CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker goes progressively lower in governor bid – Dan Mihalopoulos (DIERSEN: Who do your critics/opponents meet with?)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mihalopoulos-pritzker-goes-progressively-lower-in-governor-bid/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote gender confusion.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/vital-and-accurate-records-for-transgender-people/
— Municipal ID advances, despite opposition – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: What percent of those who want a municipal ID are in America illegally – 98%, 99%, 100%?)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/municipal-id-advances-despite-opposition/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN THE NAPERVILLE SUN: Massive heroin smuggling ring had Naperville, St. Charles warehouses: officials – Bill Bird
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/crime/ct-nvs-naperville-heroin-cartel-arrests-st-0414-20170412-story.html
— McDonald’s CEO Easterbrook sees pay package nearly double to $15.4 million – Samantha Bomkamp (DIERSEN: How long did take for your pay to double? It took 8 years for me at IRS, in today’s dollars, from $44,853 (GS-7 Step 1) in 1971 to $90,173 (GS-12 Step 5) in 1979. During my almost 18 years at GAO 1980-1997, in today’s dollars, my pay increased from $71,326 (GS-9 Step 10) to $122,991 (GS-13 Step 10) or 72%.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-mcdonalds-executive-pay-0414-biz-20170413-story.html
— Federal judge to hear arguments against Trump’s sanctuary city defunding order – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-sanctuary-city-order-20170414-story.html
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— United pilots send message of frustration – JOHN PLETZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170413/NEWS10/170419915
— Easterbrook’s pay doubles at McDonald’s (FROM $7.9 MILLION to $15.4 MILLION) – PETER FROST (DIERSEN: How long did take for your pay to double? It took 8 years for me at IRS, in today’s dollars, from $44,853 (GS-7 Step 1) in 1971 to $90,173 (GS-12 Step 5) in 1979. During my almost 18 years at GAO 1980-1997, in today’s dollars, my pay increased from $71,326 (GS-9 Step 10) to $122,991 (GS-13 Step 10) or 72%.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170413/NEWS07/170419922/easterbrooks-pay-doubles-at-mcdonalds
— Suburban Chicago gains from state tourism marketing, too – Beth Marchetti
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170414/OPINION/170419918
DAILY HERALD
— Canada introduces legislation to legalize marijuana – AP (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in Canada, you promote the destruction of Canada.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170413/news/304139869/
— As campaign swallows budget crisis, lawmakers must step up – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170413/discuss/170419347/
WBEZ
— 25 Percent Of Illinois School Districts Are Borrowing To Pay Bills – Linda Lutton
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/25-percent-of-illinois-school-districts-are-borrowing-to-pay-bills/599cb2df-5bd0-44e1-9f2f-3636fa5bc002
ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Lawmakers Launch Weed Legalization Effort – Cole Lauterbach (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in Illinois, you promote the destruction of Illinois. The 750,000 in Illinois in Illinois who “admit to smoking marijuana” either are wards of the state or will be soon. Pot destroys you and everyone around you.)
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=241493#.WPCjCBFSRZI
(FROM THE ARTICLE: David Smith from the Illinois Family Institute claims there are too many problems associated with recreational use. “The consequences of marijuana in the culture, the distracted driving, the workplace accidents, the schizophrenic episodes are not worth the consequences,” he said. “Then you’ve got addictions, you’ve got overdoses, you’ve got kids being hurt. There are all kinds of reasons to oppose marijuana.” Steans said 750,000 people admit to smoking marijuana in Illinois.)
SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— What is the governor’s end-game? – Ralph Martire
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170413/ralph-martire-what-is-governors-end-game
DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— Former members of Congress interact with students, answer questions about political process – Madeleine Fernando (DIERSEN: What if your constituents hate individuals, hate organizations, hate companies, hate governments, and hate countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors?)
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2017/04/13/campus/former-members-of-congress-interact-with-students-answer-questions-about-political-process/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In contrast, Bailey said he made decisions always with his constituents in mind. As a representative, there is an obligation to serve the interests of the people, he said. Even though some decisions went against his personal beliefs, “sometimes you just have to grin and bear it,” he said.)
CAPITOL FAX
— Biss releases tax returns, calls on others to do the same
https://capitolfax.com/2017/04/14/biss-releases-tax-returns-calls-on-others-to-do-the-same/
BREITBART
— Facebook to Stop ‘Fake News’ Same Way as ‘Click-Bait’ via Algorithm – CHARLIE NASH
http://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/04/13/facebook-to-stop-fake-news-same-way-as-click-bait-via-algorithm/
FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— TRUMP FLATTENS ISIS TERROR COMPLEX The Mother of All Bombs takes out a terrorist stronghold. – Matthew Vadum
http://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/266414/trump-flattens-isis-terror-complex-matthew-vadum
COLLEGE FIX
— Universities require scholars pledge commitment to diversity – KATE HARDIMAN (DIERSEN: Diversity is code for getting rid of those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/post/32136/
REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Roger Stone: Steve Bannon Is “Alone” In The West Wing “Surrounded” By “Globalists” – Tim Hains (DIERSEN: Often, I have been “alone” and “surrounded” by people who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and/or are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2017/04/13/roger_stone_steve_bannon_is_alone_surrounded_in_the_west_wing.html
ROLL CALL
— King: Trump’s Base Getting Uneasy Over Immigration Iowa conservative says voters worried there hasn’t been action on Obama deferments – Eric Garcia
http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/king-says-trumps-base-getting-uneasy
HUFFINGTON POST
— Democrats In Illinois Just Unseated A Whole Bunch Of Republicans They’re local races, but they fit with an emerging trend that could mean big trouble for the GOP in 2018. – Jennifer Bendery (DIERSEN: Those who are anti-Trump vote for Democrats. What do you say to those who believe that Rauner is anti-Trump?)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/democrats-grassroots-trump-elections_us_58efd21de4b0bb9638e270c1
— When Aging is an Obstacle on your Job Hunt – Dr. Ludy Green (DIERSEN: Non-veteran White males who are seeking a job with the federal government should be advised that with only rare exceptions, a) the longer that you are a federal employee, the less likely that private sector employers will hire you and b) your career in the federal government will be wasted and you will be gotten rid of if you do not make GS-13 ($94,610) by age 25, GS-14 ($111,801) by age 30, GS-15 ($131,508) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service ($161,900) by age 40.)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/when-aging-is-an-obstacle-on-your-job-hunt_us_58ef74dde4b0156697224cb0
CBS NEWS
— Secret Service costs for Trump family protection continue to mount – Reuters
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/secret-service-costs-for-trump-family-protection-continue-to-mount/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Government Accountability Office has begun work on a report that will look at the cost to taxpayers of travel by President Trump’s family. President Trump’s trips on Air Force One to Mar-a-Lago have cost taxpayers an estimated $700,000 for each round trip. CBS News has estimated, based on a previous Government Accountability Office report, that each presidential trip to Mar-a-Lago costs about $3 million. One purchase order reviewed by CBS News shows the US Secret Service has spent $35,185 on golf cart rentals “for POTUS visit” in Palm Beach County, Florida since the President’s inauguration. Another purchase order showed a charge of $64,000 for “Elevator services- Trump Tower” in December 2016. A Secret Service official told CBS News that “elevator inspection is one of many protective operational measures utilized by the Secret Service.”)
NEW YORK TIMES
— Trudeau Unveils Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Canada – IAN AUSTEN (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in Canada, you promote the destruction of Canada.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/13/world/canada/trudeau-marijuana.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Lawyer for Man Dragged From Plane Denounces ‘Culture of Disrespect’ – Mitch Smith (DIERSEN: Who promotes disrespect in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois? I should write a book about those in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who promote disrespect of those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/13/us/united-passenger-david-dao-chicago.html
— The Point of Hate – ANNA FELS (DIERSEN: Who promotes hatred in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois? I should write a book about those in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who promote hatred of those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/14/opinion/the-point-of-hate.html
— Filing Taxes in Japan Is a Breeze. Why Not Here? – T.R. REID
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/14/opinion/filing-taxes-in-japan-is-a-breeze-why-not-here.html
— Auditing the Auditors – Editorial (DIERSEN: What do you know about auditing? I worked for GAO for almost 18 years 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $94,610-$122,991. I worked for IRS for almost 9 years 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $79,653-$90,173. I became a Forensic Accountant in 1997, a Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, a Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, a licensed CPA in 1981, a Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, and a CPA in 1979. I earned a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/14/opinion/auditing-the-auditors.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An Anti-Trump says “Donald Trump Is Just George W. Bush But Racist.”
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2017/04/donald-trump-is-just-george-w-bush-but-racist.html
WASHINGTON POST
— Democrats ask GAO to examine tax-credit programs as Trump pushes public dollars for private schools – Emma Brown
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/education/wp/2017/04/14/democrats-ask-gao-to-examine-tax-credit-programs-as-trump-pushes-public-dollars-for-private-schools/
USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Canada announces legislation to legalize marijuana – Adam Kovac (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in Canada, you promote the destruction of Canada.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/04/13/canada-legalization-marijuana-justin-trudeau/100416428/
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— ‘You’re Fired,’ Trump Should Tell Richard Cordray Under a dubious statute, the CFPB head can be dismissed only for cause—but there’s plenty of it. – David B. Rivkin Jr. and Andrew M. Grossman (DIERSEN: Who wants/wanted you to be fired? I should write a book about those who want me to be fired as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor and as a Republican Precinct Committeeman. I should write a book about those who succeeded in getting me fired as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, a GAO employee, a Post Office employee, etc.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/youre-fired-trump-should-tell-richard-cordray-1492124207
— Trump’s Promise to Veterans Corruption at the VA isn’t punished, while the Pentagon claws back signing bonuses. – Rebecca Burgess (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout a) that I owe a tremendous debt to all veterans because I avoided the draft, b) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a veteran in 1966, c) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job, d) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a veteran in 1971, e) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted veterans in 1972, 1973, and 1974, f) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a veteran in 1980, g) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a veteran in 1986, and h) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-promise-to-veterans-1492123100
— In Rush for New Agents, Border Patrol Weighs Changing Polygraph Program Agency to test new exam and other changes to make hiring easier – Dan Frosch and Laura Meckler (DIERSEN: Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against its employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-rush-for-new-agents-border-patrol-weighs-changing-polygraph-program-1492084802
SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE
— Hedgecock suit says sidewalk fall ruptured wife’s breast implants – David Garrick
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/sd-me-hedgecock-lawsuit-20170412-story.html
FEDERAL TIMES
— 4 initiatives agencies can do now to dodge Trump cuts – Carten Cordell (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. To dodge Trump cuts, federal agencies will get rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/4-initiatives-agencies-can-do-now-to-dodge-trump-cuts
