers and federal employees alike. For taxpayers, it will mean a more productive federal workforce that will translate into lower federal personnel costs. And for federal employees, it will help weed out the bad actors that have given federal employees as a whole a bad rap. Federal employees are unfortunately often characterized as lazy, unproductive, or even defiant—but that’s not true of the overwhelming majority of federal workers. By reducing this negative stigma, the federal government would become more competitive with the private sector and could attract more skilled and productive employees. Federal personnel and compensation policies are uncompetitive, and in many ways, counterproductive. The Heritage Foundation has proposed a comprehensive set of reforms to bring federal compensation and employment more in line with the private sector. Increasing the probationary period for new federal hires is one step in the right direction toward a more competitive and productive federal workforce.) 

COLLEGE FIX
— ‘It’s okay to be white’ signs spark outrage on campuses – MICHAEL JONES
https://www.thecollegefix.com/post/38641/

POLITICO
— Think Mass Shootings Are Terrorism? Careful What You Wish For. Those arguing America needs a new domestic terrorism law haven’t thought things through. – BRIAN MICHAEL JENKINS and RICHARD C. DADDARIO (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Democrats consider the Republican Party to be a “subversive organization.” Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/11/07/think-mass-shootings-are-terrorism-careful-what-you-wish-for-215797
(FROM THE ARTICLE: When applied to a nation’s own people, a list of banned domestic terrorists strongly tends to becomes a tool of state control. It works to suppress speech, association, and political action because any idea advanced by a proscribed group becomes anathematized. In the middle of the 20th century the federal government published a list of subversive organizations as part of a Federal Employee Loyalty Program, ostensibly to keep communists out of government and socialist ideology by denying or terminating their employment. The desired effect was not only to protect the infiltration of government by soviet agents and Marxist revolutionaries, but to suppress throughout American society lawful and non-violent political speech and action in support of political goals influenced by communist and socialist ideas. The Federal Employee Loyalty Program did not reach as far as material support regimes do. The federal government did not attempt to make it a crime to support the proscribed organizations. It deprived those who did of employment in government or of security clearances requisite to work in certain government jobs. It also led to “blacklists” that deprived people of working in certain industries.)

CNN
— Only one-third of marijuana extracts accurately labeled, researchers say – Ben Tinker (DIERSEN: If you want to destroy an individual, an organization, a company, a government, and/or a country, you push pot on that individual, organization, company, government, and/or a country.)
http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/07/health/marijuana-cbd-buy-online-study/index.html

NBC NEWS
— Trump Says Chicago Is Proof Stronger Gun Laws Don’t Work. Researchers Disagree. – ERIK ORTIZ
https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/texas-church-shooting/trump-says-chicago-proof-stronger-gun-laws-don-t-work-n818266

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump, diminished at home, is feted abroad, as Asian leaders employ flattery to stay on America’s good side.”
http://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-fg-trump-stature-20171106-story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Businesses fear Amazon way more than they fear Trump – Emma Court (DIERSEN: Who do businesses fear the most in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois? My critics/opponents a) have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and b) hint/imply/argue/shout that they can destroy any individual, any organization, any company, and any government that they want to in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
http://nypost.com/2017/11/07/businesses-fear-amazon-way-more-than-they-fear-trump/

USA TODAY
— Trump has tweeted 2,461 times since the election. Here’s a breakdown of his Twitter use – Jessica Estepa
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/11/07/trump-has-tweeted-2-461-times-since-election-heres-breakdown-his-twitter-use/822312001/

NEWSWEEK
— TRUMP CAN’T BLOCK HIS HOSTILE TWITTER FOLLOWERS. IT’S AGAINST THE 1ST AMENDMENT – JOSHUA GELTZER AND AMY MARSHAK
http://www.newsweek.com/trump-cant-block-his-hostile-twitter-followers-its-against-1st-amendment-704191

November 5 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois’ first fracking permit returned by Kansas company, citing ‘costly’ regulations – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-illinois-fracking-permit-returned-20171103-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps crow over their success in driving down Trump’s approval rating.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-approval-rating-poll-20171105-story.htm
— OUTSTANDING: More border crossers prosecuted in ‘new era’ of enforcement – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-border-crossing-prosecutions-20171105-story.html
— ‘Bullies’ and boiling points: How Bob Corker left President Trump, and why it may not be over – Sean Sullivan (DIERSEN: Who are the biggest bullies in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois? Which individuals, organizations, companies, and governments do they bully and why?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-bob-corker-trump-20171105-story.html
— Amid Chicago gun violence, public campaign aims to help keep victims from bleeding to death – Robert McCoppin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-stop-bleeding-training-20171018-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— NFL is paying the price for selling patriotism – Rick Morrissey
https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/nfl-anthem-kaepernick-patriotism-mcnair/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Government tries to blind Chicago to grim gun statistics.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/gun-sales-information-atf-trace-report/

DAILY HERALD
— 26 killed in church attack in Texas’ deadliest mass shooting – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171105/26-killed-in-church-attack-in-texas-deadliest-mass-shooting
— Rand Paul recovering from 5 broken ribs – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171105/news/311059902/
— Elgin area school officials admit disparity in black male education – James Fuller (DIERSEN: What percent of black male students are from non-traditional families? The Democrat Party platform destroys traditional families and promotes LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171104/elgin-area-school-officials-admit-disparity-in-black-male-education
— AP counts 5 players protesting during anthems – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171105/sports/311059936/

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Panel encourages women to consider careers in manufacturing – BRENDA SCHORY (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years 1966-1969 and 1971-1997, my superiors were always frustrated in their efforts to hire and to retain women because qualified women could always get better jobs in the private sector. Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against the aforesaid.)
http://www.kcchronicle.com/2017/10/31/panel-encourages-women-to-consider-careers-in-manufacturing/a9wkrdp/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Sex-harassment bill puts Illinois leaders on the defensive – AP (DIERSEN: The federal government requires all its employees to take lots of anti-discrimination training. The training presupposes that all a) men discriminate against women, b) Whites discriminate against non-Whites, c) older people discriminate against younger people, d) non-LGBTQ people discriminate against LGBTQ people, e) Protestants discriminate against non-Protestants, f) German Americans discriminate against non-German Americans, g) Republicans discriminate against non-Republicans, h) conservatives discriminate against non-conservatives, i) patriotic people discriminate against non-patriotic people, j) Americans discriminate against non-Americans, k) rich people discriminate against non-rich people, and l) those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time discriminate against those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time. Consequently, federal employees are overwhelmingly a) anti-men, b) anti-White, c) anti-older people, d) anti-non-LGBTQ people, e) anti-Protestant, f) anti-German American, g) anti-Republican, h) anti-conservative, i) anti-patriotic people, j) anti-American, k) anti-rich people, and l) anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.bnd.com/news/state/illinois/article182888391.html

SOUTHERN
— Attorney general race in Illinois is one to watch – LENORE SOBOTA
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/attorney-general-race-in-illinois-is-one-to-watch/article_aba50e7f-107c-5304-824e-4f5d4bc03dd0.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— In Tokyo, Trump calls Texas shooting an ‘act of evil’ President makes first remarks since 26 killed – JEREMY DIAMOND
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/in-tokyo-trump-calls-texas-shooting-an-act-of-evil/851729246

CHICAGO NOW
— Chicago’s long downhill slide – Peter Bella (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Have you lived in Chicago? ANSWER: I lived in Chicago part-time for 3 months in 1971 and 1974-1976 and then full-time 1976-1978. QUESTION: Have you worked in Chicago? ANSWER: I worked in Chicago for 6 months in 1971 and then 1973-1997. QUESTION: Have you attended classes at universities in Chicago? ANSWER: I attended classes at universities in Chicago 1966-1968, 1971-1983, and 1992-1997. QUESTION: Where did you get married? ANSWER: I got married in Chicago in 1978.)
http://www.chicagonow.com/interesting-chicago/2017/10/chicagos-long-down-hill-slide/

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— Sleep Out Saturday 2017 (DIERSEN: What do you say to those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that demonize, denigrate, and condemn other individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries for not doing more to help the homeless?)
https://www.nctv17.com/news/sleep-out-saturday-2017/

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Taxpayer-funded abortion, ‘sanctuary’ laws turned House candidate Katie Miller against Rauner – Angela Underwood
https://northcooknews.com/stories/511259060-taxpayer-funded-abortion-sanctuary-laws-turned-house-hopeful-against-rauner

FEDERALIST
— The Research Proves The No. 1 Social Justice Imperative Is Marriage For the last 20 years, marital status has increasingly become the central factor in whether our neighbors rise above, remain, or descend into poverty. The research is astounding. – Glenn T. Stanton
http://thefederalist.com/2017/11/03/research-proves-no-1-social-justice-imperative-marriage/

DAILY CALLER
— Liberal Columnists Attack Sarah Sanders For Her Weight, Southern Accent – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/11/03/liberal-columnists-attack-sarah-sanders-for-her-weight-southern-accent/?utm_source=site-share

BLAZE
— The FBI has confirmed the motive behind the assault on Sen. Rand Paul (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican? What percent of your neighbors are anti-Republican?)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/11/05/the-fbi-has-confirmed-the-motive-behind-the-assault-on-sen-rand-paul/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The FBI has confirmed the motive behind the assault on Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). What do they believe? According to local Kentucky news station WNKY-TV, the FBI launched an investigation into the attack shortly after it happened. They believe the attack, which occurred Friday afternoon, was politically motivated. The Daily Caller revealed Saturday evening that the assailant, 59-year-old Rene Boucher, is a registered Democrat whose Facebook page was riddled with posts voicing his opposition to President Donald Trump and the GOP. What happened? Boucher allegedly assaulted Paul while he was mowing his lawn around 3:20 p.m. Friday afternoon. According to reports, the two are neighbors and have had an ongoing feud, though it’s not clear what the disagreement is.)

POLITICO
— Sexual misconduct allegations rock statehouses In state after state, officials are scrambling to deal with a deluge of disturbing revelations. – NATASHA KORECKI, CARLA MARINUCCI and JIMMY VIELKIND
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/05/sexual-misconduct-allegations-statehouses-244555

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— OUTSTANDING: More border crossers prosecuted in ‘new era’ of enforcement
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/nov/05/more-border-crossers-prosecuted-in-new-era-of-enfo/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Texas Church Shooting Leaves at Least 26 Dead, Officials Say – David Montgomery and Christopher Mele
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/05/us/church-shooting-texas.html

WASHINGTON POST
— At least 26 dead in South Texas church shooting, officials say – Peter Holley, Kristine Phillips and Wesley Lowery
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/11/05/reports-multiple-people-shot-at-texas-church/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— At Least 26 Dead in South Texas Church Shooting Authorities identify shooter as Devin Patrick Kelley – Melissa Korn, Alejandro Lazo and Russell Gold
https://www.wsj.com/articles/multiple-people-shot-at-baptist-church-in-south-texas-1509910614

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Chicago Fund Means More Immigrants Getting Legal Help A study shows that a $1.3 million fund set up by Chicago to beef up legal services for immigrants facing deportation is working. – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage people a) to come to America illegally, b) to stay in America illegally, and c) to bring others to America illegally.)
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2017-11-05/study-chicago-fund-means-more-immigrants-getting-legal-help

FED SMITH
— Federal Employees and Marijuana – Ralph R. Smith (DIERSEN: If you use pot, you should not be hired. If you are an employee and you use pot, you should be fired.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/11/05/federal-employees-marijuana/

THINK PROGRESS
— The problem with Paul Ryan’s call for sexual harassment training for members of Congress The people who can do something to address sexual harassment won’t do it. – KIRA LERNER ((DIERSEN: The federal government requires all its employees to take lots of anti-discrimination training. The training presupposes that all a) men discriminate against women, b) Whites discriminate against non-Whites, c) older people discriminate against younger people, d) non-LGBTQ people discriminate against LGBTQ people, e) Protestants discriminate against non-Protestants, f) German Americans discriminate against non-German Americans, g) Republicans discriminate against non-Republicans, h) conservatives discriminate against non-conservatives, i) patriotic people discriminate against non-patriotic people, j) Americans discriminate against non-Americans, k) rich people discriminate against non-rich people, and l) those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time discriminate against those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time. Consequently, federal employees are overwhelmingly a) anti-men, b) anti-White, c) anti-older people, d) anti-non-LGBTQ people, e) anti-Protestant, f) anti-German American, g) anti-Republican, h) anti-conservative, i) anti-patriotic people, j) anti-American, k) anti-rich people, and l) anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thinkprogress.org/paul-ryan-harassment-training-8e88a6990021/

SALON
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Carol Anderson demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Trump and his supporters.
https://www.salon.com/2017/11/05/white-spite-education-is-at-the-center-of-trumps-politics_partner/

November 2 Evening Edition

WBEZ
— State Rep. Jeanne Ives Aligns With Trump In Potential Primary Challenge Against Rauner – Dave McKinney (DIERSEN: Trump won in 91 of Illinois’ 102 counties.)
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-updates/state-rep-jeanne-ives-aligns-with-trump-in-potential-primary-challenge-against-rauner/91d285e9-88c6-4cd1-b08b-e45f1d90ce2f

ABC7
— Inspector general position to be filled after 27 complaints went uninvestigated in Springfield – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/inspector-general-position-to-be-filled-amid-uninvestigated-complaints-in-springfield/2597385/
— Hurricane relief center opens for Puerto Rican evacuees in Humboldt Park – John Garcia
http://abc7chicago.com/hurricane-relief-center-opens-in-humboldt-park-/2597330/
— What’s in Republicans’ tax plan and what it means for you – MARY BRUCE
http://abc7chicago.com/news/whats-in-republicans-tax-plan-and-what-it-means-for-you/2596044/

NBC5
— Lack of Illinois Legislative Inspector General Leaves 3 Years of Complaints Uninvestigated – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-legislative-inspector-general-454812403.html

WGN TV
— Harassment complaints ignored in Springfield – TAHMAN BRADLEY
http://wgntv.com/2017/11/02/harassment-complaints-ignored-in-springfield/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Democrats scramble to change law to keep alive ethics complaints stuck in limbo – Monique Garcia and Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-legislative-inspector-general-link-madigan-20171102-story.html
— Growth, debt and a controversial GOP tax plan – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-tax-plan-trump-ryan-20171102-story.html
— Whoops! Pro-Rauner ad omits Minnesota and its successes – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-perspec-zorn-minnesota-dayton-rauner-ad-1103-20171102-story.html
— Trump remains staunch supporter of death penalty, but many Americans souring on it – Mark Berman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-terror-suspect-20171102-story.html
— Democratic governor candidate J.B. Pritzker unveils criminal justice plan – Rick Pearson (DIERSEN: Pritzker wants Illinois to “legalize marijuana.” To legalize marijuana in Illinois is to destroy Illinois.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-jb-pritzker-crime-plan-20171102-story.html
— Billionaire CEO Joe Ricketts shuts down DNAinfo and Gothamist, including Chicago operations – Robert Channick (DIERSEN: Since I began sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails in 2000, many of my competitors have come and gone.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-dnainfo-shutting-down-20171102-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Blunt talk from Democrats about legalizing marijuana – Tina Sfondeles (DIERSEN: To promote pot is to promote destruction.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/blunt-talk-from-democrats-about-legalizing-marijuana/
— Pat Quinn to ask slate makers to declare open primary – Michael Sneed
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/sneed-exclusive-pat-quinn-to-ask-slate-makers-to-declare-open-primary/
— Big GOP tax bill would cut rates, but also popular breaks – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/federal-tax-overhaul/
— GOP tax plan may offer little aid for many in middle class – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/tax-overhaul-middle-class/
— China now, Facebook later? ‘A new model of totalitarianism’ – Neil Steinberg
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/facebook-community-standards-nudity/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps encourage people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-a-win-for-berwyn-grandma-who-faced-deportation-and-her-backers/

DAILY HERALD
— Roskam says new Republican tax plan is good for middle class – Doug T. Graham
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171102/roskam-says-new-republican-tax-plan-is-good-for-middle-class
— Winners and losers in the Republican tax plan – Heather Long
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171102/analysis-winners-and-losers-in-the-republican-tax-plan
(FROM THE ARTICLE: LOSERS: People in high-tax blue states: Say goodbye to most of the state and local tax deduction (“SALT”). Over a third of filers in many Democratic states like California, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut claim the SALT deduction on their returns. Under the GOP plan, people will still be able to deduct up to $10,000 on the property taxes they pay locally, but they will no longer be able to deduct the other taxes they pay to state or local governments from their federal tax payments.)
— DuPage gets $3.9 million grant to bolster student learning – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171102/dupage-gets-39-million-grant-to-bolster-student-learning

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Roskam lauds GOP tax plan that could hit thousands of constituents – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171102/BLOGS02/171109948/roskam-lauds-gop-tax-plan-that-could-hit-thousands-of-constituents
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Illinois congressman who’s one of the major authors of the big new GOP tax plan says he’s solidly behind it and intends to vote to enact it—even though local tax authorities say tens of thousands of homeowners in his district would be affected by a new cap on property-tax deductions, potentially cutting into and maybe eliminating any overall tax cut they would enjoy under the rewritten rules. . .The potential problem with that is that tens of thousands of residents in Roskam’s district, which is centered in DuPage County but also includes portions of Lake and Kane Counties, now pay more than that in property taxes. For instance, in DuPage, County Treasurer Gwen Henry reports that in the latest available year, 49,095 owners of single-family residences got annual tax bills of more than $10,000. That’s just under a fifth of the total 288,123 of such parcels in the county.) 
— Here’s what’s in the big GOP tax plan – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171102/BLOGS02/171109959/heres-whats-in-the-big-gop-tax-plan
— How the GOP tax plan would impact local homeowners – DENNIS RODKIN
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20171102/CRED0701/171109957/how-the-gop-tax-plan-would-impact-local-homeowners
— DNAinfo Chicago shuts down (DIERSEN: Since I began sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails in 2000, many of my competitors have come and gone.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171102/NEWS06/171109949/dnainfo-chicago-shuts-down
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Joe Ricketts, the billionaire founder of TD Ameritrade who owned DNAinfo’s New York and Chicago sites, has shut down both a week after the New York newsroom voted to join a union. The New York Times reports that the decision “puts 115 journalists out of work, both at the New York operations that unionized, and at those in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington that did not.” Ricketts’ decision will also affect the website Chicagoist, part of the Gothamist news network, also owned by Ricketts. The Chicago newsroom, which launched in 2012, employed dozens of journalists. DNAinfo reporters and editors are saying on Twitter that all their stories appear to be gone from the site.)

WBEZ
— State Rep. From Wheaton Jeanne Ives Blames Chicago Violence On A ‘Breakdown Of Family Structure’ – Daniel Tucker, Dave McKinney
https://www.wbez.org/shows/morning-shift/state-rep-from-wheaton-blames-chicago-violence-on-a-breakdown-of-family-structure/4b951f7e-cfa6-4bf5-86b6-0fd1efc8a95f

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— Lieutenant governor Evelyn Sanguinetti outlines continued goals for administration – JARAD JARMON
http://jg-tc.com/news/local/lieutenant-governor-outlines-continued-goals-for-administration/article_e9af157b-74af-547c-b27c-c345c07c827f.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner offers Illinois’ help to Puerto Rico hurricane victims (DIERSEN: Which states have offered help for Illinois’ economic victims?)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171102/rauner-offers-illinois-help-to-puerto-rico-hurricane-victims

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Illinois senator Karen McConnaughay: General Assembly can’t police itself – Doug Finke
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20171102/illinois-senator-general-assembly-cant-police-itself

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Expensive Illinois governor race spills over into big spending down the ballot – Ed Tibbetts
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/expensive-illinois-governor-race-spills-over-into-big-spending-down/article_853a56e7-3897-58e3-84a6-929b1d894c63.html

WIREPOINTS
— Pension costs drive up Schaumburg property taxes – Ted Dabrowski
http://www.wirepoints.com/pension-costs-drive-up-schaumburg-property-taxes-wirepoints-original/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— State of Illinois donating to Citizens for Rauner? – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/11/state-of-illinois-donating-to-citizens-for-rauner/

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Rauner admin: Legislature breaking promises by passing unbalanced budgets – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/rauner-admin-legislature-breaking-promises-by-passing-unbalanced-budgets/article_7240b772-bf3e-11e7-92da-8f864fa37097.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Joe Ricketts shuts down news sites after employees unionize (DIERSEN: Since I began sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails in 2000, many of my competitors have come and gone.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/02/joe-ricketts-shuts-down-news-sites-after-employees-unionize/
— AG Madigan responds *** Drury wants special counsel, grand jury to investigate sexual harassment allegations
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/02/drury-wants-special-counsel-grand-jury-to-investigate-sexual-harassment-allegations/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pritzker wants Illinois to “legalize marijuana.” To legalize marijuana in Illinois is to destroy Illinois.
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/02/pritzker-unveils-criminal-justice-reform-plan/

WORLD NET DAILY
— DEMS ‘KNOW GOP TAX PLAN DESIGNED TO HELP POOR’ Notion it will hurt minorities and women ‘just not the case’ – ALICIA POWE
http://www.wnd.com/2017/11/dems-know-gop-tax-plan-designed-to-help-poor/

BRETBART
— Barack Obama: Breitbart News Shifted Entire Media Narrative During 2016 Election – CHARLIE SPIERING (DIERSEN: Many in Illinois first learned of Breitbart News by reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/02/barack-obama-breitbart-news-shifted-entire-media-narrative-during-2016-election/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Why are these Midwestern governors thanking an Illinois Democrat? – Emily Jashinsky
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/why-are-these-midwestern-governors-thanking-an-illinois-democrat/article/2639463

CHRISTIAN POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, “religious leaders” act as operatives or as dupes for the anti-religious Democrat Party.
https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-leaders-arrested-peaceful-capitol-hill-protest-support-dream-act-205096/

BILL O’REILLY
— Diversity and Death
https://www.billoreilly.com/b/Diversity-and-Death/-52152521156225627.html

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Democrat shouts down black pro-life woman Star Parker at House hearing, accuses her of ‘ignorance’ – Claire Chretien
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/democrat-congressman-tells-black-pro-life-activist-youre-ignorant

REUTERS
— Republican tax plan a blow to Democratic states, officials say – Laila Kearney, Karen Pierog
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-tax-states/republican-tax-plan-a-blow-to-democratic-states-officials-say-idUSKBN1D300Q?il=0

USA TODAY
— Juul e-cigs: The controversial vaping device popular on school campuses – Josh Hafner
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2017/10/31/juul-e-cigs-controversial-vaping-device-popular-school-campuses/818325001/

FORBES
— Equals Act Would Improve the Federal Workforce – Andrew Biggs (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious that when I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980 when I was 31 years old, because I had been under a probationary period at IRS, I was not under a probationary period at GAO. Nevertheless, they did everything that they could to get rid of me. In my defense, I completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, became a licensed CPA in 1981, a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, a Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, a Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and a Forensic Accountant in 1997. In addition, completed the requirements for a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewbiggs/2017/11/02/equals-act-would-improve-the-federal-workforce/#5e2a992644f9

FED SMITH
— Buy Out vs. Early Out – Which is Better? – Alexis Hongamen (DIERSEN: If I had taken my Democrat GAO superior’s $25,000 buyout offer in 1993 when I was 45 years old, my Civil Service Retirement System pension would have been dramatically reduced even more than it was when they succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/11/02/buy-out-vs-early-out-better/

November 2 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Amid harassment allegation, Illinois senator loses leadership spot and a scramble to fill investigator’s job – Monique Garcia and Kim Geiger (DIERSEN: I hope that the next Legislative Inspector General has far more qualifications than I have: almost 18 years working for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $94,610-$122,991; almost 9 years working for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $79,563-$90,173; CPA (1979); Certified Internal Auditor (1981); Licensed CPA (1981); Certified Fraud Examiner (1990); Certified Government Financial Manager (1994); Certified Financial Services Auditor (1996); Forensic Accountant (1997); B.S. in management from NIU (1970); MBA from Loyola (1976); M.S. in accounting from DePaul (1980); and M.S. in financial markets and trading from IIT (1997).)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-capitol-sexual-harassment-changes-20171101-story.htm
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Cullerton also said he “anticipates” an interim legislative inspector general will be named as soon as next week.)
— Trump calling harassment accusers liars was just a political opinion, his lawyers say – Chris Dolmetsch
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-sexual-harassment-accusations-20171101-story.html
— Suddenly, Springfield is aghast about sexual harassment – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-springfield-harassment-madigan-cullerton-20171101-story.html
— The language of Islamic terror in America – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-met-terror-attacks-immigration-kass-1102-story.html
— Russian Facebook ads, now publicly released, show sophistication of influence campaign – Craig Timberg, Elizabeth Dwoskin, Adam Entous and Karoun Demirjian
http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/technology/ct-russian-facebook-ads-20171102-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Mystery shrouding harassment cases called ‘absolutely outrageous’ – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/leadership-post-stripped-for-senator-named-at-harassment-hearing/
— Obamacare enrollment opens, launches local ad campaigns – Taylor Hartz and Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/affordable-care-act-get-covered-illinois-obamacare-barack-obama/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Bradley Tusk promotes pot. If you promote pot, you promote destruction.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/mexico-should-legalize-drugs-and-so-should-chicago/

DAILY HERALD
— State senator Karen McConnaughay from St. Charles tells of 27 mystery harassment complaints
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171101/state-senator-from-st-charles-tells-of-27-mystery-harassment-complaints
— Without respect, there’s no ‘more perfect union’ – Jim Slusher (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, members of Group A disrespect members of Group B. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20171102/slusher-without-respect-theres-no-more-perfect-union
— Newly disclosed Facebook ads show Russia’s cyber intrusion – AP (DIERSEN: From what I see, beyond tragically, more and more and more activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who state that they are conservative and/or Republican a) submit themselves to Facebook’s domination, b) dump their websites, and c) stop using email.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171101/news/311019913/

CBS2
— Illinois Tollway Delivers New Illinois Route 390 Tollway
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/11/01/illinois-tollway-delivers-new-illinois-route-390-tollway/

ABC7
— Michelle Obama speaks, Chance the Rapper performs on last day of Obama Foundation Summi – Leah Hope and Eric Horng (DIERSEN: During his 8 years in office as President, Obama promoted individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors. That is why Trump was elected.)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/michelle-obama-speaks-chance-the-rapper-performs-on-last-day-of-obama-foundation-summit/2591352/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Officials want 7-day cap on opioids – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171101/BLOGS02/171109985/opioid-limits-called-for-by-rahm-emanuel-toni-preckwinkle-dan-cronin

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Ives-Morthland ticket would give GOP voters choice – Editorial
http://www.qconline.com/opinion/editorial-ives-morthland-ticket-would-give-gop-voters-choice/article_0d566a24-bbf3-5805-b6a6-75a7e72ff55a.html

NORTHERN STAR
— Rauner invests in candidacy – Michael Urbanec
http://northernstar.info/news/dekalb_county/rauner-invests-in-candidacy/article_5d7b66ea-bf5f-11e7-8709-e787bc15eafa.html

TIMES
— The party’s over; what will replace it? – Jim Nowlan (DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents do? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) promote patronage and b) reject some, most, or all of the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/editorial/state-affairs-the-party-s-over-what-will-replace-it/article_da7f26bf-d629-5c92-a223-8741e364bbe2.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Parties were held together by union or business philosophies, respectively, plus the glue of patronage jobs (jobs awarded by a political patron, such as an urban boss or governor) for precinct workers who linked themselves directly to voters. For my master’s thesis on the Illinois Republican Party of the 1950s and 1960s, I found that at one time 82 of the state’s 102 GOP county chairmen held state jobs courtesy of a Republican governor. The push by reformers for selection of state government employees on merit and court decisions that prohibited job largesse based on party affiliation have largely eliminated patronage jobs. The resource that patronage provided parties has now been replaced, ever more expansively, by the money of mega-millionaires. So today, party organizations are shells of their past importance, and big-money candidates use parties almost solely as labels by which to get onto the ballot. This coming year in Illinois, for example, two billionaires are spending hundreds of millions—at current spending rates—to win the governorship a year from now. Incumbent governor Bruce Rauner also is funding the campaigns of favored legislators, a job traditionally left to the candidates themselves (in my era) and more recently by legislative leaders who raised money for their troops. In the past, when party organizations helped win elections, a wannabe candidate was asked: How much work have you done for the party, and how loyal have you been? Now the question is: How much money do you have or can you raise?)

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Farmers Ask for Harvest Emergency – Benjamin Yount
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=254531#.WfrqhYzR-M8

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Republicans prepare to lay out their vision on taxes GOP delayed announcement one day – LAUREN FOX (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican? Have you been asked what specific changes in the tax law that you want? Have you been asked to comment on specific proposed tax law changes?)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/republicans-prepare-to-lay-out-their-vision-on-taxes/849753337

WJBC
— Sanguinetti: Opioid crisis ‘doesn’t discriminate’ – Greg Halbleib
http://www.wjbc.com/2017/11/01/sanguinetti-opiod-crisis-doesnt-discriminate/

WILLIAM J KELLY
— Kelly: Sen. Silverstein should be run out of Springfield on a rail
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-sen-silverstein-should-be-run-out-of-springfield-on-a-rail

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Wehrli asks who’s watching Mautino if state audit is approved – Angela Underwood
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511256797-wehrli-asks-who-s-watching-mautino-if-state-audit-is-approved

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— Seventh Circuit strikes down IL ‘full slate’ 3rd party election rule, says state blocked election participation – Elizabeth Alt
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/511256295-seventh-circuit-strikes-down-il-full-slate-3rd-party-election-rule-says-state-blocked-election-participation

WEST COOK NEWS
— Ives seen as offering ray of hope in dark clouds over Illinois GOP
https://westcooknews.com/stories/511257742-ives-seen-as-offering-ray-of-hope-in-dark-clouds-over-illinois-gop
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Leef, who recently launched his campaign against U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-Illinois) in the Seventh Congressional District, said he has felt betrayed by Rauner ever since supporting him his gubernatorial campaign in 2014. “In the last election for governor, I voted for Bruce Rauner,” he said. “I felt that despite his undisputed liberal ideology on several important issues, I believed him when he assured the voters that he would govern as a fiscally principled conservative and keep his and his wife’s role as social warriors in check. As it turns out, Bruce Rauner has done the exact opposite.” Leef said GOP politicians like Rauner, who have ascended to public office only to forget their principles along the way, have left the state’s Republican party in tatters. “A Republican Party barely exists in Illinois,” he said. “This has been a result of decades of neglect by national party leaders, as well as a seeming total lack of vision or consistency of direction and narrative. Combine this with a complete lack of ability by the GOP to govern, and you have the disaster we see today in Illinois.”)

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— The Equal Rights Amendment and Abortion – Kathy Valente
https://illinoisfamily.org/uncategorized/equal-rights-amendment-abortion/

REAL GOP ILLINOIS
— Rauner candidates face backlash after sanctuary state, abortion bills
https://realgopillinois.com/2017/11/01/rauner-candidates-face-backlash-sanctuary-state-abortion-bills/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Why isn’t there an IG? & Who should be the IG? – Natasha Korecki (DIERSEN: I hope that the next Legislative Inspector General has far more qualifications than I have: almost 18 years working for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $94,610-$122,991; almost 9 years working for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $79,563-$90,173; CPA (1979); Certified Internal Auditor (1981); Licensed CPA (1981); Certified Fraud Examiner (1990); Certified Government Financial Manager (1994); Certified Financial Services Auditor (1996); Forensic Accountant (1997); B.S. in management from NIU (1970); MBA from Loyola (1976); M.S. in accounting from DePaul (1980); and M.S. in financial markets and trading from IIT (1997).)
https://www.politico.com/tipsheets/illinois-playbook/2017/11/02/politico-illinois-playbook-evidence-of-sickening-culture-in-statehouse-reick-retunes-remarks-chris-kennedys-problem-donor-223128
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “We’ve talked to a couple of people who for various reasons didn’t want to do it. This is a job that is a part-time job,” state Sen. Terry Link, the commission chairman, told POLITICO. “We’ve been previously trying to get an inspector general but we haven’t been able to, we keep on trying.” It’s up to the four legislative leaders to choose a person who the commission then approves. Not that everything is about gender but we’ll point out the eight member board is made up of six men and two women (each leader appoints two people). The four legislative leaders are all male. Senate President John Cullerton on Wednesday said an interim IG could be appointed next week. . .In McConnaughay’s opinion, the job should go to a former federal prosecutor. “I think the only way to go is we hire or find a former U.S. attorney. I’m guessing one of them will take the job and they are the only ones who are beyond approach,” she said. “Clearly, the General Assembly is incapable of policing itself.”)

CAPITOL FAX
— Ives calls sexual harassment bill “virtue-signaling legislation,” while Reick walks it back
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/02/ives-calls-sexual-harassment-bill-virtue-signaling-legislation-while-reick-walks-it-back/
(FROM THE IVES PRESS RELEASE: The role of Illinois Legislative Inspector General, an agency responsible for uncovering wrongdoing at the highest levels of Illinois government, has been vacant since December 2014. Yesterday it was reported that legislative staff in Springfield is holding up to 27 separate sexual harassment complaints against members of the Illinois General Assembly. A complaint must be filed with the Legislative Inspector General to be considered a “case.” Through that loophole, the political establishment in Springfield has been able to claim that there are no pending cases of sexual harassment. State Representative Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) issued the following statement calling on Governor Bruce Rauner and House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) to fill the position immediately: “Illinois has a reputation for political corruption. Government transparency and accountability should be top priorities for any leader who is serious about reform,” said Ives. “The charges of sexual harassment recently brought to light by Denise Rotheimer went unheard for a year. She was forced to suffer Senator Silverstein’s unwanted advances for a year. It was only out of political necessity that she was given a hearing at all. Twenty-seven other complaints of sexual harassment are being held by staff members and do not count as cases. Through its inaction, the ILGA has reaffirmed to women across the state that speaking up about the harassment of someone who is politically powerful will get you a one-way ticket to nowhere. They have reminded women and girls that they will just have to deal with it, because that’s the way it is. It is an inexcusable injustice.” “Sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination have a detrimental impact on institutions. This is a very serious charge. While the problem is rampant in Springfield, it has not been taken seriously by this state’s political leadership over the past two years. I understand the importance of protecting the women working in state government. And I take it seriously regardless of who is implicated. In order to properly prosecute offenders, legislative leaders must appoint a Legislative Inspector General.” “The fact that we have gone three years without a Legislative IG in place is a failure of both parties. starting with those in the majority party in both chambers. We should know if other members were being protected as Cullerton protected the complaint against Sen. Silverstein from a proper and timely investigation.” “We should have an expeditious appointment of a Legislative IG to exercise oversight and provide a channel for any persons who believed they were wronged to lodge a complaint. This is more important than the virtue-signaling legislation being advanced at present by people who were unserious about predatory behavior for too long to now pretend they are serious.” “Illinoisans have seen too many instances in which those in power look the other way to protect those who keep them in power. I am running for Governor to restore accountability and respectability to state government.”)
— McConnaughay walks back part of allegation, but she isn’t wrong that it’s a mess
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/02/mcconnaughay-walks-back-part-of-allegation-but-she-isnt-wrong-that-its-a-mess/
— Rauner wants Illinois to be host state for Puerto Rico hurricane victims (DIERSEN: Which states want to be host states for Illinois victims?)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/02/rauner-wants-illinois-to-be-host-state-for-puerto-rico-hurricane-victims/

GOPUSA
— Time to suspend Islamic immigration?
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=32730
— Kasich 2020: Pro-immigration, pro-environment, anti-nationalism
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=32662

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— David Perdue: ‘National Debt Surpassed $20 Trillion and No One in Washington Blinked’ – Conor Beck
http://freebeacon.com/issues/david-perdue-national-debt-surpassed-20-trillion-no-one-washington-blinked-eye/

BREITBART
— Poll: NFL More Polarizing Than ABC, CBS, Huff Po, and Breitbart News – WARNER TODD HUSTON
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2017/10/31/poll-nfl-polarizing-abc-cbs-huff-po-breitbart-news/
— Lindsey Graham Sees DACA Replacement as ‘Down Payment’ for Further Amnesty – JOHN BINDER
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/01/report-lindsey-graham-daca-payment-amnesty/

DAILY CALLER
— Terrorism Only Warrants A Solution When It’s Non-Islamic – Scott Greer
http://dailycaller.com/2017/11/01/terrorism-only-warrants-a-solution-when-its-non-islamic/

THE HILL
— First details emerge of GOP’s sweeping tax bill – NAOMI JAGODA AND SCOTT WONG
http://thehill.com/policy/finance/358399-first-details-emerge-of-gops-sweeping-tax-bill
— Thousands attended Trump protest organized by Russians on Facebook – ALI BRELAND
http://thehill.com/policy/technology/358025-thousands-attended-protest-organized-by-russians-on-facebook

POLITICO
— House GOP releases sweeping plan to cut taxes The tax overhaul is Republicans’ top priority ahead of next year’s elections, and lawmakers are desperate for a victory after the Obamacare repeal failed. – BRIAN FALER
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/02/tax-reform-house-gop-plan-244453

NEW YORK TIMES
— Leading Western Publisher Bows to Chinese Censorship – Javier C. Hernández (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who state that they are conservative and/or Republican, but who bow to my critics/opponents. My critics/opponents have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. They can destroy just about any individual, any organization, any company, or any government that they want to.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/world/asia/china-springer-nature-censorship.html
— Just Say No to Opioids? Ads Could Actually Make Things Worse – Austin Frakt and Keith Humphreys
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/upshot/why-advertising-is-a-poor-choice-to-tackle-the-opioid-crisis.html
— Republicans Release Tax Plan, Cutting Corporate and Middle-Class Taxes – JIM TANKERSLEY and THOMAS KAPLANNO
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/02/us/politics/tax-plan-republicans.html?emc=edit_na_20171102&nl=breaking-news&nlid=5208581&ref=headline

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— ISIS is over here now: We don’t fight them overseas or at home; it’s both – S. E. Cupp
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/isis-article-1.3604202

WASHINGTON POST
— Republican tax plan to lower cap on mortgage interest deduction to $500,000 loans – Damian Paletta and Mike DeBonis
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/republican-tax-plan-to-lower-cap-on-mortgage-interest-deduction-to-500000-loans/2017/11/02/c0f594d6-bfd5-11e7-8444-a0d4f04b89eb_story.html 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s Immigration Scapegoat The diversity visa program is far from the main terror threat.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-immigration-scapegoat-1509578419
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who push legal pot oppose taxes on legal pot.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/high-on-incentives-1509578847
— Republicans Stick With Big Corporate Tax Cuts in House Bill The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act seeks the biggest transformation of tax code in more than 30 years; leaves top individual tax rate at 39.6% – Richard Rubin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/republicans-stick-with-big-corporate-tax-cuts-in-house-bill-1509629510?mod=djemalertNEWS

USA TODAY
— Russian meddling a wake-up call for Facebook users – Jessica Guynn (DIERSEN: From what I see, beyond tragically, more and more and more activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who state that they are conservative and/or Republican a) submit themselves to Facebook’s domination, b) dump their websites, and c) stop using email.)
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/usa-today-us-edition/20171102/281659665305832

U.S. NEWS
— Union uses Amazon argument to push for universal child care (DIERSEN: Would universal child care helped your parents? Because my outstanding mother never attended high school, her earning power was severely limited.)
http://www.usnews.ws/breaking/union-uses-amazon-argument-to-push-for-universal-child-care

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— Establishment Republicans Will Lose Their Civil War With the Insurgents – Nancy LeTourneau (DIERSEN: In your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois, who are a) the establishment Republicans and b) the insurgent Republicans? In Illinois, establishment Republicans support Rauner and the insurgent Republicans support the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2017/11/01/establishment-republicans-will-lose-their-civil-war-with-the-insurgents/

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— Longer probationary periods will get another look in Congress this week – Nicole Ogrysko (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious that when I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980 when I was 31 years old, because I had been under a probationary period at IRS, I was not under a probationary period at GAO. Nevertheless, they did everything that they could to get rid of me. In my defense, I completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, became a licensed CPA in 1981, a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, a Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, a Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and a Forensic Accountant in 1997. In addition, completed the requirements for a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997.)
https://federalnewsradio.com/legislation/2017/11/longer-probationary-periods-will-get-another-look-in-congress-this-week/

VOA NEWS
— Iraqi Parliament Criminalizes Display of ‘Zionist’ Symbols Across the Country (DIERSEN: Anti-Americans in America want to a) criminalize the display of American symbols and b) abolish Independence Day.)
https://www.voanews.com/a/iraq-parliament-criminalizes-zionist-symbols-israel-flag/4094476.html

October 31 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Chicago Beefs Up Security In Wake Of New York Truck Attack
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/10/31/chicago-beefs-up-security-new-york-truck-attack/
— State Sen. Ira Silverstein Accused Of Sexual Harassment
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/10/31/advocate-for-crime-victims-accuses-state-sen-ira-silverstein-of-sexual-harassment/

NBC5
— Activist Denise Rotheimer Accuses Illinois Senator Ira Silverstein of Sexual Harassment, Details Allegations in Chicago Hearing
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/denise-rotheimer-ira-silverstein-sexual-harassment-allegations-454291423.html

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Why GOP eyes are on Jeanne Ives as she mulls a challenge to Rauner – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-perspec-zorn-ives-rauner-governor-race-1101-20171031-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Big-money folks who are funding these challenges — Steve Bannon, Charles Mercer, Charles and David Koch and so on — could well come to see Ives as a political soulmate and throw enough cash her way to at least blunt Rauner’s advantage and make a race of it. After all, Bannon-backed Roy Moore just won a Republican U.S. Senate primary in Alabama despite being outspent 10-to-1 by incumbent Sen. Luther Strange. And in 2014, challenger Dave Brat, backed by grassroots conservatives, ousted House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in a Virginia congressional primary in which he was outspent a reported 26-to-1. Conservative organizations and big donors in Illinois, who have already sent some modest financial encouragement Ives’ way, could also get solidly behind her candidacy if she chooses to run.)
— U.S. Rep. Gutierrez: We’ll file articles of impeachment on Trump before Thanksgiving – Kim Janssen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-met-gutierrez-trump-impeachment-1101-chicago-inc-20171031-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Wine and beer producer buys stake in Canadian pot company Canopy Growth Constellation Brands will acquire a 9.9-per-cent stake in the Smiths Falls, Ont.-based company for $245 million, with the two producers planning to collaborate on cannabis-based drinks. – ARMINA LIGAYA
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20171031/281530816282600
https://www.thestar.com/business/2017/10/30/wine-and-beer-producer-buys-stake-in-canadian-pot-company-canopy-growth.html
— Victim rights advocate Denise Rotheimer says state lawmaker sexually harassed her, complaint went nowhere at Capitol – Kim Geiger and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-ira-silverstein-sexual-harassment-allegation-20171031-story.html
— Judge partially lifts gag order in case of Wheaton College athletes accused of hazing – Clifford Ward
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-wheaton-college-hazing-hearing-20171031-story.html
— Arlington Heights library board addresses controversies, say they support immigrants – Karen Ann Cullotta (DIERSEN: To “support immigrants” and to embrace “diversity and inclusion” is to discriminate against if not get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/arlington-heights/news/ct-ahp-arlington-heights-library-controversies-tl-1102-20171031-story.html
— John Kelly and the slavery compromise the South refused – Steve Chapman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-john-kelly-civil-war-compromise-20171031-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Gutierrez: Articles of impeachment against Trump before Thanksgiving – Sam Charles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gutierrez-articles-of-impeachment-against-trump-before-thanksgiving/
— Advocate Denise Rotheimer ignites harassment hearing, accuses senator Ira Silverstein of ‘mind games’ – Tina Sfondeles and Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/at-hearing-on-harassment-bill-lobbyist-accuses-senator/
— The City Council’s most powerful black alderman is demanding changes in state pension laws to remove a major impediment to diversifying the Chicago Fire Department’s overwhelmingly white brass. – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: To promote diversity, that is, to get rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran, the federal government wastes the careers of and gets rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or nonveteran who do not make GS-13 (currently $94,610) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $111,801) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $131,508) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $161,900) by age 40.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/austin-demands-state-pension-changes-to-diversify-cfd-ranks/
— Chief of Staff John Kelly’s remarks insult African Americans – Mary Mitchell
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mitchell-chief-of-staff-john-kellys-remarks-insult-african-americans/

DAILY HERALD
— Black journalists group questions dismissals of Fox 32 anchors – Robert Feder (DIERSEN: If you get dismissed, the more of the following that you are, the less likely that anyone will question it: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time. The more of the aforesaid that you are, the less “jury appeal” that you have.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20171031/feder-black-journalists-group-questions-dismissals-of-fox-32-anchors
— Sugar Grove footprint to grow by 72 acres – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171031/sugar-grove-footprint-to-grow-by-72-acres
— Attorneys mum as gag order lifted in Wheaton College hazing case – Justin Kmitch
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171031/attorneys-mum-as-gag-order-lifted-in-wheaton-college-hazing-case
— College of DuPage Hosts ‘What is Gender?’ Panel Discussion Nov. 8
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20171031/college-of-dupage-hosts-what-is-gender-panel-discussion-nov-8

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Hearing on anti-harassment rules in Springfield turns graphic—and personal – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171031/BLOGS02/171039971/hearing-on-anti-harassment-rules-in-springfield-turns-graphic-and

WTTW
— State Rep. Jeanne Ives Collecting Signatures for Governor’s Race – Brandis Friedman
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/10/30/state-rep-jeanne-ives-collecting-signatures-governor-s-race
— Intraparty Squabbles Mark Races for Illinois Governor, Attorney General – Alexandra Silets
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/10/31/intraparty-squabbles-mark-races-illinois-governor-attorney-general
— Springfield Lobbyist Denise Rotheimer Accuses State Senator Ira Silverstein of Sexual Harassment – Eddie Arruza
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/10/31/springfield-lobbyist-accuses-state-senator-sexual-harassment

NORTHWEST HERALD
— State Rep. Allen Skillicorn announces support for Rep. Jeanne Ives over Rauner for governor ‘Rauner has failed as a leader,’ Skillicorn said in news release
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/10/31/state-rep-allen-skillicorn-announces-support-for-rep-jeanne-ives-over-rauner-for-governor/a6jy86c/

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— Event to include update from lieutenant governor
http://jg-tc.com/news/local/event-to-include-update-from-lieutenant-governor/article_91eae060-3891-5cb7-9041-2b08e801f414.html

WAND
— Ira Silverstein accused of harassment
http://www.wandtv.com/story/36727490/ira-silverstein-accused-of-harassment

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— Here’s How an Inexperienced Campaign Aide From Illinois Could Impact the Mueller Investigation Niles West/DePaul graduate George Papadopoulos was the first to plead guilty in the federal investigation of Donald Trump’s campaign. – KIM BELLWARE
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/October-2017/Heres-How-an-Inexperienced-Campaign-Aide-From-Illinois-Could-Impact-the-Mueller-Investigation/

DAILY ILLINI
— Illinois’ financial problems originate in pension systems – AUSTIN STADELMAN
https://dailyillini.com/opinions/2017/10/31/illinois-financial-problems-originate-pension-systems/

CAPITOL FAX
— Skillicorn endorses Ives (DIERSEN: If Ives is not running for the 42nd House seat, than who is?)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/31/skillicorn-endorses-ives/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Mackey: Are you still also circulating petitions for your House seat? Ives: I am not personally circulating petitions. I don’t know if they’re still out there among the committeemen, and they may still be getting signatures for that race as well. I do have the minimum, but I’m not circulating those now. We’re focused on this governor race and getting on the ballot. Mackey: OK, well that — I guess that is my main question: Are you, with certainty, not running for the House again? Ives: Yeah, as far as I know, I am not running for the House again. So, the question for all Republicans now is: Who are you backing for governor in the GOP primary?)
— Ives opposed bailout of running mate’s home town nuke plant
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/31/ives-opposed-bailout-of-running-mates-home-town-nuke-plant/
— More on the Silverstein allegations
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/31/more-on-the-silverstein-allegations/
— More Madigan – Madigan says there’ve been “deficiencies” over the years *** Madigan announces sexual harassment task force
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/31/madigan-announces-sexual-harassment-task-force/

LAW 360
— Senate OKs Trump Pick For Seventh Circuit Seat Law School of Notre Dame professor Amy Coney Barrett – Michael Macagnone
https://www.law360.com/illinois/articles/980142/senate-oks-trump-pick-for-seventh-circuit-seat

NATIONAL LAW REVIEW
— OUTSTANDING: Mandatory E-Verify under Consideration in Congress
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/mandatory-e-verify-under-consideration-congress

BREITBART
— Eight Dead After Truck Driver Runs Down Pedestrians in NYC – AMANDA HOUSE
http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/10/31/report-multiple-wounded-in-downtown-nyc-after-driver-shoots-pedestrians-from-ca/

THE BLAZE
— Democratic National Committee manager doesn’t want ‘straight white males’ recruited for jobs – Dave Urbanski (DIERSEN: In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/10/31/democratic-national-committee-manager-doesnt-want-straight-white-males-recruited-for-jobs-report/

GOPUSA
— Homosexuality part of Disney ‘legacy,’ evidently
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=32603
— Californians finally losing their compassion for the homeless
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=32590

HUFFINGTON POST
— Team Trump Again Tries To Brush Off Major Scandal By Infantilizing Key Staffer George Papadopoulos was a key staffer of Trump’s, but the president and his supporters are attempting to diminish him as a young, low-level outsider. – Matt Ferner and Ryan J. Reilly
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/george-papadopoulos-donald-trump_us_59f7a0d5e4b09b5c25688782

WASHINGTON POST
— OUTSTANDING: New law targets managers who retaliate against federal whistleblowers – Joe Davidson (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my GAO, IRS, and Post Office superiors who took the lead in retaliating against me.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/10/31/new-law-targets-managers-who-retaliate-against-federal-whistleblowers/?utm_term=.c089ca149266

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Eight Killed in Terror Attack in New York Police say 15 also were injured Tuesday afternoon when a driver allegedly mowed down pedestrians and bikers – Melanie Grayce West, Kate King and Mara Gay
https://www.wsj.com/articles/at-least-6-die-in-lower-manhattan-incident-1509483701

KDVR
— Tom Tancredo officially running for Governor; vows to defund Denver if elected – JOE ST. GEORGE,
http://kdvr.com/2017/10/31/tom-tancredo-officially-joins-race-for-governor/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Republicans Continue To Say Their Political Views Match Trump’s
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/october_2017/most_republicans_continue_to_say_their_political_views_match_trump_s

FED SMITH
— Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-FL) to IRS: ‘Heads Should Roll’ – Ian Smith
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/10/31/buchanan-irs-heads-roll/

October 30 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois bulks up Obamacare website – Lisa Schencker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-illinois-revives-obamacare-website-1031-story.html
— Former Trump campaign adviser, DePaul alum from Chicago George Papadopoulos pleads guilty to lying to FBI – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-chicago-russia-papadopoulos-20171030-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “The end of the conservative Republican.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-conservative-republican-dead-trump-20171030-story.html
— From Cancun to Cabo, wave of violence keeping tourists away from Mexico – Andrea Navarro and Nacha Cattan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/ct-mexico-tourism-violence-20171030-story.html
— What’s more toxic for Democrats: Their tax hikes or Berrios? – Editorial (DIERSEN: Voters who pay little or no taxes and voters who are extremely wealthy might not oppose higher taxes. They might want higher taxes.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-property-tax-berrios-cook-20171030-story.html
— Fight for 18! Why is college necessary to be a professional athlete? – Allen R. Sanderson and John J. Siegfried (DIERSEN: Do you have a college degree? If I had not been taking undergraduate business courses, the Democrats who ran the Post Office might not have offered me a job in 1966 and they might have gotten rid of me sooner than they did. If I had not had a 1970 bachelor’s degree in management from NIU, a) Firestone Stores would not have offered me a job in 1970 and b) Oldsmobile and the Democrats who ran IRS would not have offered me jobs in 1971. If I had not been taking graduate business courses, the Democrats who ran IRS might not have promoted me 1972, 1973, and 1974. If I had not had a 1976 MBA from Loyola and if I had not been taking graduate accounting courses at DePaul, the Democrats who ran GAO would not have offered me a job in 1980 and would not have promoted me in 1986. If I had not been taking graduate courses in financial markets and trading at IIT, my Democrat who ran GAO might have forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1993 instead of 1997.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-eighteen-nba-nfl-nascar-pga-adam-silver-1031-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “If Trump seems hysterical now, just wait.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-paul-manafort-20171030-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Will indicted Trump aides be stand-up guys — or rats? – Dan Mihalopoulos
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/donald-trump-george-papadopoulos-paul-manafort-rats-standup/
— Congress plots to rob Americans in three ways – Robert Reich
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/reich-congress-plots-to-rob-americans-in-three-ways/

DAILY HERALD
— Madigan: Check sex offender registry before trick-or-treating
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171030/madigan-check-sex-offender-registry-before-trick-or-treating
— District 200 could build a new Jefferson school after all – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171030/district-200-could-build-a-new-jefferson-school-after-all
— Woodland Elementary District 50 board of education member Joyce Mason is running as a Democrat for state representative in northern Lake County’s 61st District. – Doug T. Graham
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171030/woodland-school-board-member-running-for-state-legislature

ABC7
— Paul Manafort, Rick Gates charged with conspiracy, money laundering in Russia probe – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/paul-manafort-rick-gates-charged-in-russia-probe/2583216/
— Plan to divide California into 3 new states clears first hurdle
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/plan-to-divide-california-into-3-parts-clears-first-hurdle/2584041/
— Chicago native George Papadopoulos pleads guilty in Special Counsel investigation into Russian meddling in 2016 election – Chuck Goudie and Ross Weidner, Barb Markoff and Christine Tressel
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/chicago-native-pleads-guilty-in-investigation-into-russian-meddling-in-2016-election/2583895/

NBC5
— Majority of Guns Used in Chicago Crimes Come From Outside Illinois – Shelby Bremer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/chicago-gun-trace-report-2017-454016983.html

WGN RADIO
— John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by former federal prosecutor and head of the Illinois Republican Party Pat Brady to talk about the race for Governor, what the GOP’s goals are in the coming elections, and what’s next for Gov. Bruce Rauner.
http://wgnradio.com/2017/10/30/the-chicago-way-wjohn-kass-103017-il-comptroller-mendoza-serves-out-justice-pat-brady-disagrees-but-thats-ok-and-kasso-get-trekkie/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rent is eating up a record share of Americans’ disposable income – Bloomberg (DIERSEN: Since 1972 for me, and since 1978 for my wife and I, our housing costs have been less because we have owned instead of rented.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20171030/CRED03/171039992/rent-is-eating-up-a-record-share-of-americans-disposable-income
— Retired federal Judge Posner launching pro bono project – AP (DIERSEN: In 1996, when I was a 48-year-old GAO employee, I argued Diersen v. Chicago Car Exchange before Judge Posner. SEE:
http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-7th-circuit/1385001.html)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171030/NEWS04/171039997/retired-federal-judge-posner-launching-pro-bono-project
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A prominent retired judge is launching a pro bono law firm to help people who face court battles but don’t want or can’t afford lawyers. Richard Posner told the Law360 news service that several lawyers already signed up. He says he’ll fund the project himself, partly drawing on a $217,000 salary he’ll keep getting in retirement. The 78-year-old gained fame for his intellectually rigorous but sometimes off-beat opinions on Chicago’s 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Appointed in 1981, Posner abruptly retired in September, citing clashes with fellow judges over what Posner considered unfair treatment of those acting as their own attorneys.)

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Will Rauner win in 2018? – Jim Nowlan
http://www.pjstar.com/opinion/20171030/nowlan-will-rauner-win-in-2018

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Anti-Military State Resolution Draws Criticism in Springfield – Cole Lauterbach
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=254298#.WfeUqcvR-M8

CHICAGOIST
— Staunch Conservative Jeanne Ives Might Be Challenging Gov. Rauner In The Primary
http://chicagoist.com/2017/10/30/rauner_may_have_a_potential_primary.php

LAKE COUNTY REPUBLICAN FEDERATION
— Lake County Republican Federation Pleased with Success of “A Celebration of Women Republican Leaders”
http://lcgop.org/2017/10/lake-county-republican-federation-pleased-with-success-of-a-celebration-of-women-republican-leaders/

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Mistakes common in massive, rushed legislation out of Springfield – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/mistakes-common-in-massive-rushed-legislation-out-of-springfield/article_54ac6436-ba84-11e7-8dd3-6b713973b8fb.html

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Problems in Coles County continue; coach charged with molestation – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/10/problems-in-coles-county-continue-coach-charged-with-molestation/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Skillicorn Endorses Ives for Governor
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/10/30/skillicorn-endorses-ives-for-governor/

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner in Israel
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/30/rauner-in-israel/
— State Rep. Bill Mitchell, Forsyth, blasts use of state funds for Obama library infrastructure
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/30/gop-legislator-blasts-use-of-state-funds-for-obama-library-infrastructure/
— Almost 60 percent of seized Chicago guns came from out of state dealers
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/30/almost-60-percent-of-seized-chicago-guns-came-from-out-of-state-dealers/

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WHITE PEOPLE: IT’S REAL As real as the discrimination against black people was under segregation. – Daniel Greenfield (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/268256/discrimination-against-white-people-its-real-daniel-greenfield
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The release of an NPR poll in which a majority of white people (55%) answered that they face racial discrimination was treated with the media’s usual cocktail of condescension, disbelief and contempt. But it’s not up for debate. Racial discrimination against white people today is as real as the discrimination against black people was under segregation. We can talk about subjective experiences and do statistical correlations about differential outcomes until the cows come home. And that’s what most talk about racism is these days. That and emotional outbursts, cries of, “Hands up, don’t shoot” and “I can’t breathe”. But only one racial group in America is subject to a system of codes, regulations and laws discriminating against members of its race when it comes to employment and education. Affirmative action is an inescapably real and racist as segregated water fountains. Affirmative action is racial discrimination, not as a matter of opinion, but as a hard objective fact. Racial preferences reward and punish people based on their race. These preferences, no matter how they are disguised, pervade not just one region, the way that segregation did, but much of the country. Diversity is a mandate on campuses and in corporations across the country. And it’s the very definition of racism.)
— SOME REPUBLICANS LOOK FOR LOVE IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES Being praised by leftists is a bad sign. – Bruce Thornton
http://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/268266/some-republicans-look-love-all-wrong-places-bruce-thornton

GOPUSA
— 500 most, least ‘LGBTQ-inclusive’ U.S. cities are …
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=32530
— Shrinking pains: ESPN purging another 40–60 staffers
http://www.gopusa.com/shrinking-pains-espn-purging-another-40-60-staffers/

DAILY CALLER
— US District Court Blocks Trump From Banning Transgenders In Military – Jonah Bennett
http://dailycaller.com/2017/10/30/us-district-court-blocks-trump-from-banning-transgenders-in-military/

COLLEGE FIX
— Universities abandon core curriculums, offer ‘thin and patchy education,’ survey finds – SOPHIA BUONO
https://www.thecollegefix.com/post/38274/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Unexcused absence: GOP senators skip hearing on campus free speech – Charyssa Parent
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/unexcused-absence-gop-senators-skip-hearing-on-campus-free-speech/article/2639017

THE HILL
— Debunking the myth of federal employee dissatisfaction – ROSS MARCHAND (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran would be much more satisfied if GAO got rid of its employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/357891-debunking-the-myth-of-federal-employee-dissatisfaction

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— ‘You should be outraged,’ Cardin says of federal pay and benefits proposals – Nicole Ogrysko
https://federalnewsradio.com/workforce/2017/10/you-should-be-outraged-cardin-says-of-federal-pay-and-benefits-proposals/

MARIJUANA TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot. If you push pot, you push destruction.
https://www.marijuanatimes.org/former-republican-national-committee-chairman-thinks-marijuana-legalization-is-coming-soon/

October 29 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Proposed Naperville budget calls for less than 1% property tax increase – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-budget-overview-naperville-st-1029-20171028-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Sexual harassment and the #MeToo movement: Catalyst for change or fleeting moment? – Vikki Ortiz Healy and Angie Leventis Lourgos (DIERSEN: Women should consider becoming federal employees. While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years (Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997), I saw absolutely no sexual harassment. All my superiors, all my supervisors, all my coworkers, and all my subordinates knew that all women are members of a protected class and that they should be given preference.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-sexual-harassment-tipping-point-20171027-story.html
— The #MeToo bonfire – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-harass-metoo-gender-20171026-story.html
— #MeToo movement sparks both sadness and hope – Sally Higginson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/highland-park/news/ct-hpn-higginson-column-tl-1102-20171026-story.html
— Facebook announces new transparency for political ads before Russia hearing – AP (DIERSEN: He who pays the piper calls the tunes. Everyone involved in government, politics, news media, etc. should be required to disclose who calls their tunes, that is, who pays them, that is, the sources and amounts of all of their income and of all their spouse’s income.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/technology/ct-facebook-ads-20171027-story.html
— VERY SAD: Marijuana users have more sex, study finds – Christopher Ingraham (DIERSEN: One would expect a) that stoners have far more STDs and b) that children of stoners have far more health problems.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/ct-marijuana-sex-study-20171027-story.html
— Hundreds to brave elements to empathize with, raise money for homeless in DuPage County – Diane Moca (DIERSEN: What have you done to help the homeless? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) stress that they have done lots to help the homeless and b) demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me for not helping the homeless. They hint/imply/argue/shout that unlike them, I have lots of time and money to help the homeless because I have always been privileged, because I avoided the draft, because the federal government grossly overpaid me, because my wife and I gave up trying to have children, because we did not adopt, because we did not become foster parents, because my federal retirement benefits are too generous, and because I do not give money to a church like they do.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-sleep-out-saturday-homeless-naperville-st-1029-20171027-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you criticize Trump, anti-Trumps glorify and praise you.
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20171029/elected-gop-trump-critics-are-heroes-of-sanity-and-principle
— Study: Americans are retiring later, dying sooner and sicker in-between – Bloomberg
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20171029/study-americans-are-retiring-later-dying-sooner-and-sicker-in-between

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Bill seeks to shed light on social media political ads – Bernard Schoenburg (DIERSEN: He who pays the piper calls the tunes. Everyone involved in government, politics, news media, etc. should be required to disclose who calls their tunes, that is, who pays them, that is, the sources and amounts of all of their income and of all their spouse’s income.)
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20171028/bernard-schoenburg-bill-seeks-to-shed-light-on-social-media-political-ads

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— County clerk race gets more interesting – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-10-29/tom-kacich-county-clerk-race-gets-more-interesting.html

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Rauner’s TV ad makes me go ‘Huh?’ – Chuck Sweeny
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20171028/chuck-sweeny-rauners-tv-ad-makes-me-go-huh

NEWS GAZETTE
— Shimkus’ pitch for Republicans’ tax plan: ‘I want simplicity’ – Tom Kacich (DIERSEN: Those who can and do itemize pay less federal income taxes. Sadly, Shimkus says that 79 percent of the people in his district do not itemize their deductions. Because I itemized, I paid less federal income taxes 1972-1977 and because we have always itemized, my wife and I have paid less federal income taxes since 1978. We have been able to itemize, that is, to pay less federal tax because of the money we paid for education, mortgage interest, real estate taxes, state income taxes, medical expenses, and charitable contributions. Those who do not itemize in Shimkus’s district must not pay much money for education, mortgage interest, real estate taxes, state income taxes, medical expenses, and/or charitable contributions.)
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-10-28/shimkus-pitch-republicans-tax-plan-i-want-simplicity.html

HERALD & REVIEW
— Why Central Illinois unions, contractors are struggling to fill jobs – CLAIRE HETTINGER and RYAN VOYLES (DIERSEN: The federal government struggles to fill jobs. Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against the aforesaid.)
http://herald-review.com/news/local/why-central-illinois-unions-contractors-are-struggling-to-fill-jobs/article_f28ed091-96f0-526c-ac32-fc55e06b8bd8.html

SAUK VALLEY
— New city manager’s contract raises questions While Dixon City Council members voted unanimously to hire the city’s police chief as city manager, the vote was split regarding the liberal terms of his contract. Appearances of favoritism and cronyism should give city residents pause. – Editorial
http://www.saukvalley.com/2017/10/25/new-city-managers-contract-raises-questions/anjo6a0/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— State Rep. Ives circulating petitions to challenge Rauner
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/10/28/state-rep-ives-circulating-petitions-to-challenge-rauner/ayjfnna/

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “After ‘Choosing Donald Trump,’ Is The Evangelical Church In Crisis?”
http://nprillinois.org/post/after-choosing-donald-trump-evangelical-church-crisis#stream/0

AMERICAN SPECTATOR
— Abolishing the State Tax Deduction Is Not Conservative – BRANDON CROCKER (DIERSEN: Government should encourage home ownership.)
https://spectator.org/abolishing-the-state-tax-deduction-is-not-conservative/

BREITBART
— Poll: Majority Still Disapprove of NFL Anthem Protests – WARNER TODD HUSTON
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2017/10/27/poll-majority-still-disapprove-nfl-anthem-protests/

PJ MEDIA
— Kent State Socialist Group Suggests Gulag for Dissenting Voice – TOM KNIGHTON (DIERSEN: Who wants to send you to a gulag? I should write a book about those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who want to send me to a gulag. Most commonly, a) they reject the traditional family, right to life, immigration, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform, b) they promote booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, c) they focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, and/or d) they were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed.)
https://pjmedia.com/trending/kent-state-socialist-group-suggests-gulag-dissenting-voice/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Cdl. Sarah: Some people ‘exploit the Word of God’ to promote multiculturalism, immigration – Dorothy Cummings McLean
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/cardinal-sarah-some-people-exploit-the-word-of-god-to-promote-multicultural

COLLEGE FIX
— School assignment which identifies the KKK as ‘right wing’ angers parents – DAVE HUBER
https://www.thecollegefix.com/post/38357/

THE HILL
— GOP in uncharted territory rolling back rules through resolutions – LYDIA WHEELER
http://thehill.com/regulation/357552-gop-in-unchartered-territory-rolling-back-rules-through-resolutions

CNN
— Poll: 71% of Americans say politics has reached a dangerous low point – Maegan Vazquez and Jennifer Agiesta
http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/28/politics/poll-politics-low-point/index.html

MERCURY NEWS
— Bitter feud divides Berkeley College Republicans as the club’s future hangs in the balance Amid concerns the Berkeley College Republicans are lurching too far right, more moderate forces attempted to stage a coup. – EMILY DERUY
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/28/bitter-feud-divides-berkeley-college-republicans-as-the-clubs-future-hangs-in-the-balance/

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps glorify and praise those who come to America illegally, who stay in America illegally, and who bring others to America illegally.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/opinion/sunday/dreamers-children-immigration-congress.html
— Too Many Colleges Flunk Trump 101 The 2016 election is forcing campuses to examine their dangerous estrangement. – Frank Bruni (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, colleges focus on cranking out “good little Democrats” who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/28/opinion/sunday/colleges-flunk-trump-101.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: And a growing number of educators have been wondering aloud if there should be “affirmative action” for conservative professors, given the hugely disproportionate percentage of liberal faculty in the humanities and social sciences. They often conclude that outright preferences are a bad idea but that creating an extra position in, say, military history rather than gender studies would probably up the odds of adding a Republican to the lineup.)
— The Misery Filter – Ross Douthat
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/28/opinion/sunday/misery-filter-suffering.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: For personal reasons his essay resonated strongly with me at the time, and particularly his point about how Americans tend to “filter for misery” in the same way we filter for political agreement in our increasingly self-segregated social worlds.)
— Happiness Is Other People – RUTH WHIPPMAN (DIERSEN: How happy are you? Should write a book about those in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who viciously demonize me, who viciously denigrate me, and who viciously condemn me for my not being happy enough? They hint/imply/argue/shout that I got everything that I have that is positive because I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, because I have always been privileged, because I avoided the draft, because the federal government grossly overpaid me, because my wife and I gave up trying to have children, because we did not adopt, because we did not become foster parents, because my federal retirement benefits are too generous, and because I do not give money to a church like they do.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/opinion/sunday/happiness-is-other-people.html
— At Women’s Convention in Detroit, a Test of Momentum and Focus – MONICA DAVEY (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps shout at women that they should not only hate Trump and his supporters, that they should get rid of Trump and his supporters.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/28/us/women-convention-detroit-march.html
— F.B.I. Agents Faced Arrest and Ruin After Trying to Conceive a Child – ADAM GOLDMAN (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who took the lead in punishing me because my wife and I gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents. They crow that in 1989, when I was 40 years old, a) they threw me off audits of IRS, b) they assigned me to an extremely undesirable audit, c) they gave me extremely unrealistic performance expectations, d) they gave me an extremely unfair performance appraisal, and e) they ranked me at the bottom of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes. The aforesaid punishment was not only because my wife and I gave up trying to have children, because we did not adopt, and because we did not become foster parents, but also because in 1988, when I turned 40 years old, I became an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged GAO with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/28/us/politics/fbi-matt-litton-fertility.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Limit on 401(k) Savings? It’s About Paying for Tax Cuts – PATRICIA COHEN (DIERSEN: Have you always put the maximum into tax-deferred accounts? My wife and I always have. Needless-to-say, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are furious about that.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/28/business/401k-limit-tax-cuts.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Maryland development under fire after selling homes only to Muslims – Justin Wm. Moyer DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will anti-Trumps refuse to sell to those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/maryland-development-under-fire-after-only-selling-homes-to-muslims/2017/10/24/4cb3dfbe-aece-11e7-add3-da4b781e34b1_story.html
— Nancy Pelosi’s claims on middle-income taxpayers and state and local tax deductions – Glenn Kessler (DIERSEN: Government should encourage home ownership.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fact-checker/wp/2017/10/27/nancy-pelosis-claims-on-middle-income-taxpayers-and-statelocal-tax-deductions/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Want to attack foreign election meddling? Hold internet ads to the same standard as radio and TV – Editorial
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-facebook-russia-20171028-story.html

HOUSTON CHRONICLE
— Martin Luther’s influence still strong in Texas With 95 Theses, priest wasn’t afraid to speak truth to power – Douglas Krenge
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/Martin-Luther-s-influence-still-strong-in-Texas-12314358.php

USA TODAY
— How to work fewer hours and get more done (yes, it’s possible) – Marc Saltzman
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/saltzman/2017/10/21/how-boost-your-productivity-work-smart-tricks-get-more-out-work-day/787114001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s Approval Rating Falls to Lowest Level Since Taking Office.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-approval-rating-falls-to-lowest-level-since-taking-office-1509282048

October 23 Evening Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Gov. Rauner goes hog wild kick-starting re-election bid – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gov-rauner-goes-hog-wild-kick-starting-re-election-bid/
— Chicago’s Amazon bid includes $2.25 billion incentive package – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chicagos-amazon-bid-includes-2-25-billion-incentive-package/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, members of the following groups glorify and praise McCain: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/jackson-sen-mccain-is-a-patriot-and-a-man-of-honor/
— Chicagoans face another property tax hike in 2020, mayoral aide says – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chicagoans-face-another-property-tax-hike-in-2020-mayoral-aide-says/
— Supt. Johnson to IG Ferguson: CPD not ‘rudderless and ineffective’ – Eddie Johnson
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/supt-johnson-to-ig-ferguson-cpd-not-rudderless-and-ineffective/
— Lawmakers’ pension ‘sweetener’ leaves sour taste – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-lawmakers-pension-sweetener-leaves-sour-taste/
— Huge buyouts sock it to taxpayers – Madeleine Doubek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/doubek-huge-buyouts-sock-it-to-taxpayers/
— Wheaton College football players appear in court in hazing case
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/wheaton-college-football-players-appear-in-court-in-hazing-case/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Harley-riding Rauner kicks off re-election bid with new video, Madigan criticism – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-reelection-announcement-20171022-story.html
— Illinois, Chicago pack more than $2 billion in incentives into Amazon HQ2 bid – Monique Garcia and Bill Ruthhart
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-amazon-tax-incentives-20171023-story.html
— Everyone’s a critic – David Olk (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are extremely critical of everyone and everything that they cannot manipulate/dominate.)
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20171023/281964607963270
— Great news for road worriers: Teen driving deaths plunge – Editorial (DIERSEN: Are teens driving less today? While I was a teen, I drove from my parents’ home in Crete to/from a) jobs in Chicago Heights, Flossmoor, South Chicago Heights, and Park Forest and b) classes at Crete-Monee High School and UIC. I used my 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint and my 1968 Oldsmobile 442 to deliver mail in Park Forest.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-teen-driving-death-decline-20171020-story.html
— Local health care providers expect challenges enrolling residents in ACA – Francine Knowles
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-knowles-column-st-1024-20171023-story.html
— Chicago’s incentive bid is sensible. Now, does Springfield want Amazon in Illinois? – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-amazon-chicago-bid-20171023-story.html
— Why the public hates the media – Mark Oppenheimer (DIERSEN: I should write a book about activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who say that they are conservative and/or Republican, but who ever-increasingly focus on promoting hatred of me and hatred of my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. Ever-increasing, they talk and act like they are Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, or RINOs. Ever-increasingly, they focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-trump-media-distrust-1024-story.html
— Fact check: Trump sounds off-key note on economy – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/factcheck/ct-fact-check-trump-economy-20171023-story.html
— The great dealmaker? Lawmakers find Trump to be an untrustworthy negotiator – Philip Rucker, Sean Sullivan and Paul Kane
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-negotiator-congress-20171023-story.html
— Democrats on Trump’s voter commission say they’re in the dark about what it’s doing – John Wagner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-democrats-trump-voter-commission-20171023-story.html
— Jim Rasins, former DuPage County auditor, dies – Bob Goldsborough
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/obituaries/ct-met-james-rasins-obituary-20171023-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County to receive less money for road repairs – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171023/dupage-county-to-receive-less-money-for-road-repairs
— 4 Wheaton College players plead not guilty in hazing case – Justin Kmitch
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171023/4-wheaton-college-players-plead-not-guilty-in-hazing-case

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago’s offer to Amazon: $2.25 billion in incentives – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171023/BLOGS02/171029963/chicagos-offer-to-amazon-2-25-billion-in-incentives
— Here are the key questions Rauner didn’t answer today – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171023/BLOGS02/171029959/here-are-the-key-questions-rauner-didnt-answer-today
— Illinois asks judge to keep health subsidies that Trump cut – AP
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171023/NEWS03/171029955/illinois-asks-judge-to-keep-health-subsidies-that-trump-cut

WTTW
— Rauner Announces Re-Reelection Bid on Brink of Veto Session – Amanda Vinicky
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/10/23/rauner-announces-re-reelection-bid-brink-veto-session

WAND TV
— Veto Session Preview – Michon Lindstrom
http://www.wandtv.com/story/36663489/veto-session-preview

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— If Illinois hides overdue bills, they don’t exist, right? – Editorial
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/editorials/article180474911.html
— Former local lieutenant governor nominee Jason Plummer joins race for Kyle McCarter state senate seat – JOSEPH BUSTOS
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article180403676.html

STATELINE
— Signing of Abortion Bill Impacting Support for Governor Rauner Signing of HB-40 has led to dissention with Republican Party – Emilee Fannon
http://www.mystateline.com/news/signing-of-abortion-bill-impacting-support-for-governor-rauner/842898706

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Judge tosses 2 counts in Aaron Schock corruption case
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20171023/judge-tosses-2-counts-in-aaron-schock-corruption-case

SOUTHERN
— U.S. Rep. Bost says he ‘prayed it out, weighed it out’ and plans to seek a third term – MOLLY PARKER
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/u-s-rep-bost-says-he-prayed-it-out-weighed/article_7ab44e07-fe8f-5409-b065-662b8d3cc9f8.html

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Session could offer a vision into the future – Editorial
http://www.thetelegraph.com/opinion/111265/editorial-session-could-offer-a-vision-into-the-future

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Wheaton College football players charged in hazing plead not guilty – ERIC SCHELKOPF
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/10/23/wheaton-college-football-players-charged-in-hazing-plead-not-guilty/dikiusx/

WILLIAM KELLY
— Great day interviewing candidates for the open 42nd state rep seat!
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/great-day-interviewing-candidates-for-the-open-42nd-state-rep-seat

FAMILY PAC
— Paul Caprio of Family-Pac Speaks Out On Gov. Rauner
http://mailchi.mp/57d8b5e7ecc0/paul-caprio-speaks-out-on-gov-rauner?e=8dc9fff257

ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: IIT Alumni Association promotes LGBTQ activity.
https://alumni.iit.edu/hawk-talk-lgbtq-panel-discussion

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Veto session expected to be mixed bag – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/veto-session-expected-to-be-mixed-bag/article_0011a702-b5ce-11e7-bdc0-4f722bebe72c.html

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— ‘Identity Politics Aim for the End of America Itself’ – John Biver
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/identity-politics-aim-end-america/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— JASON PLUMMER ENTERS RACE TO REPLACE SEN. KYLE MCCARTER
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/10/jason-plummer-joins-race-for-state-senate-seat.html
— CHRISTIANITY NOW WORLD’S MOST OPPRESSED FAITH COMMUNITY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/10/christianity-now-worlds-most-oppressed-faith-community.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner’s rollout
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/23/rauners-rollout/
— The Question: Assuming she runs, what do you make of Rep. Jeanne Ives’ chances against Gov. Rauner in the GOP primary? (DIERSEN: 52 comments as of 6:26 PM.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/23/question-of-the-day-2572/
— Bruce Rauner: Teen driving deaths have dropped 51% thanks to the fantastic efforts of @ILSecOfState & the Teen Driver Safety Task Force. Great work! (DIERSEN: Are teens driving less today? While I was a teen, I drove from my parents’ home in Crete to/from a) jobs in Chicago Heights, Flossmoor, South Chicago Heights, and Park Forest and b) classes at Crete-Monee High School and UIC. I used my 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint and my 1968 Oldsmobile 442 to deliver mail in Park Forest.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/23/the-great-rauner-pivot-of-2017/
— More support for overriding Rauner veto of debt transparency bill
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/23/more-support-for-overriding-rauner-veto-of-debt-transparency-bill/

FOX NEWS
— Trump: I Doubt I’d Be Here Without Social Media
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/10/22/trump-i-wouldnt-be-here-without-social-media

GOPUSA
— California plaintiffs want to establish ‘right’ to prostitution (DIERSEN: Pot today, prostitution tomorrow.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=32208

LIFE NEWS
— Pro-Lifer Jeanne Ives May Challenge Republican Governor Who Signed Law Funding Abortions Throughout Pregnancy – MICAIAH BILGER
http://www.lifenews.com/2017/10/23/pro-lifer-may-challenge-republican-governor-who-signed-law-funding-abortions-throughout-pregnancy/

ROLL CALL
— Hatch Has High Hopes for Medical Marijuana Bill 83-year-old Mormon Republican emerges as unlikely champion (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you promote destruction.)
https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/hatch-high-hopes-medical-marijuana-bill

HOT AIR
— McCain On Vietnam: Unlike Some People, The Poor Kids Didn’t Have Doctors Willing To Say They Had Bone Spurs (DIERSEN: Were you 1-A, that is, were you fit for military service? In 1966, when I was 18 years old, I was 1-A notwithstanding the fact that my eyesight could not be corrected to 20/20, that I had partial red/green color blindness, and that I had Osgood-Schlatter disease (
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osgood%E2%80%93Schlatter_disease). If I would seek a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would stress that got student draft deferments 1966-1970 while I attended UIC and NIU and a financial hardship deferment 1970-1971. They would demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me as being a patriotic hypocrite, a coward, and even worse things.)
https://hotair.com/archives/2017/10/23/mccain-vietnam-unlike-people-poor-kids-didnt-doctors-willing-say-bone-spurs/

NEW YORK TIMES
— VERY SAD: GAO Urges Action to Address Climate Change – LISA FRIEDMAN
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/23/climate/gao-climate-change-cost.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “How White Supremacists Exploit Public Higher Education The University of Florida had to spend $600,000 to provide security for Richard Spencer.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-white-supremacists-exploit-public-higher-education-1508702485
— The Power of the Presidential Tweet Trump’s online missives make his supporters laugh and even his opponents think past the sale. – Scott Adams
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-power-of-the-presidential-tweet-1508702456
— To Maximize College Financial Aid, Timing Is Key The best time to make financial moves is when your child is in 10th grade – Veronica Dagher (DIERSEN: While I attended Crete-Monee High School 1962-1966, I took college preparatory courses notwithstanding the fact that many, if not most, if not virtually everyone at the time viewed me as NOT being “college material.” Neither of my parents had attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. I spent my junior and senior years and the summer in between washing dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights. I just barely made into the top 20% of my class, my ACT score was only 24, and I was draft bait.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/to-maximize-college-financial-aid-timing-is-key-1508526374
— Supersized Family Farms Are Gobbling Up American Agriculture U.S. growers are swallowing up acreage to survive a harsh agricultural downturn, squeezing smaller operations and transforming America’s rural economy – Jacob Bunge (DIERSEN: My ancestors on both sides operated farms, one in Crete and one in Grant Park. Both farms have been sold.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-family-farm-bulks-up-1508781895

DENVER DAILY CAMERA
— Cost to see VP Mike Pence in Denver plummets after tickets struggle to sell – John Frank (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who do NOT want me a) to know about political events, b) to promote political events, c) to attend political events, or d) to report on political events.)
http://www.dailycamera.com/breakingnews/ci_31384796

CATO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Cato acts like it is a paid agent of anti-American countries.
https://www.cato.org/blog/huge-fiscal-benefits-including-legal-immigrant-dreamers-dream-act

DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION
— Reminder: Bruce Rauner Most Vulnerable Incumbent in the Nation Rauner Job Approval Ratings on Par with Trump After Three Years of Failed Leadership (DIERSEN: If the past predicts the future, soon, if not already, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all of Rauner’s problems. What do you say to those who believe everything that my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes say?)
https://democraticgovernors.org/news/reminder-bruce-rauner-most-vulnerable-incumbent-in-the-nation/