Illinois
Rep. Jim Durkin, State Representative – IL. 82nd District
Here is my End of Session edition of the The Jim Durkin Report which provides an update about several developments on state issues that happened in the last week of session. (more…)
Illinois Cannot Afford Bill That Will Delay Lawsuit Settlements
The Illinois civil justice system has a well-deserved reputation as lawsuit friendly, with people flocking here from other states to file their junk lawsuits in the hopes of winning big playing the lawsuit lottery. (more…)
Three Cheers For Illinois Republican Rep. Mike Bost
Just another example of why the public no longer trusts the media to report on anything they or the Democrats disagree with. Illinois State Rep. Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) launched into a fiery tirade on the Illinois House floor after Democratic lawmakers attempted to sneak in what he considered to be a significant floor amendment to a proposed concealed carry bill. Bost’s outburst actually occurred on April 17, but was only lightly covered. The House was debating the “may issue” proposal in regards to the state’s forthcoming concealed carry law when Bost lost his cool. The proposal would allow sheriffs to decide whether a citizen has a legitimate reason to carry a gun. (more…)
TOPINKA: TAX REVENUE UP, BUT BILL TRIAGE CONTINUES
Backlog expected to grow by up to $2 billion. Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka last Wednesday warned that a recent reduction in the state’s bill backlog is temporary and implored leaders to continue identifying efficiencies and savings that will allow the state to regain its fiscal footing in the long-term. (more…)
Roskam to Miller: You’re Arguing the IRS is Not Corrupt, But the Subtext is, You’re ‘Just Incompetent’
IRS Commissioner Admits He Didn’t Think He Needed to Notify Congress of IRS Targeting. Last week, Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) questioned IRS Commissioner Steven Miller at the Ways and Means Committee hearing on how much Mr. Miller knew about the IRS targeting groups based on their beliefs. (more…)
Illinois the Poster Child Of the Failures Of Progressive Policies
If anyone wanted a crystal ball to see how a progressive society driven purely by Democrat policies would look like, look no further than Illinois – where Barack Obama established himself politically. (more…)
Open Letter To The Illinois Republican State Central Committee Members
Greetings Committee Members: The Illinois Martin Luther King, Jr. Republicans are excited about the upcoming changes in the leadership of the Illinois Republican Party and will be watching closely as you decide on the replacement for Pat Brady as its chairman. It is our hope that the strides Pat Brady was making with opening up dialogue with the Illinois urban African American communities will continue with his successor. (more…)
Roskam, Ways and Means GOP Raise Questions on HHS Soliciting Donations
Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) along with Ways and Means Republicans sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on her solicitation of outside groups to promote and support the Affordable Care Act. Congressman Roskam released this statement: (more…)
When Will America Wake Up?
Barack “Hope and Change” Obama has strived to create a nation humbled and humiliated, casting-aside capitalism and individual freedoms for one where we the people are government controlled. This would be a system that genuflects to mediocrity, steals personal aspiration and opportunity, and punishes those who strive to succeed. Americans are too busy with gossip and political correctness to worry about saving their country, just as the Germans did,
laugh if you will, but when your last freedom is gone they may never return. (more…)
The Façade is Slipping; Lies, Corruption Destroying the Democrat Party
The stranglehold liberals have on American politics looks irrevocable. The Obama regime relentlessly lies to us, destroys our financial stability, sovereignty at home and abroad and strips our liberties. GOP elected officials, previously tagging themselves “Conservative,” unfathomably spout Democrat-Lite mantras guaranteed to hasten the nation’s downfall, despite their constituency’s outrage. The Anointed One and his cadre of leftists, abetted by his slavish media, force one-world government down our throats, day after day. In just 4 1/2 years, this assault on our nation appears fatal. But is it, really? We think not. (more…)
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