June 18 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis displays shrapnel as he urges: ‘Tone down this rhetoric’ – Ted Gregory
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rodney-davis-fox-interview-20170618-story.html
— Budgeting for retirement? Plan on spending an eye-popping amount on health costs – Gail MarksJarvis
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/ct-retirement-health-care-costs-marksjarvis-column-0618-biz-20170615-column.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Can we wait to pontificate until the blood is cleaned up? – Neil Steinberg
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/can-we-wait-to-pontificate-until-the-blood-is-cleaned-up/

 

WGN RADIO
— Illinois Senate Pres. Cullerton says Gov. Rauner is more focused on his campaign commercials than the state budget – JASMINE COOPER
http://wgnradio.com/2017/06/18/illinois-senate-pres-cullerton-says-gov-rauner-is-more-focused-on-his-campaign-commercials-than-the-state-budget/
— The Sunday Spin: Politics with Rick Pearson Full Show 6/18/17 – JASMINE COOPER
http://wgnradio.com/2017/06/18/the-sunday-spin-politics-with-rick-pearson-full-show-61817/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago’s slow housing recovery has a huge price tag – DENNIS RODKIN
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170617/ISSUE01/170619896/chicagos-slow-housing-recovery-costing-area-107-billion

 

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Is process really broken? – Editorial
http://thetelegraph.com/opinion/104120/editorial-is-process-really-broken
— What’s a junk bond and why Illinois will be America’s first “junk” state – Michael Lucci
http://thetelegraph.com/opinion/104123/lucci-whats-a-junk-bond-and-why-illinois-will-be-americas-first-junk-state

 

TIME
— Where have all the new homes gone? – Austin Berg
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/editorial/statewise-where-have-all-the-new-homes-gone/article_3e348f26-05f5-5cfa-b68d-98276e980c21.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump lawyer says President isn’t under investigation, despite tweets – ELI WATKINS  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my Democrat superiors were always investigating me a) because I had not become a Democrat, b) because I had not painted myself as being a yes-man, c) because I had not helped my Democrat superiors get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran, d) because I had complained about patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for complaining about the aforesaid, and e) because I had become an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged my Democrat superiors with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/trump-lawyer-says-president-isnt-under-investigation-despite-tweets/744542059

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Medical Cannabis Could Be Harder to Access – Cymphanie Sherman
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/medical-cannabis-could-be-harder-to-access-06-18-2017

 

  1. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
    — Trump administration systematically dismantling civil rights programs – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Since the 1960s, the federal government’s top priority has been to hire, to retain, and to promote Democrats, and especially Democrats who are minority, female, and/or younger. It is called Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion.)
    http://www.stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-trump-administration-systematically-dismantling-civil-rights-programs/article_eb012914-9791-55fd-9ba8-dd798b7bb736.html

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— The Republican’s Budget Offer – Cal Skinner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/06/18/the-republicans-budget-offer/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— PROGRESSIVE INCOME TAXES IN ILLINOIS’ NEIGHBORING STATES TARGET MIDDLE-CLASS WORKERS – Ted Dabrowski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/progressive-income-taxes-in-illinois-neighboring-states-target-middle-class-workers/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump’s immigration policies keep advocates on their toes – Stephen Dinan
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/18/donald-trumps-immigration-policies-keep-advocates-/

 

PJ MEDIA
— Ann Coulter Turns Against Trump Over Border Wall: ‘I Thought He’d Help OUR Country’ – MICHAEL VAN DER GALIEN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/2017/06/18/ann-coulter-turns-against-trump-over-border-wall-i-thought-hed-help-our-country/

 

THE BLAZE
— New York Times downplays role of liberal politics in baseball shooter’s motive — but emphasizes ‘anti-Muslim’ Portland stabber – Chris Enloe
https://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/18/new-york-times-tries-to-downplay-role-of-liberal-politics-in-baseball-shooters-motive/

 

THE HILL
— What do Illinois and Hawaii have in common that’s causing residents to flee? – MALIA BLOM
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/state-local-politics/338291-what-do-illinois-and-hawaii-have-in-common-thats
— For Trump, danger signs in the polls – NIALL STANAGE
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/338225-the-memo-for-trump-danger-signs-in-the-polls

 

WASHINGTON POST
— A teacher’s decision to be ‘visibly queer’ in his photo with President Trump – Avi Selk
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/education/wp/2017/06/17/a-teachers-decision-to-be-visibly-queer-in-his-photo-with-president-trump/

 

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The anti-Trump Robert Reich says “THE LICKSPITTLES WHO SERVE TRUMP, NOT AMERICA.”
http://www.newsweek.com/robert-reich-lickspittles-who-serve-trump-not-america-627009

 

BLOOMBERG
— The Old Are Eating the Young  Around the world, a generational divide is worsening. – Satyajit Das
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-06-13/the-old-are-eating-the-young

June 15 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Rauner calls for 10-day special session to force budget deal – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rauner-calls-for-10-day-special-session-next-week/2103254/
— Powerball, Mega Millions to drop Illinois due to state’s budget crisis
http://abc7chicago.com/news/powerball-mega-millions-to-drop-illinois-due-to-states-budget-crisis/2102938/
— Play sponsors pulling out after President Trump lookalike killing scene in ‘Julius Caesar’
http://abc7chicago.com/news/play-sponsors-pulling-out-after-trump-lookalike-killing-scene-in-julius-caesar/2087587/

 

NBC5
— Rauner Calls Illinois Lawmakers Back to Springfield for Special Session  “Republicans in the General Assembly have laid out a compromise budget plan that I can sign,” Rauner said in a video announcing the special session. – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Rauner-to-Call-Lawmakers-to-Special-Session-in-Springfield-Sources-428542623.html
— Powerball, Mega Millions to Drop Illinois Amid State Budget Crisis  The association, which runs Mega Millions and Powerball, said in internal Illinois Lottery communications it would drop the games
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/powerball-mega-millions-dropping-illinois-lottery-budget-crisis-428662263.html

 

CBS2
— Rauner Calls Special Session, But Will Lawmakers Pass Budget? – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/15/rauner-calls-special-session-but-will-lawmakers-pass-budget/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pressure for budget deal builds as Rauner calls special session, Cullerton says no stopgap – Kim Geiger and Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-illinois-legislature-budget-special-session-met-06-20170615-story.html
— Scalise has more surgery as authorities track shooter’s path to Virginia baseball field – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-congressional-baseball-shooting-20170615-story.html
— Oak Brook abruptly drops red light camera lawsuit – Chuck Fieldman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-brook/news/ct-dob-drop-red-light-lawsuit-tl-0622-20170615-story.html
— State budget prompts legislators to call ’emergency’ town hall in Naperville – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-illinois-budget-town-hall-naperville-st-0616-20170615-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Powerball, Mega Millions to drop Illinois due to state’s budget crisis – Tina Sfondeles and Stefano Esposito
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/powerball-mega-millions-to-drop-illinois-due-to-states-budget-crisis/
— Gov. Rauner calls for 10-day special legislative session – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gov-rauner-calls-for-10-day-special-legislative-session/
— Cut a deal for Illinois in the no-blame zone – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/cut-a-deal-for-illinois-in-the-no-blame-zone/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote Islam.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/an-opening-to-a-better-understanding-of-islam/

 

DAILY HERALD
— NIU president to step down after report shows mismanagement – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170615/niu-president-to-step-down-after-report-shows-mismanagement
— Tom Cullerton works with local assessors to give residents better understanding of property taxes
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20170615/tom-cullerton-works-with-local-assessors-to-give-residents-better-understanding-of-property-taxes
— Cubans now face same deportation risk as other immigrants – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170615/news/306159973/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner calls special session as lawmakers await Madigan’s move – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170615/BLOGS02/170619924/rauner-calls-special-session-as-lawmakers-await-madigans-move
— Latest victim of budget impasse: Your commute. – NONA TEPPER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170615/NEWS02/170619920/latest-victim-of-budget-impasse-your-commute
— Summer vacation? Lots of Americans say they can’t afford it. – AP  (DIERSEN: Your GOPUSA Illinois Editor and his wife are not planning any kind of vacation. I went on vacations in 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977.  My wife and I went on many vacations, typically four each year, 1978-1992 in connection with her business trips to luxury resorts all across America.  Of course, my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were beyond furious about that.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170615/NEWS07/170619933/summer-vacation-lots-of-americans-say-they-cant-afford-it

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Fewer public offices: It is doable – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-06-15/jim-dey-fewer-public-offices-it-doable.html

 

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Officials push Rauner on Peotone airport
http://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/officials-push-rauner-on-peotone-airport/article_c6e540f6-152b-542c-8c82-9daeeff19eda.html

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Where have all the new homes gone? – Austin Berg
https://www.ilnews.org/opinion/berg-where-have-all-the-new-homes-gone/article_c2f59dce-5146-11e7-89e1-87cceb3f05f8.html

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— NIU’s President Baker steps down effective June 30th – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/06/nius-president-baker-steps-down-effective-june-30th/
— Is Congress paving way for Illinois to file Bankruptcy? – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/06/is-congress-paving-way-for-illinois-to-file-bankruptcy/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— REP. IVES CALLS FOR STATE BUDGET THAT SPENDS LESS THAN REVENUE PROJECTIONS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/rep-ives-calls-for-state-budget-that-spends-less-than-revenue-projections.html
— REP MCSWEENEY RESISTS GOP FLOOR LEADER’S INCOME TAX HIKE PUSH
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/house-il-gop-spokesman-promotes-tax-hike.html
— STATE REP ALLEN SKILLICORN CALLS FOR FORENSIC AUDIT OF ILLINOIS’ $15B IN UNPAID BILLS  (DIERSEN: I became a Forensic Accountant in 1997.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/state-rep-calls-for-forensic-audit-of-illinois-15b-in-unpaid-bills.html
— IL SENATOR DAVE SYVERSON BLAMES LEFTIST RHETORIC FOR ATTACK ON U.S. CONGRESS MEMBERS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/il-senator-blames-leftist-rhetoric-for-attack-on-us-congress-members.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Raoul, Brady, Cullerton, Illinois Policy Institute, Durkin, DGA, Radogno respond *** Rauner calls 10-day special session
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/15/rauner-calls-10-day-special-session/
— Pritzker campaign takes advantage of new Facebook tech
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/15/pritzker-campaign-takes-advantage-of-new-facebook-tech/

 

GOPUSA
— ICE chief says illegal aliens should have fear of being deported
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25828
— N.J. teacher suspended over yearbook censorship of pro-Trump messages
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25758

 

DAILY CALLER
— Mark Steyn: ‘The Left Wants To Denormalize And Dehumanize Its Political Opposition’ – Peter Hasson  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes focus on denormalizing and dehumanizing those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/14/marc-steyn-the-left-wants-to-denormalize-and-dehumanize-its-political-opposition/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Environmentalists Demand Trillions in Lower Returns for Pensions – MATT MACKOWIAK
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/448651/pensions-divest-energy-stocks-terrible-idea

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “The criminal investigation of Trump puts his presidency in peril.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2017/06/15/the-criminal-investigation-of-trump-puts-his-presidency-in-peril/
— Suspect blasted GOP for favoring ‘super rich’ in letters to local newspaper – Abigail Hauslohner and Julie Tate  (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government always blasted me as being “super rich.” While I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969, they stressed the new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint, the new 1968 Oldsmobile 442, and the new 1969 Dodge Charger SE that I drove to work.  They stressed that I stayed at the University Plaza Dormitory at NIU.  While I worked for IRS 1971-1980, they stressed the new 1972 Chevy Corvette, the new 1978 Chevy Chevette, and the new 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale that I bought.  They stressed the new town home that I bought in 1972, the studio condo that I bought in 1974, the one bedroom condo that I bought in 1976, 1017 East Harrison in Wheaton that my wife and I bought in 1978. They stressed the tuition that I paid for graduate courses at Loyola 1972-1976 and DePaul 1976-1980. They stressed my wife’s salary.  While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, they stressed 915 Cove Court that we had built in Wheaton in 1984, the collector cars that I bought in 1989 and 1994, the tuition that I paid for graduate finance courses 1992-1997, my wife’s salary, that we had no children, and the money that we saved for our retirement.)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2017/live-updates/public-safety/updates-shooting-at-congressional-baseball-practice-in-virginia/suspect-blasted-gop-for-favoring-super-rich-in-letters-to-local-newspaper/

June 9 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois bonds fall as budget impasse pushes rating toward junk – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-illinois-bonds-prices-20170609-story.html
— Rauner signs law to change rules for paying cash to get out of jail – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-bail-bill-met-0610-20170609-story.html
— Trump accuses Comey of lying to Congress, won’t say if conversations were taped – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-comey-testimony-trump-20170609-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicago’s jailhouse strip club — and feds say they can’t shut it down – Frank Main and Maria Cardona
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chicagos-federal-jailhouse-strip-club-that-officials-say-they-cant-shut-down-metropolitan-correctional-center-the-watchdogs/
— Springfield in need of a woman’s touch – Laura Washington
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/springfield-in-need-of-a-womans-touch/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Trump’s credibility is Comey’s primary target – AP  (DIERSEN: Who targets your credibility?  My credibility has always been targeted by my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170609/news/306099974/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— One’s heartless, the other soulless—with a troubled city in the middle – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170609/NEWS02/170609855/ones-heartless-the-other-soulless-x2014-with-a-troubled-city-in-the
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Chicago leads the nation in underwater homes – DENNIS RODKIN
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20170609/CRED0701/170609872/chicago-leads-the-nation-in-underwater-homes
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Illinois bonds fall as budget impasse pushes rating toward junk – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170609/NEWS01/170609867/illinois-bonds-fall-as-budget-impasse-pushes-rating-toward-junk

 

ABC7
— Rauner signs bail relief legislation in Chicago – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/news/gov-rauner-signs-bail-relief-legislation-in-chicago/2077029/

 

WGN TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with foreign countries and their citizens against America and against its citizens.  Islam is more like political party or a country without borders than a religion.
http://wgntv.com/2017/06/09/durbin-trump-crossed-the-line/

 

WJBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote Pat Brady.
http://www.wjbc.com/2017/06/09/gop-strategist-comey-testimony-shows-obstruction-of-justice/

 

WPSD
— Sen. Durbin pushes HUD secretary for action on Cairo, Illinois, housing – Logan Gay
http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/story/35624334/dick-durbin-pushes-hud-secretary-ben-carson-for-action-on-cairo-illinois-housing

 

WSIL TV
— GOP shrugs off Comey revelations, sticks with Trump – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35631652/gop-shrugs-off-comey-revelations-sticks-with-trump
— Indiana canvassers charged in fake, fraudulent voter registrations – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35629089/canvassers-charged-in-fake-fraudulent-voter-registrations

 

PROJECT 6
— Uncompetitive: Northern Illinois University broke hiring laws to pay administrative consultants more than $1 million – Orlando Ortiz
https://thesecretsix.com/2017/06/07/uncompetitive-northern-illinois-university-broke-hiring-laws-to-pay-administrative-consultants-more-than-1-million/

 

ILLINOIS HOME PAGE
— Trump flag at center of neighbors’ dispute – Kaitlyn Connolly
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/trump-flag-at-center-of-neighbors-dispute/736779527

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS PASS LEGISLATION REQUIRING FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENTS ON EXECUTIVE ORDERS, IGNORE COST OF BILLS THEY PASS – Mindy Ruckman  (DIERSEN: On the national level, Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion has cost America many trillions of dollars.  The careers of many millions of Whites and men, including my career, have been wasted.)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-lawmakers-pass-legislation-requiring-financial-impact-statements-on-executive-orders-ignore-cost-of-bills-they-pass/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Big Illinois Government’s Insatiable and Impossible Demands from Taxpayers – John Biver
https://illinoisfamily.org/politics/big-illinois-governments-insatiable-and-impossible-demands-from-taxpayers/

 

GOPUSA
— Tolerance: Pro-Trump Gays Banned From Pride Parade
http://www.gopusa.com/tolerance-pro-trump-gays-banned-from-pride-parade/

 

LIFE NEWS
— Bernie Sanders Attacks Christian Nominee For Saying Jesus Christ is the Only Way – LEAH BARKOUKIS
http://www.lifenews.com/2017/06/09/bernie-sanders-attacks-christian-nominee-for-saying-jesus-christ-is-the-only-way/

 

FEDERALIST
— This Is How College Bureaucrats Pettily Tyrannize A Professor Who Crosses Them  Even at a small New England college of modest reputation, one voice of dissent is one too many, and the entire apparatus of the college administration moves to silence him. – Peter W. Wood
http://thefederalist.com/2017/06/08/this-is-how-college-bureaucrats-tyrannize-professor-who-crosses-them/

 

DAILY CALLER
— White House Aide Violated Hatch Act, Feds Say – Alex Pfeiffer (DIERSEN: While I was a federal employee 1966-1969 and 1971-1997, I was under the Hatch Act  SEE:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatch_Act_of_1939.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/09/white-house-aide-violated-hatch-act-feds-say/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— ‘WE DON’T WORSHIP GOVERNMENT, WE WORSHIP GOD’ – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/06/09/we-dont-worship-government-we-worship-god/

 

BREITBART
— The ‘Yoof’ What Swung It? 70 Per Cent of Young People Vote – LIAM DEACON
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/09/the-yoof-what-swung-it-72-per-cent-of-young-people-vote/
— John McCain Blames DBacks-Padres Game for His Insensible Performance at Comey Hearing – WARNER TODD HUSTON  (DIERSEN: McCain has lots more free time than I do. What do you do with your free time? I have very little free time because I spend 10+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out.)
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2017/06/08/john-mccain-blames-dbacks-padres-game-insensible-performance-comey-hearing/

 

NEWSMAX
— O’Reilly: I Should Have Fought Back Like Sean Hannity –  Bill Hoffmann (DIERSEN: What if I had not succumbed to my Democrat GAO superiors’ forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old?)
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/liberal-resistance-Sean-Hannity-Bill-OReilly/2017/06/08/id/795022/

 

COLLEGE FIX
— University of Chicago considers student demand for segregated orientation – MATTHEW STEIN  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote segregation.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/post/32964/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— White House Official Violated Law Banning Political Activity, Agency Says – ERIC LIPTON  (DIERSEN: While I was a federal employee 1966-1969 and 1971-1997, I was under the Hatch Act  SEE:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatch_Act_of_1939.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/09/us/politics/dan-scavino-hatch-act-amash.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Dan Scavino Jr., the White House director of social media, violated a federal law that prohibits political activity by government employees, the federal agency empowered to enforce the law has concluded, citing the tweet Mr. Scavino sent in April calling for the defeat of a Republican member of Congress who has been critical of President Trump. The United States Office of Special Counsel took no official action to punish Mr. Scavino, but it issued a warning that became public on Friday that “if in the future he engages in prohibited political activity while employed in a position covered by the Hatch Act,” it could move to enforce the 78-year-old law.)

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Pollsters Survey What’s Wrong With the Polls  Effort follows flawed predictions leading up to 2015 vote in the U.K. and 2016 U.S. presidential election – Jo Craven McGinty (DIERSEN: During the last 8 years that I worked for GAO, I worked on audits that involved major nationwide surveys.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/pollsters-survey-whats-wrong-with-the-polls-1497009601

 

FORBES
— The ‘Most American’ Cars And Trucks For 2017 – Jim Gorzelany
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2017/06/09/domesticated-the-most-american-cars-and-trucks-for-2017/

 

NEW REPUBLIC
— Trump’s War on Oversight  James Comey isn’t the only watchdog casualty in the president’s efforts to avoid scrutiny. – LAURA RESTON  (DIERSEN: GAO is a watchdog.  I worked for GAO 1980-1997.)
https://newrepublic.com/article/142979/trump-war-oversight-comey-watchdog-casualty

June 3 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Budget failure repercussions – Jose Sanchez
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/weekend-watch-budget-failure-repercussions-/2062692/

 

NBC5
— Durbin and Tammy Duckworth Set Up Committee to Vet US Attorney Candidates – Phil Rogers
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-senators-set-up-committee-to-vet-us-attorney-candidates-426179231.html

 

CBS2
— Chicago ‘March For Truth’ Draws Hundreds Of Trump Protesters – Mike Krauser (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Anti-Trumps promote hatred of Trump and his supporters. Overwhelmingly, anti-Trumps are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/03/chicago-march-for-truth-draws-hundreds-of-trump-protesters/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Former NYC Mayor Bloomberg will make the US’s $15 million Paris climate deal payment to UN  (DIERSEN: Usually, Democrats want Republicans to pay for everything.)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/258708037-story

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Anti-Trump ‘March for Truth’ protest draws hundreds to Federal Plaza – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-trump-protest-draws-hundred-to-federal-plaza-20170603-story.html
— State budget impasse leaves Naperville schools, agencies worrying about future – Suzanne Baker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-budget-impasse-effects-st-0604-20170603-story.html
— Wheaton mansion set for demolition despite objections from preservationists – Erin Gallagher
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-wheaton-building-preservation-met-20170602-story.html
— Baby boomers, planning to work past retirement? Here’s why that idea could be a bust. – Gail MarksJarvis  (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, and especially in Illinois, employers do not want to hire, retain, or promote those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.  From what I see, ever-increasingly, and especially in Illinois, members of the aforesaid groups are persona non grata.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/ct-baby-boomer-retirement-rescue-trouble-column-marksjarvis-0604-biz-20170601-column.html
— Why are so many CEOs bashing Trump over Paris accord? Money, what else? – David Pierson and Ivan Penn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-businesses-climate-change-20170603-story.html
— The Blagojevich-Pritzker tango – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-jb-pritzker-blagojevich-edit-md-20170602-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps call for “investigation into Trump/Russia ties.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chicagoans-call-for-investigation-into-trumprussia-ties/
— Still no state budget, but it’s there if you look – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/still-no-state-budget-but-its-there-if-you-look/
— City’s dramatic drop in black population exposes lingering inequities – Mary Mitchell  (DIERSEN: Democrats run Chicago.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/citys-dramatic-drop-in-black-population-exposes-lingering-inequities/

 

DAILY HERALD
— School funding equity loses out to Chicago greed – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170603/editorial-school-funding-equity-loses-out-to-chicago-greed
— COD president expects school to be off probation – Robert Sanchez  (DIERSEN: My superiors in GAO’s Chicago office during the 1980s and 1990s acted like GAO’s Chicago office was always on probation for not doing enough to get rid of its employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran. Ever-increasingly, leaders of political and other organizations, companies, and governments act like they are on probation because they have not done enough to get rid of those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170603/cod-president-expects-school-to-be-off-probation
— Ex-legislator Noland from Elgin sues to recover cost-of-living increases – AP  (DIERSEN: COLAs have always been far less than inflation. The purchasing power of my Civil Service Retirement System pension today is far less than it was in 1997. The purchasing power of my Social Security today is far less today than it was in 2010.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170602/ex-legislator-from-elgin-sues-to-recover-cost-of-living-increases

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Durbin and Duckworth set up committee to vet US attorney candidates – AP  (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.  IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.  The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/senators-set-up-committee-to-vet-us-attorney-candidates/article_8ba5daa3-013e-579f-8d0b-4bbd8b309445.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— It’s early, yes, but Pritzker off to a rough start – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170603/its-early-yes-but-pritzker-off-to-rough-start
— Ex-state legislator Nolan sues to recover cost-of-living increases – AP (DIERSEN: COLAs have always been far less than inflation. The purchasing power of my Civil Service Retirement System pension today is far less than it was in 1997. The purchasing power of my Social Security today is far less today than it was in 2010.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170602/ex-state-legislator-sues-to-recover-cost-of-living-increases

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Now Illinois is really in a pickle – Chuck Sweeny
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20170603/chuck-sweeny-now-illinois-is-really-in-pickle

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— National Democratic Party targets seats held by Bost, Davis – JOSEPH BUSTOS
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article154203289.html

 

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— NIU needs new, open leaders – Editorial
http://www.daily-chronicle.com/2017/05/31/our-view-niu-needs-new-open-leaders/ahqktrg/

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump has filed for an extension of his 2016 tax return  President still refuses to release returns – DAN MERICA AND MIRANDA GREEN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trump-has-filed-for-an-extension-of-his-2016-tax-return/730826242

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Budget breakdown lands Illinois one step from junk bond rating – Ruth de Jauregui
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511123466-budget-breakdown-lands-illinois-one-step-from-junk-bond-rating

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— ‘Overpopulation’ Fears Are a Hoax. Here’s Why Higher Populations Are Actually a Good Thing – Walter E. Williams
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/overpopulation-fears-hoax-heres-higher-populations-actually-good-thing/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— The Need for a Middle America News Network – Bruce Walker (DIERSEN: What do you say to Democrat plants, to Libertarian plants, to Green plants, and to RINOs in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Glen Ellyn, and in Wheaton who focus on discouraging everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails?)
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/06/the-need-for-a-middle-america-news-network/
(DIERSEN: The decline and lurch to the left of the Fox News Network provides an opening for any astute conservative billionaire: create a news network specifically intended to provide news from the viewpoint of most of America, which is to say the seventy-five percent of Americans who live in Flyover Country.  While the geographic concentration of political power in America is appalling, the geographic concentration of media power is much worse. Because the media defy elections and, in fact, determine elections, having almost all national news pass through the tiny channel of the New York-to-Washington Beltway is toxic to our national life. This is not an ideological monopoly, but rather a geographical monopoly.  But because the environment between Washington and New York is so utterly artificial and so completely leftist, what has happened to Fox News – a constant drift to the left – is an unrelenting and corrosive force that isolates the media and the government of America from the overwhelming majority who live in Middle America. Consider a neutral and fair political site like RealClearPolitics.  It is not uncommon to have one third of the stories from New York media outlets and one third of the stories from Washington media outlets and the rest from national outlets without a particular geographical designation but situated in the Beltway.  On those rare instances in which another city’s media has stories in RealClearPolitics, the city is usually Boston or Los Angeles. What that means is that the vast majority of Americans are utterly disenfranchised politically in the only area that really counts in a nation as large and media-driven as America.  What this also means is that as Fox News declines into irrelevance, as it will, there is a gaping hole for those with the money, the guts, and the vision to create a television network specifically focused on Middle America. This network should include a news network located in the center of America and dedicated to presenting stories that inform Americans what is happening in this majority of our nation.  There is vast ignorance within the Beltway media about how the energy industry works or how wheat and cotton are grown and cattle raised and ores mined. While Fox News periodically had stories presented from its Beltway offices about the plight of the timber industry in Washington State or the small oil producers in Oklahoma, stories from the Middle America News Network would be produced by those who actually live in these areas and presented to Americans by newscasters whose home is in Omaha or Knoxville or Salt Lake City or Little Rock.  This new network would also have a much easier time breaking into the cable news lineup than Fox News did because it would overtly be representing the perspective of local listeners in cities around the nation. Fox News rightly picked the target audience to make it grow: those millions of Americans disgusted by the ideological monopoly of the leftist establishment media.  The Middle America News Network would represent not just the ideologically disempowered, but the culturally disempowered, who find their beliefs and lives treated as weird curiosities.  The market share for this news network could skyrocket fast, particularly among the tens of millions of Americans who simply never watch network news any longer. This new network could also introduce a whole new way of interviewing members of Congress.  Instead of having these members show up at a studio in Washington or New York, the network could invite them to be interviewed for national television in their home states.  Those who decline an interview might find their likely rivals in the next election interviewed instead with the tag “The Middle America News Network invited Senator Mugwump to discuss the impact of environmental regulations on business here, but he was too busy in Washington to come here for the interview.” The idea would be to shift always, always, always the focus of attention and interest away from that micron of America that is the Beltway and back to the huge expanse from Alaska to Minnesota to Florida to Arizona that is America.  The idea would also be to force both political parties, which is to say Washington Party A and Washington Party B, to actually notice forty or so states that may be called “Flyover Country” if they wish their political parties to have a chance at gaining or holding power. This network could transform politics in America by forcing the parties to turn from Washington (“The Swamp”) and back to the American people spread all across this land.)

 

GOPUSA
— Kathy Griffin: President Trump is ‘trying to ruin my life’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25270

 

NEW AMERICAN
— European Officials Commandeer Private Property to House Migrants – Alex Newman  (DIERSEN: What property in your precinct, in your municipality, in your county, and in Illinois would/will Democrats commandeer to house immigrants?)
https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/26145-european-officials-commandeer-private-property-to-house-migrants

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps heap scorn on Trump for Paris exit.
http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/336176-globe-heaps-scorn-on-trump-for-paris-exit

 

CNS NEWS
— Alt-Left Insanity: Don’t Blame Muslims for Terror Done By … Muslims – Dan Gainor
http://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/dan-gainor/alt-left-insanity-dont-blame-muslims-terror-done-muslims

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps want all CEOs to be anti-Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/06/02/opinion/trump-paris-climate-reacts-advisors.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps put foreign countries and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trumps-paris-decision-was-an-accidental-call-to-action/2017/06/02/a9d3630e-47cc-11e7-98cd-af64b4fe2dfc_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/paris-decision-underscores-the-visceral-expression-of-trumps-worldview/2017/06/02/69adf632-47b7-11e7-a196-a1bb629f64cb_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trump-the-caricature-of-the-ugly-american-demeans-us-all/2017/06/02/d2043a70-478a-11e7-bcde-624ad94170ab_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps would love to force everyone in America to speak Spanish, read Spanish, and write Spanish.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2017/06/02/americas-number-one-song-isnt-in-english-that-doesnt-happen-often/

May 31 Evening Edition

ABC7
— No vote Wednesday on Illinois budget, impasse continues – Sarah Schulte and Laura Podesta
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/no-vote-wednesday-on-illinois-budget-impasse-continues/2058529/

 

CBS2
— Illinois Lawmakers Fail To Reach Agreement On State Budget
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/05/31/illinois-state-budget-vote-house-senate/
— Forrest Claypool Says Rauner Administration Treatment To CPS Is Discriminatory – Craig Dellimore  (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, if not already, if you are a Republican, Democrats will demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you as being a racist and even worse things.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/05/31/forrest-claypool-rauner-administration-treatment-cps-discriminatory/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “There is no way to sugarcoat this,” Claypool said. “As the lawyers representing CPS and five parent plaintiffs in the ongoing civil rights lawsuit against Governor Rauner, and the state of Illinois have written, although the state has not installed signs on schoolhouse doors that say ‘whites only’ and ‘colored,’ the state has used its check book to accomplish exactly that.”)

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Madigan: No budget vote on lawmakers’ last scheduled meeting day – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-final-day-met-0601-20170531-story.html
— City watchdog offers Emanuel cost-saving ideas as dozens of union contracts to expire – Hal Dardick and Dan Hinkel
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-union-contracts-expiring-met-0601-20170531-story.html
— Judge to Trump’s top Illinois donor, Ron Gidwitz: Fork over $5.7M in damages – Kim Janssen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-gidwitz-lawsuit-0601-chicago-inc-20170531-story.html
— J.B. Pritzker sought political office from Blagojevich, 2008 FBI wiretaps show – Todd Lighty, Jeff Coen and David Heinzmann
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-rod-blagojevich-fbi-wiretap-recordings-met-0601-20170531-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump fundraiser Gidwitz ordered to pay $5.7 million in legal fees – Shia Kapos
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-fundraiser-gidwitz-ordered-to-pay-5-7-million-in-legal-fees/
— Illinois House won’t take up budget bills on last day of session – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/house-wont-take-up-budget-bills-on-last-day-of-session/amp/
— Obamas buys D.C. home for $8.1 million; keeping house in Chicago – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/obama-buys-d-c-home-keeping-house-in-chicago/
— Feeling insulted, Mexican to market ‘Trump’ toilet paper – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/feeling-insulted-mexican-to-market-trump-toilet-paper/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Feds send O’Hare bypass feud between tollway, railroad to mediators – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170531/feds-send-ohare-bypass-feud-between-tollway-railroad-to-mediators

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Lawmakers will miss budget deadline – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170531/BLOGS02/170539945/lawmakers-will-miss-budget-deadline
— Biz groups blast lawmakers as budget clock runs out – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170531/BLOGS02/170539950/biz-groups-blast-lawmakers-as-budget-clock-runs-out
— Illinois’ budget crisis is about to get even harder to resolve – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170531/NEWS02/170539962/illinois-budget-crisis-is-about-to-get-even-harder-to-resolve
— Cash-strapped Chicago has a window to save millions, inspector says – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170531/BLOGS02/170539968/cash-strapped-chicago-has-a-window-to-save-millions-inspector-says

 

WBEZ
— CPS Chief Makes Plea To Save District From ‘Brink Of Insolvency’ – Linda Lutton
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/cps-chief-makes-plea-to-save-district-from-brink-of-insolvency/c4d28dc4-c396-4021-b337-fbb633cbb287

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— FBI wiretap records Pritzker, Blagojevich talking state jobs – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170531/fbi-wiretap-records-pritzker-blagojevich-talking-state-jobs

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— House rule: ‘Continuous session’ – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-05-31/house-rule-continuous-session.html
— Ammons speaks up for protesters at Illinois House – Tom Kacich  (DIERSEN: What do you speak up for?  I speak up for the Republican Party platform, the Illinois Republican Party platform, and the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling.)
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-05-31/ammons-speaks-protesters-illinois-house.html

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Three public jobs no problem for local Wonder Woman, or are they? – Editorial (DIERSEN: If I sought a government job, a political job, or any other kind of job, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would stress a) that I get a $50,856 Civil Service Retirement System pension, a $17,288 federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidy, and $2,028 Social Security and b) that I worked part-time for Firestone Stores during the first 18 months that I worked for IRS 1971-1972.)
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/editorials/article153431759.html

 

WMAY
— Rep McSweeney Calls For Audit of Rauner Administration Leases
http://www.wmay.com/2017/05/31/rep-mcsweeney-calls-for-audit-of-rauner-administration-leases/

 

CHICAGO DAILY OBSERVER
— Illinois Democrat’s Dilemma – DON ROSE
http://www.cdobs.com/archive/featured/illinois-democrats-dilemma/

 

WIREPOINTS
— Better Government Association Could Use Some Better Pension Research – Mark Glennon
http://www.wirepoints.com/better-government-association-could-use-some-better-pension-research-wp-original/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Most Illinois high school students will graduate, few are ready for college – Benjamin Yount
https://www.ilnews.org/news/schools/most-illinois-high-school-students-will-graduate-few-are-ready/article_e1b5bc88-4568-11e7-8d8c-2b25eb866b01.html

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS INCOME TAX HIKE TO 5% OPENS DOOR FOR A PROGRESSIVE TAX HIKE – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-income-tax-hike-to-5-opens-door-for-a-progressive-tax-hike/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— STATE SEN. KYLE MCCARTER SAYS SPRINGFIELD WASTING TIME
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/05/state-sen-kyle-mccarter-says-springfield-wasting-time-video.html
— ILLINOIS DEMS MOVE LEFT MORE THAN EVER DURING SESSION’S LAST DAYS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/05/illinois-dems-move-left-more-than-ever-during-last-days-of-session.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner, Radogno, Durkin to hold press conference to blast the Democrats
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/31/rauner-radogno-durkin-to-hold-press-conference-to-blast-the-democrats/
— ILGOP follows up robocalls with online ads
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/31/ilgop-follows-up-robocalls-with-online-ads/
— Madigan lists “accomplishments,” lashes out at Rauner
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/31/madigan-lists-accomplishments-lashes-out-at-rauner/
— Moody’s analyst: Backlog threatens “financial foundations of the state”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/31/moodys-analyst-backlog-threatens-financial-foundations-of-the-state/
— Another Pritzker response *** More to Pritzker’s Blagojevich wiretap conversations than first believed
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/31/more-to-pritzkers-blagojevich-wiretap-conversations-than-first-believed/
— NIU president “routinely circumvented state laws and regulations to reward friends and associates”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/31/niu-president-routinely-circumvented-state-laws-and-regulations-to-reward-friends-and-associates/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— More than 5,500 illegals registered to vote in Virginia in last decade; 1,852 actually cast ballots  Critics say McAuliffe kept key facts hidden – Stephen Dinan
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/30/illegals-in-virginia-registered-vote-in-elections/

 

GOPUSA
— 52 shot in Chicago over Memorial Day weekend
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25144
— U.S. Supreme Court protects Mexican citizen from US deportation
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25112
— Battle of the Wall Street sculptures continues
http://www.gopusa.com/battle-of-the-wall-street-sculptures-continues/
— Zero students in 6 Baltimore schools tested proficient
http://www.gopusa.com/zero-students-in-6-baltimore-schools-tested-proficient/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Top Mexican Official: Don’t Worry, Trump Is Deporting Fewer Mexicans Than Obama – Alex Pfeiffer
http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/31/top-mexican-official-dont-worry-trump-is-deporting-fewer-mexicans-than-obama/

 

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you insult Trump, anti-Trumps will glorify and praise you.
http://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-staff-crazy-618444

 

FED SMITH
— From COLA to Diet COLA: What the Budget Proposal Means for Your Retirement – Randy Silvey  (DIERSEN: Every year, the purchasing power of my Civil Service Retirement System pension and my Social Security diminishes because COLAs are far less than inflation.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/05/31/cola-diet-cola-budget-proposal-means-retirement/

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— One-term Trump? – Mike Causey
https://federalnewsradio.com/mike-causey-federal-report/2017/05/one-term-trump/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: If President Donald Trump wants to: 1) Avoid any possible impeachment action, or 2) Help Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in 2018, or 3) Score another electoral vote win in 2020, then, He might want to back off his plan to put millions of current and future federal retirees on a zero-calorie COLA (as in cost-of-living-adjustment) diet for life. Why? Because federal retirees and their families are a major factor — both in finances and voting — in most states and many communities.)

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 53% Say Media Leaks Are Act of Treason  (DIERSEN: Since 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have blamed me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all the losses that Republicans have suffered in Illinois.  All my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are Democrats or Democrat plants, Libertarians or Libertarian plants, Greens or Green plants, or RINOs. They also blame Republican losses on what I did as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/may_2017/53_say_media_leaks_are_act_of_treason

May 31 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Illinois budget deadline looms, lawmakers did not work overnight – Laura Podesta
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-budget-deadline-looms-lawmakers-did-not-work-overnight/2058529/
— Protesters stage overnight sit-in over budget outside Gov. Rauner’s office – Sarah Schulte
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/protesters-stage-overnight-sit-in-over-budget-outside-governors-office/2056593/

 

NBC5
— Chicago Dem Chris Kennedy Touts ‘Radical Change’ Agenda  Kennedy added that, if elected, if he can’t balance Illinois’ budget in his first term as governor, he won’t seek re-election – Charlie Wojciechowski
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Chicago-Dem-Chris-Kennedy-Touts-Radical-Change-Agenda-425363284.html

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Budget protesters in Springfield demand lawmakers ‘tax the rich’ – AP  (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, anyone who is not on welfare is rich.)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/257850517-story

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

— White House has names for new U.S. Attorneys in Illinois – Jon Seidel and Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/durbin-duckworth-escalate-battle-over-federal-appointments/

— As clock ticks, future of Illinois state budget up in air – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/future-of-budget-up-in-air-ahead-of-last-scheduled-day/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT POAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE: Lawmakers begin last scheduled day without budget plan, just like last year – Monique Garcia, Kim Geiger and Haley BeMiller
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-budget-met-0531-20170530-story.html
— Will flaying Trump bring us to normalcy? – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-donald-trump-america-kass-met-0531-20170530-column.html
— U.S. home prices rising 2 times faster than wages – Josh Boak
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/ct-home-prices-20170530-story.html
— Trump misspells press ‘covfefe,’ and Twitter takes notice – Brian de los Santos
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-tweet-covfefe-20170530-story.html
— Emanuel praises CPS chief a week after union’s no-confidence vote – Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-forrest-claypool-20170531-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— RACIST: Growing pot industry offers breaks to entice minorities – AP  (DIERSEN: If you want to destroy a demographic, you push pot on that demographic.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170531/news/305319975/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Where rising assessments are boosting property tax bills most – Jake Griffin
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170531/where-rising-assessments-are-boosting-property-tax-bills-most
— Kane may resort to layoffs to address midyear budget deficit – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170531/kane-may-resort-to-layoffs-to-address-midyear-budget-deficit
— Local TV news continues sharp drop in ratings – Robert Feder
http://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20170530/feder-local-tv-news-continues-sharp-drop-in-ratings
— The value of independent thinking in Springfield – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170530/editorial-the-value-of-independent-thinking-in-springfield
— While other controversies rage, work on border wall moves forward – Byron York
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170531/while-other-controversies-rage-work-on-border-wall-moves-forward

 

WTTW
— Protesters Demand Budget as Legislators Edge Closer to Adjourning – Amanda Vinicky
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/05/30/protesters-demand-budget-legislators-edge-closer-adjourning

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Budget issue tests House Dems – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2017-05-31/budget-issue-tests-house-dems.html

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— House Dem On Budget: ‘We Can’t Do It On Our Own’ – BRIAN MACKEY
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/house-dem-budget-we-cant-do-it-our-own#stream/0

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Republicans want Rauner to “sign smart voter registration bill.”
http://www.qconline.com/editorials/editorial-gov-rauner-sign-smart-voter-registraton-bill/article_e7eb1984-a5bb-5a46-bc3c-37d305b51ae9.html

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives argues wage theft bill would put business owners behind bars – Hoang Tran
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511121775-ives-argues-wage-theft-bill-would-put-business-owners-behind-bars
— Ives works to defeat bill allowing noncitizens to become Illinois pharmacists – Giovanni Whaley
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511119274-ives-works-to-defeat-bill-allowing-noncitizens-to-become-illinois-pharmacists
— Ives wants Chicago as testing ground before raising minimum wage statewide – Hoang Tran
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511121797-ives-wants-chicago-as-testing-ground-before-raising-minimum-wage-statewide

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Illinois: Saturated in Vice – Benjamin Smith
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/05/illinois-saturated-in-vice/

 

PUBLIUS FORUM
— Political Bias or Sloppiness? – Gary Krasner
http://www.publiusforum.com/2017/05/30/political-bias-sloppiness/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On CNN’s State of the Union, with Dana Bash, on May 28, 2017, the topic of Sanctuary Cities was discussed with Sanctuary City Mayor Rahm Emanuel of Chicago. The definition of a “sanctuary city” is one which allows illegal aliens to reside within its jurisdiction, flouting state and federal immigration laws. And the operative word is “illegal.” But, the word “immigration” was spoken 8 times, without the prefix “illegal”. “Immigrant” was used spoken 4 times, with the prefix “illegal” zero times, but “undocumented” used only once.)

 

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES
— Keeping Your Anger in Check – Tim Hetzner  (DIERSEN: So far, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have failed in their efforts to make me angry.)
http://devotions.lccharities.org/2017/05/31/keeping-anger-check/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— LIBERAL UNIVERSITIES INDOCTRINATE STUDENTS BEFORE THEY EVEN ARRIVE FOR THE FALL SEMESTER – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/05/30/study-liberal-universities-indoctrinate-students-before-they-even-arrive-for-the-fall-semester/

 

FEDERALIST
— Illinois Purges Social Workers And Foster Families Who Don’t ‘Facilitate’ Transgenderism  Illinois’s child welfare agency has proclaimed staff must ‘affirm’ gender ideology and ‘facilitate’ LGBT identities for kids—or be fired. – Mary Hasson
https://thefederalist.com/2017/05/30/illinois-purges-social-workers-foster-families-dont-facilitate-transgenderism/

 

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— TRUMP BUDGET FIXES OUR BROKEN CULTURE – Star Parker
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/trump-budget-fixes-our-broken-culture/
— FREE TRADE MUST BE FAIR TO AMERICAN WORKERS – Ken Blackwell
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/free-trade-must-be-fair-to-american-workers/

 

THE HILL
— Trump’s impatience with GOP grows – ALEXANDER BOLTON
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/335715-trumps-impatience-with-gop-grows
— Trump faces shrinking talent pool for new hires – JONATHAN EASLEY AND JORDAN FABIAN  (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/335711-trump-faces-shrinking-talent-pool-for-new-hires

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— As Trump Weighs Shake-Up, He Faces Recruiting Challenge – PETER BAKER and MAGGIE HABERMAN  (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.nytimes.com/2017/05/30/us/politics/trump-dubke-white-house-staff-changes.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats have no problem with poor people using illegal drugs.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/31/opinion/scott-walker-drug-test-medicaid.html

 

NEW YORK POST
— Trump to personally take over his battles with the press – Marisa Schultz and Bob Fredericks
http://nypost.com/2017/05/31/trump-to-personally-take-over-his-battles-with-the-press/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE HEADLINE: Just one drink can harm – Sumathi Reddy
https://www.wsj.com/articles/just-one-drink-raises-the-risk-of-breast-cancer-1496055603

 

BLOOMBERG
— Illinois Budget Crisis Is About to Get Even Harder to Resolve – Elizabeth Campbell
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-05-31/illinois-budget-crisis-is-about-to-get-even-harder-to-resolve

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— D.C.-Area Lawmakers Vow to Fight Proposed Federal Retirement Benefit Cuts  Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock, Va., said: “We cannot balance the federal budget on the backs of our federal workers.” – Erich Wagner
http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2017/05/dc-area-lawmakers-vow-fight-proposed-federal-retirement-benefit-cuts/138266/

 

BENZINGA
— Civil Servants Push Back At Trump, GOP Characterizations Of Career Feds As Lazy, Entitled Sloths Nursed On Taxpayer Dollars – Mark Fritz
https://www.benzinga.com/markets/futures/17/05/9524780/civil-servants-push-back-at-trump-gop-characterizations-of-career-feds
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The GOP-controlled Congress and President Donald Trump have hammered away at what they characterize as slackers with too many benefits and too much time on their hands, and, frankly, civil servants are sick of it. “Contrary to what you may have heard in a recent congressional hearing, my members are barely holding on to a middle-class standard of living,” Pam Sturm, president of the National Treasury Employees Union, which represents 822 IRS workers in St. Louis, said in a statement. “They struggle to pay for housing, utilities, rising health-care costs, tuition and care for children or elderly parents,” Sturm said. She said 65 percent of her members are Grade 5 to Grade 8, which means their starting salary is $33,000. The highest salary for Grade 8 employees is $58,962.)

 

ALTERNET
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Republicans say “Endangered GOP Lawmaker Darrell Issa Hides out on Roof While Avoiding Angry Constituents. Instead of engaging with constituents, Issa cowers and lashes out at reporters.”
http://www.alternet.org/right-wing/darrell-issa-hides-out-roof-while-avoiding-angry-constituents

May 30 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Protesters stage sit-in over budget outside Gov. Rauner’s office – Sarah Schulte
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/protesters-stage-sit-in-over-budget-outside-governors-office/2056593/
— Comedian Kathy Griffin apologizes for photo with replica of Trump’s bloody, decapitated head – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/kathy-griffin-sorry-for-photo-holding-replica-of-trumps-bloody-head/2056319/

 

NBC5
— Protesters Dragged From Capitol as Illinois Approaches 700 Days Without a Budget – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/protesters-removed-illinois-house-springfield-425408464.html
— ‘For Me, There’s No Justice’: Latest Alleged Hastert Victim Told Police  Man identified in a recent lawsuit as “Richard Doe” said he was assaulted by Hastert in a public restroom in the summer of what he believes was either 1973 or 1974. – Phil Rogers
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/alleged-hastert-victim-police-report-425392744.html

 

CBS2
— Pritzker Discusses Resolving Budget Stalemate, Puts Down Rauner – Craig Dellimore  (DIERSEN: Who puts you down?  I should write a book about those who put me down.  They are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and/or they a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/05/30/pritzker-budget-stalemate-rauner/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Is Illinois a big-spending state? Evidence says ‘no’ – Eric Zorn  (DIERSEN: What percent of the voters in Illinois are each of the following: Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, and Independent?  What percent of Illinois personal income taxes are paid by each of the following: Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and Independents?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-zorn-spending-illinois-rauner-budget-crisis-perspec-0531-jm-20170530-column.html
— Property tax freeze has merit, but not without other tax reforms – Ted Slowik
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-property-tax-freeze-st-0531-20170530-story.html
— Kennedy calls property tax system ‘extortion’ – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chris-kennedy-democratic-governor-speech-met-0531-20170530-story.html
— House advances plan to allow Illinois to sell the Thompson Center; Rauner objects – Bill Ruthhart
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-thompson-center-sale-met-0531-20170530-story.html
— Why are so many women dropping out of the workforce? – Natalie Kitroeff
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-women-dropping-out-of-the-workforce-20170530-story.html
— Stopping Chicago’s population loss – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-population-loss-chicago-census-edit-0531-jm-20170530-story.html
— Plan to tax, regulate fantasy sports industry emerges in Springfield – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-fantasy-sports-met-0531-20170530-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Durbin, Duckworth escalate battle over federal appointments – Jon Seidel and Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/durbin-duckworth-escalate-battle-over-federal-appointments/
— CPS will ‘do whatever’s necessary’ to open come fall: Forrest Claypool – Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/chicago-public-schools-cps-will-do-whatevers-necessary-to-open-come-fall-forrest-claypool-says/
— Godzilla never seems to care about Tokyo being crushed beneath him – Neil Steinberg
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/godzilla-never-seems-to-care-about-tokyo-being-crushed-beneath-him/
— Kennedy rips ‘corrupt’ property tax system in shot at Dem leaders – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/kennedy-rips-corrupt-property-tax-system-in-shot-at-dem-leaders/
— That $12,000 in wasted taxpayer money just the norm in Illinois – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/that-12000-in-wasted-taxpayer-money-just-the-norm-in-illinois/

 

DAILY HERALD
— State Senate passes 2-year property tax freeze, with exceptions – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170530/state-senate-passes-2-year-property-tax-freeze-with-exceptions
— Tentative deal reached in COD lawsuit by fired administrators – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170530/tentative-deal-reached-in-cod-lawsuit-by-fired-administrators
— Schools chiefs to urge state lawmakers Wednesday to end budget impasse – Madhu Krishnamurthy
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170530/schools-chiefs-to-urge-state-lawmakers-wednesday-to-end-budget-impasse
— After sharp dip, refugee arrivals poised to increase – Manya Brachear Pashman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/immigration/ct-illinois-refugee-arrivals-met-20170530-story.html

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois House approves $15-an-hour minimum wage hike – AP  (DIERSEN: If jobs that do not require any education, any job skills, or any work experience should pay at least $15/hour, a) jobs that require a high school diploma should pay at least $25/hour, b) jobs that require a bachelor’s degree should pay at least $35/hour, c) jobs that require a master’s degree should pay at least $45/hour,  d) jobs that require a professional certification should pay at least $55/hour, and e) jobs that require a professional license should pay at least $65/hour.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170530/NEWS02/170539977/illinois-house-approves-15-an-hour-minimum-wage-hike
— Durbin, Duckworth flex muscle on judicial, U.S. attorney picks – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170530/BLOGS02/170539975/durbin-duckworth-flex-muscle-on-judicial-u-s-attorney-picks

 

DNA INFO
— Rahm Backs CPS Head Claypool, Who Says State Funding A ‘Cancer’ On Schools – Heather Cherone
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170530/bridgeport/rahm-backs-cps-head-claypool-after-teachers-vote-of-no-confidence

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Protesters disrupt legislative proceedings at Statehouse – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170530/protesters-disrupt-legislative-proceedings-at-statehouse
— Senate approves property tax freeze – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170530/senate-approves-property-tax-freeze

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Cheri Bustos, Darin LaHood unite to save Peoria ag lab from Trump budget – Matt Buedel
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170530/cheri-bustos-darin-lahood-unite-to-save-peoria-ag-lab-from-trump-budget

 

SOUTHERN
— Illinois Legislature, governor set national futility record with budget drought – AP
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/state-and-regional/illinois-legislature-governor-set-national-futility-record-with-budget-drought/article_bec528ba-91c9-5095-b26e-4abe071b1248.html

 

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Hate Crime Bill Heads to Gov. Rauner’s Desk  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors DEMONIZE, DENIGRATE, AND CONDEMN AS BEING HATERS THOSE WHO ARE Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://newschannel20.com/news/local/hate-crime-bill-heads-to-gov-rauners-desk

 

FOX ILLINOIS & NEWS CHANNEL 20
— March to Springfield Leaders Block Doors to Gov. Rauner’s Office – Esther Kwon
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/protesters-block-doors-to-gov-rauners-office-05-30-2017
http://newschannel20.com/news/local/protesters-block-doors-to-gov-rauners-office

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Fundraising campaign underway to preserve 1897 Wheaton mansion  Wheaton Park District estimates cost to move, restore building at $1 million – ERIC SCHELKOPF
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/05/30/fundraising-campaign-underway-to-preserve-1897-wheaton-mansion/agwbvq3/

 

WAND
— Police pulling protesters blocking access to Rauner’s office
http://www.wandtv.com/story/35548734/police-arresting-protesters-blocking-access-to-rauners-office

 

WYMG
— Rauner rips Senate property tax freeze
http://wymg.com/news/101101-rauner-rips-senate-property-tax-freeze/

 

SOUTH COOK NEWS
— Hastings attacks Rauner for misleading school funding data – John Myers
http://southcooknews.com/stories/511119116-hastings-attacks-rauner-for-misleading-school-funding-data

 

KANKAKEE TIMES
— Trotter: ‘Misinformation’ surrounding school funding formula prevents forward motion on budget deal – Glenn Minnis
http://kankakeetimes.com/stories/511118968-trotter-misinformation-surrounding-school-funding-formula-prevents-forward-motion-on-budget-deal

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Illinois’ Income tax hike: which Chicagoland communities will pay the most?  (DIERSEN: How much more would the taxpayers in your zip code pay?  Wheaton South (60189) is ranked 45th with 15,132 taxpayers and an average state income tax increase of $1,341 for a total increase of $20,292,012.)
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511121347-illinois-income-tax-hike-which-chicagoland-communities-will-pay-the-most#new_tab

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— TREASONOUS: State House passes bill barring state, local authorities from holding person based on some federal immigration laws – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/state-house-passes-bill-barring-state-local-authorities-from-holding/article_fe186b52-4499-11e7-93cb-bf50e5b7e39f.html

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives rips new school funding formula as worse than before – Richard Jones
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511121474-ives-rips-new-school-funding-formula-as-worse-than-before
— No accountability, no money make college grant program a mistake, Ives says – Hoang Tran
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511121576-no-accountability-no-money-make-college-grant-program-a-mistake-ives-says

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Pastor Grantee Under Blagojevich and Quinn Administrations Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud & Money Laundering Concerning Summer Food Program
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/05/30/pastor-grantee-under-blagojevich-and-quinn-administrations-plead-guilty-to-wire-fraud-money-laundering-concerning-summer-food-program/
— Robo-Calls Asks for Calls to Althoff Against “False Birth Certificate” Bill
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/05/30/robo-calls-asks-for-calls-to-althoff-against-false-birth-certificate-bill/
— Tobin Blasts Senate Democrats for Retroactive Tax Hike
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/05/30/tobin-blsts-senate-democrats-for-retroactive-tax-hike/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP unleashes end of session robocalls against House Democrats
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/30/ilgop-unleashes-end-of-session-robocalls-against-house-democrats/
— Rauner responds *** Claypool: “Racially discriminatory state funding is a cancer upon CPS” (DIERSEN: Democrats run Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, etc.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/30/claypool-racially-discriminatory-state-funding-is-a-cancer-upon-cps/
— Durkin responds – Madigan responds *** Rauner slams House’s Thompson Center sale legislation (DIERSEN: Who slams what you do?  I should write a book about those who slam what I do. They are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and/or they a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/30/rauner-slams-houses-thompson-center-sale-legislation/

 

GATEWAY PUNDIT
— CHAOS AT TEXAS STATE HOUSE! Democrat Attacks Republican After He Calls ICE on Illegals in Building
http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/05/democrat-threatens-shoot-gop-lawmaker-texas-house-floor-calls-ice-illegal-protesters/

 

GOPUSA
— After turn to leftwing politics, 10M subscribers drop ESPN  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, companies act like they are arms of the Democrat Party.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25010
— San Diego schools sued over anti-Islamophobia campaign  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote Islam.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25045

 

DAILY CALLER
— OUTRAGEOUS: Illinois House Blocks Arrest Of Illegal Immigrants, Makes Voter Registration Automatic – ANDERS HAGSTROM
http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/30/illinois-house-blocks-arrest-of-illegal-immigrants-makes-voter-registration-automatic/
— Spicer Ends First Press Briefing In 15 Days By Criticizing ‘Fake News’ And ‘False Narratives’ – Kaitlan Collins  (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents the ONLY news that is not fake and the ONLY news that is worth reading is the news that they put out.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/30/spicer-ends-first-press-briefing-in-15-days-by-criticizing-fake-news-and-false-narratives/
— With A Tweet, Trump Undercuts His Criticism Of Articles Based On Anonymous Sources – Chuck Ross  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always used anonymous sources to demonize me, to denigrate me, and to condemn me.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/30/with-a-tweet-trump-undercuts-his-criticism-of-articles-based-on-anonymous-sources/

 

BREITBART
— Texas State Rep. Claims Death Threats, Assault from Fellow House Members – BOB PRICE AND ILDEFONSO ORTIZ
http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/29/texas-state-rep-claims-death-threats-assault-fellow-house-members/
— Majority of Swedes Think Media Lies About the Impact of Mass Migration – VIRGINIA HALE
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/30/majority-swedes-media-lies-mass-migration/

 

PJ MEDIA
— Son, Don’t Marry a Feminist – SUZANNE VENKER
https://pjmedia.com/parenting/2017/05/24/son-dont-marry-a-feminist/

 

NEWSMAX
— World Retirement Savings Gap Seen Reaching $400 Trillion by 2050
http://www.newsmax.com/Finance/Personal-Finance/World-Retirement-Savings-trillion/2017/05/29/id/792967/

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Illinois House approves minimum wage hike
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article153374209.html

 

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Judge Grants Anonymity to Latest Hastert Sex Abuse Accuser  A county judge has ruled that an Illinois man can remain anonymous as he sues Dennis Hastert, saying the former House Speaker sexually assaulted him when he was a fourth-grader.
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2017-05-30/judge-grants-anonymity-to-latest-hastert-sex-abuse-accuser

 

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “TRUMP DOESN’T READ HIS DAILY INTELLIGENCE BRIEFINGS; PREFERS BIG PICTURES INSTEAD.”
http://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-does-not-read-white-house-top-secret-intelligence-briefings-big-617515

 

METRO WEEKLY
— Illinois lawmakers pushing slate of 3 pro-LGBTQ bills  Bills would increase LGBT appointees, eliminate “gay panic” defense, and allow trans people to amend their vital records – John Riley  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.metroweekly.com/2017/05/illinois-lawmakers-pushing-slate-pro-lgbtq-bills/

May 25 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— State memo: Tax bill may not survive constitutional, fed challenges – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/state-memo-tax-bill-may-not-survive-constitutional-fed-challenges/
— CPS board approves big new borrowing, new chief of purchasing – Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/cps-board-approves-big-new-borrowing-new-chief-of-purchasing/
— Reluctant aldermen relax shooting range rules with minor changes – Fran Spielman  (DIERSEN: Democrats do not want members of the following groups to have firearms: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for long time.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/reluctant-aldermen-to-relax-shooting-range-rules-with-minor-changes/
— Attorneys: Ex-House speaker Dennis Hastert seeks lawsuit settlement – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/attorneys-former-house-speaker-seeks-lawsuit-settlement/
— Rules outlined for public participation at Chicago City Council meetings – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rules-laid-out-for-public-participation-at-city-council-meetings/
(FROM WHEATON CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS: The opportunity to speak to the City Council is provided for those who have a question or comment on an agenda item or a City of Wheaton issue. The City Council appreciates hearing from our residents and your thoughts and questions are valued. The City Council strives to make the best decisions for the City and public input is very helpful. Respect for the duties of the City Council and for the democratic process will be adhered to—in this regard, civility and a sense of decorum will be strictly followed. All speakers must address their comments to the Mayor. Comments that are personally condescending will not be permitted. Speakers shall be courteous and should not make statements that are personally disrespectful to members of the City Council. Please use the podium in the center aisle as the proceedings are videotaped. Please announce your name and address before commenting—all public comments are limited to five (5) minutes and each citizen will be permitted to speak only once. Comments related to specific agenda items can be made when the item is discussed. If your matter needs to be discussed in more detail, please attend the City Council’s monthly Coffee with Council Session or present your comments in writing. A member of the public may request that a Consent Agenda item be removed from the Consent Agenda during Citizens to be Heard. The Mayor may ask for a brief explanation of the reason for the request. The item will be removed from the Consent Agenda upon the concurrence of any member of the City Council. If the item is not removed, the member of the public may address the Consent Agenda item during “Citizens to be Heard.”)

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Business leaders to Rauner, Madigan: Let’s make a budget deal or else – Robert Reed  (DIERSEN: Which “business leaders” dominate your municipality, your township/ward, your county, and Illinois?  How much clout do they have to destroy individuals, organizations, companies, governments, etc.?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/ct-civic-leaders-illinois-budget-robert-reed-0524-biz-20170524-column.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: 632 Carrier jobs will soon move from Indiana to Mexico – Danielle Paquette
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-carrier-factory-jobs-mexico-trump-20170525-story.html
— Hastert lawyer seeks settlement with sex abuse victim in $3.5M hush-money lawsuit – Hannah Leone
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-hastert-civil-settlement-talks-st-0524-20170524-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Chicago only major U.S. city to lose population from 2015 to 2016 – Marwa Eltagouri (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run Chicago focus on driving out of Chicago individuals, organizations, and companies that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-census-met-20170524-story.html 

 

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH THREE BIG COLOR GRAPHICS: Population decline now reaching into suburbs – Jake Griffin  (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run Chicago focus on driving out of Chicago individuals, organizations, and companies that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for long time.  Those Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs who run Wheaton also focus on driving the aforesaid out of suburbs, and especially Republicans like me.  Based on my having lived in a western suburb since 1978, I should write a book about the aforesaid Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170525/population-decline-now-reaching-into-suburbs
— $25 million questions remain as tollway set to again study Route 53 extension – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170525/editorial-25-million-questions-remain-as-tollway-set-to-again-study-route-53-extension
— How Wheaton Park District could help save Loretto mansion – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170524/how-wheaton-park-district-could-help-save-loretto-mansion

 

NBC5
— Addiction Counselors Die From Opioid Overdoses at Pa. Facility  Needles, baggies and cigarettes littered the scene. The counselors each tested positive for heroin and fentanyl. – Alicia Victoria Lozano
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Two-Addiction-Counselors-Die-From-Opioid-Overdoses–424109864.html

 

CLTV
— Senate GOP Leader Radogno: “No Intention” of Voting for Senate Plan in Current Form – JORDAN MUCK
http://cltv.com/2017/05/24/senate-gop-leader-radogno-no-intention-of-voting-for-senate-plan-in-current-form/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— We’re counting on Tribune’s publisher to save Chicago journalism – Patrick Reardon  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, and other news outlets act as arms of the Democrat Party.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170525/OPINION/170529969
— Chicago loses population for the third year in a row – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run Chicago focus on driving out of Chicago individuals, organizations, and companies that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for long time.  Those Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs who run Wheaton also focus on driving the aforesaid out of Wheaton, and especially Republicans like me.  Based on my having lived in Wheaton since 1978, I should write a book about the aforesaid Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170525/BLOGS02/170529934

 

WTTW
— Illinois Budget Now in Madigan’s Court – Amanda Vinicky
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/05/24/illinois-budget-now-madigan-s-court

 

DNA INFO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Racist Flyers Urge Black Chicagoans To Help Deport Latino Neighbors.”
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170524/englewood/racist-flyers-urge-black-chicagoans-help-deport-latino-neighbors
— America’s Shrinking City: Chicago’s Population Decline Continued In 2016 – Tanveer Ali and Peter Jones  (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run Chicago focus on driving individuals, organizations, and companies out Chicago that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for long time.  Those Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs who run Wheaton also focus on driving the aforesaid out of Wheaton, and especially me.  Based on my having lived in Wheaton since 1978, I should write a book about the aforesaid Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs.)
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170525/south-loop/chicago-population-decrease-black-population-census

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Senate Democrats take action; situation still tense – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170524/bernard-schoenburg-senate-democrats-take-action-situation-still-tense
— Trump budget draws different Illinois reviews – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170524/trump-budget-draws-different-illinois-reviews

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Senate Dems back tax hikes – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2017-05-25/senate-dems-back-tax-hikes.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump praises Duterte’s deadly drug war in leaked transcript  Phone conversation took place April 29 – JOSHUA BERLINGER AND ELISE LABOTT
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trump-praises-dutertes-deadly-drug-war-in-leaked-transcript/720812663
— HUD secretary Ben Carson: Poverty is largely ‘a state of mind’  Retired neurosurgeon gives radio interview – SABA HAMEDY
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/hud-secretary-ben-carson-poverty-is-largely-a-state-of-mind/721301365

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Local legislators blast Trump plan – Dennis Moran
http://www.qconline.com/news/local/local-legislators-blast-trump-plan/article_d38d47ea-dd42-526c-92ea-2dc1eefe9811.html

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Illinois Counties Team Up to Make Jury Pools More Diverse – AP  (DIERSEN: Democrats run Illinois.  One could argue that members of the following groups in Illinois cannot get a fair trial in Illinois because Democrats have so viciously demonized, denigrated, and condemned them: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/illinois-counties-team-make-jury-pools-more-diverse#stream/0

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Legislation requiring cost estimate on new state mandates heads to Gov. Rauner – Dan McCaleb
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/legislation-requiring-cost-estimate-on-new-state-mandates-heads-to/article_c4fb41fc-40af-11e7-a37d-9fb8db6aad63.html

 

ILLINOIS HOME PAGE
— Rauner denies alleged ties to Proft papers  Denies knowledge of controversial, privately-funded newspaper organization – Emilee Fannon
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/capitol-news/rauner-denies-alleged-ties-to-proft-papers/721247660
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Despite donating $2.5 million to Liberty Principles PAC, Governor Bruce Rauner denies he has any knowledge of a controversial, privately-funded newspaper organization run by the same political operative. Dan Proft is a conservative radio talk show host who runs the Liberty Principles super PAC. Proft also launched a private news publishing group, which is not required to disclose it’s donor or “investor” list. Last week, Democrats accused Proft’s ‘Local Government Information Services’ of spreading “fake news” in an alleged plot to sabotage the effort to alter the education funding formula. They claimed without providing any evidence that the erroneous, outdated information published in these papers was planted by the Rauner administration.)

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— State Board of Elections asked to do their job – Rule on complaint against Frank Mautino campaign – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/05/state-board-of-elections-asked-to-do-their-job-rule-on-complaint-against-frank-mautino-campaign/
— Bill introduced to change Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act after DuPage official outed – John Kraft  (DIERSEN: The GAO manager who took the lead in wasting my GAO career and in getting rid of me boasted that he got Congress to change a law because of me. I got full-time federal service credit while I worked only part-time for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969. Because he was so furious about that, he got Congress to change the law so that part-time federal work is now prorated. If I had not been grandfathered in, that law change would have cost me about 1 1/2 years of federal service credit.)
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/05/bill-introduced-to-change-public-officer-prohibited-activities-act-after-dupage-official-outed/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Like previous violations of law by public officials in DuPage and other counties, instead of following the law, they simply get the law changed – which is their right to try and accomplish, but it sets a bad precedent for Illinois public officials – one that essentially breeds corruption by demonstrating that laws do not matter. Previous changes have been to pass a Bill concerning the election code, and backdate its effective date to allow extended times for publication of referendum. Another was to change the township code to authorize giving away mulch and delivering it onto private property. And changing the way drug funds must be utilized, after writing about a rogue State’s Attorney who chose to spend it outside what the current law allowed. If this is what we have come to in Illinois, someone should tell us exactly which laws are to be followed, and which ones can be safely ignored. Anything short of that, “Break the Law Change the Law” will become our State motto.)

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Anti-Baby Forces Lie, Spin and Attack to Kill More Babies – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/05/voice-your-support-for-defenders-of-life/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— COOK COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES OPT OUT OF PAID TIME OFF, MINIMUM WAGE HIKE MANDATES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/05/41-cook-county-municipalities-opt-out-of-paid-time-off-minimum-wage-hike-mandates.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— After years of ginning up pension envy, BGA finally clears the air
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/25/after-years-of-ginning-up-pension-envy-bga-finally-clears-the-air/
— An anti-Rauner says “Rauner gets deer in the headlights look after Proft question.”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/25/rauner-gets-deer-in-the-headlights-look-after-proft-question/
— Fingers point over continued Chicago population loss  (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run Chicago focus on driving out of Chicago individuals, organizations, and companies that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for long time.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/25/fingers-point-over-continued-chicago-population-loss/

 

NATIONAL FAMILIES IN ACTION
— What Will Legal Marijuana Cost Employers?
http://www.nationalfamilies.org/reports/What_Will_Legal_Marijuana_Cost_Employers–Complete.pdf

 

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— Ives: It’s Immoral To Put That Much Debt On Other People’s Backs
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/ives-its-immoral-to-put-that-much-debt-on-other-peoples-backs

 

GOPUSA
— Minneapolis mayor speaks at mosque to reassure Muslims she stands with them  (DIERSEN: Which individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries DO NOT STAND WITH YOU?  The following DO NOT STAND WITH ME: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=24879
— Aggressive Guardian reporter alleges he was body slammed by GOP candidate
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=24888
— Late-Night Trump Hatred vs. Primetime News
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=24906

 

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— GREAT MOMENTS IN FAKE NEWS ‘JOURNALISM’ – Larry Elder (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents not only glorify and praise the Democrat news media and pander to the Democrat news media, they act as operatives or as dupes for the Democrat news media.  My critics/opponents focus on destroying me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/great-moments-in-fake-news-journalism/

 

THE BLAZE
— Advertisers are starting to drop Sean Hannity – here’s why – Carlos Garcia (DIERSEN: He who pays the piper calls the tunes. I do not need or want advertisers. All the time and money needed to put GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and to send them out comes from me. But if I did have advertisers, my critics/opponents would destroy them.  My critics/opponents are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means. They are disciples of Saul Alinsky.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/05/24/advertisers-are-starting-to-drop-sean-hannity-heres-why/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Fox News host Sean Hannity began losing sponsors Wednesday over the controversy from his coverage of a conspiracy theory involving the death of a DNC staffer Seth Rich. Hannity blamed left-wing media activists who were targeting his advertisers over the sensationalistic story. According to Buzzfeed News, who had a reporter contact each of Hannity’s advertisers, Cars.com was the first sponsor to drop Hannity.)

 

NEWS BUSTERS
— CNN’s Byers: Conservative ‘Anti-Media Rhetoric,’ ‘Incivility’ Caused Montana Incident – Curtis Houck
http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/curtis-houck/2017/05/25/cnns-byers-conservative-anti-media-rhetoric-incivility-caused

 

DAILY CALLER
— ‘I’m Sick And Tired Of You Guys’: GOP Candidate Allegedly Punches And Choke Slams Reporter – Thomas Phippen
http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/24/reporter-claims-he-was-body-slammed-by-gop-candidate-audio/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Europe’s denial of Islamic terrorism threat perplexes security specialists – Rowan Scarborough
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/23/manchester-bombing-reveals-europes-denial-of-islam/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— MUSLIMS INVADE U.S. ‘IN THE NAME OF ALLAH’ Americans collecting big cash from feds to help with ‘migrant’ influx – GREG COROMBOS
http://www.wnd.com/2017/05/muslims-invade-u-s-in-the-name-of-allah/

 

POLITICO
— White House tries to avoid ‘paralysis’ amid investigation – JOSH DAWSEY, ALEX ISENSTADT and ELIANA JOHNSON  (DIERSEN: Constructively, all during the almost 30 years that I worked for the federal government, my Democrat superiors had me under investigation.  Nevertheless, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 33.)
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/25/russia-white-house-staff-238802
— Trump ditches his feud in gracious visit with the pope – LOUIS NELSON and GIADA ZAMPANO  (DIERSEN: The term “feud” hints/implies/argues/shouts that the parties have equal power.  My critics/opponents in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois have tremendous religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.  They have the power to destroy any individual, any organization, any company, and any government in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.  What do you say those who say that I have a “feud” with my critics/opponents, that is, that I have equal power with them?)
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/24/trump-meets-with-pope-francis-238752

 

AOL NEWS
— Chicago’s “March on McDonald’s” takes aim at “the Donald Trump of employers” – ERIC LUTZ
https://www.aol.com/article/finance/2017/05/24/chicagos-march-on-mcdonalds-takes-aim-at-the-donald-trump-o/22107382/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: According to individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors, YOU ARE A DISCRIMINATOR IF YOU DO NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST THOSE WHO ARE Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/24/us/politics/betsy-devos-refuses-to-rule-out-giving-funds-to-schools-that-discriminate.html
— Fox News Pushes Back Against Claim It Tried to Silence Ex-Host – NIRAJ CHOKSHI  (DIERSEN: Should I write a book or should I file lawsuits against those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who focus on silencing me?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/24/business/media/fox-news-sexual-harassment-lawsuit.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: All It Takes Is a Story and Someone to Believe It – Jim Rutenberg  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who immediately believe anything and everything that is negative that is said or written about me. They immediately believe anything and everything that my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes say or write about me.  Because of that, they are filled with hatred against me. How should I deal with that?  My critics/opponents in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/24/business/media/seth-rich-fox-news-sean-hannity.html

 

DENVER POST
— Study finds signs of brain changes in pot smokers – AP  (DIERSEN: Many, if not most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes talk and/or act like a) they smoke pot and/or b) they want to smoke pot legally.)
http://www.denverpost.com/2014/04/15/study-finds-signs-of-brain-changes-in-pot-smokers/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— GOP Leads Efforts to Pass State Laws It Says Protect Free Speech  Moves follows high-profile demonstrations against conservative speakers – Douglas Belkin  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes despised if not hated those who spoke at TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois events while I was its chairman 2005-2012.  Then again, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes despise if not hate just about everyone and everything.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/gop-leads-efforts-to-pass-state-laws-it-says-protect-free-speech-1495633943

 

BLOOMBERG
— Trump’s Toxic Budget Is a Cheap Win With the Right People  “We know the president’s budget isn’t going to be passed as it is.” – Peter Coy  (DIERSEN: Of course, those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that hate federal employees and hate federal retirees are overjoyed about anything that harms federal employees and/or federal retirees.  In your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois, which individuals, organizations, companies, and governments are the most filled with hatred of federal employees and of federal retirees?  On what do they base their hatred?)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-05-25/trump-s-toxic-budget-is-a-cheap-win-with-the-right-people

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— 17% of Americans Are at Risk of ‘Unaffordable’ Insurance Under GOP Healthcare Bill – Elizabeth O’Brien  (DIERSEN: Because I am a federal retiree, my wife and I have subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance for life.  We pay only $5,763/year for coverage that others would have to pay $23,051/year for.  Obviously, to get that $17,288/year subsidy, we have to pay $5,763/year.)
http://time.com/money/4792626/cbo-how-many-left-uninsured/
— Financial independence ‘a hell of a lot easier if you target a basic lifestyle’ – Paul Clitheroe (DIERSEN: Since we got married in 1978, my wife and I have a) tried to limit our spending as though only one of us had income and b) tried to save the most we can for our retirement.  My critics/opponents stress that we would have far less money today if I had not avoided the draft and if we a) had children, b) had adopted, and/or c) had become foster parents.  My critics/opponents demonize, denigrate, and condemn my wife and I as being selfish rich DINKs (dual income, no kids).)
http://moneymag.com.au/paul-clitheroe-financial-independence/

 

REAL GOP ILLINOIS
— Rauner’s firm GTCR losing millions of dollars for Illinois
https://realgopillinois.com/2017/05/25/rauners-gtcr-losing-millions-for-illinois/

May 22 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: 4 dead, 34 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings –
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/4-men-shot-across-chicago-in-3-hours-overnight/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasing, those who promote illegal immigration, including those who run Chicago, make it clear that they are also anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/one-chicago-pro-immigrant-campaign-promotes-city-3-million-stories/
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Obama Back On World Stage – Lynn Sweet (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will anti-Trumps declare Obama to be the real President of the United States and that everyone should follow Obama and not Trump?)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/scheduled/
— Trump urges Mideast nations to drive out ‘Islamic extremism’ – AP  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about “Republican” party leaders in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois a) who demonize, denigrate, and condemn as being extremists those like me who support the Republican Party platform and b) who focus on driving Republicans like me out of the Republican Party.  These “Republican” party leaders are really Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, or RINOs.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/president-donald-trump-gears-up-for-address-to-muslim-world/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trump “Durbin compares Trump to attention-seeking Blagojevich.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-dick-durbin-donald-trump-20170522-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump could cost Republicans a generation of voters.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-hurt-republicans-20170522-story.html
— Sheriff David Clarke, extremist for hire – Mary Sanchez  (DIERSEN: Who calls you an extremist?  Members of the following groups call me an extremist: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors as well as those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-sheriff-david-clarke-trump-20170519-story.html
— You’re fired! How to deal with it – Steve Rosen  (DIERSEN: Constructively, to be forced to retire, is the same as being fired.  In 1997, my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer.” In 1998, I dealt with that by having my attorney, Walter T. Charlton (https://www.martindale.com/arlington/virginia/walter-t-charlton-1728803-a/), file a lawsuit against GAO in Washington, DC.  In 2000, that lawsuit was transferred to Chicago.  SEE: https://gopillinois.com/documents/)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/yourmoney/sns-201705080004–tms–kidmoneyctnsr-a20170508-20170508-story.html
— CHICAGO TRIBUNE HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: When ‘culture fit’ is really a bias cover – Mark Newman  (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, employers want employees who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors. 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.inc.com/mark-newman/is-company-culture-a-cover-for-unconscious-bias.html
— Engage to win – Marcel Schwantes  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, those who “won” had the most success in getting rid of employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20170522/281861528444347

WGN RADIO

— Politics with Rick Pearson Full Show 5/21/17 – JASMINE COOPER (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in Illinois, you promote the destruction of Illinois.)
http://wgnradio.com/2017/05/21/the-sunday-spin-politics-with-rick-pearson-full-show-52117/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Graduates walk out on Pence at Notre Dame commencement – AP  (DIERSEN: Of course, those who walked out have already received many job offers from employers that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170521/news/305219958/
— Each classic car owner has a story to share – Matt Avery  (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) hate cars, b) hate General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, c) hate those who own/owned cars made by General Motors, Ford, or Chrysler, d) hate unions, and e) hate past, present, and future union members.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20170522/each-classic-car-owner-has-a-story-to-share

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: The doctor is out – BRIGID SWEENEY
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170520/ISSUE01/170519811
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Why so many young Chicago men pull the trigger – ARTHUR J. LURIGIO AND SIDNEY H. WEISSMAN
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170519/ISSUE07/170519818

 

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Former Chief Deputy Stan Bond to run for Kane County clerk – Editorial
http://www.kcchronicle.com/2017/05/18/former-chief-deputy-stan-bond-to-run-for-kane-county-clerk/axcslbk/

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you promote pot in Illinois, you promote the destruction of Illinois.
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/illinois-lawmakers-consider-medical-marijuanas-effect-opioid-addiction

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump budget: $800 billion in Medicaid cuts  GOP program would cut Medicaid by 25% by 2026 – MJ LEE & TAMI LUHBY
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trump-budget-800-billion-in-medicaid-cuts/718308132

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Criminals take advantage of ‘sanctuary’ cities, legal pro says – Chandra Lye
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511112644-criminals-take-advantage-of-sanctuary-cities-legal-pro-says
— Like the vets it honors, DuPage foundation reaches its goals – Michael McGrady
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511113795-like-the-vets-it-honors-dupage-foundation-reaches-its-goals
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Approximately 100 local veterans of World War II and the Korean War got their due and the Honor Flight Chicago got its financial backing at the DuPage Veterans Foundation’s sixth annual fundraiser recently. Richard Jorgensen, the president of the foundation, told the DuPage Policy Journal that the event met its goals with flying colors. “We considered it to be a very successful event,” he said. “Our event is really two things: one, to honor World War I and Korea War-era veterans for their service, and second, it is a fundraiser to donate the money to Honor Flight Chicago. Those were the two goals of our event.” Jorgensen said the fundraiser drew more than 1,000 attendees, including Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Chicago radio talk show host Dan Proft. Proft is a principal of Local Government Information Services, which owns this publication. Jorgensen said he estimated the fundraiser garnered approximately $55,000 this year, adding to the more than $200,000 it has raised through past events.)

 

CRISIS CREATIN RAUNER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Rauner says that Rauner said “Crisis creates opportunity. Crisis creates leverage to change … and we’ve got to use that leverage of the crisis to force structural change.”  During the 1980s and 1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO used budget cuts to get rid of GAO employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.
https://www.crisiscreatinrauner.com/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS SING STATE SONG WHILE ILLINOIS BURNS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/05/illinois-lawmakers-sing-state-song-while-illinois-burns-videos.html
— THORNER: SEN. MCCONCHIE REVIEWS ILLINOIS’ BUDGET CRISIS WITH GOP WOMEN’S GROUP
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/05/thorner-senator-mcconchie-reviews-illinois-budget-crisis-with-gop-womens-group.html
— KNIGHT: ACLU EMPLOYS EX-CONS TO CANVASS VOTERS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/05/knight-aclu-employs-ex-cons-to-canvass-voters.html
— STATE REP. JEANNE IVES “WE NEED TO REMOVE FRANK MAUTINO”
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/05/state-rep-jeanne-ives-we-need-to-remove-frank-mautino-video.html
— DOES THE MINIMUM WAGE PREVENT POVERTY? (DIERSEN: What did you do with the money that you earned at the minimum wage?  I used the money that I earned working part-time for the minimum wage 1964-1966 washing dishes in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights to buy a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint to use to commute to classes at UIC from my parents’ home in Crete.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/05/does-the-minimum-wage-prevent-poverty-video.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Push is on for Springfield casino  (DIERSEN: To promote gambling in Springfield is to promote the destruction of Springfield.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/22/push-is-on-for-springfield-casino/

 

NEWSMAX
— The Alt-Left Opposing Trump Are Deplorable Freeloaders – Denis Kleinfeld
http://www.newsmax.com/Finance/Kleinfeld/Alt-Left-Deplorable-Freeloaders-trump/2017/05/22/id/791498/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Journalists Spread Fake News About Ivanka Trump – Alex Pfeiffer  (DIERSEN: Since 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have charged me with using GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to spread fake news.  According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, the only “real” news is news that they approve of.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/21/journalists-spread-fake-news-about-ivanka-trump/
— U.S. Allots $200K In Europe To Promote ‘Positive Narratives’ About Refugees – Alex Pfeiffer  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trump television stations, anti-Trump newspapers, anti-Trump radio stations, anti-Trump websites, anti-Trump etc. act like they get lots of money from Democrats, from Libertarians, and from Greens to promote a) positive narratives about Democrats, about Libertarians, about Greens, about the Democrat Party platform, about the Libertarian Party platform, and about the Green Party platform and b) promote negative narratives about Republicans and about the Republican Party platform.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/21/us-plans-to-spend-200k-in-europe-to-promote-positive-narratives-about-refugees/

 

THE BLAZE
— What has happened to Fox News’ ratings since O’Reilly’s departure? The answer is shocking – Justin Haskins  (DIERSEN: It seems like those who have taken over Fox News want to destroy Fox News.  Those who took over TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois destroyed TAPROOT.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes glorify and praise those who took over TAPROOT.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/05/21/what-has-happened-to-fox-news-ratings-since-oreillys-departure-the-answer-is-shocking/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: About one month later, Fox News has a completely different news lineup, and the results thus far have been nothing short of disastrous. On Thursday, TV Newser reported Fox News, which once dominated its competitors in virtually every timeslot, is now losing across the board in the key 25-54 demographic. The results are most notable in primetime, which used to carry Fox News’ most reliable audience. Now, Fox News is running a distant third to hosts who previously drew audiences half the size of O’Reilly’s.)

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— As usual, liberals dominate college commencement addresses – Lonny Leitner
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/05/as_usual_liberals_dominate_college_commencement_addresses.html

 

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES
— Showing Compassion – Tim Hetzner  (DIERSEN: Who do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes show compassion for? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes show compassion for those who they manipulate/dominate.)
http://devotions.lccharities.org/2017/05/22/showing-compassion/

 

THE HILL
— Republicans fearing for their safety as anger, threats mount – CRISTINA MARCOS  (DIERSEN: Who are the most hate-filled anti-Trumps in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois? I should write a book about the most hate-filled anti-Trumps in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/334333-republicans-fearing-for-their-safety-as-anger-threats-mount

 

POLITICO
— Tillerson holds a press conference without U.S. media – HADAS GOLD and ANNIE KARNI  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, and RINO politicians who do not want me to a) know about their events or other activities, b) promote their events or other activities, c) attend their events, or d) report on their events.)
http://www.politico.com/blogs/on-media/2017/05/21/tillerson-no-reporters-press-238658

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In a front page top of fold editorial unethically made to look like a news article, anti-Trumps promote cheap labor and mass/illegal immigration.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/21/us/politics/utah-economy-jobs.html
— It Was Hard This Year to Keep Politics Out of High School Yearbooks – DANA GOLDSTEIN  (DIERSEN: If there had been anything in my 1966 Crete-Monee High School yearbbok that indicated that I was a Republican, 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.nytimes.com/2017/05/21/us/politics/high-school-yearbooks-presidential-election.html
— Plotting an O’Reilly Comeback With an Eye on Fox – Jim Rutenberg
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/21/business/media/rivals-see-chance-to-challenge-fox-news.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Whites viciously demonize, viciously denigrate, and viciously condemn Whites. Ever-increasingly, for their self-defense, Whites are buying firearms and ammunition.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/22/opinion/white-supremacist-confederate-monuments-nazi.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— From ‘Nut job’ to ‘Wacko,’ Trump’s history of using insulting words mocks mental health – Amy B Wang  (DIERSEN: From what I can tell, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes call me far worse things than “nut job.”  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes count on me keeping my policy of forgiving those who trespass against me.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/05/20/from-nut-job-to-wacko-trump-has-a-history-of-insulting-others-mental-health/
— Trump, Hill Republicans target ‘overly generous compensation’ for federal employees – Joe Davidson  (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois a) want “cheap labor,” b) do not want the federal government to be a “model employer,” and c) hate federal employees and hate federal retirees.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/05/22/trump-hill-republicans-target-overly-generous-compensation-for-feds/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: With President Trump targeting federal employees’ retirement programs and House Republicans taking aim at their compensation generally, Uncle Sam’s goal of being a model employer looks shaky. The administration’s fiscal 2018 budget proposal, scheduled for release Tuesday, includes a series of cuts to retirement programs, as The Washington Post reported last week. Then, amid a torrent of reports denoting Trump as unfit, unprepared and unbecoming, Republicans took time for a hearing to promote the notion that feds are overpaid. Together, the White House and congressional actions are a clear indication of Republican intent to extract savings at the expense of the workforce. At Thursday’s House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing, Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), chairman of the government operations subcommittee, complained “taxpayers are stuck paying for overly generous compensation” that “rewards tenure rather than performance.” Meadows, chairman of the right-wing House Freedom Caucus, always makes a point of praising “an incredibly dedicated federal workforce” and visiting their workplaces. That he is not a fed-basher demonstrates how pervasive his position is among Republicans who control Congress. With Republican Trump running the White House, Democrats are outnumbered in their attempt to protect workers from further incursions into their pocketbooks.)

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Anti-Trump Democrats Invite Chaos  If they succeed in bouncing the president from office, they may find that what comes next is even worse. –  Ted Van Dyk
https://www.wsj.com/articles/anti-trump-democrats-invite-chaos-1495403069

 

USA TODAY
— In protest, students walk out on Mike Pence’s Notre Dame commencement speech – Laken Litman  (DIERSEN: Of course, those who walked out have already received many job offers from employers that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/05/21/mike-pence-notre-dame-speech/335083001/
— Here’s the new retirement goal: Love your job and keep working – Darla Mercado  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, few, if any of my Democrat coworkers “loved” their jobs.  They focused on helping their supervisors and superiors meet their Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion quotas, goals, and targets, that is, they helped their supervisors and superiors get rid of Post Office, IRS, and GAO employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran. By way of contrast, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 33.  In addition, I served on the executive committee of a job-related professional association 1983-1996.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2017/05/22/retirement-love-your-job-keep-working/335023001/

 

AAUW
— Student loan debt is now a $1.3-trillion problem burdening 44 million borrowers. Experts are talking about the effects of student debt on the economy, but they aren’t talking about its disproportionate effects on women.  (DIERSEN: Since the 1960s, employers have been under tremendous pressure to hire, to retain, and to promote women, that is, to not hire, retain, or promote men.  To give preference to one group is to discriminate against another group.)
http://www.aauw.org/research/deeper-in-debt/

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— GAO: Federal Improper Payments Reached $144B in Fiscal 2016 – Jane Edwards
http://www.executivegov.com/2017/05/gao-federal-improper-payments-reached-144b-in-fiscal-2016/

 

COLUMBIA JOURNAL REVIEW
— Trump and trickle-down press persecution – Jonathan Peters  (DIERSEN: Who focuses on delegitimizing you and delegitimizing what you do? I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who focus on delegitimizing me and delegitimizing my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.  Should I retaliate?)
https://www.cjr.org/local_news/trump-and-trickle-down-press-persecution.php
(FROM THE ARTICLE: IT’S BECOME CLEAR IN RECENT MONTHS that Donald Trump’s growling at the national press has, in many ways, backfired. The New York Times and The Washington Post are producing exceptional and indignant stories about the new administration. Subscriptions have surged. Cable news ratings are hitting record highs. And nonprofit outlets like Mother Jones and ProPublica have seen a major increase in donations. Times Editor Dean Baquet put it this way in late February: “There was a long time when the press wondered about its place in society. . . What’s happened in the last couple of months, I have to say, has been tremendous for news organizations. Our mission is clearer than it’s ever been.” I’m excited about the press’s reinvigoration, too, but I’m also worried about Trump’s anti-press words and deeds—and their trickle-down consequences for state and local journalists. I contacted 16 editors or publishers of state and local newspapers in California, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas to ask if their papers had seen post-election bumps in subscriptions or readership. Their circulations range from 8,000 to 200,000 daily. Seven responded, and only one reported growth. The others didn’t know why they hadn’t seen growth or said their local focus might be to blame. I don’t want to lean too heavily on these results, which are anecdotal. But they only add to my concern that Trump’s anti-press antics will inspire unprecedented attempts to delegitimize the state and local press.)

May 20 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Retail closures leaving holes in government budgets – Andy Shaw
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/weekend-watch-retail-closures-leaving-holes-in-government-budgets/2012508/

 

CBS2
— Emanuel’s Borrow Plan To Bail Out CPS Met With Mixed Reactions – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/05/20/emanuels-borrow-plan-to-bail-out-cps-gets-mixed-reactions/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump signs $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia during visit – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-in-saudi-arabia-20170520-story.html
— Local Republicans, Democrats praise appointment in Russia probe for different reasons – Rafael Guerrero and Suzanne Baker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/news/ct-nvs-dupage-kane-trump-reaction-st-0521-20170520-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— College of DuPage seeks to keep property taxes flat – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170520/college-of-dupage-seeks-to-keep-property-taxes-flat

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How deserted lies the state, once so full of people! – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170520/ISSUE05/170519813/illinois-budget-standoff-could-become-catastrophic

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Election math in Illinois statehouse equals multiple casualties – Editorial
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/editorials/article151546952.html

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Issues with UI student-trustee election create friction – Julie Wurth
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-05-20/issues-ui-student-trustee-election-create-friction.html

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— America’s Betrayal by the Democratic Party – Jeffrey Ludwig
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/05/americas-betrayal-by-the-democratic-party/#.WSBGK551pkE.facebook

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS HOUSE HAS SPENT LESS THAN 6 HOURS IN SESSION THIS MONTH – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-house-has-spent-less-than-6-hours-in-session-this-month/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE

— Why the Mainstream Media Must Stop Citing ‘Anti-Hate’-Crusader Southern Poverty Law Center – Dale Wilcox
https://illinoisfamily.org/media/mainstream-media-must-stop-citing-anti-hate-crusader-southern-poverty-law-center/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— REP. WHEELER DEMANDS AG MADIGAN ENFORCE ILLINOIS BUDGET LAW
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/05/rep-wheeler-demands-ag-madigan-enforce-illinois-budget-law.html

 

GOPUSA
— President Must Declare War on Media
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=24662
— Just When You Think The Media Can’t Go Lower
http://www.gopusa.com/just-when-you-think-the-media-cant-go-lower/
— Jeb Bush: I predicted Trump would be a ‘chaos president’
http://www.gopusa.com/jeb-bush-i-predicted-trump-would-be-a-chaos-president/
— Happy Legal Guardian of Unspecified Gender Day!
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=24477

 

FOX NEWS
— Trump shakes hands with Saudi leader, doesn’t bow as Obama appeared to do
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/20/trump-shakes-hands-with-saudi-leader-doesnt-bow-as-obama-appeared-to-do.html

 

NEWSMAX
— Twitter Co-Founder: I’m Sorry if My Site Got Trump Elected – Sandy Fitzgerald
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/twitter-co-founder-apologizes-trump/2017/05/20/id/791311/

 

BREITBART
— EPA Sets Aside $12 Million for Buyouts and Early Retirement to Cut Down Agency Workforce – SEAN MORAN
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/19/epa-sets-aside-12-million-for-buyouts-and-early-retirement-to-cut-down-agency-workforce/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— IMMIGRATION ARRESTS JUMP NEARLY 40% UNDER TRUMP
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/05/19/immigration-arrests-jump-nearly-40-under-trump/

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump base shows signs of cracking.”
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/334326-the-memo-trump-base-shows-signs-of-cracking

 

USA TOSAY
— VERY SAD: Notre Dame students plan to walk out on Pence commencement speech – Ledyard King
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/05/20/notre-dame-students-walk-out-mike-pence-commencement-speech/101920190/
— Melania Trump eschews headscarf in Saudi Arabia — and it’s not an insult – Gregory Korte
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/05/20/melania-trump-doesnt-wear-headscarf-saudi-arabia-and-s-not-insult/101914984/

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Trump closes $110 billion military arms deal with Saudi Arabia on first day of his overseas trip – DENIS SLATTERY
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/trump-closes-110-billion-military-arms-deal-saudi-arabia-article-1.3181686