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Marathon Pundit: Blago's state rep sister-in-law might be kicked off ballot

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:08:00 -0500

In Chicago, the sure-fire way to a successful political career is to be related to another politician. Such is the case with Deborah Mell, who is the daughter of powerful Alderman Dick Mell. She's also the sister-in-law of disgraced former governor Rod Blagojevich.

But Greg Hinz of Crain's' [...]

The World We'll Inherit: The legislative landscape for health care after House passage | KeithHennessey.com

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:15:46 -0500

The legislative landscape for health care after House passage

Posted By kbh On November 9, 2009 @ 12:45 pm In budget, featured, health | 8 Comments

The House passed their version of health care reform Saturday night on a 220-215 vote. Today I’m going to update my projections and [...]

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Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:10:25 -0500

The legislative landscape for health care after House passage

Posted By kbh On November 9, 2009 @ 12:45 pm In budget, featured, health | 8 Comments

The House passed their version of health care reform Saturday night on a 220-215 vote. Today I’m going to update my projections and [...]

The World We'll Inherit: KeithHennessey.com » The legislative landscape for health care after House passage » Print

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:09:47 -0500

The legislative landscape for health care after House passage

Posted By kbh On November 9, 2009 @ 12:45 pm In budget, featured, health | 8 Comments

The House passed their version of health care reform Saturday night on a 220-215 vote. Today I’m going to update my projections and [...]

The World We'll Inherit: GE Healthymagination Fund - Investment Platform

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:45:33 -0500

Investment Platform

The Healthymagination Fund draws on capabilities from across GE Healthcare, GE Capital and GE Global Research and has a global footprint. The investment committee is comprised of senior leaders of these groups.

via healthymaginationfund.com

Exciting new $250mm HIT investment fund launched by [...]

BackyardConservative: Jacksonian Democracy

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:36:00 -0500

A reminder. Greatness and humility. The pigeons are fans. That cannon's lookin' at you kid. Lafayette Park.

Taking a break. Back in a week or two.' [...]

illinoisreview: SEIU becomes topic in IL gubernatorial race

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:26:17 -0500

Unions and campaign funding blipped on the Illinois GOP gubernatorial campaign radar last week, during a forum featuring five GOP candidates vying to oust impeached Governor Rod Blagojevich's 2006 running mate Patrick Quinn next November.

"I'll take campaign donations from anyone who's not been indicted," said Bloomington state senator Bill Brady, which, he later' [...]

BackyardConservative: Non-denial

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:11:00 -0500

Obama’s qualifications were will-o-the-wisp. His supporters cited his “potential,” as they had to, because his only actual feat was his first book — and the claims that this was ghosted have been met by non-denial. The Asia Times characterizes these rumors as “well-established,” which tells one something about current [...]

Change of Subject: Keep a close eye on candidates `looking at' issues

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:45:00 -0500

I'm imagining a scene from the wedding of a political candidate:Officiant: Do you pledge to love, honor and cherish, and to be true and loyal as long as you both shall live?

Candidate: I'm taking a look at that idea, yes.

Sparking this fantasy is a radio interview I heard Sunday night [...]

BackyardConservative: Taking on the Dysfunctional Elites. Sarah Palin

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:33:00 -0500

This is the most incisive piece I have read on the subject. James V. DeLong, Pajamas Media:

The frenetic hostility to Sarah Palin, even by many on the Republican side, is unnerving, because her qualifications to be president are objectively better than those of almost [...]

It's My Mind: Obama & the economy

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:21:24 -0500

Graphic to the left found via Exurban League with a link to a report regarding the nationwide unemployment rate. So that's what that graphic represents. That link is to a CNN story ironically.
The nation's unemployment rate rose above 10% for the first time since [...]

The Sixth Ward: Well here's an account on the Wal-Mart forum

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:53:53 -0500

Via Examiner.com. And I did see this guy up front during the portion of the townhall on Saturday for questions and comments. Mr. Theodore Seals outright condemned Wal-Mart for not showing up at the townhall. While I may not use his strong language on this issue Wal-Mart and the [...]

Marathon Pundit: Upper Peninsula Upventure: Hardwood Cafe

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:48:00 -0500

I didn't get a chance to dine at Covington, Michigan's Hardwood Cafe, but I like the name of this business.

Next: Eat signs

Technorati tags: history michigan upper peninsula' [...]

Clout St: Meister Senate ad says economy trumps corruption

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:16:42 -0500

Posted by Rick Pearson at 7:15 p.m. The campaign of Chicago attorney and Democratic Senate candidate Jacob Meister said it began airing one-minute TV ads in central Illinois today in which he contends that helping the economy and creating jobs...

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Clout St: Hynes challenges Scanlan petitions in Democratic governor primary

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:06:54 -0500

Posted by Rick Pearson at 7:05 p.m. Comptroller Dan Hynes’ campaign for the Feb. 2 Democratic nomination for governor is backing a challenge to the petitions filed by Oak Park trial attorney Edmund Scanlan, a political newcomer who got into...

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Clout City: The Active Transportation Aliance Does an About-Face on the Parking Meter Deal

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:52:04 -0500

Five months ago the city’s largest bicycling and transit advocacy group released a report ripping the Daley administration for entering into the parking meter privatization agreement. Yet Monday night the Active Transportation Alliance inducted Mayor Daley into its “hall of fame,” and it will soon release a new [...]

illinoisreview: Andrzejewski Wins Illinois Young Republicans’ Straw Poll

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:50:30 -0500

Number of comments: 9

Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Andrzejewski (an-gee-EF-ski) has won a straw poll sponsored by the Federation of Illinois Young Republicans, an official auxiliary of the Republican Party. The straw poll was conducted at the FIYR state convention held in Bolingbrook, Illinois on Saturday, November 7, 2009. According [...]

illinoisreview: FEC rules Coulson's "Senior Fairs" permissible

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:44:06 -0500

Number of comments: 4

from the Coulson for Congress campaign

State Representative Elizabeth Coulson announced today that the Federal Election Commission (FEC) has approved her request to continue to provide a "Senior Fair" and other services for her Legislative constituents during her campaign for Congress from the 10th Congressional District.

"Rep. Coulson's record of accomplishment and'" [...]

BackyardConservative: Pungent Imagery from Pawlenty

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:42:00 -0500

The Middle Coast. [...]

Ellen's Illinois Tenth Congressional District Blog: Some Democrats No Longer In Mood To Drop Their Values For the Micro Mini Public Option

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:37:00 -0500

The signatories of this draft letter to Nancy Pelosi will gain some respect back from me. Greg Sargent of The Plum Line blog is reporting 41 Democrats will sign.Will Obama finally draw the line?Over the years, I've learned that even though the road often gets tough, you are never sorry' [...]

Stix Blog: So What

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:36:30 -0500

Number of comments: 1

So What. That is what CONgress critter David Obey told people that were concerned over the Porkulus Bill. It needed to get passed without any time to actually read it and see what is in the Bill. SO WHAT.

Well, we have 10.2% unemploymemnt. SO WHAT. We have [...]

Change of Subject: Mell-t down on petition drive?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:34:00 -0500

Greg Hinz reports:

Northwest Side State Rep. Deb Mell may have screwed up her nominating petitions, with a real risk that she'll be knocked off the February Democratic primary ballot.

A challenge filed Monday afternoon by an attorney for Joseph Laiacona, the only other remaining candidate in the [...]

Stix Blog: On the Radio- Introducing 73 Wire!

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:05:29 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Tonight on Italian Tomatoes, the team from 73 Wire will be on. Steve Foley, Eric Odom, Dave Hinz andothers will join in the fun. I might even drop by to say a few words

Tune in tonight at 9PM ET, 8PM Central, at:

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The Sixth Ward: A follow-up on Whole Foods

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:56:04 -0500

To the post regarding Ald. Howard Brookins (21st Ward) talking to Whole Foods Market about coming to the Chatham Market shopping center to be one of the anchors in addition to Lowe's. Of course that other anchor is expected to be Wal-Mart since at this time' [...]

illinoisreview: SEIU's Andy Stern's own words: "global unions"

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:51:50 -0500

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We've been awfully hard on Andy Stern's SEIU/ACORN over the past couple of months, so here's a chance for him to give his side of the story - via CNBC - in his own words.

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Progress Illinois -: Will Roskam Bring His Handcuffs?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:35:51 -0500

Just because the House passed a health care reform package on Saturday night doesn't mean the "debate" about the bill's provisions is complete. First, the Senate has to pass its own version. Then both chambers will have to approve whatever legislation emerges from the conference committee. In other words, there's a lot of work' [...]

PrairieStateBlue: Deb Mell may be knocked off ballot

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:31:46 -0500

Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business reports that veteran election lawyer Rich Means thinks that he has the grounds to knock State Rep. Deb off the ballot for the Feb 2 primary.

A challenge filed Monday afternoon by an attorney for Joseph Laiacona, the only other remaining candidate in the 40th [...]

BackyardConservative: Pfizer Abandons Kelo Site

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:29:00 -0500

Doesn't this make you really steamed? After stealing Susette Kelo's property in cahoots with the city, now they decide they don't want it.

This is one of the reasons I started blogging. Government abuse of power, and media complacence.

We only' [...]

illinoisreview: Barack Obama's Left Wing Superstitions

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:24:38 -0500

Number of comments: 0

by Mark Rhoads

If actions speak louder than words,the actions and attempted policies and of Barack Obama have shown him to be the most radical American president of all time in just his short time in office to date. According to Democratic members of Congress quoted in The New York Times today [...]

BackyardConservative: Fire Bean 2010!

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:20:00 -0500

Bean is TOAST!!! Fire Melissa Bean 2010--join the TeaParty. [...]

The Swamp: Health care, 'not abortion bill:' Obama

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:10:00 -0500

By Mark Silva

At each juncture in the development of the health-care legislation, it seems, something has been added, or subtracted, solely for the purpose of getting the bill out of a gate.

In the House, Democrats demanded a so-called "public option,'' a government-run insurance program for those who" [...]

The Swamp: Health care, 'not abortion bill:' Obama

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:10:00 -0500

by Mark Silva

At each juncture in the development of the health-care legislation, it seems, something has been added, or subtracted, solely for the purpose of getting the bill out of a gate.

In the House, Democrats demanded a so-called "public option,'' a government-run insurance program for those who" [...]

UCIMC: GEO Prepared to Strike!

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:47:35 -0500

The Graduate Employees Organization (GEO), the largest union in Champaign-Urbana, is gearing up for a strike. In a vote by members, 92% agreed to strike.

A press conference announcing the news was held at the YMCA today. Peter Campbell addressed the local media. Two dozen [...]

Stix Blog: Glenn Foden

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:44:24 -0500

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illinoisreview: Rep. Deb Mell may be off re-election ballot

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:39:19 -0500

Number of comments: 2

According to Greg Hinz, State Rep. Deb Mell "may have screwed up her nominating petitions, with a real risk that she'll be knocked off the February Democratic primary ballot.

Seems "a challenge filed Monday afternoon by an attorney for Joseph Laiacona, the only other remaining candidate in the 40th District race, contends that Ms. Mell is' [...]

Stix Blog: Dana Summers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:34:46 -0500

Number of comments: 1

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Critical Thoughts: US Army Has Been Choosing Diversity Over Security; After the Ft. Hood Jihadist Murder Spree, Will the Army Take Responsibility?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:31:00 -0500

As more stories about the Ft. Hood Islamic Jihadist mass murder come out, one thing is becoming clear – the United States Army has chosen “diversity” and liberal political correctness over the physical security of our country and that of its own soldiers. Anyone watching TV or reading the papers [...]

Marathon Pundit: McConnell on the fall of the Berlin Wall

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:29:00 -0500

The events leading up to the fall of the Berlin Wall had a profound event on history--as well as my personal life. Had the Iron Curtain remained in place, I would not have been able to meet the future Mrs. Marathon Pundit--she was born in the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic [...]

Public Affairs: Way Better than Stephanopoulos w/Cokie and Sam: Berkowitz w/Dem Gov. candidate Ed Scanlan on Taxes and Deficits, Cable and Streaming

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:23:00 -0500

The "Public Affairs," show featuring Ed Scanlan, Candidate in the 2010 Democratic Primary for Governor, is airing tonight, Nov.9 on cable in Aurora and surrounding areas at 7:30 pm on ACTV-10. The program also airs at 3:30 pm tomorrow and Wednesday in Aurora and surrounding areas (New regular slots for [...]

Progress Illinois -: Around The Horn

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:33:55 -0500

Below are our daily picks from the Illinois blogosphere and media at large:

Unfinished Reform
Former Illinois Reform Commission Chair Patrick Collins writes that reformers must remain vigilant in their fight to implement stringent campaign finance laws.

Pelosi's Risky Strategy
Once deemed risky, the Washington Post's Ezra Klein [...]

illinoisreview: Good video in time for Veterans Days

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:30:00 -0500

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Thoughts of a Regular Guy: State of the Union (or: "the FOCA Syndrome")

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:26:00 -0500

[guest commentary by Paladin]

At the risk of typecasting myself as "the angry man" (Sorry, John!), or as a paranoiac (those efforts to mandate taxpayer-funded abortion and euthanasia don't really indicate a love of death by the instigators, do they?), I want to make a few things clear. Mind,' [...]

Marathon Pundit: Sen. Sanders might pose a problem to passage of ObamaCare

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:20:00 -0500

Independently of Joseph Lieberman (I-CT), the Senate Democrats have another problem with a New Englander who caucuces with them, Bernie Sanders (I-VT). Essentially a socialist, The Hill is reporting that Sanders won't vote "aye" on ObamaCare unless it includes a strong public option--which means government-run health care. In essence,' [...]

Stix Blog: Gary Varvel

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:57:04 -0500

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Progress Illinois -: Nursing Home Reform And The Need For New Revenue

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:45:10 -0500

Back in July, The Chicago Reporter exposed one of the Prairie State's dirtiest secrets. Not only are dozens of Illinois nursing homes ranked among the worst in the nation (PDF), but African-Americans are increasingly likely to receive sub-standard medical care and be housed in facilities with dangerous criminals.

Social service providers were not [...]

The Swamp: Travel, Obama, travel: GOP's postcards

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:45:00 -0500

by Mark Silva

As the president prepares for another international trip, while pressing for passage of a "cap and trade'' energy bill back home, the Republicans on the House Natural Resources Committee are preparing to send some postcards.

No stamps required on the Internet, where the Republicans are tracking" [...]

The Swamp: White House: Health care by 'end of year'

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:20:00 -0500

by Mark Silva

President Barack Obama, delaying a 10-day trip to Asia by a day so that he can travel to Fort Hood, Texas, on Tuesday to take part in a memorial for those killed in the shooting spree there, also will be taking his time with a decision about [...]

Capitol Fax: Challenges and withdrawals begin

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:13:36 -0500

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* 2:11 pm - We’re beginning to see several challenges filed to nominating petitions today. You can watch them come in by clicking here. Post new challenges in comments if you’d like. …Adding… You can watch the Cook County withdrawals and challenges come in by clicking here. The petitions of Democratic lt. [...]

illinoisreview: Bi-state Democratic dynasties bolstered by ACORN/SEIU

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:10:03 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Illinois' neighbor just to the west, Missouri, has a powerful political dynasty similar to Illinois' Madigans, Hynes, Daleys or Berrios', that also depends on community activists and service employees to keep them in power. Today, the Missouri Republican Party lifted the veil on a growing political family scandal involving ACORN that could affect Missouri's [...]

Ellen's Illinois Tenth Congressional District Blog: Claire McCaskill Misrepresenting Stupak Amendment

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:09:00 -0500

Sen. Claire McCaskill said:Obviously, I have been a pro-choice candidate for my entire political career, and obviously there is controversy always surrounding this issue. But we are talking about whether or not people that get public money can buy an insurance policy that has a coverage for abortion. And that [...]

BackyardConservative: SEIU Shame

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:57:00 -0500

Dan Proft, GOP candidate for Illinois governor: SEIU: No Shame and No Give

State Worker Beat Up At SEIU Meeting. This time in California. [...]

IlliniPundit.com: People Commit Crimes, Properties Do NOT!

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:42:49 -0500

This weekend I enjoyed unseasonably warm and beautiful weather.

The Illini won.

Today I recieved the below email from a Chamber friend.

I called this friend and found out that the Chamber has been working proactively to fight another silly Urbana idea. I learned they even had all the city council members to [...]

Uptown Update: Welcome To Our World, Tribune

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:36:00 -0500

The Tribune has finally gotten on board the TIF Abuse train with an editorial today about our "flat broke tke-a-furlough-day" city sitting on over a billion dollars of tax money, and not telling anyone how it'll be spent... or any details at all. Read "[...]

Marathon Pundit: California Collision: Conclusion

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:33:00 -0500

In a late July I spent a week in northern and central California. I saw a gorgeous, if somewhat untidy city, San Francisco. I viewed some of the world's most beautiful vistas at Yomemite National Park. In the state's Central Valley, I encountered one of one of [...]

QuincyNews.org JRG Blog: Senators, pro-choicers not embracing House heath care plan

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:01:43 -0500

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BackyardConservative: President Uses Sexual Slur to Demonize TeaPartiers, Others Extremists

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:52:00 -0500

Heritage Morning Bell:

Following last Tuesday’s election, the last thing Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) wanted to do was allow Members of Congress to go home and talk to their constituents about the $2.6 trillion health care bill she was marshaling through Congress. The centerpiece of Pelosi’s trap and pressure [...]

Progress Illinois -: More State Pension Hyperbole

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:50:41 -0500

This week, the 19-member Pension Modernization Task Force will finalize its report on how Illinois should reform its retirement benefit program for government employees. The panel includes lawmakers, labor leaders, business representatives, and public pensioners. Because they're still deliberating, we aren't sure exactly what their recommendations will be. But details are beginning to emerge. [...]

Marathon Pundit: McConnell: Health bill vote "a stark reminder"

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:31:00 -0500

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement regarding the trillion-dollar health care spending bill narrowly passed by the House:

The government-run plan that narrowly passed the House Saturday was rejected by one in seven House Democrats and a majority [...]

Stix Blog: State of the Union

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:27:14 -0500

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BackyardConservative: Fashion on the Forefront in Pakistan

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:24:00 -0500

Models defy Taliban with 1st fashion week.

Related post: Not Enough Faith in the Virgins? [...]

The Swamp: Court questions juvenile life sentences

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:20:00 -0500

by David G. Savage

The Supreme Court justices sounded today as though they are inclined to limit the use of life prison terms for young criminals who are not involved in a murder.

At issue was whether it is cruel and unusual punishment to tell a young teenager he [...]

Clout St: State treasurer extends loan program for returning soldiers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:10:34 -0500

Posted by Monique Garcia at 12:10 p.m. Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias today announced the expansion of a state-run borrowing program that would provide short-term, low-interest loans to military personnel returning from deployment. The treasurer's office will partner with banks across...

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The Swamp: Beltway sniper's execution: Appeal nixed

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:10:00 -0500

by David G. Savage

The Supreme Court today cleared the way for the execution of Beltway sniper John Allen Muhammad.

Scheduled for execution Tuesday evening in Virginia, Muhammad was convicted of masterminding the sniper-shooting rampage that terrorized the Washington, D.C., area in the fall of 2002. Sixteen people were [...]

sweet: Rep. Danny Davis not running for Cook County Board president; "I like being a congressman"

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:59 -0500

below, from Davis...

Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis Announcing his candidacy for Re-Election to Congress and withdrawing his candidacy for President of the Cook County Board Monday, November 9, 2009
For immediate Release:\

Several months ago I announced the formation of a committee to explore the [...]

BackyardConservative: Death to America!

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:58:00 -0500

Iran accuses criminally clueless lefties, Berkeley grads, who had been arrested after wandering into Iran on a hiking holiday (complete with music video. "Bauer had been living in Damascus, Syria, with Shourd, his girlfriend") on its border with Iraq--of espionage.

Death to America!

P.S. Perhaps they [...]

Change of Subject: Danny Davis chooses Congress over the County Board

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:57:00 -0500

I'm not surprised by the news that U.S. Rep. Danny Davis has decided to run for re-election and drop his bid for the presidency of the Cook County Board.

Though he's 68, 10 years younger than recent past Board President John Stroger was when he died early last year, [...]

Progress Illinois -: IL-SEN: Gutierrez Endorses Giannoulias, Hoffman Unveils Economic Plan

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:56:26 -0500

Lots of action among the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate these past few days.

Alexi Giannoulias has received the endorsement of Rep. Luis Gutierrez (Illinois Reps. Phil Hare, Mike Quigley, and Bill Foster previously announced their support). In a statement yesterday, Gutierrez said the Giannoulias "consistently fights for the middle class, [...]

illinoisreview: Majority opposed to Democrats' health care plan

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:41:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0

Saturday night, the Democrats passed their health care plan. Rasmussen reports today that most Americans are opposed:

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 45% now favor the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats. Most (52%) remain opposed. Only 25% Strongly Support the plan [...]

The Swamp: GOP's health-care vote: Cao confident

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0500

by Mark Silva

Rep. Anh "Joseph'' Cao, the one Republican who voted for the House's health-care legislation near midnight Saturday, said he had let the White House know he was on board: "I called the White House and said I could possibly support the bill."

The president had" [...]

illinoisreview: What Pelosi's bill really says

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:24:01 -0500

Number of comments: 3

By Betsy McCaughey from Sunday's Wall Street Journal. Ms McCaughey was key in exposing the inner workings of Hillary Care and is a former lieutenant governor of New York.

The health bill that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is bringing to a vote (H.R. 3962) is 1,990 pages. Here are some of the [...]

The Bench: Fort Hood Shooter and Prior Classified Investigations

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:17:00 -0500

STRATFOR security expert Fred Burton discusses the possibility that Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the suspected gunman in a massacre at Fort Hood, Texas, became the target of a classified FBI investigation months before the shootings occurred. (Source)

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BackyardConservative: Dems Would Have Us All Be Sheep

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:12:00 -0500

Last Thursday, even as lone-wolf Nidal Malik Hasan was gunning down his fellow soldiers, Democrats in the House Judiciary Committee stripped a provision from the Patriot Act which would allow tracking lone-wolf terrorists. Panel OKs revised antiterrorism law:

The bill went to the full House on a 16-10 [...]

Progress Illinois -: Tribune: Daley Has Gotten "Carried Away" With TIF

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:57:48 -0500

Since the Reader's Ben Joravsky and Mick Dumke published their latest report on Chicago's shady tax increment financing (TIF) system, we've noted the increasing media attention being devoted to the issue, with some reporters even going so far as to refer to as a "huge problem" for' [...]

BackyardConservative: Playing Quidditch at Northwestern?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:55:00 -0500

Earthbound, it's called Muggle Quidditch. They have an intercollegiate league of their own, but I somehow don't think it will really catch on: Here's brief look at the game: Each player needs a broom. One hand must be kept on the broom between your legs at all times as' [...]

Illinois Issues blog: Candidates line up in primary races for governor

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:54:00 -0500

By Nicole Harbour

The close of the filing period for the February 2 primary last Monday left a large pool of candidates for governor, including seven Republicans, four Democrats and two Green Party candidates. They are:

Republicans
Adam Andrzejewski, Hinsdale — Formerly employed by the publishing business he [...]

Change of Subject: Keep a close eye on candidates `looking at' issues

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:50:00 -0500

Here's Republican gubernatorial hopeful Ill. Sen. Kirk Dillard Sunday night during an hour-long panel discussion on WLS AM 890:

We need to look at every incentive the state of Illinois offers.

I clearly believe that Illinois should be a better financial center or hub than we've been in the past... I'm looking' [...]

Change of Subject: This won't take long...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:40:00 -0500

If you know or know of CLTV political ace Carlos Hernandez-Gomez, the subject of Carol Marin's column today, head here and leave an uplifting message for him. He needs it and deserves it. [...]

Uptown Update: Trivia Night At Crew On Mondays

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:39:00 -0500

If you've been to Crew on Monday evening when class is in session, you've already met Sister Mary Monistat and her difficult trivia questions. Now the rest of the city is noticing as well:

- Here Comes Treble: We’re confident that even tough critics would [...]

The Sixth Ward: County board president's race 2010

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:27:49 -0500

Read this post at the Capitol Fax. Danny Davis drops out of the race to run for re-election to his west side 7th Congressional District. He does so because he and three other blacks would have been competing for the same base, Black voters. However Rich Miller reports that [...]

Stix Blog: Go Marines

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:26:53 -0500

Number of comments: 1

via Cassandra

Tomorrow is the Marine Corps Birthday. One of the traditions we keep to in the Corps is the Commandant’s Birthday message – it is played at every Marine Corps Ball and at any place where Marines gather all over the world. This is last [...]

Marathon Pundit: Rasmussen poll: Americans still oppose ObamaCare

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:22:00 -0500

Despite the self-salutations given by the Democrats Saturday night after the passage of its "historic" bill that includes government-run health care, more Americans oppose ObamaCare than favor it.

So says Rasmussen:

Over the weekend, Democratic leaders spoke of an historic moment as health care [...]

BackyardConservative: Crime up 30% in Wilmette

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:21:00 -0500

It certainly seemed like the crime rate was rising to me. Now we have more than anecdotal evidence. Wilmette Life:

The Illinois crime rate fell 0.3 percent in 2008, with reports of arson showing the biggest decrease -- by nearly 10 percent [...]

Stix Blog: Free Range

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:20:03 -0500

Number of comments: 1

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Clout St: Congressman Davis drops run for Cook County president

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:20:02 -0500

UPDATED AT 7:25 p.m. Brown and Stroger petitions challenged; originally posted by Robert Becker at 10:20 a.m. Veteran U.S. Rep. Danny Davis today dropped his bid to challenge Cook County Board President Todd Stroger and said he will seek re-election...

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Ellen's Illinois Tenth Congressional District Blog: My Article Re Howard Dean At Tenth Dems Made It To Huffington Post

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:09:00 -0500

It can be found here. They placed it on their Politics page.Dr. Dean said the grassroots was going to have to make the final push for real reform. However, it seems to me that if the grassroots isn't acting independently of congressional leaders and the white house, nothing of any' [...]

Stix Blog: Pearls Before Swine

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:07:47 -0500

Number of comments: 1

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illinoisreview: IL GOP Gubernatorial debate online

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:59:12 -0500

Number of comments: 5

The IL GOP has made last Thursday's GOP Gubernatorial debate available online.

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Capitol Fax: Question of the day

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:59:10 -0500

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* Mike Lawrence vents about the lack of competitive legislative politics and state gridlock in general… Three dozen of the 118 House members have no foe, and scores have only token opposition. On the Senate side, eight of the 21 seats on the ballot apparently are uncontested, and few races loom [...]

BackyardConservative: An Important Great Lakes Case

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:56:00 -0500

Waukesha, Wisconsin looks for water from Lake Michigan. WSJ, City's Water Problems Test Great Lakes Agreement: Wisconsin City Wants to Tap Nearby Source, but Region's States Can Get in Its Way; Milwaukee Also Must Be Sold.

Wilmette is on the water and sells [...]

Progress Illinois -: House Passes Health Care Bill With Help Of Illinois Dems

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:49:39 -0500

The president's top domestic policy priority is one step closer to being made law. As you've read elsewhere, the full House passed its final health care reform bill late Saturday night by a slim 220-215 margin. Although 39 Democrats eventually voted against the bill, none of Democrats hailing from President [...]

Stix Blog: The Born Loser

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:48:43 -0500

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The Sixth Ward: Man riding in vehicle critically wounded in shooting

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:48:43 -0500

Tribune:
Shots were fired about 11:30 p.m.in the 6700 block of South Perry Avenue, said Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Hector Alfaro. When police arrived, they found a man in a vehicle who had been shot multiple times, Alfaro said.

The man, described as in his 30s, [...]

Stix Blog: The Duplex

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:45:16 -0500

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Capitol Fax: Campaign 2010

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:41:29 -0500

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* Not too much shocks me these days, but I have to admit that this development did catch me off guard… Dan Proft secured the endorsement of Schaumburg Township GOP precinct captains in his Republican primary bid for governor. The Chicago resident with suburban ties called Thursday night’s endorsement a “big [...]

IlliniPundit.com: Palazzolo Indicted

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:41:20 -0500

Palazzolo indicted:

The former executive director of the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District has been indicted by a Champaign County grand jury on seven felony counts stemming from his behavior while in office in 2006 and 2007.

State's Attorney Julia Rietz was attending a conference Friday and could not be reached for [...]

CHICAGO ARGUS: Are cornrows truly that subversive to athletic ideals? Or is it just hair?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:39:00 -0500

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All too often, I read and hear rhetoric from people who claim our society would be better off if we emphasized our so-called commonalities instead of our individuality – particularly when it comes to racial or ethnic differences among us.

Of course, what that usually means is that the [...]

illinoisreview: Did the Greatest Generation Beget the Worst Generation?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:39:00 -0500

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by Sam Pierce

This is not intended to paint the entire generation that followed the "Greatest Generation" with the same red brush. There are certainly patriotic citizens and those who cherish the liberty our founders established among the offspring of the generation who fought World War II. I am related by blood [...]

The South Chicagoan: The fight's not over yet!

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:37:00 -0500

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As anyone who has read my commentary knows, I am a supporter of the idea of health care reform.

The idea that so many people in our society are uninsured in the event of a serious medical problem is a situation that can drag down our society. It also [...]

The South Chicagoan: Be patient, por favor

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:35:00 -0500

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My "technical" difficulties are not fully resolved. But I'm also not anxious to just leave this weblog (and its sister site) sitting unattended.

Hence, there will be periodic commentary, although not the daily routine you regular readers have come to expect. I hope to resume that daily schedule as' [...]

illinoisreview: Hoffman apologizes to Giannoulias

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:34:44 -0500

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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate David Hoffman apologized to fellow Democrat Alexi Giannoulias for an accusation that Giannoulias broke a pledge by accepting campaign cash from a corporate banking interest. In his apology, however, Hoffman also challenged Giannoulias to at least five debates. More here.

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