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Jan Schakowsky Pours Gas on the Fire
It is frustrating for me to watch those of a different political persuasion take a valid issue and twist it into an argument that encourages hostility against anyone opposing their own views. I don’t believe in this type of tactic and I hope you don’t either. I am Tim Wolfe and I am running to unseat Janice Schakowsky as Congresswoman for the 9th District. (more…)
Rep Walsh Receives Perfect Score from Americans for Prosperity
The AFP is an organization committed to smaller government and free enterprise. It puts Joe Walsh, a Tea Party favorite, in their top tier, recognizing him as a legislator who stands for conservative government and who has kept his campaign promises. ICE News enthusiastically supports Cong. Walsh in his bid for reelection.
IL. Cong. Randy Hultgren Speaks Out on Gov. Regulations
America’s job creators are buried under an avalanche of red tape, and regulatory burdens alone have a price tag of around $1.75 trillion annually. Compliance with these burdensome regulations leads to higher consumer costs, reduced wages, and even reduced hiring.
70 Avowed Socialists in U.S. Congress
Democratic Socialists of America lists members of the 111th session. Aren’t you tickled-pink there are sooooo many Democrats who are willing to follow a political idea that been repudiated by most of the world? One that Barack Obama seems to believe is “right” for America. And the Illinois comrades are?
Congressman Walsh Sends Letter to Illinois Leaders
Republican Joe Walsh, Chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access chides Illinois Democrats for creating anti-business atmosphere.
Walsh To Holder: Resign!
Operation Fast and Furious was an inherently idiotic idea that has resulted in the death of a Border Patrol Agent, as well as the deaths of many Mexican nationals. And even after federal officials became aware of these deaths, there were three egregious criminal actions taken. First, federal officials tried to cover up evidence at a murder scene. Second, the federal agent who blew the whistle on Operation Fast and Furious was fired for doing so. Finally, Attorney General Eric Holder lied to Congress under oath about his knowledge of Fast and Furious. (Above comments by ICE News editorial staff).
Hultgren Talks about BBA
A balanced budget amendment (BBA) to our Constitution is a permanent solution to our nation’s fiscal crisis to legally force future Congresses and Presidents to stop spending money they don’t have. Earlier this week I sat down to share my thoughts about a BBA and why it’s so important for the future of our country, says Illinois Republican Cong. Randy Hultgren (14th).
The Democrats are Close to Creating a National Gun Registry
Since taking office two years ago, Obama has consistently bypassed Congress and has given the federal government control of almost every aspect of our lives. Now he’s coming for your second amendment rights.
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GOP Pushing Stronger Voter I.D. Laws
For any thinking resident ofIllinois, it would come as no surprise the GOP says voter fraud is real: In Illinois it has become an art form. From late arriving military ballots to overt persuasion on seniors at voting places by ward workers and committeemen, to counting votes cast by people who have been dead for years, Chicago, Cook County and the rest of the state can “proudly” claim to be infamous. And, there are many states like Illinois. (more…)
Cong. Walsh (R-IL) Signs Pledge to Cut, Cap and Balance the Budget
“I pledge to oppose any debt limit increase that does not include a plan of spending cuts, caps and most importantly a rock-solid balanced budget amendment.” (more…)
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