June 29 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps use 2 Brazilian boys in Chicago to bash Trump.
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/attorneys-work-to-reunite-2-brazilian-boys-in-chicago-with-fathers/3676940/

 

NBC5
— Following Newsroom Shooting, a Look at Maryland’s New ‘Red Flag’ Gun Safety Law The law, which will allow judges to order guns confiscated temporarily, was passed after the mass school shooting in Parkland, Florida – Noreen O’Donnell
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Marylands-New-Red-Flag-Law-486974531.html

 

WGN TV
— AFCSME blasts Rauner administration for emailing union members – TAHMAN BRADLEY
https://wgntv.com/2018/06/29/afcsme-blasts-rauner-administration-for-emailing-union-members/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Emanuel openly jokes about an independence push for Chicago or an annexation to Canada.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-rahm-emanuel-chicago-state-20180628-story.html
— Alleged Annapolis Capital shooter Jarrod Ramos had long-running feud with paper – Ian Duncan and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/bs-md-ramos-search-20180628-story.html
— Appellate court orders Berrios to release assessment information to Tribune – Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-assessor-berrios-lawsuit-ruling-20180629-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want open borders. Democrats want to give U.S. citizenship to anyone who promises to vote for Democrats.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-perspec-zorn-open-borders-trump-fact-check-0701-20180629-story.html
— How to avoid Glenview’s party-hearty embarrassment   How to avoid Glenview’s party-hearty embarrassment – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-glenview-party-credit-travel-20180628-story.html
— Time’s up for sick and vacation payouts – Editorial (DIERSEN: When my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old, I had almost a year of unused sick days and 6 weeks of unused vacation days. The unused sick days increased my Civil Service Retirement System pension and I got a check for the unused vacation days. It was for $14,460 in today’s dollars.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-mapes-payment-madigan-springfield-20180629-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Poll numbers show Raoul has solid edge in attorney general race – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/1198577/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps use kids separated at border from parents to bash Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/at-chicago-shelters-kids-separated-at-border-from-parents-await-reunions/
— Trump: Two women on Supreme Court short list, abortion questions ‘inappropriate’ – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/trump-two-women-on-supreme-court-short-list-abortion-questions-inappropriate/
— Trump offers rare support to journalists – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/donald-trump-journalists-capital-gazette-shooting-annapolis-maryland/
— Another O’Hare deal sees costs soar thanks to City Hall’s no-bid add-ons – Robert Herguth
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/another-ohare-deal-sees-costs-soar-thanks-to-city-halls-no-bid-add-ons/
— VP Pence tells Central America to do more to stop migrants – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/vp-pence-tells-central-america-to-do-more-to-stop-migrants/
— Why so few workers got that pay bump from Trump’s corporate tax cut – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/donald-trump-corporate-tax-cut-stock-buybacks-wage-increases/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump bashers bash Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/donald-trump-and-narcissism-the-shoe-that-fits/
— GOP propose using sales tax money for new tax cuts – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gop-propose-using-sales-tax-money-for-new-tax-cuts/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Rauner signs law aimed at easing teaching shortage – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20180629/news/306299881/

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— McHenry County legislators weigh in on potential firearm, mental health laws – KATIE SMITH
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/06/27/mchenry-county-legislators-weigh-in-on-potential-firearm-mental-health-laws/amq20gj/

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote anti-Trumps.
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/photos-protesters-against-immigration-separations-march-in-uptown/collection_8cbdcdd0-5bdc-5f80-99eb-25ade2adcf6f.html#1

 

CHICAGO READER
— Pride double standard? Bars upset after police forced some to close early after parade – Devlyn Camp
https://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2018/06/29/pride-double-standard-bars-upset-after-police-forced-some-to-close-early-after-parade

 

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— REPORT: Kevin Wiley’s Independence Day Fundraiser at John & Tony’s on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, in West Chicago was spectacular! Keynote speakers were Carol Stream Mayor Frank Saverino and Senator Mike Connelly. In attendance were Berlin, Hinds, Bucholz, Winger, Larsen, Tornatore, Puchalski, Mayor Pineda, Dusza, Czernek, Dabrowski, LeVan, Mendrick, Lewis, Musson, Hovde, McGinn, Monino, Kubinski, McGowan, Minor, Prater, Feltes, Voelz, McNeily, and many supportive precinct committeemen, family and friends.
http://www.gopillinois.com

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives believes Supreme Court made the right decision in union ruling – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511470964-ives-believes-supreme-court-made-the-right-decision-in-union-ruling

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— DuPage Township’s Illegal General Assistance Expenditures – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2018/06/dupage-townships-illegal-general-assistance-expenditures/
— College of DuPage – $2.2 Million dollar loss no more worrisome than a “pimple on the ass of an elephant” says Dr. Breuder. – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2018/06/college-of-dupage-2-2-million-dollar-loss-no-more-worrisome-than-a-pimple-on-the-ass-of-an-elephant-says-dr-breuder/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHICAGO’S BLACK EXODUS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/06/chicagos-black-exodus.html
— CHICAGO AREA PRO-LIFE BILLBOARD COULD BE SEEN BY MILLIONS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/06/chicago-area-pro-life-billboard-could-be-seen-by-millions.html
— SEIU COULD STILL BE ON THE HOOK FOR $32M TO NON-UNION ILLINOIS HOMECARE WORKERS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/06/seiu-could-still-be-on-the-hook-for-32m-to-illinois-home-care-workers.html
— THORNER: ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT DISCOURSE PLUNGES INTO HYSTERICS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/06/thorner-illegal-immigrant-discourse-dips-to-hysteria-.html
— HOW THE IL DELEGATION VOTED ON THE LATEST COMPROMISE IMMIGRATION BILL
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/06/illinois-congressional-delegation-comments-on-immigration-reform-compromise.html
— UPDATE: JANUS RULING REQUIRES PUBLIC SECTOR UNION MEMBERS TO “OPT IN” (OR WILL IT?)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/06/janus-ruling-requires-public-sector-union-members-to-opt-in-.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Ives still snapping at Rauner
https://capitolfax.com/2018/06/29/ives-still-snapping-at-rauner/
— Why has tuition increased so much? State funding cuts are a big reason
https://capitolfax.com/2018/06/29/why-has-tuition-increased-so-much/
— Post-Janus service charges for non-members? (DIERSEN: During the 1970s, the National Treasury Employees Union spent lots of its time and money helping me win Diersen v. IRS. SEE: https://www.gao.gov/products/463866)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/06/29/post-janus-service-charges-for-non-members/

 

BREITBART
— Poll: Most Americans Think US Border Most Porous in the World
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/29/poll-most-americans-think-u-s-border-most-porous-in-the-world/
— Annapolis Shooter Used Legally Purchased Shotgun – AWR Hawkins
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/29/police-annapolis-shooter-used-legally-purchased-shotgun/

 

FOX NEWS
— GOP Candidate Says Country Club Cancelled Her Event Because of Her Support for Trump
http://insider.foxnews.com/2018/06/29/gop-congressional-candidate-lena-epstein-venue-cancelled-event-because-her-trump-support
— Left’s Growing Socialist Movement Is More About Hating the Rich Than Helping the Poor
http://insider.foxnews.com/2018/06/29/charlie-kirk-socialism-more-about-hating-rich-helping-poor

 

TOWNHALL
— Reckless: The Rush To Blame Trump for Maryland Newspaper Shooting Blew Up In The Left’s Face – Matt Vespa (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who blame me the most for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2018/06/29/las-vegas-cops-hallway-n2495654
— ICYMI: Abolish ICE Mob Descends on Senate, Leaves Trash Like Slobs – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2018/06/29/end-ice-mob-descends-on-senate-leaves-trash-like-slobs-n2495565
— ICE Chief: Where’s the Outrage for the ‘Angel Families?’ – Cortney O’Brien
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2018/06/29/ice-director-wheres-the-outrage-for-the-angel-families-n2495774

 

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Democrats Have Already Started The Second Civil War – George Rasley
http://email.conservativehq.com/c/1I0ZBa3uRmmoxel9cQrGRkvCA3

 

NEWSMAX
— DOJ Plan Would Bar Border Hoppers From Getting Asylum – Mark Swanson
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/doj-plan-border-asylum/2018/06/29/id/869215/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Wall Is Being Built! (Slowly.) – JIM GERAGHTY
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/06/us-mexico-border-wall-being-built-slowly/#slide-1
— Enough with the Nazi Charge – RICH LOWRY
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/06/nazi-analogies-inaccurate-dumb-over-the-line/

 

THE HILL
— Trump: Journalists should be free from fear of violent attacks – JORDAN FABIAN
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/394833-trump-on-annapolis-shooting-attack-shocked-the-conscience-of-our

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Lawyers Who Beat the Unions Vindication for the First Amendment rights of public employees was a long time in coming, and states are still trying to rig their laws against workers who don’t want to join. – James Taranto
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-lawyers-who-beat-the-unions-1530314801
— Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Border-Detention Practices ​ The suit, which seeks class-action status, was filed on behalf of minors from Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico – Alejandro Lazo
https://www.wsj.com/articles/lawsuit-challenges-trump-administrations-border-detention-practices-1530315106

 

BUSINESS INSIDER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote “striking photos” of “hundreds of women” occupying a US Senate building to protest family separations.
http://www.businessinsider.com/women-protest-trump-family-separation-us-senate-building-2018-6

Author: David Diersen

The opinions that I express in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are based on experience that I have gained doing many things since 1948. I base my opinions on what I learned a) working for the federal government for almost 30 years -- Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, serving on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter 1983-1996, and being a union member while I worked for the Post Office and IRS; b) earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, and a masters degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997; c) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 and passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981; c) serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois Chairman 2005-2012, a member of the 2008 Illinois Republican Party (IRP) Platform and Resolutions Committee, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004; d) attending the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 IRP State Conventions as a delegate; e) being the subject of a nasty 4-page article in the February 1978 issue of Money Magazine; f) pursing litigation including Diersen v. GAO and Diersen v. Chicago Car Exchange; g) being married since 1978; h) living in Crete 1948-1972, in University Park 1972-1976, in Chicago 1976-1978, and in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton since 1978; and i) being baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran.