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March 21 Evening Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rauner, Emanuel chime in on Shimkus search for U.S. attorney – Jon Seidel
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/rauner-emanuel-chime-in-on-shimkus-search-for-u-s-attorney/
— Trump at Capitol, cites political cost of rejecting health bill – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-to-capitol-in-last-ditch-lobbying-for-health-care-bill/
— White House issues gag order to officials on budget details – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/white-house-issues-gag-order-to-officials-on-budget-details/
— No fake news with this suburban vote fraud case – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/brown-no-fake-news-with-this-suburban-vote-fraud-case/
— Aldermen ask: Chicago has only 1,484 registered gun offenders? – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/aldermen-ask-chicago-has-only-1484-registered-gun-offenders/
— Durbin grills Gorsuch on I-88 ‘frozen trucker’ case from Ill. – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/durbin-grills-gorsuch-on-i-88-frozen-trucker-case-from-ill/

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage forest preserve may end pensions for elected officials – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170321/news/170329725/
— Arlington Heights board delays minimum wage vote after supporters rally – Christopher Placek
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170321/business/170329841/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Paul Ryan’s Chicago fundraiser delayed until March 24 after health bill vote – Greg Hinz
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170321/BLOGS02/170329970/paul-ryans-chicago-fundraiser-delayed-until-after-health-bill-vote#utm

NBC5
— Supreme Court Pick Gorsuch Calls Trump’s Attacks on Judges ‘Disheartening’ and ‘Demoralizing’ There were several charged exchanges Tuesday as Gorsuch mostly batted away Democrats’ efforts to get him to reveal his views – Erica Werner and Mark Sherman
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Supreme-Court-Nominee-Gorsuch-Facing-Daylong-Questioning-Senate-416690213.html

WQAD
— Illinois governor announces $1 billion cybersecurity plan
http://wqad.com/2017/03/21/illinois-governor-announces-1-billion-cybersecurity-plan/

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Rauner Says Using Contract Nurses Will Save $8M – AP
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/rauner-says-using-contract-nurses-will-save-8m#stream/0

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Illinois teachers’ pension spiking continues despite $130 billion deficit – CYNTHIA WOLF (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. If I sought a government office or a political office, would my critics/opponents have their operatives and dupes say that my promotion in 1986 was really a pension spike to better assure that I would take the early retirement that was “offered” 1993-1997?)
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/03/20/illinois-teachers-pension-spiking-continues-despite-130-billion-deficit/aqa46lv/

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Trump voters regret their choice – John J. Dunphy
http://thetelegraph.com/opinion/98693/dunphy-trump-voters-regret-their-choice

SUBURBAN LIFE
— State Rep. Olsen co-sponsors legislation eliminating pay raises for Illinois lawmakers
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/03/13/state-rep-olsen-co-sponsors-legislation-eliminating-pay-raises-for-illinois-lawmakers/an4au0k/

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— TREASONOUS: Why Chicago Police Won’t Follow Trump’s Immigration Edict – YANA KUNICHOFF
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/March-2017/Why-Chicago-Police-Wont-Follow-Trumps-Immigration-Edict/

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— IL ‘fair share fees’ lawsuit tossed; plaintiffs say ‘desired result,’ allowing appeal to SCOTUS – Jonathan Bilyk
http://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/511096595-il-fair-share-fees-lawsuit-tossed-plaintiffs-say-desired-result-allowing-appeal-to-scotus

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— $15 minimum wage could hit downstate Illinois’ businesses hard – Cole Lauterbach (DIERSEN: One could argue that if the minimum wage should be $15/hour for jobs that do not require a high school diploma, the minimum wage for jobs that require a high school diploma should be $25/hour, $35/hour for jobs that require a bachelor’s degree, $45/hour for jobs that require a master’s degree, $55/hour for jobs that require a professional certification, and $65/hour for jobs that require a professional license.)
http://ilnews.org/news/economy/minimum-wage-could-hit-downstate-illinois-businesses-hard/article_f1a20bf2-0d77-11e7-a73a-bfb82666021b.html

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— TAXPAYERS DESERVE SAY IN THE TEACHERS’ UNION CONTRACTS THEY PAY FOR – Mailee Smith
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/taxpayers-deserve-say-in-the-teachers-union-contracts-they-pay-for/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— STATE REP. TOM DEMMER ON THE COST OF OBAMA DAY TO THE STATE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/03/state-rep-tom-demmer-on-the-cost-of-obama-day-to-the-state.html

GOPUSA
— At the border: An encouraging decline
http://www.gopusa.com/at-the-border-an-encouraging-decline/
— Dozens face deportation after Detroit cockfighting, gambling ring bust – AP
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=22109

FOX NEWS
— Ivanka Trump’s Company Faces Lawsuit Over ‘Unfair’ Advantage (DIERSEN: What unfair advantages do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that you have/had? For me, they include my being born a White male, my parents having enough money to send me a parochial grade school, my good health, my avoiding the draft, my being overpaid, my being married, my wife and I giving up trying to have children, our not adopting, and our not becoming foster parents, and my not giving money to a church.)
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/03/20/ivanka-trump-company-faces-lawsuit-over-unfair-first-daughter-advantage

NEWSMAX
— Two in Five Americans Say They’ll Need $1 Million to Retire (DIERSEN: If you are not retired, are you prepared for retirement? Democrats are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means. Democrats are disciples of Saul Alinsky. In 1997, my Democrat GAO superiors used the following facts to justify their forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” when I was 49 years old: a) what my wife and I had saved for our retirement, b) my wife’s salary, c) we had no debts, d) our good health, e) we owned 915 Cove Court in Wheaton, f) we had no dependents, g) we owned a 1997 Chevy Cavalier, 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX, 1990 Ford Thunderbird LX, 1972 Chevy Corvette, 1968 Dodge Charger R/T, and 1962 Chevy Impala SS, and h) we could “afford” to suffer a $72,135/year loss of income in today’s dollars ($122,991 salary minus $50,856 pension).)
http://www.newsmax.com/Finance/Personal-Finance/retire-americans/2017/03/21/id/779847/

BREITBART
— GOP Senators Hope to Sneak Amnesty into Trump’s Popular Immigration Reforms – NEIL MUNRO
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/21/gop-senators-sketch-pairing-immigration-amnesty/
— NYT: Amnesty Is the ‘Only Long-Term Solution’ – JOHN BINDER
http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/03/21/nyt-amnesty-long-term-solution/
— Third of France’s Young Muslims Hold Fundamentalist Religious Views – VIRGINIA HALE
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/21/study-third-muslim-france-fundamentalist/

AMEWRICAN THINKER
— Shrugging Off the Liberal ‘Resistance’ – Richard F. Miniter
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2017/03/shrugging_off_the_liberal_resistance.html

TOWNHALL
— A Smear Implodes: Former Dem Aide Accuses Gorsuch of Sexism, Gets Refuted By Fellow Student – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2017/03/21/predictable-woman-accuses-gorsuch-of-sexism-turns-out-to-be-former-dem-aide-n2301602

FEDERALIST
— The Alt-Right Is What Happens When Society Marginalizes Men – Owen Strachan
http://thefederalist.com/2017/03/21/alt-right-happens-society-marginalizes-men/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Entitlements: The Most Dangerous Addiction – DENNIS PRAGER
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/445940/entitlements-american-addiction
(FROM THE ARTICLE: All addictions – whether drug, alcohol, gambling, sexual, or cigarettes – are very hard to escape. There is one addiction, however, that might be more difficult than any other to escape – in part because it is not even regarded as an addiction. It is Entitlements Addiction, an addiction to getting something for nothing. One indication as to the power of Entitlements Addiction is that, while great numbers of people have voluntarily given up – almost always at great pain – drugs, alcohol, gambling, etc., few give up an addiction to entitlements. For the majority of able-bodied people who get cash payments, food stamps, subsidized housing, free or subsidized health insurance, and other welfare benefits, the thought of giving up any one of those and beginning to pay for them with their own earned money is as hard as giving up alcohol is to an alcoholic. Politicians know this, which is why it is close to impossible to ever reduce entitlements. And, of course, the Left knows this, which is why the Left almost always wins any debate over entitlements. Every American who is the beneficiary of an entitlement backs entitlements, and many who are not beneficiaries of entitlements would like to be. This, aside from ideology, is why the Left constantly seeks to increase entitlements: The more people receive government benefits, the more people vote left.)

WORLD NET DAILY
— GOP SENATOR GRILLS GORSUCH ON IMPEACHING TRUMP Supreme Court nominee assures Senate of independence from influences – BOB UNRUH
http://www.wnd.com/2017/03/gorsuch-they-gave-me-a-gavel-not-a-rubber-stamp/

CNN
— TRAGIC: 1 in 4 workers have less than $1,000 saved for retirement – Katie Lobosco
http://money.cnn.com/2017/03/21/retirement/retirement-confidence-ebri/

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— Biggest retiree COLA in years may be in the works – Mike Causey
http://federalnewsradio.com/mike-causey-federal-report/2017/03/biggest-retiree-cola-in-years-may-be-in-the-works/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Blame Size of Deficit on Politicians’ Unwillingness to Cut (DIERSEN: What about cutting fraud, waste, and abuse? GAO focuses on cutting fraud, waste, and abuse. I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $94,610-$122,991.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/march_2017/voters_blame_size_of_deficit_on_politicians_unwillingness_to_cut

March 18 Evening Edition

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Get set for an ugly gubernatorial campaign, folks – RICH MILLER (DIERSEN: In 2018, which Republican candidates are going to run statewide, in DuPage County, and in Wheaton? I urge them all to have an entry in Wheaton’s 2017 Independence Day Parade. SEE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-independence-day-celebration-parade-entry-tickets-31882733113 Since I moved to Wheaton in 1978, I have encouraged Republican candidates and elected officials to have entries in Wheaton’s Independence Day Parades. This year, for the 12th year in a row, I will be seeking donations from Republicans so that “DuPage Republicans” can again sponsor entries in the parade, this year again for the Wheaton high school bands and for the Tunes of Glory Pipes and Drums.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170318/OPINION/170319865/illinois-next-gubernatorial-race-will-be-ugly-and-expensive

ABC7
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: POLICE WARN OF RED LINE ATTACKS, ROBBERIES IN LOOP
http://abc7chicago.com/news/police-warn-of-red-line-attacks-robberies-in-loop/1806098/

NBC5
— Rauner Takes Union Fight to Illinois Supreme Court
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/rauner-takes-union-fight-afscme-illinois-supreme-court-416508593.html

CBS2
— Chicago Med Students Stage ‘Die-In’ Over Republican Health Care Plan – Mike Krauser
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/03/18/chicago-med-students-stage-die-in-over-republican-health-care-plan/
— Roskam: Trump Not ‘Wise’ To Propose Great Lakes Preservation Funds Cut – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/03/18/roskam-trump-not-wise-to-propose-great-lakes-preservation-funds-cut/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Alfred W. Tatum, the Dean of the College of Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, promotes Chance the Rapper.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/ct-chance-the-rapper-cps-students-perspec-0320-md-20170317-story.html
— Chance the Rapper’s Apple deal — still independent, in control – Greg Kot
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-chance-the-rapper-apple-twitter-20170318-column.html
— Inside Trump’s White House, New York moderates spark infighting and suspicion – Philip Rucker and Robert Costa
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-white-house-infighting-20170318-story.html
— Budget controversy shining light on senior food program – Denise Crosby
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/opinion/ct-abn-crosby-meals-wheels-st-0320-20170317-column.html
— District 203’s chief financial officer leaving for new job – Susan DeMar Lafferty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-d203-administrator-lincoln-way-st-0319-20170318-story.html
— Irish-Americans gather for rally to spotlight immigration concerns
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-irish-american-rally-for-immigrants-at-daley-plaza-photos-20170318-photogallery.html
— Trump wants 30-foot-high Mexican border wall that looks good from the north side – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-mexican-border-wall-20170318-story.html

WSIL TV
— OUTSTANDING: Trump wants to build 30-foot-high wall at Mexican border – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/34944857/trump-wants-to-build-30-foot-high-wall-at-mexican-border

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— If you can’t cut the budget, maybe negotiate a deal – Doug Finke
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170318/statehouse-insider-if-you-cant-cut-budget-maybe-negotiate-deal

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— The 2018 Illinois governor race — a battle of rich men? – Chuck Sweeny
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20170318/chuck-sweeny-2018-illinois-governor-race—battle-of-rich-men

JOURNAL TOPICS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Most Candidates For Mount Prospect Village Board OK With Video Gambling – RICHARD MAYER
http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_ef37a69e-0b22-11e7-a1e3-fb27e77116a0.html

NORTH COOK NEWS
— $1.06M per fire isn’t quite enough for Rolling Meadows property taxpayers
http://northcooknews.com/stories/511095292-1-06m-per-fire-isn-t-quite-enough-for-rolling-meadows-property-taxpayers

BGA
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: VIDEO GAMBLING JACKPOT FOR POLS AND PALS – Casey Toner
http://www.bettergov.org/news/video-gambling-jackpot-for-pols-and-pals

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— COD Motions for Interlocutory Appeal v. Breuder – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/03/cod-motions-for-interlocutory-appeal-v-breuder/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ACCORDING TO AFSCME’S NUMBERS, FEWER THAN HALF OF ILLINOIS STATE WORKERS VOTED TO AUTHORIZE STRIKE – Mailee Smith
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/according-to-afscmes-numbers-fewer-than-half-of-illinois-state-workers-voted-to-authorize-strike/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Bost creates online health care forum – AP
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/mar/18/gop-illinois-congressman-creates-online-health-car/

GOPUSA
— Illegal aliens protest the presence of Border Patrol at Fresno hiring fair
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=21968
— ‘Progressives’ evidently OK with death threats (DIERSEN: Progressives are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=22010

TOWNHALL
— DISGUSTING, UNACCEPTABLE: Anti-Trump Billboard In Arizona Goes Heavy On The Nazi Imagery – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2017/03/18/resist-antitrump-billboard-in-arizona-goes-heavy-on-the-nazi-imagery-n2300786

BREITBART
— Hundreds of Thousands of Service Workers Planning Anti-Trump Labor Strike – KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/18/hundreds-thousands-service-workers-planning-anti-trump-labor-strike/
— Antifa, Iranian Communists and Other Fringe Groups March Against ‘Racism’ in London – JACK MONTGOMERY
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/18/anti-racism-march/

DAILY CALLER
— NFL Teams Won’t Hire Kaepernick Because They’re Scared Trump Will Tweet About Them – Rachel Stoltzfoos
http://dailycaller.com/2017/03/18/nfl-teams-wont-hire-kaepernick-because-theyre-scared-trump-will-tweet-about-them/

NUMBERS USA
— TRUMP BUDGET LAYS THE GROUNDWORK FOR NATIONAL E-VERIFY – Chris Chmielenski
https://www.numbersusa.com/blog/trump-budget-lays-groundwork-national-e-verify

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Young Americans: Most see Trump as illegitimate president.” (DIERSEN: One could ask “How do Trump supporters view young Americans?”)
https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2017-03-18/young-americans-most-see-trump-as-illegitimate-president
http://savannahnow.com/news/politics/2017-03-18/young-americans-most-see-trump-illegitimate-president

THE HILL
— Massive labor strike planned for May 1 – MAX GREENWOOD (DIERSEN: What do pro-labor anti-Trumps think of you? Of course, they hate me. In my defense, I was a lowly wage earner 1964-1997. I washed dishes 1964-1966, cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, pumped gasoline in 1966, delivered mail 1966-1969, worked on an automobile assemble line and worked as a security guard in 1970, sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971, collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980, and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/324630-service-workers-plan-massive-strike-on-may-1-to-oppose-trump

HUFFINGTON POST
— Dems Are Furious About Trump. This Lawmaker Wants Them To Ride That Anger Into Office. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.) has a boot camp that’s training local progressives how to run for office. – Jennifer Bendery
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cheri-bustos-build-the-bench-democratic-candidates_us_58cc1c5be4b0ec9d29dbd236
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Everywhere You Look, Americans Are Spreading Hate If that feels melodramatic, you haven’t been paying attention. – Andy Campbell (DIERSEN: How soon will Campell propose a “Final Solution” for Trump and for Trump’s supporters?)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/everywhere-you-look-americans-are-spreading-hate_us_58cd3ec6e4b00705db4fe0e2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “George W. Bush Gave Us Donald Trump. Now He Wants To Be Forgiven. But Americans shouldn’t forget so easily.” In retrospect, with benefit of hindsight, it is clear that Bush despises if not hates conservatives.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/george-w-bush-trump-forget-history_us_58c6e69ee4b0598c66989c6e

NEW YORK TIMES
— FROM THE ARTICLE: As of this moment, an estimated 50,000 undocumented Irish are living in the shadows of our country. Will Donald Trump’s deportation police eventually get around to them?
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/17/opinion/when-the-irish-invaded-canada.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To argue against enforcement of drug laws is to promote illegal drug usage.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/03/18/us/forced-entry-warrant-drug-raid.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Wages rise on California farms. Americans still don’t want the job – NATALIE KITROEFF AND GEOFFREY MOHAN (DIERSEN: What bad jobs did you have that many, if not most people would refuse to take? I did yard work, delivered newspapers, washed dishes, cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, pumped gasoline, delivered mail, worked on an automobile assemble line, worked as a security guard, sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances, collected delinquent taxes, and audited federal agencies.)
http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-fi-farms-immigration/

LACONIA DAILY SUN
— HOW IS IT RACIST, MEAN & NASTY TO EXPRESS PRIDE IN YOUR COUNTRY? – Russ Wiles, Tilton
http://www.laconiadailysun.com/opinion/letters/102905-russ-wiles-3-17-360
(FROM THE LETTER: Thanks to Matt Vespa of townhall.com for pointing out examples of the lunacy of political correctness in academia today. Of course we know that this insanity is due in part to teachers imbuing a belief in young students that America is just not a very nice country. Of course, this too is yet another example of the progressive-left convincing folks that expecting foreigners who we welcome into this country to assimilate is just plain racist, mean and nasty. Democrats and the progressive-left in this country apparently are not able to comprehend the irony of their ideology. Perhaps that is why they are not paralyzed by what should for all intents and purposes be debilitating “cognitive dissonance.” Please look it up and then reflect on their actions, the irony of which should keep them up at night. It apparently does not because, after all, they have good intentions and so the often damaging results of their well intended actions and deeds are irrelevant to them. Crazy right?)

INDEPENDENT
— 30,000 join March Against Racism in ‘defiance and unity’ against Brexit and Donald Trump EU referendum result and US President’s policies make it ‘more important than ever’ for anti-racists to unite, say organizers – May Bulman, Harriet Agerholm
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/march-against-racism-london-protest-anti-racism-donald-trump-brexit-stand-up-to-un-anti-racism-day-a7636696.html

SOCIALIST WORKER
— Tens of thousands march against racism (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will anti-Whites propose a “Final Solution” to get rid of Whites once and for all?)
https://socialistworker.co.uk/art/44280/Tens+of+thousands+march+against+racism

January 14 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump Tower in Chicago, and what it could mean for the Donald’s presidency – Blair Kamin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-trump-tower-deconstructed-kamin-htmlstory.html
— Chicago immigration rally has message for Trump: We’re here to stay – Sam Roe (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries, mainly Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-immigration-rally-20170114-story.html
— Civil rights advocates say they fear changes from a Trump presidency – Gloria Casas (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries, mainly Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/news/ct-ecn-elgin-civil-rights-forum-st-1015-20170114-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps side with the anti-Trump John Lewis.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-donald-trump-john-lewis-20170114-story.html
— Slain Lipinski aide called ‘devoted and adoring mother’ – Mike Nolan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-lipinski-aide-funeral-st-0116-20170114-story.html
— In Chicago and beyond, a movement to mark Inauguration Day with service – Heidi Stevens (DIERSEN: What will you do on Inauguration Day? I will mark the day with service. I will spend 10+ hours during the day putting together and sending out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email in the morning and in the evening. The emails will be free of charge and they will not contain any advertising. What will my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes do on Inauguration Day? They will discourage everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/stevens/ct-inauguration-day-acts-of-service-balancing-0113-20170113-column.html
— Without solidarity, the media under Trump will be lost – Eric Zorn (DIERSEN: What percent of the media has pledged to destroy Trump and to destroy everyone who voted for Trump – 97%, 98%, 99+%?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-trump-attacks-reporters-solidarity-perspec-0115-md-20170113-column.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps side with the anti-Trump John Lewis.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-unleashes-twitter-attack-against-civil-rights-legend/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Ending Medicaid expansion will be moral disaster.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/opinion-ending-medicaid-expansion-will-be-moral-disaster/

DAILY HERALD
— No referendum on Batavia home rule – Susan Sarkauskas
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170113/news/170119375/
— CNN, Trump and unfair claims of ‘fake news’ – Editorial (DIERSEN: Since 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are full of fake news. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) demonize/denigrate/condemn everything to be fake, except that which they agree with; b) have virtually every individual, organization, company, government, and country on their blacklists; and c) blacklist me because I refuse to carry out their blacklist orders.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170114/discuss/170119310/

CBS2
— Immigration Activists Hold Protest Ahead Of Trump Inauguration (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries, mainly Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/14/immigration-activists-hold-protest-ahead-of-trump-inauguration/

ABC7
— YIANNOPOULOS, SHKRELI EVENT CANCELLED AFTER PROTESTS ERUPT AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS – Katie Utehs
http://abc7chicago.com/news/yiannopoulos-shkreli-event-cancelled-after-protests-erupt-at-uc-davis/1702437/

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Trump’s anti-immigrant stance sparks protests across U.S. – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries, mainly Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Can Senate compromise bring Michael Madigan to the table? – Chuck Sweeny
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20170114/chuck-sweeny-can-senate-compromise-bring-michael-madigan-to-table

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— AFSCME Authorizes Strike Vote – Greg Bishop
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=234308#.WHqsAxHxZZI

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Chicago immigration rally decries Trump plans – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries, mainly Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/the-latest-chicago-immigration-rally-decries-trump-plans/article_37a9f400-bbe2-51f6-baeb-9a6162c4171d.html
— Protesters denounce Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric, plans – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries, mainly Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/protesters-say-trump-can-t-bury-the-statue-of-liberty/article_ee8be2b0-e303-5b23-bd4b-30f5bd4cc111.html
— A young ex-president, Obama poised for a busy retirement – AP
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/a-young-ex-president-obama-poised-for-a-busy-retirement/article_75d3a7d9-5b94-5cec-af30-742efa9e7689.html

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Let’s chant: Two more years, two more years – Doug Finke
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170114/statehouse-insider-lets-chant-two-more-years-two-more-years

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— Why Can’t Parents At Pritzker Elementary In Chicago Volunteer At The Library? Three Letter Answer: C-T-U
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/why-cant-parents-at-pritzker-elementary-in-chicago-volunteer-at-the-library-three-letter-answer-c-t-u

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— College of DuPage – Objector cites Social Justice Journal to support her legal position – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/01/college-of-dupage-objector-cites-social-justice-journal-to-support-her-legal-position/
— Lisle Village Clerk gets work release from 3rd DUI and serves as Electoral Board Member – John kraft and Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/01/lisle-village-clerk-gets-work-release-from-3rd-dui-and-serves-as-electoral-board-member/

CAPITOL FAX
— Reader comments closed for the holiday weekend (DIERSEN: I have sent out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails free of charge and without any advertising since 2000. Since 2004, they have gone each and every morning, and since 2015, each and every evening too. Since 2004, they have included links to more than 257,900 articles and information on may upcoming events.)
http://capitolfax.com/2017/01/13/reader-comments-closed-for-the-holiday-weekend-39/

FOX NEWS
— DISGUSTING: Democrats, celebrities and Republicans defend Democratic Rep. Lewis after Trump’s tweets
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/14/democratic-rep-lewis-trump-not-legitimate-president.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Joe Biden likely to buy new Corvette after leaving office, Chevy engineer says – Jennifer Harper
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/14/joe-biden-likely-to-buy-new-corvette-after-leaving/

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— TRUMP PROTESTERS VOW TO ‘SHUT DOWN’ INAUGURATION, RELATED CELEBRATIONS
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/01/13/trump-protesters-vow-to-shut-down-inauguration-related-celebrations/

THE BLAZE
— There are three times as many bus permits for this Trump protest, than for his inauguration – Carlos Garcia
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/13/there-are-three-times-as-many-bus-permits-for-this-trump-protest-than-for-his-inauguration/
— Being ‘better educated’ could be causing millennials to earn less than boomers did at their age – Brandon Morse (DIERSEN: I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree in 1970 when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 33. In today’s dollars, I earned $44,853 (GS-7) when I was 23, $54,864 (GS-9) when I was 24, $66,379 (GS-11) when I was 25, $79,563 (GS-12) when I was 26, $90,173 (GS-12 Step 5) when I was 31, $94,610 (GS-13) when I was 38, and $122,911 (GS-13 Step 10) when I was 49.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/13/being-better-educated-could-be-causing-millennials-to-earn-less-than-boomers-did-at-their-age/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasing, anti-Trumps make it clear that they are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/314372-john-lewis-responds-to-trump-tweet-with-call-to-stand-up-to

CNN
— These Democrats aren’t attending Trump’s inauguration – Eugene Scott
http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/14/politics/democrats-boycotting-donald-trump-inauguration/
— Trump rips ‘all talk,’ ‘no action’ civil rights icon Lewis – Eugene Scott
http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/14/politics/john-lewis-donald-trump/

NBC NEWS
— Obama and His Movement Prepare to Challenge President Trump – PERRY BACON JR. (DIERSEN: Republicans never challenged Obama in any meaningful way. RINOs helped Obama destroy America. Unlike Trump and his supporters, they were terrified of the Democrats calling them racists, calling them sexists, calling them bigots, and calling them even worse things.)
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/barack-obama/obama-his-movement-prepare-challenge-president-trump-n704866

WASHINGTON POST
— John Lewis says Donald Trump isn’t a legitimate president, and Trump hits back hard – Aaron Blake (DIERSEN: I was elected to the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee in 2003. Since then, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my election was NOT LEGITIMATE.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/01/13/john-lewis-doesnt-think-donald-trump-is-a-legitimate-president/
— Head of D.C. National Guard to be removed from post in middle of inauguration – Peter Hermann and Aaron C. Davis
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/commanding-general-of-dc-national-guard-to-be-removed-from-post/2017/01/13/725a0438-d99e-11e6-b8b2-cb5164beba6b_story.html

HOUSTON CHRONICLE
— Trump-Lewis feud could be harbinger of new round of hyper-partisanship – Abby Phillip
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/article/Trump-Lewis-feud-could-be-harbinger-of-new-round-10858216.php

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “Can ‘Darth’ Trump Save The Dreamers?” Anti-Trumps a) have an extremely low opinion of Americans and an especially low opinion of Americans who are White, male, and/or non-veteran and b) want Dreamers to get preference over Americans.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2017/01/14/can-darth-trump-save-the-dreamers/#27baa22511b6

BUSINESS INSIDER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Anti-Trump protesters are gearing up ahead of Inauguration Day.”
http://www.businessinsider.com/anti-trump-protesters-are-gearing-up-ahead-of-inauguration-day-2017-1?r=UK&IR=T

DAILY BEAST
— The Fight Over a Controversial Painting Headed for Trump’s Inaugural Protestors object to sending George Caleb Bingham’s painting of the election process to the inaugural, but ‘The Verdict of the People’ should disturb us for other reasons. – Nicolaus Mills
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/01/14/the-fight-over-a-controversial-painting-headed-for-trump-s-inaugural.html

DAILY MAIL
— U.S. ethics watchdog takes to Twitter to remind federal employees not to endorse any products a day after Trump tweeted ‘buy L.L. Bean’
The U.S. Office of Government Ethics tweeted a ‘refresher’ on the ethics policy It said executive branch employees can’t endorse products or companies The tweets came a day after Trump encouraged followers to buy L.L. Bean Director of OGE Walter Shaub criticized Trump on Wednesday for not divesting – Karen Ruiz
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4120078/Trump-s-L-L-Bean-endorsement-prompts-Ethics-office-tweet-reminder-not-endorse-products.html

January 10 Evening Edition

ABC7
— SESSIONS SAYS HE’D BE FAIR AS AG, DEFY TRUMP IF NECESSARY – ABC NEWS
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/sessions-says-hed-be-fair-as-ag-defy-trump-if-necessary/1695358/
— ‘MURDER BOARDS’ PREP TRUMP’S CABINET PICKS FOR HEARINGS
http://abc7chicago.com/news/murder-boards-prep-trumps-cabinet-picks-for-hearings/1694997/

NBC5
— Homeland Security Pick Cites Securing Border as Top Priority The confirmation of Kelly, a retired Marine general, is almost assured – Alicia Caldwell
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Homeland-Security-Pick-Faces-Questions-on-Wall-Immigration–410263575.html

CBS2
— Dillard Recalls Obama’s Early Years – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/10/former-republican-colleague-recalls-obamas-early-years/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— New legislature, same old problem in Illinois: No budget – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/228315069-story
— Mom says daughter racially ‘tormented’ at Elmwood Park middle school – Elizabeth Matthews
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/crime/228313524-story

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Speaker Paul Ryan: GOP will work on repealing, replacing health law ‘concurrently’
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-paul-ryan-obamacare-repeal-20170110-story.html
— L.L. Bean faces boycott for family member donation to Trump PAC – Kim Bhasin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-ll-bean-trump-boycott-20170110-story.html
— Naperville’s annexation-mania echoes past Lake County battles – Dan Moran
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-moran-village-consolidation-st-0111-20170110-column.html
— Before the president from Chicago says farewell, there’s disappointment – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-obama-farewell-speech-kass-0111-20170110-column.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats blame “societal oppression,” that is, they blame Republicans for the problems that Blacks have.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-missing-black-fathers-obama-20170110-story.html
— More budget nonsense for Illinois – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-stopgap-budget-springfield-edit-0111-md-20170110-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage referendum fix awaiting the governor’s signature – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170110/news/170119898/
— Bill to test school water for lead goes to Rauner – Jake Griffin
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170110/news/170119931/
— Affordable housing fee could stymie upscale housing project in St. Charles – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170110/news/170119971/
— Conflict forces Glen Ellyn Dist. 41 board member to resign – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170110/news/170119920/
— Kane Co. voters to decide on $50 million tax increase for forest district – Lauren Rohr
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170110/news/170119913/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois moves to regain its Edge
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170110/BLOGS02/170119996/illinois-moves-to-regain-its-edge

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Senate delays vote on plan that raises income tax – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170109/senate-delays-vote-on-plan-that-raises-income-tax

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Illinois House OKs criminal justice reforms – AP
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/state/2017-01-10/latest-illinois-house-oks-criminal-justice-reforms.html

MADISON RECORD
— Why a budget won’t fix Illinois – Austin Berg
http://madisonrecord.com/stories/511071338-why-a-budget-won-t-fix-illinois

WSIL TV
— Lawsuits over Trump business threaten to tie up presidency – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/34228146/lawsuits-over-trump-business-threaten-to-tie-up-presidency

LOUIS POST DISPATCH
— Rep. William Lacy Clay returns controversial painting to Capitol wall, tries to file charges against colleague Duncan Hunter – Chuck Raasch
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/clay-returns-controversial-painting-to-capitol-wall-tries-to-file/article_005d92e8-20a3-513f-8e74-6457f650792f.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Clay also tried to file theft charges against that colleague, Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., although Capitol Police had not indicated to him late Tuesday morning whether they will follow through with Clay’s complaint. In a short address in a tunnel between the Capitol and House office buildings, Clay depicted the debate as part of the culture wars dividing the country. “This is really not about a student art competition anymore,” Clay, D-St. Louis, said after he and a handful of colleagues put it back on a wall amidst 400 other winners of a high school art contest sponsored by members of Congress. “It’s about defending the Constitution.” He said this just after passing Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., in the tunnel where the painting hangs. Hunter and Clay, who are good friends and whose congressional offices are next door to one another, didn’t speak to each other as they passed. Hunter, citing 18-year-old artist David Pulphus’s depiction of police as animals, which many have interpreted as pigs, said it was offensive. A scrum of about 15 reporters and photographers who had gathered around Hunter shifted to Clay, who led a handful of Congressional Black Caucus members in putting the painting back up where it originally was. It may not be there for good, however. Congressional Republicans are discussing removing it officially as a violation of congressional rules on the art that prevents the competition from depicting controversial “contemporary” issues. Clay said he’d defend the painting through that process as a First Amendment expression of an 18-year-old constituent. “I don’t have a disagreement with that,” he said of the process. “But there is a procedure to follow. You can’t have culture warriors walking around here like they are in charge of something.” Clay told reporters that he had no opinion on the painting, which police groups and others have criticized as depicting police as hog-like animals. Clay said critics should put themselves in Pulphus’s place, as a teenaged black male, who had witnessed the highly publicized shootings of young black men throughout his teen years. Including, “in his own community,” the shooting death of black teenager Michael Brown by Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson when Pulphus was 16. Those shootings, Clay said in an interview with the Post-Dispatch, were “animalistic.” While police groups have criticized the painting, Clay received a local police ally over the weekend in St. Louis Police Chief Sam Dotson. “Police officers are not art critics,” Dotson said during a discussion Saturday night at Harris-Stowe State University kicking off Missouri’s official events honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He called Clay a “strong supporter” of police and said Clay’s desire to hang the painting is in keeping with protecting the First Amendment. The painting by former Cardinal Ritter High School Senior Pulphus – now a college student – has drawn intense scrutiny after critics noticed that it depicted police officers as animals. Some police groups criticized the painting as divisive and not a true depiction of the shooting death of Michael Brown by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in 2014. Hunter removed the painting and left it in Clay’s office on Friday, saying it offended him and denigrated police. Hunter told the Post-Dispatch he had gotten “thousands” of calls and social media messages in support, many from police officers or their families. The painting was on display for six months before critics attacked it, in the middle of hundreds of other paintings by high school art contest winners from around the country. Clay Tuesday blamed “alt-right” media for stirring up the problem, and fellow Congressional Black Caucus members depicted the controversy as an extension of Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s attacks on the media. Hunter said he was making a statement and would not seek to remove it again if Clay puts it back up. But other Republicans, upset at the depiction of police, hinted they may seek official congressional action to take it down permanently. Clay would fight that. “I do not agree or disagree with this painting,” Clay said after he helped put it back up. But he noted that statues elsewhere in the Capitol depict slaveholders and avowed racists that offend him, but he hasn’t demanded they be removed. “I will fight to defend this young man’s right to express himself because his artwork is true for him and he is entitled to that protection under the law,” Clay said, referring to Pulphus. At the forum in St. Louis Saturday night, Dotson referred to the painting as the “elephant in the room.” “Sam Dotson can have an opinion and may not like the painting, but Sam Dotson the police chief or any police officer cannot have an opinion about it because that young man has a right to have his voice heard and it’s our job to make sure his rights are protected,” he said.)

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Controversial tax credit elicits mixed responses from Illinois leadership, businesses
https://ilnews.org/11653/controversial-tax-credit-elicits-mixed-responses-illinois-leadership-businesses/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DURBIN LEADS ATTACK DURING SESSIONS’ AG HEARING
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/durbin-leads-attack-during-sessions-ag-hearing.html
— MCHENRY CO CLERK SAYS REFERENDUM OBJECTION BASED ON QUALIFIED SIGNATURE SHORTAGE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/mchenry-co-clerk-says-referendum-objection-based-on-qualified-signature-shortage.html
— MCHENRY CO PROPERTY TAX FREEZE REFERENDUM CHALLENGED BY DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/mchenry-co-property-tax-freeze-referendum-challenged-by-deputy-county-clerk.html
— MASSIVE TAX HIKE IN “GRAND COMPROMISE” WOULD BE A DISASTER, IL STATE REP SAYS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/massive-tax-hike-in-grand-compromise-would-be-a-disaster-il-state-rep-says-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP to leaflet outside Madigan re-election event
http://capitolfax.com/2017/01/10/ilgop-to-leaflet-outside-madigan-re-election-event/
— Rauner joins push for DeVos
http://capitolfax.com/2017/01/10/rauner-joins-push-for-devos/

FOX NEWS
— Protesters Interrupt Jeff Sessions’ Senate Confirmation Hearing
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/01/10/jeff-sessions-senate-confirmation-hearings-attorney-general-protesters

BREITBART
— Jeff Sessions on Immigration Law: ‘I’m Going to Follow The Laws Passed By Congress’ – JULIA HAHN
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/10/jeff-sessions-on-immigration-law-im-going-to-follow-the-laws-passed-by-congress/
— Congressional Black Caucus to Re-Hang Anti-Cop ‘Police as Pigs’ Painting in Capital Citing ‘Constitution’ – WARNER TODD HUSTON
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/09/congressional-black-caucus-to-re-hang-anti-cop-police-as-pigs-painting-in-capital-citing-constitution/

BLAZE
— Sessions angrily defends his immigration record against Durbin in Senate confirmation – Jon Street
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/10/watch-sessions-angrily-defends-his-immigration-record-against-durbin-in-senate-confirmation/

AOL
— Donald Trump beats libel lawsuit over tweets directed at female political strategist – ERIQ GARDNER
http://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/01/10/donald-trump-beats-libel-lawsuit-over-tweets-directed-at-female/21652018/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Nominees Financed Senators Deciding Their Fate Five of Donald Trump’s nominees collectively donated $106,000 to senators on committees conducting their confirmation hearings – REBECCA BALLHAUS
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-nominees-financed-senators-deciding-their-fate-1484076076

USA TODAY
— Trump wins dismissal of suit over nasty tweets – Nick Penzenstadler
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/01/10/trump-wins-dismissal-suit-over-nasty-tweets/96402614/

December 25 Evening Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— New plan to save Illinois takes ‘courage and patience’ – Andy Shaw
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/andy-shaw-new-plan-to-save-illinois-takes-courage-and-patience/
— A peek into how power really goes down in Chicago – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-a-peek-into-how-power-really-goes-down-in-chicago/
— CPD’s Johnson decries ‘alarming’ rise in cops shot on the job – Frank Main
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cpds-johnson-decries-alarming-rise-in-cops-shot-on-the-job/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Planned Parenthood focus groups suggest that lack of attention on social issues helped Trump.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-planned-parenthood-social-issues-trump-20161225-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump adopting same behavior he criticized Clinton for.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-campaign-promises-20161225-story.html

WLS AM
— Trump, fist raised, wishes all a Merry Christmas – Gregg Birnbaum and Kevin Liptak
http://www.wlsam.com/2016/12/25/trump-fist-raised-wishes-all-a-merry-christmas/

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— New report confirms need for lawsuit reform in Illinois – Travis Akin (DIERSEN: Have you even filed a lawsuit? I have. If you file a lawsuit, a) expect that those who you sued will spend the rest of their lives trying to destroy you and b) expect that your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will glorify and praise and pander to those who you sued. I should write a book about those who I have sued, what they continue to do to destroy me, and those who glorify and praise and pander to those who I sued.)
http://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20161225/my-view-new-report-confirms-need-for-lawsuit-reform-in-illinois

FOX NEWS
— Spree of Obama actions revives GOP concerns over ‘midnight’ regs, agenda – Fred Lucas
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/12/25/spree-obama-actions-revives-gop-concerns-over-midnight-regs-agenda.html

DAILY CALLER
— Liberal Journalists Think The RNC Compared Trump To Jesus – Alex Pfeiffer
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/25/liberal-journalists-think-the-rnc-compared-trump-to-jesus/
— Bryn Mawr College Student Driven Out Of School For Backing Trump – Blake Neff (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps are extremely intolerant.)
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/23/college-student-driven-out-of-school-for-backing-trump/
— Eagles’ Joe Walsh: Trump’s ‘Ruthless’ Twitter Account Has Celebrities Running ‘Scared’ – PHILLIP STUCKY
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/25/eagles-joe-walsh-trumps-ruthless-twitter-account-has-celebrities-running-scared/

BLAZE
— Bryn Mawr College girl who asked for a ride to Trump rally harassed out of school – Sarah Lee (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps are extremely intolerant.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/12/24/college-girl-who-asked-for-a-ride-to-trump-rally-harassed-out-of-school/
— OUTRAGEOUS: George Washington University removes U.S. history from required courses — for history majors – Sarah Lee
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/12/24/george-washington-university-removes-u-s-history-from-required-courses-for-history-majors/

WORLD NET DAILY
— TRUMP’S ‘LANDSLIDE’: 2,623 TO 489 AMONG U.S. COUNTIES But popular-vote fans say nation should abandon Electoral College – BOB UNRUH
http://www.wnd.com/2016/12/trumps-landslide-2623-to-489-among-u-s-counties/

NEWSMAX
— Trumps Attend Church Services on Christmas Eve
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/trumps-attend-christmas-services/2016/12/25/id/765519/

HUFFINGTON POST
— Latino Leaders Who Dumped Donald Trump Now Hopeful He’s Their Guy “I’m back on board,” said Jacob Monty, a Houston immigration attorney. – Dana Liebelson
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/latino-leaders-who-dumped-trump-now-hopeful-hes-their-guy_us_585fffd3e4b0de3a08f5a204
— Jerry Falwell Jr.: Donald Trump Is Inspiring More Retailers To Say ‘Merry Christmas’
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jerry-falwell-trump-merry-christmas_us_585fe366e4b0d9a594589835?section=us_politics
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Jesus Was A Socialist.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peter-dreier/jesus-was-a-socialist_b_13854296.html?section=us_politics

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump to inherit more than 100 court vacancies, plans to reshape judiciary – Philip Rucker and Robert Barnes
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-to-inherit-more-than-100-court-vacancies-plans-to-reshape-judiciary/2016/12/25/d190dd18-c928-11e6-85b5-76616a33048d_story.html
— A young couple died of overdose, police say. Their baby died of starvation days later. – Kristine Guerra
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp/2016/12/25/a-young-couple-died-of-overdose-police-say-their-infant-died-of-starvation-days-later/

NEW YORK POST
— How Trump helped sink Navy’s push for political correctness – Editorial
http://nypost.com/2016/12/25/how-trump-helped-sink-navys-push-for-political-correctness/

MYRTLE BEACH ONLINE
— America must become a melting pot again under Trump – R.H. GRUY
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article122426409.html

December 23 Evening Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Blagojevich asks for presidential commutation – Jon Seidel
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/blagojevich-asks-for-presidential-commutation/amp/
— Ex-Ill. rep John Anthony fired from govt. job for groping women at Xmas party – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/ex-ill-rep-fired-from-govt-job-for-groping-women-at-xmas-party/

DAILY HERALD
— Audit: No documentation Elk Grove Village trustees qualify for IMRF pension plan – Chacour Koop
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161223/news/161229471/
— Aurora police: Messages on cryptic cards pose ‘no threat’ – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161223/news/161229523/

ABC7
— ROCKETTES TO PERFORM AT TRUMP INAUGURATION, A-LIST CELEBS TURN IT DOWN
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rockettes-to-perform-at-trump-inauguration-a-list-celebs-turn-it-down/1670339/

NBC5
— Donald Trump’s NY Co-Chair Wishes Death on Obama Gov. Andrew Cuomo calls Carl Paladino’s remarks “racist, ugly and reprehensible” -Chris Carola
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Donald-Trump-Campaign-Co-Chair-Carl-Paladino-Racist-Remarks-Barack-Obama-First-Lady-408069325.html

WAND
— Nearly 30 homeless programs in Illinois to receive total of $6.5 million
http://www.wandtv.com/story/34123470/nearly-30-homeless-programs-in-illinois-to-receive-total-of-65-million

WSIL TV
— Putin praises Trump’s judgment, rejects hacking claims – AP (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn my judgment. I could stress their how their horrific judgment harms not only me, but harms many others.)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/34120228/putin-praises-trumps-judgment-rejects-hacking-claims

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Five file as Moline mayor write-ins after Acri, Vogelbaugh kept off ballot – Anthony Watt
http://www.qconline.com/news/local/candidates-booted-from-ballot-in-moline/article_ba4db7b2-9050-56c8-8449-e45d28f6b7f0.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Gov. Rauner Announces New Budget Chief, Insurance Director – AP
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/gov-rauner-announces-new-budget-chief-insurance-director

LOUIS POST DISPATCH
— Illinois nearly 6 months behind in education funding for transportation, special ed, other expenses – AP
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/illinois-nearly-months-behind-in-education-funding-for-transportation-special/article_f041cd41-7cc8-5454-86ae-70986ad8cc2b.html

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— 3 Illinois group home residents found, 3 remain missing – AP
http://www.bnd.com/news/article122667529.html

NADIG NEWSPAPERS
— Relics, retreads, rookies, top 2018 governor field – Russ Stewart
http://nadignewspapers.com/2016/12/23/relics-retreads-rookies-top-2018-governor-field/

CHICAGO READER
— Records dump reveals Rahm’s millionaires – only email club – Ben Joravsky
http://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2016/12/23/records-dump-reveals-rahms-millionaires-only-e-mail-club

CHICAGOIST
— Rahm’s Email Dump Pulls Back The Curtain On Top Donor Interests
http://chicagoist.com/2016/12/22/emanuels_emails_reveal_interests_of.php

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives slams safe spaces, crying sessions for college students after election
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511061727-ives-slams-safe-spaces-crying-sessions-for-college-students-after-election
— Pro-growth reforms called for to stem exodus of millennials
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511061645-pro-growth-reforms-called-for-to-stem-exodus-of-millennials

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— African-American unemployment rate soars in Illinois (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired an African-American in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that an African-American could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired an African-American in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted African-Americans in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired an African-American in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted an African-American in 1986, and g) that GAO should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that an African-American could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
http://ilnews.org/11470/african-american-unemployment-rate-soars-illinois/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS DOES HAVE A BUDGET, AND IT’S NO LAUGHING MATTER Due to existing law, Illinois already pays 90 percent of what it would if there were an appropriations agreement, meaning Illinois already operates with a de facto budget – Kristina Rasmussen
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-does-have-a-budget-and-its-no-laughing-matter/

FOX NEWS
— Trump Received a ‘Very Nice’ Christmas Letter From Putin
http://insider.foxnews.com/2016/12/23/donald-trump-received-very-nice-christmas-letter-vladimir-putin
— Putin reaches out to Trump, while thumping Dems
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/12/23/putin-reaches-out-to-trump-while-thumping-dems.html

DAILY CALLER
— Obama Races To Destroy Anti-Terror Program So Trump Can’t Use It – Blake Neff
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/23/obama-races-to-destroy-anti-terror-program-so-trump-cant-use-it/
— First They Came For The Homophobes – Robert Oscar Lopez
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/23/first-they-came-for-the-homophobes/

BLAZE
— Let’s start calling them ‘biology deniers’ – Matt Walsh (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage children to engage in LGBTQ activity. That is enough reason to not send any child to any school run by Democrats.)
http://www.theblaze.com/podcasts/matt-walsh-lets-start-calling-them-biology-deniers/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Earlier in the week National Geographic unveiled its January cover story. They are profiling a confused and abused young boy who thinks he’s a girl. Of course, he isn’t presented as someone who is confused and abused. Rather he’s presented as a boy who is actually a girl, which is like presenting a triangle that’s actually a circle. There was a time when National Geographic was considered a science magazine. But the publication, along with liberalism more generally, has abandoned science. Indeed, anyone who suggests that a boy can be a girl is not only guilty of perpetuating abuse, but also guilty of rejecting the entire field of science known as biology. That is why I propose a new name for those who believe in the “transgender” superstition. They are biology deniers. They are people who fundamentally deny the existence of biological sex. They may say that they accept biological sex and proceed to draw a false and fabricated distinction between that and “gender,” but the fact remains that if you will call a boy anything other than a boy, you have denied his biology. You are a biology denier. And that’s what you ought to be called.)

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— WONDERFUL THINGS HAPPEN WHEN THE PRIVATE SECTOR HAS BREATHING ROOM TO FUNCTION – Kent Kellar (DIERSEN: What if Oldsmobile had breathing room in 1971? In 1971, Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that Oldsmobile had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. That directly resulted in my becoming an IRS employee.)
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/12/23/wonderful-things-happen-when-the-private-sector-has-breathing-room-to-function/

THE HILL
— Pressure grows on Mormon choir over Trump inauguration – JUDY KURTZ
http://origin-nyi.thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/311676-pressure-grows-on-mormon-choir-over-trump-inauguration

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats stress that they are anti-American.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/donna-nevel/in-25-cities-communities-_b_13812326.html

CBS NEWS
— Illinois governor donates $50 million to his 2018 campaign fund
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/illinois-governor-donates-50-million-to-his-2018-campaign-fund/

AOL NEWS
— Jimmy Carter is the only former president to RSVP to Trump’s inauguration – Jose Sepulveda/Veuer
http://www.aol.com/article/news/2016/12/23/jimmy-carter-is-the-only-former-president-to-rsvp-to-trumps-ina/21641137/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Rockettes Won’t Be Forced to Dance at Trump Inauguration – KATIE ROGERS
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/23/arts/rockettes-wont-be-forced-to-play-trump-inauguration-company-says.html

NEW YORK POST
— Rockettes allowed to skip Trump’s inauguration – AP
http://nypost.com/2016/12/23/rockettes-allowed-to-skip-trumps-inauguration/

USA TODAY
— Trump v. the ‘swamp:’ Odds favor swamp – Donovan Slack
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2016/12/23/trump-v-swamp-odds-favor-swamp/95768438/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— New Nonprofit Aims to Bolster Trump in Fights With Both Parties Great America Alliance ‘will aggressively promote Trump’s agenda and help make sure the promises made to the American people during the campaign are kept by Congress’ – REBECCA BALLHAUS
http://www.wsj.com/articles/new-nonprofit-aims-to-bolster-trump-in-fights-with-both-parties-1482517079
— Racial Quotas at the Texas Bar Are Illegal and Unwise No white males need apply for an opening on the state bar’s board. Those seats are reserved for minorities. – MARK PULLIAM
http://www.wsj.com/articles/racial-quotas-at-the-texas-bar-are-illegal-and-unwise-1482526400

FORBES
— 10 Ways Donald Trump Can Cut Waste – Our Advice From OpenTheBooks.com – Adam Andrzejewski
http://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2016/12/23/10-ways-donald-trump-can-cut-waste-our-advice-from-openthebooks-com/#1479360a52b9

CHIEF LEADER
— Key Federal Worker Protections May Be in Jeopardy Under Trump Regime – BOB HENNELLY (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) promote patronage, b) reject the Pendleton Act, and c) reject merit hiring. They side with Jim Thompson, Jim Edgar, and my Democrat GAO, IRS, and Post Office superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates.)
http://thechiefleader.com/news/open_articles/key-federal-worker-protections-may-be-in-jeopardy-under-trump/article_9d30c750-a5e1-11e6-aa10-cb626479a302.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Tradition at a Crossroads For more than 130 years, Federal civil-service employees have enjoyed legal protection from partisan politics, but in recent years the partisan standoff in Washington has led to the lapsing of the authorizations for the agencies that enforce these laws. In the case of the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, which polices the entire civil service system, the failure to act on a nominee made by President Obama in 2015 will mean that just a few months into Mr. Trump’s term, it is likely that board will cease to have a quorum. As a consequence of the Senate’s failure to act, the incoming President will be able to appoint two of the three MSPB members. Currently the two million plus Federal workers who report to the 4,000 political appointees selected by the President enjoy civil service protections that were first put on the books in the 1880s in homage to President James A. Garfield, who was assassinated by a disgruntled office-seeker who felt slighted that his political work for Mr. Garfield’s Republican Party had gone unrewarded with a patronage position. Mr. Garfield had been a fierce opponent of the spoils system, cracked down on corruption in the U.S. Post Office and said in his inaugural address that “the civil service can never be placed on a satisfactory basis until it is regulated by law.” Required Merit Hiring The Pendleton Act, passed in 1883, two years after Mr. Garfield’s death, required that Federal employees be hired on merit and selected based on the results of competitive exams they would be required to take. This was a radical departure from the patronage system that mushroomed in the first 100 years of the nation. “When Garfield was assassinated, it was sort of a galvanizing event and it made a lot of policymakers scrutinize the spoils system—and there had been dissatisfaction with it,” said James Read, the Director of Policy and Evaluation for the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board. The MSPB is a bipartisan quasi – judicial agency that has 228 employees and an annual budget of close to $47 million. It hears, on average, several thousand cases a year brought by Federal employees who believe their treatment by superiors violated the statutes and regulations that govern the Federal workforce. With the recent budget battles that produced furloughs, a government shutdown, and budget cuts due to sequester, the number of cases swelled to 33,000 in 2013.)

ROLLING STONE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Why Even Trump-Friendly Artists Won’t Perform at His Inauguration.”
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/why-even-trump-friendly-artists-wont-perform-at-his-inauguration-w457677

December 21 Evening Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Boeing blinks; promises lower cost for Air Force One
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/boeing-blinks-promises-lower-cost-for-air-force-one/amp/
— Emanuel agrees to release private emails, ending court fight – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/emanuel-agrees-to-release-private-emails-ending-court-fight/amp/
— ‘Obamacare’ holding its own: 6.4M signed up so far – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/obamacare-6-4m-signed-up-affordable-care-act/
— Trump family drops access offered for charity donations – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-family-drops-access-offered-for-charity-donations/

DAILY HERALD
— Democrats critical of DuPage merger plan – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161221/news/161229726/
— Newly elected McHenry chairman’s consolidation measures pass 23-0 – Lauren Rohr
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161221/news/161229723/
— ‘Wine crawl’ with 25 stops prompts concerns about St. Charles’ downtown image – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161221/news/161229764/
— Rather than drain it, Trump advisers opt to join DC swamp – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161221/news/312219820/
— 240 candidates to run for Lake County school board seats – Lee Filas
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161221/news/161229734/
— Many Fox Valley school, college board races heavily contested – Madhu Krishnamurthy
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161221/news/161229744/
— School board candidates in DuPage
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161221/news/161229728/
— College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn District 41 among hottest school board races – Jessica Cilella
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161221/news/161229733/
— Naperville approves 3 union contracts, but 4th delayed by weather – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161221/news/161229816/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner launches new attack on J.B. Pritzker spending – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161221/BLOGS02/161229976/rauner-launches-new-attack-on-j-b-pritzker-spending
— Who gets blame for Illinois losing people? The Dems, says Rauner – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: Who gets blame for Republican defeats in Illinois since 2000? Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs say Dave Diersen and his GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161221/BLOGS02/161229977/who-gets-blame-for-illinois-losing-people-the-dems-says-rauner
— Chicago billionaire Ken Griffin funds lakefront paths – LYNNE MAREK
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161221/NEWS02/161229971/chicago-billionaire-ken-griffin-funds-lakefront-path-redo

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Aaron Schock wants corruption trial delayed until summer – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161221/aaron-schock-wants-corruption-trial-delayed-until-summer

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Taxpayers must dig deep again Corruption in government comes at a high price…. – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2016-12-21/taxpayers-must-dig-deep-again.html
— Oberweis to open store in Champaign – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2016-12-21/oberweis-open-store-champaign.html

BGA
— BGA FORCES RELEASE OF MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL PRIVATE EMAILS, GARNERS LANDMARK POLICY SHIFT
http://www.bettergov.org/news/bga-forces-release-of-mayor-rahm-emanuel-private-emails-garners-landmark-policy-shift

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Candidates file for Glen Ellyn, Wheaton boards Election to take place in April 2017 – ERIC SCHELKOPF
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2016/12/20/candidates-file-for-glen-ellyn-wheaton-boards/axy0klz/

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Update: News Article About Unidentified Bodies Changed Twice The original article stated there were five unclaimed bodies in the DuPage County Morgue – Patrick Martin
http://patch.com/illinois/naperville/update-news-article-unidentified-bodies-changed-twice

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Advocacy group: Income-related student-success gap in state persists
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511060852-advocacy-group-income-related-student-success-gap-in-state-persists

CHICAGO READER
— What Trump could learn from Chicago’s kleptocracy Politicians making a buck on their offices is nothing new here. – Ben Joravsky
http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/2016-politics-year-in-review-kleptocracy/Content?oid=24757518

STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN CAVALETTO
— Illinois Losing 1 Resident Every 4.6 Minutes: with a net loss of $30,000 of taxable income every 4.6 minutes
http://www.johncavaletto.org/2016/12/illinois-losing-1-resident-every-46.html?mc_cid=397ec11418&mc_eid=2161c2039e

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A NEW SPEAKER If Democrats choose Madigan for the 17th time, he will be crowned the longest-serving House speaker in U.S. history. – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-a-new-speaker/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Trump Says What Obama Refused to Say – Michael Brown
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2016/12/trump-says-what-obama-refused-to-say/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— LAWMAKERS CALL ON COMPTROLLER TO CONTINUE “NO BUDGET NO PAY” POLICY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/12/lawmakers-call-on-comptroller-to-continue-no-budget-no-pay-policy.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Proft claims Rauner could be in “deep trouble,” Hughes says “no way” Rauner can run as outsider
http://capitolfax.com/2016/12/21/proft-claims-rauner-could-be-in-deep-trouble-hughes-says-no-way-rauner-can-run-as-outsider/
— Griffin explains why he backs Rauner and Emanuel
http://capitolfax.com/2016/12/21/griffin-explains-why-he-backs-rauner-and-emanuel/
— Why are traffic fatalities rising here?
http://capitolfax.com/2016/12/21/why-are-traffic-fatalities-rising-here/

PUBLIUS FOIRUM
— Vitriolic Keith Olbermann Demands Fans ‘Never Call Trump President’ – Warner Todd Huston
http://www.publiusforum.com/2016/12/21/vitriolic-keith-olbermann-demands-fans-never-call-trump-president/

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— OBAMA ASKS TERRORIST FRONT GROUP TO DO DIVERSITY TRAINING – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/12/21/obama-asks-terrorist-front-group-to-do-diversity-training/

GOPUSA
— Ohio Democrats Meet to Gripe and Complain about Presidential Loss
http://www.gopusa.com/ohio-democrats-meet-to-gripe-and-complain-about-presidential-loss/
— Affirmative Action for Ex-Cons
http://www.gopusa.com/affirmative-action-for-ex-cons/

BLAZE
— There’s a “stigma” around abortion only because it’s pure evil — and we all know it – Matt Walsh
http://www.theblaze.com/contributions/theres-a-stigma-around-abortion-only-because-its-pure-evil-and-we-all-know-it/

BREITBART
— ‘Legacy’: 10 Ways Barack Obama Broke the American System – JOEL B. POLLAK2
http://www.breitbart.com/california/2016/12/21/legacy-10-ways-barack-obama-broke-american-system/
— Mexican Soccer Federation Fined $20K for Homophobic Chants by Fans at U.S. Soccer Team – WARNER TODD HUSTON
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2016/12/19/mexican-soccer-federation-fined-20k-homophobic-chants-fans-u-s-soccer-team/

DAILY CALLER
— Facebook Censorship Designed To Prevent ‘Exclusion’ – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/21/report-facebook-censorship-designed-to-prevent-exclusion/

FOX BUSINESS
— Peter Thiel: Silicon Valley Outcast Turned Trump Insider – Steve Tobak
http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2016/12/19/peter-thiel-silicon-valley-outcast-turned-trump-insider.html

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Repent, Wicked White Guys – IAN TUTTLE
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/443216/mtv-white-guy-resolutions-are-vacuous-malicious
— Trump Is Already Ditching His Movement – David French
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/443251/donald-trump-abandons-movement-campaign-promises
— Honest Politicians Finish Last – BEN SHAPIRO
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/443228/politicians-economics-lies-work-best

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Illinois’ population has shrunk by 78,000 in three years – DAVID FREDDOSO
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/illinois-population-has-shrunk-by-78000-in-three-years/article/2610179

HUFFINGTON POST
— Most Republicans Think Donald Trump Has Changed The GOP For The Better A new poll finds that the president-elect is increasingly winning over Republicans. – Janie Velencia
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-change-gop_us_58599d6ee4b0d9a5945644f2
— Boston Mayor Says Trump’s Victory Is In Part Backlash To African-American Progress He also said Obama’s race factored into why Republicans were so intent on blocking his agenda. – Sam Levine
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/martin-walsh-obama-racism_us_585adc7be4b0de3a08f3f01d

ABC NEWS
— Billionaire Griffin Donates $12M for Chicago Lakefront Trail – AP
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/billionaire-griffin-donates-12m-chicago-lakefront-trail-44332125

CNN
— It’s official: Clinton swamps Trump in popular vote – Gregory Krieg
http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/21/politics/donald-trump-hillary-clinton-popular-vote-final-count/index.html

CNBC
— Trump names Icahn as special adviser on regulation, vows to shred Obama rules – Jacob Pramuk (DIERSEN: What is Icahn’s position on federal regulations that require preference be given to minorities and to females? More specifically, who should pay the price of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion?)
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/12/21/trump-to-name-icahn-as-special-adviser-on-regulatory-overhaul-report.html

NEW YORK POST
— Boeing CEO vows to build two Air Force Ones under budget – Daniel Halper
http://nypost.com/2016/12/21/boeing-ceo-vows-to-build-two-air-force-ones-for-the-price-of-one/
— Black church member charged in ‘Vote Trump’ arson – AP
http://nypost.com/2016/12/21/black-church-member-charged-in-vote-trump-burning/

WASHINGTON POST
— Donald Trump is holding a government casting call. He’s seeking ‘the look.’ – Philip Rucker and Karen Tumulty
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/donald-trump-is-holding-a-government-casting-call-hes-seeking-the-look/2016/12/21/703ae8a4-c795-11e6-bf4b-2c064d32a4bf_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Whites say “Bill O’Reilly rose to the defense of white privilege in America’s presidential voting process.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/12/21/bill-oreilly-rose-to-the-defense-of-white-privilege-in-americas-presidential-voting-process/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Donald Trump’s Win Sends Economic Optimism to Highest Level Since 2012 Republicans views on the economy have grown far more optimistic, sending overall economic sentiment gauges higher – NICK TIMIRAOS
http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2016/12/21/donald-trumps-win-sends-economic-optimism-to-highest-level-since-2012/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: Percentage of Young Americans Living With Parents Rises to 75-Year High Household formations by millennials lag behind other economic recoveries; high rents, mortgage standards cited – CHRIS KIRKHAM
http://www.wsj.com/articles/percentage-of-young-americans-living-with-parents-rises-to-75-year-high-1482316203

U.S. MAGAZINE
— Donald Trump’s Inauguration Weekend: Official Events Schedule Announced – Megan French
http://www.usmagazine.com/news/donald-trumps-inauguration-official-events-schedule-announced-w457375

FED SMITH
— Tallying Political Donations from Federal Employees and Unions – Ralph R. Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/12/21/tallying-political-donations-from-federal-employees-and-unions/

LGBTQ NATION
— Tom DeLay says God made Trump president so religious right could shape America – Jeff Taylor
http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2016/12/tom-delay-says-god-made-trump-president-religious-right-shape-america/

December 19 Morning Edition

FOX ST. LOUIS
— ‘Stop Trump’ protesters at Illinois capital for electoral college vote
http://fox2now.com/2016/12/19/stop-trump-protesters-at-illinois-capital-for-electoral-college-vote/

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois electors won’t change votes – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161219/news/161218924/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE: Kirk hopes to be remembered for actions, not rhetoric – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161219/news/161218925/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Electoral College meets amid effort to deny Donald Trump presidency
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-electoral-college-donald-trump-president-20161219-story.html
— With Cochran indicted, will Rhymefest run for alderman again? – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rhymefest-cochran-indictment-20th-ward-20161216-story.html
— Life after debt: Could company cash help college grads pay back loans? – Editorial (DIERSEN: When you graduated from college, how much debt did you have and what did you earn? I graduated from NIU in 1970 debt-free and owning a 1969 Dodge Charger SE. My starting GS-7 salary at IRS in 1971 was $43,915 in today’s dollars.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-student-loan-debt-trump-edit-1219-20161216-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The average student graduates with $28,950 in student loan debt, according to the nonprofit research organization Institute for College Access and Success. That means each month, on top of rent or mortgage, insurance and car payments, the average college grad is forking over between $250 and $300 in student loan payments. On the bright side, grads are making more money — the National Association of Colleges and Employers lists the average starting salary for the class of 2015 as $50,651 — but many are still having trouble meeting their monthly expenses. It’s hard to shrug off that kind of debt.)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Electoral College meets amid effort to deny Trump presidency – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/electoral-college-meets-amid-effort-to-deny-trump-presidency/
— Trump’s Cabinet picks excite his voters: ‘We have to trust him’ – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trumps-cabinet-picks-excite-his-voters-we-have-to-trust-him/

ABC7
— GOV-ELECT: NORTH CAROLINA WILL REPEAL LGBT LAW ON TUESDAY – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/gov-elect-north-carolina-will-repeal-lgbt-law-on-tuesday/1663418/

DNA INFO
— Midyear School Cuts Loom As Rauner’s Veto Of $215M For CPS Stands – Heather Cherone
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20161219/lincoln-park/chicago-public-schools-budget-cuts-cps-gov-bruce-rauner

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Illinois school districts see surge in low-income families – Jason Nevel
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161218/illinois-school-districts-see-surge-in-low-income-families
— Light at the end of the tunnel for improved rail passenger service in Illinois – Randy Blankenhorn
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20161218/guest-column-light-at-end-of-tunnel-for-improved-rail-passenger-service-in-illinois

QUAD CITY TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump blows off working class.”
http://qctimes.com/news/opinion/editorial/columnists/froma-harrop/harrop-trump-blows-off-working-class/article_93365dad-a7ab-54ea-9c9e-2e131ea52537.html

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Spirit of the season lost on Trump supporters.”
http://www.daily-chronicle.com/2016/12/16/tucker-spirit-of-the-season-lost-on-trump-supporters/actomf5/

SAUK VALLEY
— Can Trump break heroin’s hold? Experts wonder what will happen when the war on drugs gets a new commander-in-chief – John Keilman
http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/12/18/can-trump-break-heroins-hold/agi7r1i/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives seeks more details before supporting I-290 congestion-reduction project – Karen Kidd
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511052175-ives-seeks-more-details-before-supporting-i-290-congestion-reduction-project
— Watchdog group aims to sniff out truth behind fire protection district’s missing tapes – Carol Ostrow
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511052523-watchdog-group-aims-to-sniff-out-truth-behind-fire-protection-district-s-missing-tapes

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ROSKAM CELEBRATES NORTH SUBURBAN WOMEN’S GOP CLUB 75 YEARS (DIERSEN: If my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes had succeeded in killing TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois in 2012, it would be celebrating its 48th year.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/12/roskam-celebrates-north-suburban-womens-gop-club-75-years.html
— MOORE: ILLINOIS AMONG THE NATION’S TEN “LOSER” LEFT-WING STATES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/12/moore-illinois-among-the-nations-ten-loser-left-wing-states.html
— KNIGHT: THE FAKE WAR ON ‘FAKE NEWS’
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/12/knight-the-fake-war-on-fake-news.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Question: What should these incoming writers and broadcasters know about covering the Illinois Capitol?
http://capitolfax.com/2016/12/19/question-of-the-day-2386/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Obama ditches promise of ‘smooth and efficient’ transition to Trump – Dave Boyer
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/dec/18/obama-ditching-promise-of-smooth-transition-to-tru/

GOPUSA
— The Alt-Left is Unhinged
http://www.gopusa.com/the-alt-left-is-unhinged/

PJ MEDIA
— Obama Appoints Cop Killer Mumia Abu-Jamal’s Attorney to 6-Year Civil Rights Post – DEBRA HEINE
https://pjmedia.com/trending/2016/12/17/obama-appoints-cop-killer-mumia-abu-jamals-attorney-to-6-year-civil-rights-post/

PUBLIUS FORUM
— Pakistani Village That Murdered a Dozen Teens for ‘Honor’ Again Shows Barbarity of Islam – Warner Todd Huston
http://www.publiusforum.com/2016/12/18/pakistani-village-murdered-dozen-teens-honor-shows-barbarity-islam/

REAL CLEAR INVESTIGATIONS
— Why Small Business Administration Is Providing Billions to Wall Street Firms – James Varney
http://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2016/12/19/small_business_administration_providing_billions_to_wall_street_firms.html

DAILY CALLER
— The Call To Censor Bad News Isn’t New, Doesn’t Make Sense, And Should Frighten You A Great Deal – Christopher Bedford
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/18/the-call-to-censor-bad-news-isnt-new-doesnt-make-sense-and-should-frighten-you-a-great-deal/
— NYT Called Out For Being Less Diverse Than Trump’s Cabinet – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/18/nyt-called-out-for-being-less-diverse-than-trumps-cabinet/

THE BLAZE
— None of the Hollywood celebrities who vowed to leave American if Trump won have left the U.S. – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/12/18/none-of-the-hollywood-celebrities-who-vowed-to-leave-american-if-trump-won-have-left-the-u-s/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Why Building the Wall Should Not Be Trump’s No. 1 Immigration Priority Mandating E-Verify and ending visa overstays will do more good, more quickly. – MARK KRIKORIAN
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/443166/build-wall-mandate-e-verify-end-visa-overstays-first

ROLL CALL
— Cutting Federal Workforce Not the Way to Eliminate Waste, Fraud and Abuse – Linda Miller
http://www.rollcall.com/news/opinion/cutting-federal-workforce-not-way-eliminate-waste-fraud-abuse

THE HILL
— Who will check Facebook’s ‘fact checkers?’ – CATHY YOUNG
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/media/310849-who-will-check-facebooks-fact-checkers

CNN
— 2016 in review: The revenge of the forgotten – Clarissa Ward
http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/19/world/2016-review-revenge-of-the-forgotten/

NEW YORK TIMES
— By Attacking the Press, Donald Trump May Be Doing It a Favor – Jim Rutenberg
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/18/business/media/by-attacking-the-press-donald-trump-may-be-doing-it-a-favor.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/19/opinion/donald-trump-this-is-not-normal.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn Carson.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/19/opinion/ben-carsons-warped-view-of-housing.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps side with foreign countries and with their citizens against America and against its citizens.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/18/opinion/proud-to-be-a-sanctuary-city.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Protests outside electoral college votes are underway. They probably won’t change the outcome – Julie Westfall and Chris Megerian
http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/trailguide/la-na-trailguide-updates-protests-outside-electoral-college-1482162408-htmlstory.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— College Enrollment Drops 1.4% as Adults Head Back to Work Push to get more people into school hits headwind of fewer high-school grads – MELISSA KORN
http://www.wsj.com/articles/college-enrollment-drops-1-4-as-adults-head-back-to-work-1482123660

FORBES
— Wasteful Spending By Other Names – Wayne Winegarden
http://www.forbes.com/sites/econostats/2016/12/19/wasteful-spending-by-other-names/

TESAS TRIBUNE
— Big employers no strangers to benefiting from cheap, illegal labor Two cases illustrate how big-name employers benefit from illegal labor and why undocumented workers are easily exploited. – TRAVIS PUTNAM HILL
https://www.texastribune.org/2016/12/19/big-name-businesses-exploit-immigrant-labor/

OBSERVER
— The Top 5 Reasons Headhunters Aren’t Reaching Out to You – Keith Liscio
http://observer.com/2016/12/the-top-5-reasons-headhunters-arent-reaching-out-to-you/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: You have the wrong experience This is probably the hardest obstacle to overcome both from a qualitative and quantitative standpoint. Recruiters are generally highly specialized in what we do and, remember, we’re putting round pegs in round holes. If you are a square peg, it is unlikely that a round peg recruiter can help you. If you are a round peg of the wrong diameter, there are some searches you’ll be excluded from. For instance, recruiters are very rarely hired to bring in entry level employees. Because the pool of talent is generally large for these positions and recruiters are not inexpensive, most businesses choose to fill these slots through campus recruiting, advertisements and the resumes they receive unsolicited. It also means that for certain oversubscribed college fields of study like psychology, sociology, or history, graduates may never be in a position to be helped by the services of a recruiter in obtaining a job in their chosen major. Generally speaking, recruiters start being helpful to younger workers once they have two to three years of experience in a given field—but only to move to another company within that same field. So, for instance, if a candidate excels in engineering (or accounting, or marketing) at their current company, recruiters will be interested in taking them to engineering (or accounting, or marketing) roles at other companies. Recruiters are paid to find people who have specific experience. For example, marketing means marketing to a recruiter. While sales people sometimes move into marketing roles on their own, it is rare that a company will pay a recruiter to find them a sales person that they’ll hire for a marketing position. By the same token, companies use recruiters to hire client-side employees for client-side roles and agency-side people for agency roles. Employees switch on their own from agencies to clients and vice-versa all the time. It is also common for employees to move from a specific function in one industry to the same function in another industry. When using a recruiter to find an employee for a specific role, however, firms may require that the industry experience more closely match their own. You have a non-linear career path It is very common in today’s workplace for employees—even good ones—to change jobs more frequently and switch functions and industries with greater regularity. However, companies generally won’t pay a recruiter to find somebody like that. Say I’m hired to fill the job of Chief Cook and Bottle Washer for a client. Ideally, they’d like to see somebody who had a part-time job washing bottles in high school, graduated from culinary school with a degree in cooking, and moved on to progressively more responsible positions such as Cook and Bottle Washer Assistant, Associate Cook and Bottle Washer, Cook and Bottle Washing Manager, Director of Cooking and Bottle Washing, before culminating as Vice President of Cooking and Bottle Washing. In fact, some may require that I only target those that have not only done all that but are already serving as Chief Cook and Bottle Washer at another firm. It is sometimes difficult to meet all of a client’s expectations on any given position. Depending on the nature of the job and the client, however, we do usually come remarkably close. The higher up the chain you are in your career, the more closely my clients will want you to have very specific experiences. If you’ve come to your job as Director of Cooking and Bottle Washing by a more circuitous route, the client who’s hired me to fill that job as Chief may not want to meet you.)

December 9 Evening Edition

ABC7
— EMANUEL RETURNS TO NATIONAL STAGE DURING WASHINGTON VISIT – Charles Thomas
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/emanuel-returns-to-national-stage-during-washington-visit/1648507/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rahm Emanuel making Washington rounds, lobbying for aid – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/rahm-emanuel-making-washington-d-c-rounds-today-at-brookings/
— No end in sight for Illinois’ school funding con game – Phil Kadner
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/kadner-illinois-school-funding-con-game/
— Rahm’s police hiring will barely make up for drop – Dan Mihalopoulos
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/the-watchdogs-rahms-police-hiring-not-keeping-pace/
— $3.8M in back pension payments for female black firefighters – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/3-8m-in-back-pension-payments-for-female-black-firefighters/
— $3 million settlement to family of teen shot by Chicago police – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/3-million-settlement-to-family-of-teen-shot-by-chicago-police/
— $2.4M settlement in police shooting case tied to legal misconduct – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2-4-million-settlement-in-police-shooting-case-tied-to-legal-misconduct/

DAILY HERALD
— College of DuPage Opens ‘Fuel’ Food Pantry to Help Fight Food Insecurity on Campus
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161209/submitted/161208834/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: COD student and Phi Theta Kappa President Kristina Clancy marked the official opening of the College’s Fuel Pantry during a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by COD students, faculty and staff. The result of a fall 2015 College-wide project examining food insecurity on campus organized by the College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, the Fuel Pantry is open to COD students, faculty and staff. Phi Theta Kappa’s research found that 100 out of 750 College of DuPage students reported having access to only one to two full meals a day or less than a full meal a day. The pantry accepts non-perishable food donations at any time of the year. Donations can be dropped off in the Phi Theta Kappa office in SSC 2212 or the Office of Student Life in SSC 1217. In addition, tax deductible cash donations can be made through the COD Foundation. College identification is required to receive assistance from the pantry. Click here to view photos and a video of the ceremony.)
— Naperville cops: Tainted gummy bears were homemade
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161209/news/161208831/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Trust a priceless commodity in Springfield budget dance – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161209/NEWS02/161209825/trust-a-priceless-commodity-in-springfield-budget-dance

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Rauner outlines details for second stopgap budget
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511056156-rauner-outlines-details-for-second-stopgap-budget

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Donald Trump taking intel briefings only once a week Pence receiving briefings on daily basis – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/donald-trump-taking-intel-briefings-only-once-a-week/617492105

WQLZ
— Rauner: AFSCME Contract Fight Costing $3 Million A Day
http://www.wqlz.com/2016/12/09/rauner-afscme-contract-fight-costing-3-million-a-day/

ILLINOIS TIMES
— Bass fishing for U.S. attorney post? Source says assistant wants top job – Bruce Rushton
http://illinoistimes.com/article-18028-bass-fishing-for-us-attorney-post.html

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— State Rep. Will Guzzardi, D-Chicago business-boycott bill against Trump plan hits brick wall
http://ilnews.org/11280/democratic-lawmakers-business-boycott-bill-trump-plan-hits-brick-wall/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— AFSCME TURNS TO COURTS TO DELAY RAUNER CONTRACT, COSTING TAXPAYERS MILLIONS – Mailee Smith
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/afscme-turns-to-courts-to-delay-rauner-contract-costing-taxpayers-millions/

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker, Lisa Madigan added to enemies list
http://capitolfax.com/2016/12/09/pritzker-lisa-madigan-added-to-enemies-list/
— Today’s video: Rauner victory lap
http://capitolfax.com/2016/12/09/todays-video-rauner-victory-lap/
— Good news for Mitsubishi plant?
http://capitolfax.com/2016/12/09/good-news-for-mitsubishi-plant/
— Cullerton to Rauner: Cut a deal with AFSCME before pension reform
http://capitolfax.com/2016/12/09/cullerton-to-rauner-cut-a-deal-with-afscme-before-pension-reform/

GOPUSA
— The ‘fix’ is in at Illinois Human Rights Commission
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=18132
— Emanuel: A taskforce to come up with a website for illegal aliens
http://www.gopusa.com/emanuel-a-taskforce-to-come-up-with-a-website-for-illegal-aliens/
— Minnesota clergy form sanctuary network to shield immigrants
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=18154
— When Special Interest Groups Collide
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=18089
— Has the Trumpian Revolution Begun? – Patrick J. Buchanan
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=18146

NEWSMAX
— Rep. Kinzinger: Trump’s Message to China Is You Can’t ‘March All Over Us’
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/Adam-Kinzinger-Trump-China/2016/12/09/id/763163/

HOT AIR
— Hannity to Trump: Political elites like Romney and Democrats like Obama aren’t your friends and never will be
http://hotair.com/archives/2016/12/09/hannity-to-trump-political-elites-like-romney-and-democrats-like-obama-arent-your-friends-and-never-will-be/

BLAZE
— Trump praises Obama, and gets booed by supporters
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/12/09/watch-trump-praises-obama-and-gets-booed-by-supporters/

BREITBART
— Debt-Free RNC Raised $6 Million More Than 2012 In Final Weeks of Campaign Season – MICHELLE MOONS
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/12/09/debt-free-rnc-raised-6-million-2012-final-weeks-campaign-season/

DAILY CALLER
— Senate Dems Scramble After Report Shows The Most ‘Diverse’ Staff Is Actually Republican – Amber Randall
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/08/senate-dems-scramble-after-report-shows-the-most-diverse-staff-is-actually-republican/

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— OBAMA POLITICAL APPOINTEES TO CONTINUE AS CAREER EMPLOYEES UNDER TRUMP
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/12/09/obama-political-appointees-to-continue-as-career-employees-under-trump/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Mr. Trump: Remember the Snake?
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/24678

NATIONAL REVIEW
— On Immigration, Andy Puzder Should Put American Workers First
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/442944/andy-puzder-labor-secretary-pick-trump-cabinet-immigration-minimum-wage

ROLL CALL
— Durbin and Graham Set to Introduce Bill to Protect DREAMers From Trump Would provide 3 years of protected status for deferred action recipients – Niels Lesniewski
http://www.rollcall.com/news/policy/durbin-graham-set-introduce-bill-protect-dreamers-trump

THE HILL
— Confronting corruption is essential for democracy – BY REPS. PETER J. ROSKAM (R-ILL.) AND DAVID PRICE (D-N.C.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/309534-confronting-corruption-is-essential-for-democracy
— President Obama should curb mass incarceration with clemency – DAVID M. SHAPIRO
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/civil-rights/309757-president-obama-should-curb-mass-incarceration-with-clemency

HUFFINGTON POST
— Dick Durbin, Lindsey Graham Unveil Bill To Stop Donald Trump From Ending Protections For Dreamers The president-elect vowed to end the program that protects them. – Elise Foley
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/dick-durbin-lindsey-graham-daca-bill_us_5849592ce4b0f9723d005cd5

ABC NEWS
— Gingrich: ‘It’s Weird’ for Trump to Remain Executive Producer of ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ – KATHERINE FAULDERS
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/gingrich-weird-trump-remain-executive-producer-celebrity-apprentice/story?id=44098736

NBC NEWS
— Is Trump Softening on Young Immigrants? Senators Hope So, Offer Bill – SUZANNE GAMBOA
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/trump-softening-young-immigrants-senators-hope-so-offer-bill-n694131

NEW YORK TIMES
— In Chicago, Bodies Pile Up at Intersection of ‘Depression and Rage’ Over Memorial Day weekend, when The New York Times tracked every shooting in Chicago, the largest concentration of them was in the city’s 11th police district. But why? – MONICA DAVEY
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/09/us/chicago-shootings-district-11.html
— Donald Trump Loves New York. But It Doesn’t Love Him Back. The president-elect’s plan to keep a presence in the city feels to
many residents less like a source of pride than an open wound. – ALEXANDER BURNS (DIERSEN: One could say that Democrats are more loyal to the Democrat Party than they are loyal to America.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/09/nyregion/donald-trump-new-york-protests.html
— Goldman Sachs to Extend Its Reach in Trump Administration – NATHANIEL POPPER, MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and MAGGIE HABERMAN
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/09/business/dealbook/goldman-sachs-no-2-seen-as-a-top-economic-adviser-to-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Secretary of state candidate Rudy Giuliani withdraws his name from consideration – Abby Phillip
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/12/09/top-secretary-of-state-candidate-rudy-giuliani-withdraws-his-name-from-consideration/
— Weather Service employees to the Hill: Save us from Trump’s ‘hiring freeze’ – Angela Fritz (DIERSEN: During almost all of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO 1980-1997 the agency was under a hiring freeze and/or a promotion freeze.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2016/12/09/weather-service-employees-to-the-hill-save-us-from-trumps-hiring-freeze/
— New York Times deserts ‘both sides’ language in story on campus Trump supporters – Erik Wemple
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/erik-wemple/wp/2016/12/09/new-york-times-deserts-both-sides-language-in-story-on-campus-trump-supporters/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trumps says “Donald Trump is actually a fascist.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/donald-trump-is-actually-a-fascist/2016/12/09/e193a2b6-bd77-11e6-94ac-3d324840106c_story.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— The campaign is over, but Donald Trump still likes his rallies – Michael A. Memoli
http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/la-na-pol-trump-rallies-20161209-story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Spoils of the Republican State Conquest Get ready for more Scott Walkers as Republicans control 25 state capitals: tax cuts, pension reform, right to work, school choice. – KYLE PETERSON
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-spoils-of-the-republican-state-conquest-1481326770
— Trump’s Military ‘Junta’ Another media furor that isn’t worth worrying about. – Editorial
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-military-junta-1481327373
— What’s in a Name? For Trump’s Businesses, Everything Liquidating his stake in the Trump Organization through an IPO or buyout presents myriad problems. – EDWIN D. WILLIAMSON
http://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-in-a-name-for-trumps-businesses-everything-1481326620
— Barack Obama, Donald Trump Forge an Unlikely Rapport Aides say the two have set aside harsh words and see benefit in an open dialogue – PETER NICHOLAS and CAROL E. LEE
http://www.wsj.com/articles/barack-obama-donald-trump-forge-an-unlikely-rapport-1481326593
— How Trump’s Schools Chief Helped Turn Around Detroit There’s still work to do, but thanks to Betsy DeVos more than half the city’s students attend charters. – INGRID JACQUES
http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-trumps-schools-chief-helped-turn-around-detroit-1481326510

BLOOMBERG
— Trump Team’s Asking for Ways to Keep Nuclear Power Alive Mark Chediak and Catherine Traywick
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-12-09/trump-s-team-is-asking-for-ways-u-s-can-keep-nuclear-alive

NEWSWEEK
— DONALD TRUMP IS BUILDING THE MOST CONSERVATIVE PRESIDENTIAL CABINET IN U.S. HISTORY – MATTHEW COOPER
http://www.newsweek.com/trump-cabinet-picks-nominees-conservative-530477

FED SMITH
— President Issues 2.1% Pay Raise Plan for Federal Employees – Ralph R. Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/12/09/president-issues-2-1-pay-raise-plan-for-federal-employees/

NEW REPUBLIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s Distractions Will Provide Republican Cover to Rip Apart the Safety Net.”
https://newrepublic.com/article/139245/trumps-distractions-will-provide-republican-cover-rip-apart-safety-net

VANITY FAIR
— RANKING TEAM TRUMP’S WEALTH, FROM THE BIGGEST BILLIONAIRES TO THE POOREST MILLIONAIRES A handy pocket guide to your new plutocratic overlords. – BESS LEVIN
http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2016/12/ranking-team-trumps-wealth

November 30 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago police, preparing for a Trump visit, told the trip is off for now – Jeremy Gorner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-donald-trump-chicago-visit-met-20161130-story.html
— Sorry, Trump: NAFTA isn’t going anywhere – Julian Ku, John Yoo
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-nafta-trade-20161130-story.html
— More Americans, Illinoisans enrolling in Obamacare, despite uncertainty – Lisa Schencker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-obamacare-enrollment-numbers-increasing-1201-20161130-story.html

— In the era of viral, hostile videos, Illinois Holocaust Museum focuses on upstanders – Heidi Stevens (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who give ammunition to anti-Trumps?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/stevens/ct-michaels-racist-video-holocaust-museum-balancing-1130-20161130-column.html
— When is gerrymandering unconstitutional? – Steve Chapman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-gerrymandering-wisconsin-constitution-chapman-perspec-1201-md-20161130-column.html
— Local election officials question Trump’s voting fraud claims – Steve Lord
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-vote-fraud-st-1201-20161130-story.html
— Todd Ricketts, Cubs co-owner, picked to serve as deputy commerce secretary – Katherine Skiba and Kathy Bergen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-todd-ricketts-trump-deputy-commerce-secretary-20161130-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Madigan ensures no refuge in ‘lame duck’ session – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/brown-madigan-ensures-no-refuge-in-lame-duck-session/
— Trump poised to stay at his Chicago hotel while on Midwest swing – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-poised-to-stay-at-his-chicago-hotel-while-on-midwest-swing/
— Rauner’s budget demands: term limits, property tax freeze – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/rauners-budget-demands-term-limits-property-tax-freeze/
— CTU’s Lewis calls Trump pick for Dept. of Education ‘a nightmare’ – Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/karen-lewis-donald-trump-betsy-devos-department-of-education/
— Trump street sign still up at tower, but alderman won’t back down – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/trump-street-sign-still-up-at-tower-but-alderman-wont-back-down/
— BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS: U. of I. to study ‘sanctuary’ status for immigrants – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/u-of-i-to-study-sanctuary-status-for-immigrants/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— A letter to Donald Trump from a nasty Chicago woman – ROHINI DEY
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161130/OPINION/161139980/a-letter-to-donald-trump-from-a-nasty-chicago-woman
— Vague Trump vow to exit company leaves key questions unanswered – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161130/NEWS02/161139999/vague-trump-vow-to-exit-company-leaves-key-questions-unanswered
— Rauner moves to test, suspend suspect workers for drugs, alcohol – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161130/BLOGS02/161139979/rauner-moves-to-test-suspend-suspect-workers-for-drugs-alcohol

CBS2
— Lawmakers Ask Illinois Governor To Resume Contract Talks
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/11/30/lawmakers-ask-illinois-governor-to-resume-contract-talks/

NBC5
— Illinois GOP Launches New Blog Slamming ‘Boss Madigan’ – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-gop-launches-new-blog-slamming-boss-madigan-403807146.html

ABC7
— TRUMP NOMINATES TODD RICKETTS AS DEPUTY SECRETARY OF COMMERCE – Sarah Schulte
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-nominates-todd-ricketts-as-deputy-secretary-of-commerce/1632408/

WJBD RADIO
— Sarah Palin Under Consideration for VA Secretary – JASON CONNOLLY
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2016/11/30/sarah-palin-under-consideration-for-va-secretary

WSIL TV
— Trump’s Cabinet: ‘Draining the swamp’ or diving right in? – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33830158/trumps-cabinet-draining-the-swamp-or-diving-right-in

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump once trashed new team member’s ‘rotten job’ with Cubs Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts pick for deputy commerce secretary – Ahiza Garcia
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-once-trashed-new-team-members-rotten-job-with-cubs
— China warns Trump: Good luck bringing jobs back to U.S. What can Trump and China really do? – Heather Long
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/china-warns-trump-good-luck-bringing-jobs-back-to-us

HERALD & REVIEW
— More Illinois residents sign up for ‘Obamacare’ plans – AP
http://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/more-illinois-residents-sign-up-for-obamacare-plans/article_4abd1332-03af-53e6-859b-06aa0b601b08.html

NADIG NEWSPAPERS
— Dem’s Downstate losses offset in Collar Counties – RUSS STEWART
http://nadignewspapers.com/2016/11/30/dems-downstate-losses-offset-in-collar-counties/

BUGLE NEWS
— No tax hike in 2017 DuPage County board budget – Grace Tucker
http://buglenewspapers.com/no-tax-hike-in-2017-dupage-board-budget

THE REPORTER
— Video gambling remains hot-button issue for local towns – Dermot Connolly
http://thereporteronline.net/newsx/local-news/68645-video-gambling-remains-hot-button-issue-for-local-towns

CHICAGO PATCH
— Is Donald Trump Visiting Chicago This Week? UPDATED: Trump’s representatives won’t confirm it, but reports say Chicago police are preparing for the president-elect. – Joe Vince
http://patch.com/illinois/chicago/donald-trump-visiting-chicago-week

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— State House fails to override Rauner veto of automatic voter registration bill
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511049830-state-house-fails-to-override-rauner-veto-of-automatic-voter-registration-bill

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— ‘Lame Duck’ Tax Increase Debated While Both Parties Struggle with Basic Math – John Biver
https://illinoisfamily.org/politics/lame-duck-tax-increase-debated-parties-struggle-basic-math/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CONGRESSMAN GUTIERREZ CALLS FOR FIGHT AGAINST TRUMP
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/congressman-gutierrez-calls-for-fight-against-trump.html
— RAUNER-APPOINTED COMMISSION CONTINUES BATTLE AGAINST RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN ILLINOIS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/rauner-appointed-commission-continues-battle-against-religious-freedom-in-illinois.html
— BI-PARTISAN EFFORT TO RAISE HURDLES FOR LAME DUCK SESSION TAX HIKES UNDERWAY IN IL HOUSE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/bi-partisan-effort-to-raise-hurdles-for-lame-duck-session-tax-hikes-underway-in-il-house.html

CAPITOL FAX
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Illinois on track to lose yet another US House seat
http://capitolfax.com/2016/11/30/illinois-on-track-to-lose-yet-another-us-house-seat/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— GAO: Cost of federal student loan program doubled beyond estimate – Dave Boyer
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/nov/30/cost-federal-student-loan-program-doubled/

WORLD NET DAILY
— ‘HAMILTON’ BOYCOTT ‘FAIL’? TICKETS ACTUALLY SOLD MONTHS IN ADVANCE Gloating media ignore facts in reports of record box office – ART MOORE
http://www.wnd.com/2016/11/hamilton-boycott-fail-tickets-actually-sold-months-in-advance/

BREITBART
— Protesters Burn American Flags Outside Trump International Hotel – KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/11/30/watch-protesters-burn-american-flags-outside-trump-international-hotel/
— Ole Miss Pulls ‘Sanctuary Campus’ Proposal After Backlash – JOHN BINDER
http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2016/11/30/ole-miss-pulls-sanctuary-campus-proposal-backlash/

THE BLAZE
— Trump considering Sarah Palin to lead the VA, an agency he often criticized on the campaign trail – Leon Wolf
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/11/30/report-trump-considering-sarah-palin-to-lead-an-agency-he-often-criticized-on-the-campaign-trail/

DAILY CALLER
— Obama To Jann Wenner: I Could’ve Been Great If Not For Fox News – JIM TREACHER
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/30/obama-to-jann-wenner-i-couldve-been-great-if-not-for-fox-news/
— Twitter Doesn’t Rule Out Banning Trump If He Gets Too Unruly – ERIC LIEBERMAN
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/30/twitter-doesnt-rule-out-banning-trump-if-he-gets-too-unruly/
— Democrat Congressman Gives BLUNT Response When Asked How Party Can Win Back Voters — Just Keep On Panderin’ – Christian Datoc (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs pander to those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/29/dem-congressman-gives-blunt-response-when-asked-how-party-can-win-back-voters-just-keep-on-panderin-video/
— Border Patrol Chief: Agents Forced To Serve As ‘Professional Child Care Providers’ – Chuck Ross
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/30/border-patrol-chief-agents-forced-to-serve-as-professional-child-care-providers/

CONSERVATIVE REVIEW
–FOR THESE YOUNG REPUBLICANS, WORKING FOR TRUMP ISN’T AN EASY DECISION – Maria Jeffrey
https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2016/11/for-these-young-republicans-working-for-trump-isnt-an-easy-decision

CNS NEWS
— Perfecting the Politicization of Hate Crimes – Bill Donohue
http://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/bill-donohue/perfecting-politicization-hate-crimes

WESTERN JOURNALISM
— Trump Makes Game-Change Announcement – Flailing Liberals Just Lost Another Round Definitely not business as usual for the president-elect … – Chris Golden
http://www.westernjournalism.com/thepoint/2016/11/30/trump-makes-game-change-announcement-flailing-liberals-just-lost-another-round/

GOPUSA
— Ohio Terrorist wrote, ‘I am warning you Oh America!’
http://www.gopusa.com/ohio-terrorist-wrote-i-am-warning-you-oh-america/
— Gold Star families: Burning flag in protest is ‘extremely offensive’
http://www.gopusa.com/gold-star-families-burning-flag-in-protest-is-extremely-offensive/
— The Moral Sickness of the Left
http://www.gopusa.com/the-moral-sickness-of-the-left/
— Welcome to the Party of Trump
http://www.gopusa.com/welcome-to-the-party-of-trump/

THE HILL
— Questions swirl around Trump business announcement – PETER SCHROEDER
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/308167-questions-swirl-around-trump-business-announcement
— Huckabee: Romney ate ‘big slice of crow’ at Trump dinner – MARK HENSCH
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/308152-huckabee-romney-ate-big-slice-of-crow-with-trump
— Electoral College voters form group to block Trump presidency – BROOKE SEIPEL
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/308161-electoral-college-voters-form-group-to-block-trump-presidency
— Jill Stein files for recount in Michigan – REBECCA SAVRANSKY
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/308124-jill-stein-files-for-recount-in-michigan

HUFFINGTON POST
— Will Congress Provide A Check On Trump’s Power? Don’t Bet On It. Outlook not so good. – Jason Linkins
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/congress-trump-checks-balances_us_583f0466e4b0ae0e7cdb3206
— How Elaine Chao’s Labor Department Failed To Protect Low-Wage Workers When Donald Trump’s transportation secretary nominee led the Labor Department, auditors found it wasn’t performing one of its most basic duties. – Dave Jamieson
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-elaine-chaos-labor-department-failed-to-protect-low-wage-workers_us_583f1c56e4b09e21702c1862

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Vows Steps to Avoid Appearance of Business Conflicts – MICHAEL D. SHEAR and ERIC LIPTON
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/30/us/politics/donald-trump-business-president-elect.html
— Ethics Office Praises Donald Trump for a Move He Hasn’t Committed To – MICHAEL D. SHEAR and ERIC LIPTON
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/30/us/politics/donald-trump-business-president-elect.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump’s takeover of the GOP is now complete – Philip Rucker
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-takeover-of-the-gop-is-now-complete/2016/11/30/bf5f8dc2-b714-11e6-a677-b608fbb3aaf6_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “Is this the end of American exceptionalism?”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/global-opinions/wp/2016/11/30/is-this-the-end-of-american-exceptionalism/
— Trump announces he will leave business ‘in total’ — leaving open how he will avoid conflicts of interest – Drew Harwell
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2016/11/30/trump-announces-he-will-leave-business-in-total-leaving-open-how-he-will-avoid-conflicts-of-interest/

NEW YORK POST
— ‘Flag Burning Challenge’ launches after Trump’s tweet – Jackie Salo
http://nypost.com/2016/11/30/flag-burning-challenge-launches-after-trumps-tweet/

WALL STREET JOYRNAL
— Name Calling and Identity Politics Have Their Limits Who uses words like “racist,” “sexist,” “fascist” and “xenophobic”? Answer: a liberal who is losing an argument. – David P. Carter, Seminole, Fla.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/name-calling-and-identity-politics-have-their-limits-1480544055
— Consumer Choices Reflected the Nation’s Political Divide Voters in strongholds for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton differed greatly in their shopping, entertainment and lifestyle preferences, data show – DANTE CHINNI (DIERSEN: What major consumer choices have you made that show that you are a Republican? For my wife and I, choices include our buying a home in Wheaton in 1978, then having a home built in Wheaton in 1984, and then continuing to live in that home. For me, choices include my buying only American-nameplate vehicles. I currently own a 2016 Ford Mustang, 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max, 2005 Chevy Corvette, 2003 Chevy Cavalier, 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX, and 1972 Chevy Corvette.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/consumer-choices-reflected-the-nations-political-divide-1480415404
— Mitt Romney Speaks After Dinner With Donald Trump
http://www.wsj.com/video/mitt-romney-speaks-after-dinner-with-donald-trump/A1A718C1-68E3-4F48-BFA4-1A511394E9B3.html

FORTUNE
— Why White Women Voted for Donald Trump – Madeline Farber
http://fortune.com/2016/11/30/why-white-women-voted-trump/
— GAO: The U.S. Will Forgive at Least $108 Billion in Student Debt – Lucinda Shen
http://fortune.com/2016/11/30/student-loans-debt/

BLOOMBERG
— Wall Street Wins Again as Trump Picks Bankers, Billionaires – Max Abelson
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-30/wall-street-wins-again-as-trump-chooses-bankers-and-billionaires

BUSINESS INSIDER
— What it’s like to eat at the $138-a-person restaurant where Trump dined with Mitt Romney – Madeline Stone
http://www.businessinsider.com/photos-of-food-at-jean-georges-2016-11

UNION LEADER
— Democrats and the Nazi card – LARRY ELDER
http://www.unionleader.com/columns/Larry-Elder-Democrats-and-the-Nazi-card-11302016

MONEY MAGAZINE
— Student Loan Forgiveness Is Set to Cost Taxpayers Billions More Than Expected And that doesn’t factor in Trump’s proposed changes. – Kaitlin Mulhere
http://time.com/money/4586201/income-based-repayment-student-loan-forgiveness-cost/
— Donald Trump’s Pick for Treasury Secretary Is Partly Responsible for ‘Batman v Superman’ Steve Mnuchin financed some of the biggest box-office hits of the past few years. – Alicia Adamczyk
http://time.com/money/4586004/steve-mnuchin-trump-treasury-movie-hits/

THE WEEK
— Former Rep. Joe Walsh is not thrilled with Trump’s Cabinet choices
http://theweek.com/speedreads/664763/former-rep-joe-walsh-not-thrilled-trumps-cabinet-choices

PBS
— Trump says he’s stepping out of his business empire – AP
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/trump-says-hes-stepping-business-empire/

DAILY BEAST
— GAO: Student-Debt Forgiveness Program Far Exceeds Cost Estimates
http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2016/11/30/u-s-to-forgive-108b-in-student-debt.html

MOTHER JONES
— Forget the Wall. If You Want Less Illegal Immigration, Go After Employers. – KEVIN DRUM
http://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2016/11/forget-wall-if-you-want-less-illegal-immigration-go-after-employers