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December 16 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Conservative GOP support for pot legalization could tip scale – MARK BROWN (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you are not conservative or Republican. You are Libertarian, Democrat, or Green. If you promote pot, you promote destruction.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/brown-conservative-gop-support-for-pot-legalization-could-tip-scale/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Food stamp benefits disrupted for thousands as state launches new eligibility system – Greg Trotter
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-snap-benefits-delayed-20171214-story.html
— There’s a difference between giving thanks and getting played – Austin Berg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-berg-column-st-1217-20171215-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— 22 months into talks, still no deal in West Chicago District 94 – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171214/22-months-into-talks-still-no-deal-in-west-chicago-district-94

 

ABC7
— Cutting bureaucratic bloat in Ill. – BGA (DIERSEN: Are/were you a government employee? Ever since 1966, when I was 18 years old and started working part-time for the Park Forest Post Office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being bureaucratic bloat.)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/weekend-watch-cutting-bureaucratic-bloat-in-ill-/2785310/
— Some CTA workers get free parking in paid Blue Line lot – Jason Knowles and Ann Pistone (DIERSEN: In 1973, my 1962 Chevy BelAir was stolen while I was working at IRS’s office at 63rd and Halsted in Chicago.)
http://abc7chicago.com/travel/some-cta-workers-get-free-parking-in-paid-blue-line-lot/2786862/

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— As Chicago contemplates pot legalization, Decatur officials still skeptical – JAYLYN COOK (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you promote destruction.)
http://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/as-chicago-contemplates-pot-legalization-decatur-officials-still-skeptical/article_a2b4b6f6-eb83-56c6-95ad-ad49c5f0d80a.html

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Duckworth: ‘I do have some real concerns’ with GOP tax plan – Tom Kacich (DIERSEN: What about the housing market crash that taking away itemized deductions will cause?)
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-12-16/duckworth-i-do-have-some-real-concerns-with-gop-tax-plan.html

 

TIMES
— Windy City guides Illinois politics – David Giuliani
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/column-windy-city-guides-illinois-politics/article_bc1448ad-dc2b-5930-8a02-27e86e0feb6f.html

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Republicans on McHenry Township Board Make Next Term’s Posts Voluntary–No Salary
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/12/15/republicans-on-mchenry-township-board-make-next-terms-posts-voluntary/ext
— Discussion of November Referendum to Put McHenry Township Road District Under Township Board Set for January Meeting
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/12/15/discussion-of-november-referendum-to-put-mchenry-township-road-district-under-township-board-set-for-january-meeting/
— Illinois Leaks Claiming “Corruption and Fraud” at Algonquin Township Road District
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/12/15/illinois-leaks-claiming-corruption-and-fraud-at-algonquin-township-road-district/
— Algonquin Township Loses 2014 Property Tax Protest Case, Excessive Taxation Found
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/12/15/algonquin-township-loses-property-tax-protest-case/
— The Algonquin Township Street Sweeper That Ended Up in Island Lake
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/12/14/the-algonquin-township-street-sweeper-that-ended-up-in-island-lake/
— Algonquin Township Has Calm Meeting, Property Taxes Cut 5%
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/12/14/algonquin-township-has-calm-meeting-property-taxes-cut-5/
— North West Herald Missed Big News–the 5% Tax Levy Cut–at Algonquin Township Meeting
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/12/14/nwh-misseds-big-news-at-algonquin-township-meeting/
— McHenry County Residents Can Prepay Property Tax Bills
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/12/14/mchenry-county-residents-can-prepay-property-tax-bills/
— Roskam on Income Tax Reform Conference Committee Report
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/12/13/roskam-on-income-tax-reform-conference-committee-report/
— Lakewood’s Serwatka Censured by 5-1 Vote, 10% Tax Levy Cut Consideration Postponed Until Monday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/12/13/lakewoods-serwatka-censured-by-5-1-vote-10-tax-levy-cut-consideration-postponed-until-monday/
— Anonymous Web Site Criticizes Mary McClellan’s Ethics (McClellan Is Running for Judge)
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/12/12/anonymous-web-site-criticizes-mary-mcclellans-ethics/

 

AFSCME31
— Rauner appeals court ruling that employees owed step increases (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always been beyond furious that I got step increases and COLAs while I worked for the federal government. They have also always been beyond furious a) that the Post Office hired me in 1966 and let me work there for almost 3 years, b) that IRS hired me in 1971 and let me work there for almost 9 years, c) that IRS promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974, d) that GAO hired me in 1980 and let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) that GAO promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.afscme31.org/news/rauner-appeals-court-ruling-that-employees-owed-step-increases

 

NEWSMAX
— CBO: Legalizing ‘Dreamers’ Would Cost US Nearly $26B Over 10 Years – Wanda Carruthers (DIERSEN: Of course, anti-Trumps want Trump supporters to pay that $26B.)
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/daca-dreamers-congressional-budget-office-economy/2017/12/15/id/832125/

 

TOWNHALL
— ‘Christ’ Purged from Christmas and the Left Rejoices – Douglas MacKinnon
https://townhall.com/columnists/douglasmackinnon/2017/12/16/christ-purged-from-christmas-and-the-left-rejoices-n2423048

 

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
— Trump’s tax plan: Why many middle-class Republicans support it UNDERSTANDING MOTIVATIONS While some Trump voters see the bill as a betrayal of his populist campaign promises, more than two-thirds of GOP voters say they support it – even if it may not help them personally. – Christa Case Bryant  (DIERSEN: What about the housing market crash that taking away itemized deductions will cause?)
https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2017/1215/Trump-s-tax-plan-Why-many-middle-class-Republicans-support-it

 

POLITICO
— Progressives hunt down one of the last conservative Democrats Chicago-based Congressman Dan Lipinski has never before been targeted with so much political firepower. – NATASHA KORECKI
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/16/dan-lipinski-conservative-democrat-election-299572
— Jeff Sessions Isn’t Giving up on Weed. He’s Doubling Down. Congressional dysfunction may do what the pot-hating attorney general hasn’t managed to do all year: Remove protections for the booming legal weed industry. – JAMES HIGDON (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes talk and/or act like a) they smoke pot, b) they want to smoke pot legally, c) they want to make lots of money selling pot legally, and/or d) they want government to take in lots of revenue from taxing pot. If you are any of the aforesaid, you are not conservative or Republican, you are Libertarian, Democrat, or Green.)
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/12/16/jeff-sessions-marijuana-216109

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— A Middle-Class Tax Cut? Americans Aren’t Buying It – Ben Casselman and Jim Tankersley
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/15/business/economy/tax-survey.html
— Charities’ Fear Under Tax Bill: Less Money to Help the Needy – Ann Carrns
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/15/business/charities-tax-bill.html
— Facebook Conceded It Might Make You Feel Bad. Here’s How to Interpret That. – Farhad Manjoo
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/15/technology/facebook-blog-feel-bad.html
— E.P.A. Contractor Has Spent Past Year Scouring the Agency for Anti-Trump Officials – Eric Lipton and Lisa Friedman (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/15/us/politics/epa-scott-pruitt-foia.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Law School Is Hot Again as Politics Piques Interest The number of people applying to law school has risen 12%, in the first significant boost in years – Sara Randazzo
https://www.wsj.com/articles/law-school-is-hot-again-as-politics-piques-interest-1513333801
— Facebook Acknowledges Some Social-Media Use Is Harmful Rare admission follows criticism by former executives of Facebook’s imprint on the world – Deepa Seetharaman
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-acknowledges-some-social-media-use-is-harmful-1513379765

 

USA TODAY
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Growing wealth gap will lead to retirement crisis – Peter Dunn
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2017/12/16/how-handle-growing-wealth-gap-crisis/921655001/

 

DEMOCRAT UNDERGROUND
— If Your Are A Federal Employee You Risk Being Purged If Not Loyal To Trump/GOP Policies. (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. Those Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to not hire, to not retain, to not promote, and to get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://upload.democraticunderground.com/10029989944

December 15 Morning Edition

ABC7
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC, ILLEGAL, AND TREASONOUS: Chicago has unveiled the design of a new municipal identification card that will be available next year to immigrants living in the country without legal permission and others. – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/society/chicago-unveils-municipal-ids-to-be-available-in-march/2782904/

 

NBC5
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC, ILLEGAL, AND TREASONOUS: Chicago has unveiled the design of a new municipal identification card that will be available next year to immigrants living in the country without legal permission and others. – AP
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Chicago-Unveils-Municipal-IDs-to-Be-Available-in-March–464286113.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— On the Republican side, state Rep. Jeanne Ives of Wheaton reported raising $369,500 so far to take on wealthy Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. Of the total, $25,000 came from what had been her state legislative campaign account. Rauner had put $50 million in his re-election account a year ago and had $65.6 million to start October. Since then he’s added $185,787, state records show. – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-governor-fundraising-20171215-story.html
— Oak Brook trustee Michael Manzo doesn’t believe allegations against Roy Moore, alleges smear campaign by Democrats – Chuck Fieldman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-brook/news/ct-dob-manzo-comments-tl-1221-20171214-story.html
— ‘It can be really ostracizing’: After Trump and Moore, some evangelicals find label too toxic to use – Julie Zauzmer
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-moore-evangelicals-20171215-story.html
— Mundelein approves property tax hike to cover pension payments – Rick Kambic
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/mundelein/news/ct-mun-property-tax-levy-approved-pensions-tl-1221-story.html#new_tab

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Families blame state in veterans home Legionnaires’ outbreak – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/families-blame-state-in-veterans-home-legionnaires-outbreak/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Ives poses legitimate threat to both Rauner and Democrats – Ed Murnane
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20171215/ives-poses-legitimate-threat-to-both-rauner-and-democrats
— FRONT PAGE: 3 DuPage candidates (Daniel Hebreard, Irfan M. Ibrahim, and Jim Broline) must fight to stay on the March ballot – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171214/3-dupage-candidates-must-fight-to-stay-on-the-march-ballot
— Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti will join several local leaders from various public entities in Schaumburg on Friday, to recognize their efforts to consolidate, share services and save taxpayers money.
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171214/sanguinetti-in-schaumburg-friday-to-honor-local-governments
— Kane County Board attorney selected by Lauzen resigns – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171214/kane-county-board-attorney-selected-by-lauzen-resigns
— Shaughnessy named Antioch Township Supervisor – Mick Zawislak
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171214/shaughnessy-named-antioch-township-supervisor

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago housing strength rises—from dead last – DENNIS RODKIN (DIERSEN: Taking away itemized deductions will cause the housing market to crash.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20171214/CRED0701/171219942

 

SOUTHERN
— Families blame state in veterans home Legionnaires’ outbreak – AP
http://thesouthern.com/news/state-and-regional/families-blame-state-in-veterans-home-legionnaires-outbreak/article_b052b8e6-cb7b-5dab-a2de-35a9734e25dc.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Video gambling numbers level off in Springfield – Tim Landis
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171214/video-gambling-numbers-level-off-in-springfield

 

WIRE POINTS
— US markets up 200 percent, Illinois pensions down 65 percent – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
http://www.wirepoints.com/us-markets-up-200-percent-illinois-pensions-down-65-percent-wirepoints-original/

 

CHICAGO WIRE
— Ives calls report on deaths at veterans home ‘sickening’ – Glenn Minnis
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511297558-ives-calls-report-on-deaths-at-veterans-home-sickening

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— State senator Dan McConchie warns day of reckoning is near as Illinois’ pension liability leads nation – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/state-senator-warns-day-of-reckoning-is-near-as-illinois/article_451a8772-e0ff-11e7-8ee6-1382a64156f3.html

 

SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS NEWS
— Bailey calls for change in direction as he takes on Reis in District 109 – Glenn Minnis
https://seillinoisnews.com/stories/511297140-bailey-calls-for-change-in-direction-as-he-takes-on-reis-in-district-109

 

REAL GOP ILLINOIS
— Bruce Rauner’s watch: 13 deaths at Quincy veteran’s home and GOP said nothing
https://realgopillinois.com/2017/12/14/bruce-rauners-watch-15-deaths-quincy-home-gop-said-nothing/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Republicans get into the “holiday spirit”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/15/republicans-get-into-the-holiday-spirit/

 

BREITBART
— Wealthy CEOs Lecture Americans To Show ‘Courage’ by Submitting to Diversity and Amnesty – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: If you are a White and/or male citizen of America, the less money that you have, the more that Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, and Amnesty harm you.)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/14/wealthy-ceos-lecture-americans-show-courage-submit-to-diversity-amnesty/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Republicans Despise the Working Class Unless you own a business or live off assets, you’re a second-class citizen in their eyes. – Paul Krugman (DIERSEN: All of my critics/opponents despise the working class. I was a member of the working class 1962-1997. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/14/opinion/republicans-working-class-taxes.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— After Trump and Moore, some evangelicals are finding their own label too toxic to use – Julie Zauzmer and Sarah Pulliam Bailey
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/social-issues/after-trump-and-moore-some-evangelicals-are-finding-their-own-label-too-toxic-to-use/2017/12/14/b034034c-e020-11e7-89e8-edec16379010_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Corrupting the Body Politic What’s breaking our politics, says the author, is not ideological polarization but our sense that politicians are in it for themselves. Barton Swaim reviews ‘The Republic of Virtue’ by F.H. Buckley. – Barton Swaim
https://www.wsj.com/articles/review-corrupting-the-body-politic-1513293821

 

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE: HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Frats thrive as hazing trauma fades – Sean Rossman and Trevor Hughes (DIERSEN: Were you a member of a frat? I was not. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes stress that I a) lived with my parents and brother in Crete while I attended UIC 1966-1968, b) came home weekends during my first semester at NIU in 1969 to keep my part-time Post Office job, and c) lived with my parents and brother in Crete during the summer of 1969.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/12/14/collateral-damage-how-fraternities-can-continue-thrive-after-pledges-die/920502001/

 

NPR
— Federal Investigation Finds ‘Significant Issues’ At Immigrant Detention Centers – Richard Gonzales
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/12/14/570984026/federal-investigation-finds-significant-issues-at-immigrant-detention-centers

December 14 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Community Groups File Suit Against Assessor’s Office Over Allegations of Racial Bias – James Neveau
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/community-groups-file-suit-against-assessors-office-over-allegations-of-racial-bias-464185233.html
— Lisa Madigan Joins Group of Officials Opposing Net Neutrality Rollback – James Neveau
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/madigan-joins-group-of-officials-opposing-net-neutrality-rollback-464222233.html

 

CBS2
— Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin Suggests U.N. Send Troops To Fight ‘Quiet Genocide’ Of Gun Violence In Chicago
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/12/14/richard-boykin-united-nations-gun-violence/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC, ILLEGAL, AND EVEN WORSE THINGS: Emanuel on Thursday unveiled an example of the municipal ID card he wants to offer to people in this country illegally and others as part of his stand against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-rahm-emanuel-municipal-id-launch-20171214-story.html
— Lawsuit targets Berrios over biased residential assessments in Cook County – Jason Grotto and Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-cook-county-assessor-berrios-sued-met-20171214-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “How the 2018 election could end the nightmare of Trump.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-2018-election-nightmare20171214-story.html
— Survey finds 42 percent of women report discrimination at work – Jena McGregor
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-sexual-harassment-survey-20171214-story.html
— Evanston District 202 board takes a swipe at transparency – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-evanston-school-board-foia-20171214-story.html
— House to vote on spending bill that Senate won’t pass, rekindling shutdown showdown – Mike Debonis and Ed O’Keefe
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-spending-bill-government-shutdown-20171214-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— What’s in GOP tax accord: Big cuts for business, wealthy – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171214/whats-in-gop-tax-accord-big-cuts-for-business-wealthy
— Vernon Twp. board: Assessor shouldn’t be investigating harassment claims – Doug T. Graham
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171214/vernon-twp-board-assessor-shouldnt-be-investigating-harassment-claims
— AUGUST 11, 2005 FLASHBACK: Milton Twp. Assessor, Accuser Reach Settlement – James Fuller (DIERSEN: Have you been charged with sexual harassment? Because I refused to take sides in Carol Scholl v. Jim Gumm, those who continue to side with Scholl a) continue to demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me and b) continue to hint/imply/argue/shout that I am a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things.)
https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-135085189.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The woman who once accused Milton Township Assessor Jim Gumm of sexually harassing her agreed to settle a lawsuit Wednesday that could have made her liable for up to $1 million in damages. The settlement all but ends a legal battle that began with former township employee Carol Scholl accusing Gumm of sexual harassment. The township eventually settled that claim. Gumm then fired Scholl, and she filed a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for improper dismissal. Gumm soon filed his own lawsuit against several township officials and employees, including Scholl, claiming a clandestine effort to smear his name and have him booted from office.)

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Rubio a ‘no’ on tax bill unless he gets child tax credit Floor vote on bill possible next week – LAUREN FOX (DIERSEN: They all should be a big ‘no’ unless all itemized deductions and the personal exemption are kept.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/rubio-a-no-on-tax-bill-unless-he-gets-child-tax-credit/881230438

 

WGLT
— Durbin Fears ‘Mistakes’ In Rushed Republican Tax Bill – RYAN DENHAM
http://wglt.org/post/durbin-fears-mistakes-rushed-republican-tax-bill#stream/0

 

WIFR
— Governor candidate William Kelly speaks out on his decision to run as Independent
http://www.wifr.com/content/news/Governor-candidate-William-Kelly-speaks-out-on-his-decision-to-run-as-Independent-464236053.html

 

CHICAGO NOW
— Character counts in Alabama, but still not in Chicago and Illinois – Dennis Byrne
http://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2017/12/character-counts-in-alabama-but-still-not-in-chicago-and-illinois/

 

WILL COUNTY NEWS
— Ives Leads the Charge on Property Tax Reform – Steve Balich
http://willcountynews.com/2017/12/14/ives-leads-the-charge-on-property-tax-reform/

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— McSweeney joins Ives in calling for investigation into resignation of Rauner’s top lawyer – Caitlin Nordahl
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511297090-mcsweeney-joins-ives-in-calling-for-investigation-into-resignation-of-rauner-s-top-lawyer

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— After financial crash, Illinois property taxes rise despite drop in home value – Cole Lauterbach (DIERSEN: High property taxes depress home values.)
https://www.ilnews.org/news/economy/after-financial-crash-illinois-property-taxes-rise-despite-drop-in/article_6a626bc6-e04b-11e7-ab49-9ff680d1fb77.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker apologizes for language he used to describe American Muslims Council in 1998
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/14/pritzker-apologizes-for-language-he-used-to-describe-american-muslims-council-in-1998/

 

GOPUSA
— Loyola Muslims bemoan Catholic university’s Christmas bias, unequal ‘public festivity’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=35279
— Time to Understand: Accusations Are Not Convictions
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=35152

 

BREITBART
— Poll: Majority of Americans Continue to Believe Amnesty Encourages More Illegal Immigration – JOHN BINDER
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/14/poll-majority-of-americans-continue-to-believe-amnesty-encourages-more-illegal-immigration/

 

PATRIOT POST
— The Government’s Gender Hiring Gap Politicians who hypocritically criticize the private sector for gender gaps should first examine their own staffs. – Caroline Camden Lewis (DIERSEN: Lewis should write an article about what GAO did during the 1980s and 1990s a) to hire, retain, and promote young Democrat women and young Democrat minorities and b) to make way for them by wasting the careers of and by getting rid of GAO employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who had not made GS-13 (currently $94,610) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $111,801) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $131,508) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $161,900) by age 40.)
https://patriotpost.us/articles/52940

 

POLITICO
— The FCC repealed its Obama-era net neutrality rules on Thursday, a step critics warn will upend the internet by allowing cable companies to control where their customers can go online. – MARGARET HARDING MCGILL
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/14/fcc-votes-to-repeal-net-neutrality-rules-295500

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— F.C.C. Repeals Net Neutrality Rules Internet providers will have more power over the web, allowing them to favor certain sites. – Cecilia Kang
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/14/technology/net-neutrality-repeal-vote.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— The FCC just voted to repeal its net neutrality rules, in a sweeping act of deregulation FCC repeals net neutrality rules, allowing Internet providers to speed up, slow down or block service for apps and websites – Brian Fung
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/12/14/the-fcc-is-expected-to-repeal-its-net-neutrality-rules-today-in-a-sweeping-act-of-deregulation/

 

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
— Fear compromises health, well-being of immigrant families, survey finds – Anna Gorman (DIERSEN: Who has wanted you to be fearful? While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my Democrat superiors always wanted me to fear that they would take stronger adverse actions against me. 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. Adverse actions that my Democrat GAO superiors took against me included forcing me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, always ranking me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, not promoting me beyond GS-13, keeping me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forcing me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. Adverse actions that my Democrat IRS superiors took against me included not promoting me beyond GS-12, disallowing my education deductions in 1978, and disallowing my partial day per diem claims in 1974. Adverse actions that my Democrat Post Office superiors took against me included forcing me resign in 1969 and disallowing my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/12/13/570027/

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Most Call for Trump’s Resignation If Sex Allegations Are True.”
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/trump_administration/december_2017/most_call_for_trump_s_resignation_if_sex_allegations_are_true

December 11 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Gov. Rauner: Assessor Joe Berrios Should Quit – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/12/11/governor-rauner-assessor-joe-berrios/

 

WGN RADIO
— The Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/11/17): Sitting down with State Rep. Ives as she sets her sights on Gov. Rauner
http://wgnradio.com/2017/12/11/the-chicago-way-w-john-kass-12-11-17-sitting-down-with-state-rep-ives-as-she-sets-her-sights-on-gov-rauner-and-the-true-story-of-st-nicholas/

 

WLS AM
— Rauner describes Dem leadership as a “rats nest” – Bill Cameron
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/12/11/raunder-describes-dem-leadership-as-a-rats-nest/
— Rauner wants to build toll lanes on Stevenson – John Dempsey
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/12/11/report-rauner-wants-to-put-in-toll-lanes-on-stevenson/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Four days after filing to run for Patti Bellock’s seat in the Illinois General Assembly, a Western Springs man withdrew from the race. Anthony R. Arendt, 41, withdrew his nomination Friday to run in the Republican primary for the 47th House district, which means Deanne Marie Mazzochi of Elmhurst will run unopposed in the March 20 primary. – Kimberly Fornek
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/western-springs/news/ct-dhd-47th-state-candidate-withdraws-tl-1214-20171211-story.html
— Rauner rips ‘unholy trinity’ as profiting from Cook County property tax system – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-berrios-20171211-story.html
— A would-be suicide bomber inspired by Islamic State extremists strapped on a crude pipe bomb, slipped unnoticed into the nation’s busiest subway system and set the device off at rush hour Monday in a scenario that New York has dreaded for years, authorities said. – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-new-york-times-square-explosion-20171211-story.html
— Trump accusers renew sexual misconduct charges against him, say it was ‘heartbreaking’ to see him elected – Mark Berman and Frances Stead Sellers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-sexual-harassment-accusers-20171211-story.html
— Homewood mayor, 80, rescued from icy lake while retrieving family dog – Kate Thayer
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-met-homewood-mayor-water-rescue-20171211-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump calls media ‘stain on America,’ but he keeps lying.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-met-trump-fake-news-media-cnn-huppke-20171210-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Sexual harassment should be treated as a hate crime.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-misogyny-sexual-harassment-hate-crime-1212-20171211-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps use children as cannon fodder.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-citizen-children-immigrants-1212-20171211-story.html
— Gubernatorial Forum in Schaumburg to Target Opioid, Mental Health Challenges – David Ormsby
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/schaumburg-hoffman-estates/community/chi-ugc-article-gubernatorial-forum-in-schaumburg-to-target-o-2017-12-11-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Quit pro quo: Rauner and Berrios each demands the other resign – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/rauner-calls-on-berrios-to-resign-as-cook-county-assessor/
— Going after Joe Berrios is good politics — and good for you – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/joe-berrios-property-tax-assessor-politics-good-taxpayers-madigan/
— 3 Trump accusers speak out, call for congressional probe – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/3-trump-accusers-speak-out-call-for-congressional-probe/
— All women and men ought to be treated with dignity at work – Madeleine Doubek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/doubek-all-women-and-men-ought-to-be-treated-with-dignity-at-work/
— Divorce Court judges can now ask, who’s a good pet owner? – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/brown-divorce-court-judges-can-now-ask-whos-a-good-pet-owner/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Rauner, Cook County assessor call on each other to resign
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171211/rauner-cook-county-assessor-call-on-each-other-to-resign
— Will misconduct scandals make men wary of women at work? – AP (DIERSEN: My superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government knew full well that women are members of a protected class who should be given preference. Therefore, they and I treated women with dignity, respect, and deference and gave them preference.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20171211/will-misconduct-scandals-make-men-wary-of-women-at-work
— Holocaust survivor recounts Nazi terrors to Mundelein High students – Russell Lissau (DIERSEN: Many, if not most of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are anti-German-American. What if from the beginning I had pretended to be Swedish-American? While all my ancestors immigrated from what is now Germany to northeast Illinois during the 1840s and 1850s, according to DNA Ancestry at http://dna.ancestry.com, my ancestry is 33% Europe West, 28% Scandinavia, 24% Great Britain, 11% Ireland, 2% Europe East, 1% Finland/Northwest Russia, and 1% Italy/Greece. My grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI. My uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII. My father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171211/holocaust-survivor-recounts-nazi-terrors-to-mundelein-high-students

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Fact check: Did Rauner or Pritzker release more tax info? – Matthew Dietrich
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171211/fact-check-did-rauner-or-pritzker-release-more-tax-info

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— GOP tax negotiators slowly but surely hammer out bill details Lawmakers dig in on specific provisions – PHIL MATTINGLY
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/gop-tax-negotiators-slowly-but-surely-hammer-out-bill-details/879100238
— Women detail sexual allegations against Trump At least 13 women make accusations – DAN MERICA
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/women-to-detail-sexual-allegations-against-trump/879198323
— White House claims Trump’s immigration plans could have prevented NYC attack President wants end to ‘chain migration’ – TAL KOPAN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/white-house-claims-trumps-immigration-plans-could-have-prevented-nyc-attack/879387973
— Democratic congresswomen call for Trump investigation 54 female House members write committee – MJ LEE
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/democratic-congresswomen-call-for-trump-investigation/879520995

 

WSIU
— Shimkus Says Conceal Carry Permits Should Cross State Lines
http://news.wsiu.org/post/us-rep-shimkus-says-conceal-carry-permits-should-cross-state-lines#stream/0

 

KTVS
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS: Proposal for Illinois medical marijuana laws to combat opioid crisis – Taylor Clark
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/37027209/proposal-for-illinois-medical-marijuana-laws-to-combat-opioid-crisis

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Cook County Republican Jim Dodge Files For Illinois Treasurer Seat – JACLYN DRISCOLL
http://nprillinois.org/post/cook-county-republican-files-illinois-treasurer-seat-0#stream/0

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Former Comptroller Candidate Jim Dodge Running For Illinois Treasurer – JACLYN DRISCOLL
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/former-comptroller-candidate-running-illinois-treasurer

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— John Reinert’s State Senate Petitions Challenged By Steve Verr
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/12/11/john-reinerts-petitions-challenged-by-steve-verr/

 

WIRE POINTS
— Teachers’ union to Rauner: Thanks for the money, now we’re endorsing your opponent – Mark Glennon
http://www.wirepoints.com/teachers-union-to-rauner-thanks-for-the-money-now-were-endorsing-your-opponent-quicktake/

 

WILLIAM J. KELLY
— Rahm yuks it up with Colbert while Chicagoans die
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-rahm-yuks-it-up-with-colbert-while-chicago-burns

 

ROCK ISLAND TODAY
— Henry County GOP hopes Jon Zahm can unseat incumbent clerk/reporter, official says
https://rockislandtoday.com/stories/511296155-henry-county-gop-hopes-jon-zahm-can-unseat-incumbent-clerk-reporter-official-says

 

WILL COUNTY NEWS
— Ives Responds to Property Tax Article, Calls for Berrios to Step Down – Steve Balich
http://willcountynews.com/2017/12/11/ives-responds-to-property-tax-article-calls-for-berrios-to-step-down/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Kaegi fires back – Berrios responds to Kaegi *** Ives says Rauner “late to the game” on Berrios
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/11/ives-says-rauner-late-to-the-game-on-berrios/

 

GOPUSA
— Bakery sues Oberlin College for slandering them as ‘racist’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=34899

 

ONE NEWS NOW
— Who’s teaching your kids? – Bob Kellogg (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would despise if not hate those who taught me at Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and at Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962.)
https://www.onenewsnow.com/education/2017/12/11/whos-teaching-your-kids

 

BLAZE
— Sexual harassment accusers of Trump are uniting and making one big demand – Carlos Garcia
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/12/11/sexual-harassment-accusers-of-trump-are-uniting-and-making-one-big-demand

 

CONSERVATIVE DAILY NEWS
— Increase job opportunities: Fire illegals and deport them. – John Lucas
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2017/12/increase-job-opportunities-fire-illegals-deport/

 

THE HILL
— Trump accusers demand Congress investigate his alleged sexual harassment – JORDAN FABIAN AND JONATHAN EASLEY
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/364265-trump-accusers-demand-congress-investigate-his-alleged-sexual
— Republicans fret over tax bill’s unpopularity – ALEXANDER BOLTON AND NAOMI JAGODA
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/364054-republicans-fret-over-tax-bills-unpopularity

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Port Authority Bomber Was Inspired by ISIS Christmas Attacks, Officials Say – Sarah Maslin Nir, Jonah Engel Bromwich and William K. Rashbaum
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/11/nyregion/explosion-times-square.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Judge rules transgender people can enlist in military, denying Trump bid to delay deadline – Spencer S. Hsu and Ann E. Marimow
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/judge-denies-pentagon-bid-to-delay-jan-1-deadline-to-accept-transgender-recruits/2017/12/11/820d6d4e-dc58-11e7-b1a8-62589434a581_story.html

December 7 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Sen. Al Franken announces resignation following allegations of sexual misconduct – CNN
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/sen-al-franken-announces-resignation-following-allegations-of-sexual-misconduct/2752094/

 

NBC5
— Kennedy Calls on Berrios to Resign Following Scathing Report
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/kennedy-calls-on-joe-berrios-to-resign-following-scathing-report-462627473.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump administration sides with Rauner in Supreme Court case over union fees – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-donald-trump-scotus-20171207-story.html
— Trump administration asks Supreme Court to overrule precedent helping unions – Robert Barnes (DIERSEN: Are you anti-union? Virtually all my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are anti-union. I was a union member for almost 12 years 1966-1969 and 1971-1980. If GAO had been unionized in 1997, I might still be a GAO employee.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-supreme-court-union-case-20171207-story.html
— Northern Illinois University board upholds $600K severance for ousted president – Alice Fabbre
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-northern-illinois-severance-20171207-story.html
— Democratic governor candidate Kennedy says Berrios should resign over tax assessments – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-chris-kennedy-joe-berrios-20171207-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “The party of Lincoln has devolved into the party of Trump.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-ptb-robinson-gop-st-1208-20171207-story.html
— Tom Cullerton disgusted with bloated handout to failed NIU executive
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/glen-ellyn/community/chi-ugc-article-tom-cullerton-disgusted-with-bloated-handout-2017-12-07-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— CPS’ Claypool ‘repeatedly lied’ to cover up ethics breach, report says – Dan Mihalopoulos and Lauren FitzPatrick
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cps-ceo-forrest-claypool-lied-lawyers-ethics-breach-cps-inspector-general-report-nicholas-schuler/
— Emanuel can’t win after inspector general’s damning report on Claypool – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/emanuel-cant-win-after-inspector-generals-damning-report-on-claypool/
— Emanuel reaffirms support for Schools CEO Forrest Claypool – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/emanuel-chicago-public-schools-reaffirms-support-for-schools-ceo-forrest-claypool/
— Sexual harassment training to be mandatory for city employees – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sexual-harassment-training-to-be-mandatory-for-city-employees/
— With Franken’s departure, eye on Moore – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/sweet-with-frankens-departure-eye-on-moore/
— Trump administration takes Rauner’s side in ‘fair share’ case – TINA SFONDELES
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-administration-takes-rauners-side-in-fair-share-case/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Average ComEd bills to rise about $1 per month in January
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171206/average-comed-bills-to-rise-about-1-per-month-in-january

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Here’s how that tax bill could hurt Illinois landlords – ALBY GALLUN
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20171207/CRED03/171209905/heres-how-that-tax-bill-could-hurt-illinois-landlords
— GOP House members back a bit of gun control—but not too much – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171207/BLOGS02/171209902/gop-house-members-back-a-bit-of-gun-control-x2014-but-not-too-much

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Who’s in charge of Illinois? Not Rauner, he says
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171207/under-dome-podcast-whos-in-charge-of-illinois-not-rauner-he-says

 

  1. LOUIS TODAY
    — Barrington Hills GOP Rep. David McSweeney demands proof on Rauner claim
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/state-and-regional/the-latest-gop-lawmaker-demands-proof-on-rauner-claim/article_06a71bd9-63d6-5c5a-9815-eb2934d322cc.html

 

WSIU
— Illinois Seeing Mixed Results In Female Candidate Participation – DAISY CONTRERAS
http://news.wsiu.org/post/illinois-seeing-mixed-results-female-candidate-participation#stream/0

 

WSIL TV
— Record number of people leaving Illinois – Andrew Feather (DIERSEN: Members of Group A run Illinois and they make it increasing clear that they want members of Group B to leave Illinois. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/37011823/record-number-of-people-leaving-illinois

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Black congressmen skip museum opening over Trump’s attendance Statement blames Trump’s ‘hurtful policies’- KAITLAN COLLINS
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/black-congressmen-skip-museum-opening-over-trumps-attendance/877117931
— Trump will undergo a physical and release details early next year President will keep with past precedent – JEREMY DIAMOND (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. If you have any serious health problems, sooner or later, your critics/opponents will use them against you.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trump-will-undergo-a-physical-and-release-details-early-next-year/877066784
— Al Franken resigning, calls out Trump and Moore ‘I’m not giving up my voice’ – ELI WATKINS
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/amid-calls-to-resign-franken-to-make-a-statement/876796842

 

IN THESE TIMES
— When Billionaires Battle for Public Office, Working People Always Lose The upcoming Illinois governor’s race is more proof that big campaign spending narrows political possibilities and increases inequality. – EMMA TAI (DIERSEN: Do you look down on working people? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes look down on working people like I was 1962-1997. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.)
http://inthesetimes.com/article/20753/billionaire-illinois-governor-chicago-rauner-pritzker

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— 46th House District candidate Kinzler says states around Illinois with right-to-work laws are ‘flourishing’ – Chandra Lye
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511276906-46th-house-district-candidate-kinzler-says-states-around-illinois-with-right-to-work-laws-are-flourishing

 

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Feedback not lacking after Rauner’s not in charge comment – Keri Carbaugh
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511285722-feedback-not-lacking-after-rauner-s-not-in-charge-comment
— Morthland takes aim at Rauner for ‘It’s not my fault’ remark – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511285620-morthland-takes-aim-at-rauner-for-it-s-not-my-fault-remark

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Ives vows to repeal Trust Act
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/07/ives-vows-to-repeal-trust-act/
— A money-making machine for tax appeals attorneys
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/07/a-money-making-machine-for-tax-appeals-attorneys/
— Durkin litigation threat has unintended outcome (DIERSEN: Will my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hit me with a “cease and desist letter,” or will they just continue to “punish” me?)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/07/durkin-litigation-threat-has-unintended-outcome/

 

TOWNHALL
— Al Franken To Resign ‘In Coming Weeks’; Immediately Pivots To Blame Trump – Christine Rousselle
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/christinerousselle/2017/12/07/breaking-sen-al-franken-resigns-n2419018

 

REUTERS
— Nobel economics winner says Trump tax plans spur inequality, tax avoidance
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nobel-prize-economics/nobel-economics-winner-says-trump-tax-plans-spur-inequality-tax-avoidance-idUSKBN1E11WK
— U.S. lawmakers propose ban on arbitration of sexual misconduct claims – Daniel Wiessner (DIERSEN: I am an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. But there are many reasons to not sign arbitration agreements. SEE: https://www.leagle.com/decision/1987526153illapp3d3731482)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-congress-misconduct/u-s-lawmakers-propose-ban-on-arbitration-of-sexual-misconduct-claims-idUSKBN1E12M6

 

WASHINGTON POST
— 21 GOP governors write Congress, urging completion of a tax bill. What about the other 13? – John Wagner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2017/12/07/21-gop-governors-write-congress-urging-completion-of-a-tax-bill-what-about-the-other-13/?utm_term=.4e4d445e874c

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Spread the swamp? Trump administration wants to move government offices out of Washington – Evan Halper (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, people hate past, present, and future federal employees. How strongly do you hate past, present, and future federal employees?)
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-spread-the-swamp-20171207-story.html

 

AMERICAN BANKER
— Treasury office accused of deceiving GAO auditors – Kevin Wack
https://www.americanbanker.com/news/treasury-office-accused-of-deceiving-congressional-auditors

 

FORBES
— Popular Employee Perks For Attracting And Motivating Talent – David Rodeck (DIERSEN: Knowing that they were earning credits toward a Civil Service Retirement System pension helped me and those who shared my demographics endure tremendous efforts by our Democrat superiors in the federal government to waste our careers and to get rid of us.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adp/2017/12/07/popular-employee-perks-for-attracting-and-motivating-talent/#1e9c05d21fe3

December 6 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Democratic candidates for Illinois governor to debate March 2 (DIERSEN: When will Ives and Rauner debate? If I was still the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, the organization would be hosting debates between a) Rauner and Ives, b) Sanguinetti and Morthland, c) Harold and Grasso, d) Diganvker and Jhingan, e) Stella and Vlakancic, f) Minor, Grant, Byrne, and Augustynowicz, g) Kinzler and Orozco, h) Mazzochi and Arendt, i) Zito and Khouri, j) Mendrick and Bibbiano, k) Tornatore, DeMichele, Fichtner, and Gavanes, l) Hart, Abbott, Tully, and Broline, m) McGowen, Almiron, Eckhoff, Zaruba, Tatro, and Chinchilla, n) Wiley, Zay, and McQuade, o) Russo and MacKay, p) Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee candidates, q) etc.)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/democratic-candidates-for-illinois-governor-to-debate-march-2-/2748719/
— Gay man denied marriage license by Kim Davis now running against her – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/gay-man-denied-marriage-license-by-kim-davis-now-running-against-her/2748203/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— 3 QUESTIONS FOR THE IL GOP ABOUT WHO GETS WHAT FUNDS AND WHO DECIDES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/12/3-questions-for-the-il-gop-about-who-gets-what-funds-and-who-decides-.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois Review has asked, but has not heard yet from IL GOP Spokesperson Aaron DeGroot three preliminary questions: How does the IL GOP determine where the checks are going? Who is involved in that decision making? How much does the IL GOP expect to be distributed and to whom in the upcoming days before the March primary? We will report the responses as soon as we hear back from the IL GOP. If you have other questions you’d like to be asked of the IL GOP, please offer in the comment section below. UPDATE: State Representative David McSweeney (R-Barrington) called for IL GOP Party Chairman Tim Schneider to step down Wednesday afternoon: “Political insider Tim Schneider is a lapdog for failed Governor Rauner, the Worst Republican Governor in America,” McSweeney said in a text message to Illinois Review. “Incredibly Governor Rauner just admitted that he’s not in charge of the state. Schneider, who was the chief Rauner cheerleader for the Capitol Compromise tax hike and sanctuary state bill, should immediately resign as GOP Chairman.”)

 

NBC5
— Durbin, Duckworth Among Senate Dems Calling for Franken to Resign Several fellow Democrats are calling for the senator to step down as he already faces a Senate Ethics Committee investigation into previous claims by several other women that he groped or sought to forcibly kiss them – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Durbin-Among-Senate-Dems-Calling-for-Franken-to-Resign-462341993.html
— GOP-Led House Passes NRA-Backed Gun Bill Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-Conn., called the bill an attempt to undermine states’ rights, “hamstring law enforcement and allow dangerous criminals to walk around with hidden guns anywhere and at any time” – Matthew Daly and Richard Lardner
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/House-to-Vote-on-Concealed-Carry-Bill-Easing-Gun-Restriction-462294333.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Senate GOP leader OK with deducting local income, property taxes – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/senate-gop-leader-ok-with-deducting-local-income-property-taxes/
— Sorry, Tribune, but this tax ‘reform’ is awful for Chicago – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-sorry-tribune-tax-reform-awful-for-chicago/
— FDA approves once-a-week diabetes shot that also aids weight loss – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/fda-approves-once-a-week-diabetes-shot-that-also-aids-weight-loss/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— With candidate filings, ’18 campaigns begin in earnest – Charles Selle
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-2018-candidate-filings-st-1207-20171206-story.html
— Police: Charges filed after Tribune reporter carjacked – Rosemary Regina Sobol
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-charges-tribune-carjacking-20171206-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— March primary likely for Kane circuit judge seat: Associate judge enters race – Harry Hitzeman
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171206/march-primary-likely-for-kane-circuit-judge-seat-associate-judge-enters-race
— Count the ways: How GOP tax plans would reward rich families – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171206/business/312069871/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— What’s the real reason government pensions are suffering? – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161205/BLOGS02/161209938
— Duckworth, Durbin urge Franken to quit – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171206/BLOGS02/171209917/duckworth-durbin-urge-franken-to-quit
— A new year means higher electricity rates in northern Illinois – STEVE DANIELS
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171206/NEWS07/171209912/a-new-year-means-higher-electricity-rates-in-northern-illinois

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps want GOP to act on immigration. “Act on immigration” is code for giving Dreamers amnesty.
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171206/rodney-davis-other-house-republicans-press-gop-leader-on-immigration
— Illinois sets ‘blended’ tax rates for 2017 income – Tim Landis (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are beyond furious that my $50,856/year Civil Service Retirement System pension and my $2,028/year Social Security are not subject to state income tax.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171206/illinois-sets-blended-tax-rates-for-2017-income

 

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Primary races now set – Allison Shapiro
http://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/primary-races-now-set/article_fb3f139c-4396-5b2d-976b-90e48ade8989.html

 

  1. LOUIS TODAY
    — Illinois governor’s race headed toward battle of fortunes – Pat Gauen
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/illinois/gauen-illinois-governor-s-race-headed-toward-battle-of-fortunes/article_55dc6a01-8cec-5212-a749-02f38f624a7d.html

 

WTAD
— IVES: “RAUNER HAS FAILED AT DOING HIS JOB” – Scott Hardy
http://www.wtad.com/ives-rauner-has-failed-at-doing-his-job.html

 

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Balich seeking re-election to Will County Board to ‘make a difference’ – Angela Underwood
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/511282705-balich-seeking-re-election-to-will-county-board-to-make-a-difference

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Biss, Kennedy slam *** Pritzker to skip a Downstate debate, which will be carried statewide (DIERSEN: If I was still the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, the organization would be hosting debates between a) Rauner and Ives, b) Sanguinetti and Morthland, c) Harold and Grasso, d) Diganvker and Jhingan, e) Stella and Vlakancic, f) Minor, Grant, Byrne, and Augustynowicz, g) Kinzler and Orozco, h) Mazzochi and Arendt, i) Zito and Khouri, j) Mendrick and Bibbiano, k) Tornatore, DeMichele, Fichtner, and Gavanes, l) Hart, Abbott, Tully, and Broline, m) McGowen, Almiron, Eckhoff, Zaruba, Tatro, and Chinchilla, n) Wiley, Zay, and McQuade, o) Russo and MacKay, p) Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee candidates, q) etc.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/06/pritzker-to-skip-a-downstate-debate/
— Ives kicks off campaign tour
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/06/ives-kicks-off-campaign-tour/
— Rate Rauner’s new digital ad attacking Pritzker on taxes
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/06/rate-rauners-new-digital-ad-attacking-pritzker-on-taxes/
— Cullerton says Rauner needs to “take charge” of budget, threatens to “work without him”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/06/cullerton-says-rauner-needs-to-take-charge-of-budget-threatens-to-work-without-him/
— Dems attack Rauner
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/06/dems-attack-rauner/
— Rauner’s new digital ad attacking Pritzker on taxes (DIERSEN: If you sought a government office or a political office, what would your critics/opponents attack you on concerning federal income tax? Mine would attack my itemizing my deductions. They would stress all the mortgage interest, real estate tax, state income tax, medical and dental expenses, 501(c)(3) contributions, and job-related education that I have deducted since 1972.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/06/rate-rauners-new-digital-ad-attacking-pritzker-on-taxes/

 

GOPUSA
— Separate but Equal: Segregation alive and well at University of Colorado-Boulder
http://www.gopusa.com/separate-but-equal-segregation-alive-and-well-at-cu-boulder/
— Concealed carry reciprocity would make America safer
http://www.gopusa.com/concealed-carry-reciprocity-would-make-america-safer/

 

BREITBART
— Shell Group Used by Obama Campaigners Spends $2.9 Million to Defeat Roy Moore in Alabama – MICHAEL PATRICK LEAHY
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/06/shell-group-used-by-obama-campaigners-spends-2-9-million-to-defeat-roy-moore-in-alabama/

 

BLAZE
— See just how much Trump has slashed refugee resettlement in U.S. — the numbers are astounding – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/12/06/see-just-how-much-trump-has-slashed-refugee-resettlement-in-u-s-the-numbers-are-astounding

 

DAILY CALLER
— Rep Luis Gutierrez Arrested In Capitol Hill Protest – PHILLIP STUCKY
http://dailycaller.com/2017/12/06/rep-luis-gutierrez-arrested-in-capitol-hill-protest-video/

 

FEDERALIST
— GOP Tax Bills Would Preserve Billions In Cash Transfers To Illegal Immigrants – Amalia Halikias
https://thefederalist.com/2017/12/06/gop-tax-bills-preserve-billions-cash-transfers-illegal-immigrants/

 

THE HILL
— House rejects Democrat’s resolution to impeach Trump – CRISTINA MARCOS
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/363544-house-rejects-democratic-resolution-to-impeach-trump
— Avalanche of Democratic senators say Franken should resign – JORDAIN CARNEY AND REBECCA SAVRANSKY
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/363543-women-in-senate-call-for-franken-to-resign

 

POLITICO
— House passes concealed carry gun bill – JOHN BRESNAHAN
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/06/house-passes-concealed-carry-gun-bill-283768

 

NBC NEWS
— ‘Do the right thing’: Thousands rally in D.C. for Dream Act to protect young immigrants ‘We’re facing a real deadline — these are real lives at stake,” urged one supporter. – Patricia Guadalupe and Marissa Armas
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/do-right-thing-thousands-rally-d-c-dream-act-protect-n827131

 

MEDIAITE
— Kinzinger Trashes GOP’s Support of Roy Moore: ‘I Don’t Want to Be That Party’ – Lawrence Bonk
https://www.mediaite.com/tv/republican-congressman-trashes-gops-support-of-roy-moore-i-dont-want-to-be-that-party/

 

GAO
— GAO Again Named one of the “Best Places to Work” (DIERSEN: Among mid-sized agencies, GAO is ranked second overall and first for “support of diversity.” The Democrats who ran GAO during the 1980s and 1990s could stress the great success that they had in getting rid of the agency’s employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who had not made GS-13 (currently $94,610) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $111,801) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $131,508) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $161,900) by age 40.)
https://www.gao.gov/press/2017bestplaces.htm
https://blog.gao.gov/2017/12/06/its-official-gao-is-a-great-place-to-work/

December 4 Evening Edition

CBS2
— State Rep. Jeanne Ives To Challenge Rauner In Republican Primary – Rob Hart
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/12/04/jeanne-ives-running-for-illinois-governor/
— Tax Reform Bills’ Impact On Homeowners – Dorothy Tucker
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/12/04/tax-reform-bills-impact-on-homeowners/

 

NBC5
— Trump Heartily Endorses Moore as GOP Comes to Grips With Him Trump for weeks was silent after the allegations against Moore surfaced, and the White House has said he had no plans to make campaign appearances before the Dec. 12 election – Jill Colvin and Steve Peoples
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Roy-Moore-Alabama-Donald-Trump-Full-Support-461809593.html
— Biss Questions Pritzker’s Income Tax After Candidate’s Recent Release – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Biss-Questions-Pritzkers-Income-Tax-After-Last-Weeks-Release-461813873.html

 

ABC7
— Gov. Rauner, facing primary challenge, reacts to criticism by blaming Madigan – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rauner-facing-primary-challenge-reacts-to-criticism-by-blaming-madigan/2737830/
— Supreme Court allows full enforcement of Trump travel ban – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/supreme-court-allows-full-enforcement-of-trump-travel-ban/2737280/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Gov. Rauner: ‘I am not in charge’ — Madigan ‘has rigged the system’ – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gov-rauner-i-am-not-in-charge-madigan-has-rigged-the-system/
— GOP senator says ‘booze or women’ comments misinterpreted – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gop-senator-wealthy-invest-others-spend-on-booze-or-women/
— The American plutocracy gets its immoral tax bill – Jesse Jackson
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/jackson-the-american-plutocracy-gets-its-immoral-tax-bill/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Roskam: Republicans have ‘crossed the Rubicon’ with tax overhaul plans – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-peter-roskam-tax-overhaul-20171204-story.html
— Rauner faces war on two fronts as Republican challenger Ives attacks – Rick Pearson, Kim Geiger and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-ives-primary-challenge-20171204-story.html
— Rauner: I’m ‘not in charge,’ Speaker Madigan is – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-madigan-not-in-charge-20171204-story.html
— Other governors see us as easy pickings for their states – Charles Selle
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/-ct-lns-selle-neighboring-governors-rauner-st-1205-20171204-story.html
— Durbin rallying support for Dream Act – Nereida Moreno
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/immigration/ct-durbin-dream-act-met-1205-story.html
— “Booze or women or movies:’ GOP senator says comments on estate tax misinterpreted – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-grassley-estate-tax-comments-20171204-story.html
— This tax deal will make America more prosperous – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-tax-20171204-story.html
— Crowded Republican field emerges in 9th Congressional District primary involving Arlington Heights – Karen Ann Cullotta
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/arlington-heights/news/ct-ahp-march-2018-primary-9th-congressional-district-tl-1207-20171204-story.html
— Most Lake County Board seats, countywide offices will have competitive races next fall – Emily K. Coleman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-lake-county-filing-st-1205-20171204-story.html
— Some incumbent southland legislators could face primary challenges – Mike Nolan and Susan DeMar Lafferty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-election-filings-wrapup-st-1205-20171204-story.html
— Suburban Democrats line up to challenge Roskam, Hultgren in 2018 – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-congress-filing-roskam-hultgren-st-1206-20171204-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Republicans, Democrats both face primaries for DuPage County Board – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171204/republicans-democrats-both-face-primaries-for-dupage-county-board
— With filing over, candidates vie to kick one another off ballot – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171204/with-filing-over-candidates-vie-to-kick-one-another-off-ballot
— Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa on why people don’t invest: Spending every penny on ‘Booze or women or movies’ – Kyle Swenson (DIERSEN: While I was a “working American” 1964-1997 and since 1997, I have always a) spent far less on immediate pleasures than my peers and b) saved far more than my peers. In today’s dollars, since 1997, I have had $1,454,723 less to spend and/or save because my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement offer. In today’s dollars, my salary was $122,991/year, but my Civil Service Retirement System pension is only $50,856/year.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171204/grassley-on-why-people-dont-invest-spending-every-penny-on-booze-or-women-or-movies
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The suggestion – that anyone not socking away their savings in the bank or investments must be profligately throwing their money away – played directly into the critique that Republicans are disconnected from the majority of working Americans.)
— Those tax breaks in the GOP plan? Enjoy them while they last – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171204/business/312049919/
— Lake County Board races shape up for March primary – Russell Lissau
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171204/lake-county-board-races-shape-up-for-march-primary

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner vs. Ives: A nasty war for control of the Illinois GOP – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171204/BLOGS02/171209960/illinois-republican-governor-race-war-for-control-of-the-party
(FROM THE ARTICLE: She described him as a man who “sold out” to Chicago Democrats, not only allowing a tax hike to pass but also signing laws making Illinois a haven for illegal immigrants and allowing taxpayer funds to pay for abortion. He laughed the charges off as “baloney”—then said in so many words that he, and not she, is the person who can keep state government on the path of honesty and stop it from totally being turned over to the control of Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. There wasn’t much subtlety today as—with everybody’s nominating petitions finally filed—the GOP primary race for governor started off with a bang. Incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner and challenger state Rep. Jeanne Ives of Wheaton are ready to rumble. Ives, a West Point graduate who has become a champion of fiscal and economic conservatives, started off the exchange with an internet video post in which she labeled the incumbent “Benedict Rauner,” echoing a line first used by Illinois Policy Institute chief John Tillman. It’s a clear sign that, in the era of Donald Trump, Ives intends to tap into the same sort of populist fervor against “the ruling class” that made him president. Ives said she believed Rauner four years ago when he promised to shake up the state. But she added: “The tough-talking dude on a Harley with no agenda turned out to be an empty Carhartt jacket. We were promised a conservative reform governor. Instead we got an Ivy League gender studies professor.” In a later news conference, Ives toned it down a few notches, but argued that Illinois needs a chief executive to keep a lid on taxes in a way that Rauner has not. The first three items on her agenda: lowering property taxes, attracting more jobs and going after corruption at every level of government. Rauner allies argue he has tried to do all of those things, only to be blocked by large Democratic majorities in the House and Senate, and by some Republicans who broke party ranks to back the increase in the state income tax. Rauner himself, meeting with reporters shortly after Ives, shrugged off her attacks, as well as a nasty article last week in the National Review, a leading conservative publication, declaring him the worst GOP governor in the country. Regardless of what that “political hit piece” said, Rauner contends, the truth is that it was Madigan who blocked the kind of reforms he wants. And, he continued, he is better positioned to hold off the speaker and whomever turns out to be the Democratic nominee for governor. His message to GOP primary voters: “I will win the general election. I will win it, and if we don’t win it, nothing else matters.” He was referring to upcoming reapportionment after the 2020 census, and Democratic talk about implementing a graduated income tax the governor said would hit many middle-class families. Asked if he was saying Ives is too conservative to win a general election, Rauner gave the same answer—”I will win”—eventually adding, “I have the best chance of anybody in the state to win the general election.” He then went on to rip Madigan, saying the speaker “has become a millionaire” by preserving a “rigged” property tax system that benefits Madigan’s property tax appeals law firm. On paper, Illinois history would suggest that while firebrand conservatives such as Ives draw a lot of attention, in the end, relative moderates prevail in what never has been a leading conservative state. That certainly was the case with prior Govs. Jim Thompson and Jim Edgar, who fought off conservatives. Beyond that, Rauner has the financial resources to spend whatever it takes. Ives has collected around $300,000 so far with contributions from investor Peter Huizenga, railroad asset lessor Vince Kolber, Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey and others. Rauner had $65.5 million in his main campaign fund as of Sept. 30. She could even that up somewhat if wealthy conservative businessman Richard Uihlein switches sides and supports her; Ives said today she’d accept funds from him, despite his financial role in backing Alabama Senate hopeful Roy Moore. But it’s far from clear that will happen. On the other hand, as Trump has shown, many of the old political rules are in question now. The state’s GOP establishment is not what it was, with some congressmen and other leaders so far sitting out the race. Will Rauner go negative in a big way if polling shows Ives is pulling ahead? It’s too soon to tell in what’s shaping up as a lively, perhaps all-out battle for control of the Illinois Republican Party.)

 

WTTW
— Gov. Rauner Seeking Re-election: ‘I Am Not in Charge’ – Amanda Vinicky
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/12/04/gov-rauner-seeking-re-election-i-am-not-charge
— How Will GOP Tax Plan Affect the Economy and Americans’ Wallets? – Evan Garcia
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/12/04/how-will-gop-tax-plan-affect-economy-and-americans-wallets

WLS AM
— Rauner fires back – Bill Cameron
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/12/04/rauner-fires-back/
— Ives makes it official, she is challenging Rauner for Governor – John Dempsey
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/12/04/ives-makes-it-official-she-is-challenging-rauner-for-governor/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— McCann won’t seek GOP nomination for new Senate term – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171204/mccann-wont-seek-gop-nomination-for-new-senate-term

 

OUR QUAD CITIES
— County board member’s hat in ring for lt. governor Rich Morthland is gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives’ running mate – Ginger Arnold
http://www.ourquadcities.com/election/yleh-qc/county-board-members-hat-in-ring-for-lt-governor/874945852

 

MORNING ANSWER CHICAGO
— Rep. Jeanne Ives Talks About Her Primary Run Against Bruce Rauner
http://morninganswerchicago.com/2017/12/04/rep-jeanne-ives-talks-primary-run-bruce-rauner/

 

WILLIAM J. KELLY
— Kelly announces independent bid for Governor against Rauner
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-announces-independent-bid-for-governor-against-rauner
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18q9mvABlcs

 

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Roskam may withhold support for Rauner re-election – Caitlin Nordahl
https://northcooknews.com/stories/511280697-roskam-may-withhold-support-for-rauner-re-election

 

MCHENRY TIMES
— County chairperson bill ignores wishes of McHenry County voters, says Reick – Sean Fowler
https://mchenrytimes.com/stories/511282712-county-chairperson-bill-ignores-wishes-of-mchenry-county-voters-says-reick

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Taxpayers spend tens of thousands on Illinois municipal conference – Greg Bishop, Dan McCaleb and Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/statewide/taxpayers-spend-tens-of-thousands-on-illinois-municipal-conference/article_0a0cd47c-d6d3-11e7-b2b7-573d1a925545.html

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Why the Masterpiece Cake Case Matters to All Americans – Dr. Michael L. Brown
https://illinoisfamily.org/religious/masterpiece-cake-case-matters-americans/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IVES OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES BID FOR GOVERNOR (FROM THE ARTICLE: State Rep. Jeanne Ives announced officially Sunday night in an invitation-only gathering in her home district that she would be a candidate for governor in the March 2018 Illinois Republican Party primary.) (DIERSEN: Who was invited? Who was not invited? I was not invited. I should write an article about the many campaign announcements in DuPage County that I have been invited to attend since 2000.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/12/ives-officially-announces-bid-for-governor.html
— SENATOR MCCANN NOT TO SEEK RE-ELECTION; DISSES IL GOP IN ANNOUNCEMENT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/12/mccann-not-to-run-for-re-election-disses-il-gop-in-announcement.html
— ILLINOIS LIBERTARIANS TO HOST GUBERNATORIAL DEBATE FORUM TUESDAY NIGHT IN CHAMPAIGN (DIERSEN: There tremendous conflicts between the Libertarian Party platform and the Republican Party platform.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/12/illinois-libertarians-to-host-gubernatorial-debate-forum-tuesday-night-in-champaign.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner repeatedly lashes out at reporters over Madigan: “You’re playing games and you’re not reporting the truth to the people of Illinois”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/04/rauner-repeatedly-lashes-out-at-reporters-over-madigan-youre-playing-games-and-youre-not-reporting-the-truth-to-the-people-of-illinois/
— Rauner on Dems: “They will sock the middle class with a tax hike that Madigan and his puppets want and it will destroy Illinois”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/04/rauner-on-dems-they-will-sock-the-middle-class-with-a-tax-hike-that-madigan-and-his-puppets-want-and-it-will-destroy-illinois/
— Rauner says National Review article a “hit piece,” won’t commit to debating “fringe” Ives
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/04/rauner-says-national-review-article-a-hit-piece-wont-commit-to-debating-fringe-ives/
— Pritzker, Proft, Ives ridicule Rauner for “I am not in charge” claim
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/04/pritzker-ridicules-rauner-for-%e2%80%9ci-am-not-in-charge%e2%80%9d-claim/
— Rauner campaign, ILGOP respond *** A matter of trusts
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/04/a-matter-of-trusts/
— Recreational cannabis sponsors offer to educate Rauner “when he is ready to deal in facts, not scare tactics” (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you promote destruction.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/04/recreational-cannabis-sponsors-offer-to-educate-rauner-when-he-is-ready-to-deal-in-facts-not-scare-tactics/

 

BREITBART
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC, IF NOT CRIMINAL: Amnesty Is Good for Business, Says GOP Gov. Snyder In Michigan – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: Snyder talks like he is a paid agent for countries that want to destroy America.)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/04/gov-snyder-michigan-praises-amnesty-good-for-business/

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— The Differences House, Senate Will Have to Resolve to Advance Tax Reform Bill – Rachel del Guidice
http://dailysignal.com/2017/12/04/the-differences-house-senate-will-have-to-resolve-to-advance-tax-reform-bill/

 

DAILY CALLER
— TIME Just Released Its Finalists For Person Of The Year — You’ll Notice A Disturbing Trend – Benny Johnson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/12/04/time-just-released-its-finalists-for-person-of-the-year-youll-notice-a-disturbing-trend/

 

TOWNHALL
— Busted: Dick Durbin Exposed As Hypocrite For Railing Against Handwritten Changes to Legislation – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2017/12/04/durbin-busted-for-hypocrisy-on-handwritten-changes-to-legislation-n2417559

 

THE HILL
— Lawmakers seek end to taxpayer-backed sexual harassment settlements – CRISTINA MARCOS
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/362864-lawmakers-seek-end-to-taxpayer-backed-sexual-harassment-settlements

 

WARWICK
— Cannabis linked to bipolar symptoms in young adults
https://warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/cannabis_linked_to/

December 3 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois leaders mark state’s 199th birthday; eyes on 200th – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-il–illinois-bicentennial-20171203-story.html
— McConnell: Tax bill won’t add to nation’s debt woes – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-bc-us–mcconnell-taxes-20171202-story.html
— McConnell predicts unpopular tax bill will be a winning issue for GOP – Karen Tumulty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-mcconnell-tax-bill-20171203-story.html
— ‘I don’t think it’s going to help’: In a pro-Trump area, many are skeptical of GOP tax plan – Jenna Johnson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-tax-plan-midwest-20171203-story.html
— Is Virginia McCaskey pissed off yet by Bears’ latest embarrassment? Enough to fire everybody and her son? – Steve Rosenbloom
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/rosenblog/ct-spt-bears-49ers-fire-john-fox-rosenbloom-20171203-story.html
— ‘This is class warfare’: Tax vote sparks brawl over populism that will carry into midterms – David Weigel, Robert Costa, Paul Kane
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-tax-vote-populism-midterms-20171202-story.html
— San Francisco defends sanctuary status as backlash mounts – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-bc-us–san-francisco-pier-shooting-20171201-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— McConnell: No government shutdown this week over immigration – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/government-shutdown-mitch-mcconnell-immigration-daca/
— Trump lashes out at own FBI in a series of tweets – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-criticizes-fbi-credibility-twitter/

DAILY HERALD
— Senate Democrats stand united against GOP tax bill – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171203/news/312039962/
— Mount Prospect surveying residents on diversity issues
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171203/mount-prospect-surveying-residents-on-diversity-issues

 

ABC7
— Illinois kicks off year-long celebration for bicentennial (DIERSEN: This should mean more for me because my ancestors have been in northeast Illinois since 1844, because I have lived in Illinois since 1948, in Wheaton since 1978, and in my precinct since 1984. But ever-increasingly, I do not feel welcome in Illinois because more and more and more of the individuals, organizations, companies, and governments in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Wheaton, and in my precinct are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://abc7chicago.com/society/newsviews-illinois-kicks-off-year-long-celebration-for-bicentennial/2718701/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Gay wedding cake case to go before Supreme Court this week – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/gay-wedding-cake-case-to-go-before-supreme-court-this-week
— It’s time for U.S. families to leave South Korea, says senior Republican senator – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/its-time-for-us-families-to-leave-south-korea-says-senior-republican-senator

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois’ 199th birthday kicks off bicentennial celebration – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171202/illinois-199th-birthday-kicks-off-bicentennial-celebration

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Now that’s rich: Democrats have vast treasure of campaign rhetoric – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-12-03/jim-dey-now-thats-rich-democrats-have-vast-treasure-campaign-rhetoric.html

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— 46th House District candidate Kinzler says Bill 1905 hurts economy – Chandra Lye
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511276906-46th-house-district-candidate-kinzler-says-bill-1905-hurts-economy

 

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— West Deerfield supervisor candidate Louis Stone says time to do away with townships – Robert Hadley | Dec 3, 2017
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/511279513-west-deerfield-supervisor-candidate-says-time-to-do-away-with-townships

 

GATEWAY PUNDIT
— Jeff Flake: I Voted for Tax Cuts After GOP Leaders Promised DACA Amnesty – John S. Roberts
http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/12/jeff-flake-voted-tax-cuts-gop-leaders-promised-daca-amnesty/

 

THE HILL
— FCC’s net neutrality repeal sparks backlash – HARPER NEIDIG (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents a) want internet providers to slow down if not block www.gopillinois.com and GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) want to destroy all individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that they cannot manipulate/dominate. Should I publish a list of my critics/opponents?)
http://thehill.com/policy/technology/362868-fccs-net-neutrality-repeal-sparks-backlash
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) plan to scrap net neutrality rules governing how internet providers handle web traffic has unleashed a wave of intense opposition. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, a Republican, announced last month that the agency would vote to undo its 2015 net neutrality rules, which prevent companies like Verizon and Comcast from blocking or slowing down websites or creating internet “fast lanes.”)

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— A Divided America is Divided on Tax – Barry D. Wood (DIERSEN: Democrats want Republicans to pay more federal income tax. Younger people want older people to pay more federal income tax. Those who have less income want those who have more income to pay more federal income tax. Those who take the standard deduction want those who itemize to pay more federal income tax. Renters want homeowners to pay more federal income tax. Those who have little or no medical and dental expenses want those who have major medical and dental expenses to pay more federal income tax. Those who do not take job-related graduate courses want those who take job-related graduate courses to pay more federal income tax.)
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/a-divided-america-is-divided-on-tax_us_5a244ab7e4b04dacbc9bd865

 

BLOOMBERG
— Why Republicans Cherish Their Unloved Tax Cut “How many politicians have lost an election because they voted for a tax cut?” – Albert R. Hunt
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-12-03/why-republicans-cherish-their-unloved-tax-cut

 

ATLANTIC
— The Odds of Impeachment Are Dropping – PETER BEINART
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/12/trump-impeachment/547358/

November 28 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Rep. Luis Gutierrez announces he is not running for re-election, endorses Chuy Garcia – Diane Pathieu and Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rep-luis-gutierrez-not-running-for-re-election-endorses-chuy-garcia/2706378/
— OUTRAGEOUS: Rick Steves testifies in favor of marijuana legalization in Illinois – Diane Pathieu and Sarah Schulte
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rick-steves-testifies-in-favor-of-marijuana-legalization-in-illinois/2707105/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— OUTRAGEOUS: Rick Steves: Marijuana legalization can help West, South Sides – Mitch Dudek (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you promote destruction.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rick-steves-marijuana-legalization-can-help-west-south-sides/
— Five questions about legal pot that demand better answers – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/illinois-legalize-pot-marijuana-rick-steves-five-questions-steans-cassidy/
— Gutierrez not running for re-election — or mayor or governor – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gutierrez-not-seeking-re-election-but-not-retiring/
— Rauner silent on $2.6M from friend supporting fund helping Roy Moore – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-silent-on-2-6m-from-friend-supporting-fund-helping-roy-moore/
— Gutierrez for president? You heard it here first – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/brown-gutierrez-for-president-you-heard-it-here-first/
— Fools and knaves and the scam of Republican tax “reform” – Robert Reich
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/reich-fools-and-knaves-and-the-scam-of-republican-tax-reform/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez won’t run again, wants to rebuild Puerto Rico – Rick Pearson and John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-luis-gutierrez-congress-politics-20171128-story.html
— Chicago immigration raid leaves bakery scrambling to rehire after 800 workers lost – Thomas Mulier
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-cloverhill-aryzta-immigration-raid-20171128-story.html
— Actual experts confirm that the GOP tax plan is a dud – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-perspec-zorn-booth-experts-tax-reform-1129-20171128-story.html
— Trump’s petty feuds with Warren, LaVar Ball are the true offense – Clarence Page
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-perspec-page-trump-levar-ball-elizabeth-warren-pocahontas-1129-20171128-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County approves budget that cuts sheriff’s office jobs – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171128/dupage-county-approves-budget-that-cuts-sheriffs-office-jobs

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Moores and anti-Rauners say “Uihlein’s support for Roy Moore causes headache for Rauner.”
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171128/NEWS02/171129903/uihleins-support-for-roy-moore-causes-headache-for-rauner
— Luis Gutierrez calls it quits—but why? – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171128/BLOGS02/171129918/luis-gutierrez-calls-it-quits-but-why

 

WLS AM
— Roskam talks tax reform with John and Ray
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/11/28/roskam-talks-tax-reform-with-john-and-ray/

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Welcoming city status for immigrants pushed in Bloomington – Maria Nagle (DIERSEN: For a city to say that it is welcoming is that city to say that it is anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/welcoming-city-status-for-immigrants-pushed-in-bloomington/article_efc5dc5b-a32a-58f0-b57a-f4d791d95b01.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump’s family denied German heritage for years Father claimed he was from Sweden – JENNIFER HANSLER (DIERSEN: What percent of those in America during the 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s were anti-German? What percent of those in America today are anti-German?)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trumps-family-denied-german-heritage-for-years/866612952

 

DUPAGE COUNTY
— DuPage County Board Approves 2018 Budget
http://www.dupageco.org/Content.aspx?id=56339

 

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Niles Township supervisor says a property tax freeze would be life altering – Glenn Minnis
https://northcooknews.com/stories/511277051-niles-township-supervisor-says-a-property-tax-freeze-would-be-life-altering

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Frank Mautino’s Attorney abruptly cancels FOIA Hearing in Edgar County Circuit Court – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/11/frank-mautinos-attorney-abruptly-cancels-foia-hearing-in-edgar-county-circuit-court/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Is Gov. Rauner Buying the Support of Illinois GOP County Chairmen? – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/11/is-gov-rauner-buying-the-support-of-illinois-gop-county-chairmen/
— “Is America Racist?” – John Biver (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, America is anti-White.)
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/podcast/is-america-racist-illinois-family-spotlight-070/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker, DGA respond *** Rauner completely dodges questions on Uihlein
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/28/rauner-completely-dodges-questions-on-uihlein/
— Erika Harold campaign claims Pat Quinn is a “Madigan ally”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/28/erika-harold-campaign-claims-pat-quinn-is-a-madigan-ally/

 

BREITBART
— 21 Times Exiting Rep. Luis Gutierrez Touted Open-Borders – JOHN BINDER
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/28/21-times-exiting-rep-luis-gutierrez-touted-open-borders/

 

DAILY CALLER
— With Gutierrez’s Departure, Dems Will Lose Leading Open Borders Crusader – Will Racke
http://dailycaller.com/2017/11/28/with-gutierrezs-departure-dems-will-lose-leading-open-borders-crusader/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Jack Ryan’s past was laid bare; all the more reason to see John Conyers’ – David Freddoso
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/jack-ryans-past-was-laid-bare-all-the-more-reason-to-see-john-conyers/article/2641846

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Congress Shouldn’t Rub SALT in the Wound – Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/congress-shouldnt-rub-salt-in-the-wound_us_5a1dbfd1e4b069379df3edcf

 

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Moores say “Donor Backing Roy Moore (Richard Uihlein) Causes Headaches for Other Republicans.”
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-28/donor-backing-roy-moore-causes-headaches-for-other-republicans

November 26 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— GOP leaders in advanced talks to change tax plan in bid to win over holdouts – Damian Paletta (DIERSEN: I certainly hope that Bost, Davis, Hultgren, Kinzinger, LaHood, Roskam, and Shimkus will work hard in conference with the Senate to keep all the current itemized deductions and the personal exemption.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-gop-tax-plan-20171126-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Congressional leaders face internal pressure to act on harassment.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-congress-sexual-harassment-20171126-story.html
— Geneva church stages counter-protest in support of LGBT community – Linda Girardi (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, “religious leaders” promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-geneva-church-counterprotest-st-1127-20171126-story.html
— TRAGIC: Will Supreme Court open a ‘dam burst’ of legalized sports betting? – Robert Barnes
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-supreme-court-sports-betting-20171126-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— TRAGIC: Veterans are key as surge of states OK medical pot for PTSD – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171126/news/311269907/

 

WGN RADIO
— Professor Emeritus Kent Redfield: “Will Bruce Rauner get a credible challenger?” (DIERSEN: Are you credible? Who demonizes, denigrates, and condemns you as not being credible? Those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn me as not being credible are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and/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://wgnradio.com/2017/11/26/professor-emeritus-kent-redfield-will-bruce-rauner-get-a-credible-challenger/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Wealthy Illinois candidates face tax disclosure minefield – Matt Dietrich
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171125/wealthy-illinois-candidates-face-tax-disclosure-minefield

 

OUR QUAD CITIES
— Ives calls Southern Poverty Law Center a ‘hate group’ Candidate for Illinois governor defends controversial posts on social media – Jim Niedelman
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/ives-calls-southern-poverty-law-center-a-hate-group/863769194
— Ives wouldn’t commit more to higher education in Illinois Gubernatorial candidate maintains money wasted on pensions, administrative bloat
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/ives-wouldnt-commit-more-to-higher-education-in-illinois/863744143
— Rauner’s Republican challenger calls him a failure Rep. Jeanne Ives goes after governor for not delivering on promises – Jim Niedelman
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/rauners-republican-challenger-calls-him-a-failure/863785790

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Candidate filing for March primary in Illinois begins Monday – Thomas Geyer
http://qctimes.com/news/local/candidate-filing-for-march-primary-in-illinois-begins-monday/article_77e39efe-0d8b-52fc-af59-2595135a2c5d.html

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pritzker faces tough tax, spending issues – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-11-26/jim-dey-pritzker-faces-tough-tax-spending-issues.html

 

METRO EAST SUN
— McCarter backing Ives in run for governor – Glenn Minnis
https://metroeastsun.com/stories/511275136-mccarter-backing-ives-in-run-for-governor

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Public now wary of ‘unhinged’ liberal press – Jennifer Harper (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who wants Vince Kolber and everyone else to be wary of Dave Diersen and his GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails? ANSWER: Those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and/or 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.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/26/inside-the-beltway-public-now-wary-of-unhinged-lib/

 

BREITBART
— Sen Durbin: ‘I’m Not Prepared To Go Home for the Holidays Until’ We Get DREAM Act Done – PAM KEY
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/11/26/sen-durbin-im-not-prepared-go-home-holidays-get-dream-act-done/

 

THE HILL
— The tax bill is a bad deal for America – DOUGLAS E. SCHOEN
http://thehill.com/opinion/finance/361819-the-tax-bill-is-a-bad-deal-for-america
— For Trump, GOP tax bill could have big downside – MELANIE ZANONA
http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/361616-for-trump-gop-tax-bill-could-have-big-downside
— Conyers stepping aside as ranking Dem on House Judiciary Committee – REBECCA SAVRANSKY AND OLIVIA BEAVERS
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/361858-conyers-stepping-down-as-ranking-dem-on-house-judiciary-committee

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Congress’ Assault on Charities – RAY D. MADOFFN
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/26/opinion/congress-charities-giving.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Trump reiterates support for Alabama’s Roy Moore – Tracy Wilkinson
http://www.latimes.com/politics/washington/la-na-pol-essential-washington-updates-trump-reiterates-support-for-alabama-s-1511720507-htmlstory.html

 

CHARLESTON POST AND COURIER
— Cap tax deductions for the wealthy – STEPHEN MOORE
http://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/cap-tax-deductions-for-the-wealthy/article_4328346a-d131-11e7-8d3a-676631168f65.html