Illinoisans, Join us in Fighting for Economic Freedom in Wisconsin‏

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From Americans for Prosperity-Illinois…

As activity in the fight for economic freedom in our nation and state picks up, I wanted to update you on all of the activity at Americans for Prosperity- Illinois and highlight some important opportunities where you can make a difference for liberty.

Fighting for Freedom in Wisconsin:

The courageous, common-sense budget and labor reforms passed by the Wisconsin legislature and signed by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker have put their state on solid fiscal footing, earning high praise from the business community, residents and even some government employees, while actually fostering a decrease in property taxes. AFP-Illinois is joining patriots throughout the nation in supporting the Wisconsin reforms and we need your help with two important activities:

1. Sign up for our Freedom Phones program to make phone calls into Wisconsin from your own home or cell phone. You do not even need a computer, only a phone, to help out at this important time.

2. Join AFP-IL for a bus trip to rally and canvass neighborhoods in Wisconsin on June 2. We will join thousands of other champions for economic freedom in Racine, WI to make our voices heard in support of the Wisconsin reforms. Sign up to secure a place on a bus leaving from NE Illinois. Lunch and dinner will be provided.

Illinois Activities for Economic Freedom:

Over the past few weeks, AFP-IL has teamed with federal and state representatives to discuss important issues in the fight for economic freedom. AFP-IL hosted two townhall meetings with Congressman Adam Kinzinger to discuss the administration’s failures on energy policy and the role they have played in high gas prices.

AFP-IL State Director David From also joined State Senator Matt Murphy and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce at a Springfield press conference calling for the state legislature to pass AFP-backed legislation to prohibit government unions from contributing campaign funds to statewide officials with whom they collectively bargain. While the Democrats who control the Senate may not like the legislation, the Americans for Prosperity-Illinois

P.S. Please remember to like us on Twitter at @afpillinois to stay up-to-date on the latest activities and developments.

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Mike Madigan and Dee Beaubien BFF’s?

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

(Originally posted at Don’t Elect Dee.

Democrat kingpin Mike Madigan is one happy man knowing that Personal PAC and Equality Illinois, the biggest pro-abortion and peo-homosexual/transsexual rights groups in the state, are trying to qualify Dee Liberal for the ballot in the 52nd.

With David McSweeney a lifelong Reagan Republican, Madigan has no hope of crossover votes for the liberal Democrat agenda from him. But with Dee Liberal, the story is different. Check out Rich Miller’s Capitol Fax from April 9th…

Ms. Beaubien also refused to disclose which party she would seek to caucus with if elected, saying that caucuses traditionally invite independents to ally with them, not the other way around, and claimed that since she hasn’t yet collected 1,500 valid signatures it would be “presumptuous” to make such a decision now.

It looks like Madigan may not just have a friendly voting record from Dee Liberal, but maybe a full-fledged Democrat caucus member and vote for his re-election for Speaker.

After all Tom Cross did for her late husband, including making him an Asst. Majority Leader year after year, it would be a real backstab on her part to take Madigan’s side over Cross.

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Ill. Reps Dold and Manzullo on Reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

-By Warner Todd Huston

Two Illinois Republicans addressed the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank a few days ago. The legislation passed the House 330-93. Both Congressman Robert Dold (10th District) and Don Manzullo (16th District) released videos of their floor speeches.

Congressman Dold issued the following statement after the House Passed the Reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank:

“I applaud my colleagues for passage of this bipartisan bill. Representing one of the top manufacturing districts in the country, it is important that 10th District small businesses have access to the resources they need to expand their exports and create jobs here at home. As part of my Main Street Jobs Agenda, I believe it is important we continue to work together to pass commonsense legislation that encourages job growth.”

Congressman Don Manzullo also voted to reauthorize the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank for another three years. Manzullo say they have also adjusted its loan authority to ensure that more U.S. exports will create American jobs at no cost to taxpayers.
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Congressman Walsh and Tammy Duckworth to Debate this Friday

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the campaign to reelect Rep. Joe Walsh (R, Illinois 8th District)…

This Friday, Congressman Walsh will finally have his first debate with Tammy Duckworth. You can watch the debate live on CTLV or wgntv.com at 6PM Central. Joe Walsh had originally invited Tammy Duckworth to a series of monthly debates in the district so voters could easily learn the candidate’s positions on our country’s top issues.

For those who still would like to submit their questions for Joe and Tammy, you can submit them on the “Politics Tonight” website.

A group of supporters will be gathering at Pilot Pete’s in Schaumburg to watch the debate live. If you want to watch with friends, feel free to stop by!

If you can’t catch Joe on the debate Friday, he will be back out in the district Saturday with the Mobile Campaign HQ and hosting a town hall in Bloomdingdale to answer your questions. The town hall will be at the Johnston Recreation Center located at 127 S. Circle Ave. in Bloomdingdale from 1-2:30PM.

Walsh For Congress

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Morrison Casts Tough Vote Altering Retiree Health Care

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From State Rep. Tom Morrison (54th District)…

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) stood for fiscal responsibility today by casting a tough vote for Senate Bill 1313, which will likely alter the costs of state employee retiree health care benefits.

This legislation affects retired state employees but does not include teachers. While it does not directly take benefits away from retirees, it does put in place a mechanism that allows the Director of the Illinois Central Management Services, the body that administers the human resources to all state employees, to determine the criteria guiding premium payments on behalf of retired state employees.
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Manzullo: U.S. Manufacturers Need Flexibility with Costly Reporting Mandate on Conflict Minerals

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From Rep. Don Manzullo (R., 16th District)…

[WASHINGTON] – Congressman Don Manzullo (R-IL), co-Chair of the House Manufacturing Caucus, today said a proposed new reporting mandate designed to sanction the use of conflict minerals will cost U.S. manufacturers billions of dollars, and he urged the Administration to rewrite the rule and provide more flexibility in its implementation.

Manzullo, a senior member of both the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Financial Services Committee, said he agrees with the goal of shutting down the mineral trade that is bankrolling the murderous militias in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. But the onerous reporting mandates heaped on American manufacturers and their suppliers in an attempt to curtail the use of gold, tantalum, tin or tungsten originating from the DRC are too burdensome and could cost U.S. industry up to $16 billion to implement, according to the National Association of Manufacturers.
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Republican Leader Tom Cross to Headline McSweeney Fundraiser

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the campaign to elect David McSweeney State Rep., 52nd District…

Candidate for State Representative in the 52nd District, David McSweeney, is pleased to announce a fundraiser featuring Illinois House Republican Leader Tom Cross. The event will be held on June 14th from 6- 8PM at Francesca’s Famiglia restaurant in Barrington. The event is hosted by a number of local and statewide business leaders and organizations.
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Foster’s Fiscal Legacy: Illinois Families Can Look Forward to More Debt & Fewer Jobs

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)…

Illinois Democrat Shows No Signs of Halting His Failed Stimulus Spending Policies

WASHINGTON — Since President Obama and Bill Foster now own one of the worst fiscal records in American history, it is no surprise that the current and future economic forecasts are so unsteady. Foster’s failed stimulus spending policies have only managed to skyrocket the national debt and make it increasingly difficult for America’s small businesses to grow and create jobs for middle-class families.
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Representative Dold Introduces the Protecting Women’s Access to Health Care Act

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the office of Rep. Robert Dold (Ill., 10th District)…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Robert J. Dold (R-IL-10) introduced H.R. 5650, the Protecting Women’s Access to Health Care Act. He was joined at a press conference with Darlee Crocket of Planned Parenthood and Candy Straight and Susan Bevan with Republican Majority for Choice.

“As a pro-choice Republican, I believe that this legislation is critical because it ensures nondiscrimination within the federal Title X family planning program,” said Dold. “We have seen several attempts to block funds and exclude health care providers from participating in the Title X program simply because they separately offer services beyond the scope of Title X. We should not discriminate against hospitals and organizations that provide access to basic, preventative, and in some cases life-saving services for so many underprivileged women through Title X.”
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Another Criminal Democrat: State Rep Candidate Arrested for Domestic Battery

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

-By Warner Todd Huston

First, during the primary the Democrats voted for a State Rep candidate that was in the middle of being charged by the Feds with bribe-taking. Now we find that another Democrat State Rep. candidate has been arrested, this time charged with domestic battery. The Democrat parade of criminals, rejects, anger-management sufferers, and fools continues.

98th District Democrat candidate Natalie Manley, 50, has been arrested for beating up her 21-year-old daughter in Joliet.

Joliet police report that candidate Manley’s daughter said her mother had, “punched, kicked, knocked her to the ground, struck her in the face [and] hit her with a set of keys.”
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