ABC7
— Democrats appeal for GOP open minds as President Donald Trump impeachment
arguments open – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/live-trump-impeachment-trial-opening-arguments-begin/5869796/
— Gov. JB Pritzker, GOP lawmakers call for probe after glitch leads to over
500 improperly registered voters – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/automatic-voter-registration-glitch-puts-heat-on-secretary-of-states-office/5870988/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois medical marijuana applications spike following
recreational legalization – Will Jones
https://abc7chicago.com/5871357/
FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump’s impeachment trial opens on fast track, Dems arguing for removal –
Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller and Eric Tucker
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trumps-impeachment-trial-opens-on-fast-track-dems-arguing-for-removal
— Tulsi Gabbard suing Hillary Clinton for $50M in damages, alleging defamation
– Megan Henney
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/tulsi-gabbard-suing-hillary-clinton-for-50m-in-damages-alleging-defamation
WGN TV
— Fallout continues after hundreds of non-citizens accidentally registered to
vote in Illinois – TAHMAN BRADLEY
https://wgntv.com/2020/01/22/fallout-continues-after-hundreds-of-non-citizens-accidentally-registered-to-vote-in-illinois/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Senate begins hearing opening arguments in impeachment trial as Democrats
appeal for GOP help to convict ‘corrupt’ Trump – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-impeachment-senate-trial-20200122-cuwxq3ximjahxhdj3krxxhvybu-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Dispensary gets OK to open state’s first marijuana
consumption lounge in Springfield – Ally Marotti
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-legal-weed-lounge-springfield-20200122-tvhe2tvo45hmpant5pqzlsgph4-story.html
— Fire department to help Oswego police test drivers suspected of being under
influence of marijuana – LINDA GIRARDI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-oswego-marijuana-st-0123-20200122-7usvznmlajczdbooyd32c2ncoi-story.html
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Gordon (Jay) Kinzler, 6th Congressional District Republican candidate
profile His top priorities include health care, addressing domestic and
international terrorism and fighting Illinois corruption. – Editorial
Board
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/22/21055454/gordon-jay-kinzler-6th-district-congress-house-rep-republican-candidate-2020-primary-election
— Jerry Evans, 14th Congressional District Republican candidate profile His
top priorities include help for small businesses, an abortion ban and an end to
human trafficking. – Editorial Board
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/22/21063153/jerry-evans-congress-14th-district-republican-primary-candidate-2020-election-house-rep
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: CHA relaxes no-pot policy, will now review offenses on
case-by-case basis The CHA said it intends to “work with residents,
participants, applicants and landlords to provide information and guidance in
their efforts to exercise their rights under local law without jeopardizing
their housing under federal law.” – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/1/22/21077457/cha-policy-pot-marijuana-housing-weed-cannabis
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/1/22/21077593/chicago-dispensaries-public-pot-consumption-illinois-supply-provisions-weed-springfield
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/1/22/21077776/illinois-legal-weed-cannabis-recreational-marijuana-peddlers
— Challenger Newman sees gain in Lipinski’s pain — third candidate ‘stunned’
by bad blood Rep. Dan Lipinski is still licking his wounds over Democratic
challenger Marie Newman’s wish two years ago that he have a “painful” election night.
Newman said Wednesday that she has one regret about the remark – that she
didn’t say it to his face. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/1/22/21077286/challenger-newman-lipinski-pain-third-congressional-district-darwish
— When Illinois messes up and hands voting cards to non-citizens, conspiracy
theories are going to fly The danger is not fixed elections — the numbers are
too small for that — but the perception of fixed elections. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/22/21077430/automatic-voter-registration-noncitizens-jesse-white-suntimes-editorial
— Randy Ramey, Illinois House 45th District Republican candidate profile His
top priorities include property tax relief, the opioid crisis and changes to
workers’ compensation laws. – Editorial Board
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/22/21067552/randy-ramey-illinois-house-45th-district-republican-candidate-2020-primary-election-state-rep
DAILY HERALD
— Officials mum as probe about Bloomingdale Twp. highway commissioner
continues
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200122/officials-mum-as-probe-about-bloomingdale-twp-highway-commissioner-continues
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Activist: Let people sell pot directly in their
neighborhoods Former long-shot governor candidate Tio Hardiman sees it as a way
to help more minorities get in on Illinois’ newly legalized cannabis market. –
SARAH ZIMMERMAN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/activist-let-people-sell-pot-directly-their-neighborhoods
CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— OUTSTANDING: UI officials warn students that campus remains a no-toking zone
– Alexandria Kobryn
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/university-illinois/ui-officials-warn-students-that-campus-remains-a-no-toking/article_70e60da1-8fb3-54ca-800d-311731e87225.html
NPR ILLINOIS
— New Law Gives Students Hall Pass To Vote – MIKE SMITH
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/new-law-gives-students-hall-pass-vote#stream/0
WGEM
— New machines make voting more secure in Pike County – Kara Biernat
https://wgem.com/2020/01/22/new-machines-make-voting-more-secure-in-pike-county/
MDJ ONLINE
— Illinois lawmakers look to better regulate outside economic interests – Cole
Lauterbach
https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/extra/news/illinois-lawmakers-look-to-better-regulate-outside-economic-interests/article_58c33366-4769-5adf-9a58-7746c35b4f81.html
PALATINE PATCH
— Palatine Township Republican Organization will hold an endorsement session
for contested races across the state on Tuesday, January 28th. – Bill Pohlman
https://patch.com/illinois/palatine/palatine-township-republicans-hold-endorsement-session-1
ELMHURST PATCH
— Bar Lawmakers from Using Campaign Funds on Legal Fees State Rep. Mazzochi to
File Legislation Barring Lawmakers from Using Campaign Funds on Legal Fees –
Rep Deanne Mazzochi
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/mazzochi-bar-lawmakers-using-campaign-funds-legal-fees
ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CURRAN CALLS FOR DEPORTATION OF THOSE NON-CITIZENS THAT ILLEGALLY VOTED
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/curran-calls-for-deportation-of-those-that-illegally-voted-.html
— LOG CABIN REPUBLICANS OF ILLINOIS ENDORSE TOM TARTER FOR US SENATE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/log-cabin-republicans-of-illinois-endorse-tom-tarter-for-us-senate.html
— ANALYST SAYS TWO ARIZONA SCHOOL PROGRAMS DENOUNCE MEN, CHRISTIANITY, WHITE
PEOPLE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/anti-white-anti-christian-hate-taught-in-schools.html
— “MOST PRO-LIFE PRESIDENT” PROMISES TO CONTINUE FIGHTING TO PROTECT
THE UNBORN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/most-pro-life-president-promises-to-continue-fighting-to-protect-the-unborn.html
— THORNER/O’NEIL: TRUMP’S RE-ELECTION DEPENDS ON PATRIOTS TO SUCCEED AGAINST
ALL OBSTACLES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/01/thorneroneil-trumps-re-election-depends-on-patriots-to-succeed-against-all-obstacles.html
CAPITOL FAX
— Just 6.8 percent of House Republicans have served longer than ten years
https://capitolfax.com/2020/01/22/just-68-percent-of-house-republicans-have-served-longer-than-ten-years/
WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Very big’: Defiant Trump doubles down in second-term agenda – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/22/donald-trump-second-term-agenda-features-middle-cl/
— Illinois assesses damage from mistaken voter registrations – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/22/illinois-assesses-damage-from-mistaken-voter-regis/
— ‘Anti-government’ employee fatally stabs pro-Trump boss, police say – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/21/mason-toney-stabs-william-knight-pro-trump-boss-af/
— DHS warns of ‘violence and lawlessness’ in new migrant caravan – Stephen
Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/22/dhs-warns-violence-and-lawlessness-new-migrant-car/
GOPUSA
— Diversity and Inclusion Insanity
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=83315
— World leaders exploit child to boost climate change
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=83345
— Pathological liar Elizabeth Warren thinks presidential candidates should
tell truth
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=83341
BREITBART
— 100,000 People Seeking Tickets to Trump’s ‘Keep America Great’ Rally in NJ –
KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/01/21/100000-people-seeking-tickets-trumps-keep-america-great-rally-nj/
NEWSMAX
— Trump Haters Should Prepare for Disappointment – Conrad Black
https://www.newsmax.com/conradblack/trump-disappointment-impeachment/2020/01/22/id/950863/
TOWNHALL
— Illegal Immigrant Caravans and Criminal Catholics – Michelle Malkin
https://townhall.com/columnists/michellemalkin/2020/01/22/illegal-immigrant-caravans-and-criminal-catholics-n2559915
FOX BUSINESS
— AOC: ‘No one ever makes a billion dollars. You take a billion dollars’ ‘You
sat on a couch while thousands of people were paid modern-day slave wages’ –
Evie Fordham
https://www.foxbusiness.com/money/aoc-billionaires-ta-nehisi-coates-interview
LIFE SITE NEWS
— Trump to be first president to attend March for Life President Trump
addressed the march via video in 2019.
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-to-address-march-for-life
NATIONAL REVIEW
— Abortions in Illinois Increased 7 Percent after Law Expanding Taxpayer
Funding – MAIREAD MCARDLE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/abortions-in-illinois-increased-7-percent-after-law-expanding-taxpayer-funding/
— Tulsi Gabbard Sues Hillary Clinton for Defamation over ‘Russian Asset’
Comments – TOBIAS HOONHOUT
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/tulsi-gabbard-sues-hillary-clinton-for-defamation-over-russian-asset-comments/
POLITICO
— Trump’s Removal Would Be Insane – RICH LOWRY
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/01/22/removal-would-be-insane-102446
REUTERS
— SCOTUS focusing on impact of civil-service laws on federal workers’ age bias
claims – Daniel Wiessner
https://www.reuters.com/article/employment-agebias/scotus-focusing-on-impact-of-civil-service-laws-on-federal-workers-age-bias-claims-idUSL1N29Q213
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Despite the GAO, Mr. Trump Broke No Rule The balanced framework of the
Impoundment Control Act belies any conclusion that, with respect to federal
budget rules, the president’s move to temporarily defer sending taxpayer
dollars to Ukraine violates any legal rule. – Prof. Steve Charnovitz
https://www.wsj.com/articles/despite-the-gao-mr-trump-broke-no-rule-11579726123
FORBES
— The High Cost Of Rejecting Public Pension Reform In Illinois – Elizabeth
Bauer
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ebauer/2020/01/22/the-high-cost-of-rejecting-public-pension-reform-in-illinois/#2fd61fa21908
CRAIN’S NEW YORK BUSINESS
— Bloomberg hits quarter-billion mark in campaign spending
https://www.crainsnewyork.com/politics/bloomberg-hits-quarter-billion-mark-campaign-spending
AMERICAN PROSPECT
— When It Makes Sense to Challenge Incumbents in Primaries – ROBERT KUTTNER
https://prospect.org/blogs/tap/when-it-makes-sense-to-challenge-incumbents-in-primaries/
GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Warren Pledges Major Overhaul of Federal Hiring and Ethics Laws The
Democratic presidential contender pledges to use executive branch experience to
rebuild the civil service. – ERIC KATZ (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because
it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or
veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find
a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post
Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat,
minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.govexec.com/management/2020/01/warren-pledges-major-overhaul-federal-hiring-and-ethics-laws/162583/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Among
her priorities, she said, would be ensuring agencies have full staffing. All
but three Cabinet-level departments have shed jobs under Trump. “To implement
the kind of big, structural changes I have proposed, we will need to address
the substantial vacancies in career civil service positions left behind by the
Trump administration,” Warren said, adding, “If our government doesn’t have
good people, it can’t perform for the American people. The senator promised to
empower the Office of Personnel Management to award direct hire authority more
often, which allows agencies to skip the hoops they must normally jump through
when recruiting. She would also direct agencies to use more expedited hiring
for veterans and to bring back feds who had left government. Warren would task
OPM with ensuring agencies use specific hiring authorities granted to them. The
presidential candidate would also seek to increase diversity in the federal
ranks by boosting recruiting at historically black colleges and universities,
creating fellowships that target marginalized communities and creating pathways
so more minority employees could climb to executive level positions. She noted
the Senior Executive Service specifically has endured a significant number of
departures since Trump took office, which drained “the agencies of long-held
expertise and institutional knowledge.”)
FED WEEK
— GS Pay System May Hamper Reskilling Programs, MSPB Says (DIERSEN: GAO audits
IRS. In 1980, when I was 31 years old, according to the Democrats who ran GAO,
I was NOT qualified to transfer in from IRS as a GS-12 Step 5, currently
$93,592/year. They insisted that I accept a downgrade to GS-9 Step 10,
currently $76,274/year, a pay cut of $20,157/year (21%) in today’s dollars.
They never would have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, or
veteran. I had passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I had
almost completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from
DePaul. I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. I had worked for IRS for
almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels,
currently $85,084-$96,431/year. I had earned a bachelor’s degree in management
from NIU in 1970. Much of what I did for IRS was very similar to what I would
be doing for GAO including interviewing, gathering data, summarizing data,
analyzing data, report writing, and making recommendations.)
https://www.fedweek.com/fedweek/gs-pay-system-may-hamper-reskilling-programs-mspb-says/
FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— Retirement tidal wave still coming, but when? – Mike Causey (DIERSEN: The
longer that you work, the more money that you can spend in retirement. I have
far less money to spend in my retirement because my Democrat superiors in the
federal government wasted my career and forced me to retire in 1997 when I was
49 years old.)
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/mike-causey-federal-report/2020/01/retirement-tidal-wave-still-coming-but-when/
